Euphonix 5-MC Mix Hints

[dertonmensch]

Dear DUC

having recently converted from a Harrison to a Euphonix mixer I still miss some key features that could accelerate mixing tremendously.

I will not start a wish list here, but I need some Hints from you guys to reclaim my old workflows.

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Problem: I do not like the virgin territory behavior. Touching a parameter never written, keeps the value of it to the end of the mix file and sometimes it writes it even to the start as well, changing the mix.

Solution: I like to write a so called "Initial Snapshot", that saves my mixes from being changed accidentally.

Current Workflow: Previously to mixing, I link all channels that will carry automation and touch all encoders, knobs and fades so that they turn blinking red and write the data to the whole file using "<- Fill" and "Fill ->". Not very handsome...

Question: Will it be useful to create a snapshot ? Is there any better way ? Can I set all parameters of a whole channel strip or the whole console to write (blinking red) ?

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Problem: I like to copy parameters from mono channels to multi format masters. It does not work the usual way.

Solution: No solution.

Question: Is there any way ?

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Problem: I like to grab automation from a scene already mixed to a new scene coming up. A snapshot of the desired channels would be nice, moving automation - even better.

Solution: Creating a Snapshot.

Question: Is there any way to copy moving automation ?

Thank you very much for your precious time. I do appreciate it very much.

All the Best

Tobi

[The golfer]

Tobi,

As you've noticed, this part of the forum is very quiet. Since the questions are more related to Pro Tools mixing in general and not specific to the "system 5 MC", you would probably have more answers if you post this thread in either the "post production" or 'Icon Integrated consoles" sections of the DUC where many "Top Gun" mixers are.

[H.G. Hollans]

Tobi,
Your subject is "5-MC" but it sounds like you are asking about regular "System 5" automation as opposed to "S5-MC" (which would be controlling ProTools or another DAW's automation).

If you are inquiring about standard S5 automation, please tell me what version of eMix software you are running so that I can try to give you the most accurate information.

Thanks!
H.G.