For this TOD - let's take a look at S6 Surface Configuration. Although it's not a terribly sexy topic, it is essential and important to know, not only how to configure a basic S6 surface, but also how to add customizable zones and perform calibrations.
We begin by accessing
Settings >
Surface - and you can see I've set up a scenario where we can build a configuration from scratch.
We first need to define the frame Width and Depth. For an M40 system (which we have for this example), you can specify Width as the number of modular frame pieces (buckets) which house modules. For Depth, if you currently have a 5-knob system with displays, the value will be 4. For a 9-knob system with displays, the depth will be 5. Hit
Next to advance to the next page.
The module icons listed at the top can be scrolled simply by dragging left or right to expose more options. Grab and drag the module stacks appropriate for your configuration down to the frame sections you just defined. For this example, we are going to start with a Fader, Process, Knob stack. Even if you are doing the trick where you go Fader, Knob, Process - choose this same stack. The surface doesn't differentiate. Next, let's choose an Automation Module, Master Module stack. Then let's grab another Fader, Process, Knob stack. And lastly, we will scroll to find the lonely Master Joystick Module which I have tethered, but for these purposes it is represented as the fourth bucket. Hit
Next. All of the modules you added should light up like a rave.
Referencing the modules on the surface page, Touch any touch sensitive encoder on the flashing module to finish the configuration association. Remember, if you have swapped your Process and Knob module (which I recommend), touch each module as it flashes on the surface page. Press
Next.
Drag the Display Module icons printed with a number to the same number shown on your actual display modules. Number 2 in this case will be a Master Meter Module - but more on that later. Hit
Done.
Next, we will add some Spill Zones and Expand Knobs. For Spill Zones - simply go
Config >
Surface >
L Spill or
R Spill. Press the
Attention switches to define the Zone. Done. For Expand Knobs - simply go
Config >
Expand >
Knob then Touch up to 2 Knob Modules to allocated Knob Zones 1 and 2. You will see little triangles with the zone numbers next to them.
Touch any module to check the status, IP Address, Firmware Version, Temperature and more. Touch the Joystick Module and press
Joystick to calibrate it. Touch a Fader Module and touch
Fader to calibrate it.
