When using both mackie control n xt ? also c4

Killah_Trakz · 8th June 2005, 10:41 PM

1. does it show as 1-16.
2. which unit shows the first 8 channels.
3. can the order be changed.
4. if bank change is pressed does it go from 17-24 on both control n xt
5. can the c4 be used only 4 editing parameters only ex. select channel 1 it jumps the compressor settings on c4 and tweak away.

Thank you.

**DrDeltaM** · 8th June 2005, 11:27 PM

Think it depends a bit on your host program, but afaik in most (i'm sure of Logic and ProTools) you can select the order of your units. You can set a Mackie Control as master over a number of additional Mackie Control (XT's) for bank switching for example, depending on software. In Logic for example, you can mix'n'match tons of controllers in any configuration you'd like (with more masters and controller groups etc). In ProTools you prolly can't go as far, but order sure can be done, and bank switching will affect all units.
For Nuendo, you'll have to check your manual. It maybe can go as far as Logic.

Killah_Trakz · 11th June 2005, 01:28 AM

Yay! whats the max of xt's can be used. I'm keeping it in the box for mixing.

nukmusic · 11th June 2005, 05:22 AM

If i remember correctly In Protools, the main unti must always be the 1st and the expander units must follow. I think this was on the "CONS" list. But I have the main unit and it works pretty cool with PT LE. It's noce to have faders and pan knobs to touch, especially when doing automation moves.

Killah_Trakz · 11th June 2005, 05:44 AM

i wanna do like 32 or 48 channels in protools and nuendo.

**DrDeltaM** · 11th June 2005, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killah_Trakz

i wanna do like 32 or 48 channels in protools and nuendo.

That shouldn't be a problem i guess. 6 units ain't that much. (I think max in Logic is 128, tho i can't imagine anybody using such a setup

)
Just remember you need a midi I/O port to connect every single unit.

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8th June 2005, 10:41 PM	#1
Killah_Trakz Lives for gear Join Date: May 2005 Location: Da Godz Temple, ES Posts: 760	When using both mackie control n xt ? also c4 1. does it show as 1-16. 2. which unit shows the first 8 channels. 3. can the order be changed. 4. if bank change is pressed does it go from 17-24 on both control n xt 5. can the c4 be used only 4 editing parameters only ex. select channel 1 it jumps the compressor settings on c4 and tweak away. Thank you.

8th June 2005, 11:27 PM	#2
DrDeltaM Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Belgium Posts: 3,532	Think it depends a bit on your host program, but afaik in most (i'm sure of Logic and ProTools) you can select the order of your units. You can set a Mackie Control as master over a number of additional Mackie Control (XT's) for bank switching for example, depending on software. In Logic for example, you can mix'n'match tons of controllers in any configuration you'd like (with more masters and controller groups etc). In ProTools you prolly can't go as far, but order sure can be done, and bank switching will affect all units. For Nuendo, you'll have to check your manual. It maybe can go as far as Logic. __________________ Mathijs Indesteege aka Mathew Lane mixing - mastering - audio restoration - plugins http://www.mathewlane.com Digital Audio Product Support Joystick Audio - Benelux High End Distributor http://www.joystick.be

11th June 2005, 05:22 AM	#4
nukmusic Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Dallas, TX / New Orleans, LA Posts: 3,473	If i remember correctly In Protools, the main unti must always be the 1st and the expander units must follow. I think this was on the "CONS" list. But I have the main unit and it works pretty cool with PT LE. It's noce to have faders and pan knobs to touch, especially when doing automation moves. __________________ . "THE BLACK LIST" HBO special.. so many vital topics/points. Just so many. Docta'J aka Big NUK www.nukmusic.com Practice Makes Progress

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11th June 2005, 01:28 AM	#3
Killah_Trakz Lives for gear Join Date: May 2005 Location: Da Godz Temple, ES Posts: 760	Yay! whats the max of xt's can be used. I'm keeping it in the box for mixing.

11th June 2005, 05:44 AM	#5
Killah_Trakz Lives for gear Join Date: May 2005 Location: Da Godz Temple, ES Posts: 760	i wanna do like 32 or 48 channels in protools and nuendo.