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S6 knob question
Dear S6 experts:
I'm wondering if there is a way to remove all speed scaling from the knobs? The problem I'm experiencing is I find I always need to look at either the knob, or what the knob is controlling - I cant just turn the knob for a predictable result, while looking at the video. For example - if I'm doing a filter move to picture - it may be a very slow move, and I cant find a preference setting that makes the speed consistent. On some consoles (yamaha), the knobs can act like knobs on an analogue device - like a fader. There is no 'fine adjust" unless you hold a modifier. My workaround has been making use of the joysticks or expand faders, but It would be much easier if all the knobs had a constant speed. Is this possible? Is there a way with "knob maximum speed" and "knob sensitivity" that I haven't worked out? Thanks for the advice. bob. |
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Re: S6 knob question
Greetings,
There are 2 sets of parameters to configure speed and sensitivity (fine -> coarse) for Sends, EQ, Dynamics, and then a set only for Pan playlists. Use the CONTROL modifier (QWERTY or Track Color Switch) to engage fine control while adjusting any encoder. I would highly recommend saving an XML (Settings > User > Knobs) instead of saving console preferences back the Auto-Load associated with the session. best, Jeff |
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Re: S6 knob question
Thanks for the quick resposne Jeff.
I tried those settings... basically I am trying to emulate the feeling of a standard analogue knob.... As if the knob had a pointer - that always has a 1:1 correlation between movement and parameter change - like a fader or the joysticks. Even with the sensitivity set all the way to 100, it is still in fine control mode if I move very slowly. Holding the CONTROL key has no effect, becuase the encoder is already in fine mode. I guess what I'm asking is for a way to keep fine control switched off, unless a modifier is pressed? Bob. |
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Re: S6 knob question
Set the Sensitivity to Couse and the speed to low
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Re: S6 knob question
thankyou - yes having the sensitivity at 100 does help, but for me, it would be amazing to be able to disable the automatic fine mode at slow speeds.
I think I'm in the minority, coming from a primarily music mixing background. It's an amazing console - I am loving it and learning new tricks every day. It makes me a better and faster music mixer, gets my eyes off the protools screen, and listen with my ears- so much more fun, liberating and creative. Thanks fellas. Looking forward to plugin and send assignability! |
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Re: S6 knob question
Don't forget these are digital encoders not analogue pots. You have to turn them a certain amount to get a pulse back. The issue with this is that if there's say 24 pulses(common)...the system can only ready 48 points for a full turn (on and off). So, for a control like Frequency that has a few hundred values, without any acceleration you would be turning the knob for a while to get to the value you want. Even a left to right pan would take nearly 3 complete turns. The problem isn't the software but the technology.
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