Tascam DM-24 Automation Manual

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TASCAM DM-24 Automation 31 – IntroductionThe DM-24 is capable of writing and reading mixmoves as well as editing and refining mix moves dur-ing replay, all synchronized to time code. No externalcomputer is necessary, as all control of the automa-tion is made from the DM-24ís control surface.Automated mixes are stored internally on the DM-24and can be off-loaded via a System Exclusive(SysEx) MIDI dump to anything capable of storingsuch data, such as a MIDI sequencer or MIDI datafiler.Here are a few reasons to use mixer automation:• Tedious moves, (such as mutes), that occur at thesame place in the program each time can be writtento the automation system for playback. This allowsyou to focus on the creative aspect of listening andmixing, instead of the mechanical aspect of press-ing the mute keys at the right time, every time.• Mix moves can be refined to your satisfaction thenthe automation system will read those moves backevery time in exactly the same way.• A mix can be recalled at a later time for furtherrefinement.The DM-24’s automation system was designed to beintuitive, using the mixer’s familiar control surfaceand a minimum number of keystrokes, to stay out ofthe way of the creative process of mixing.Using This ManualThe following type conventions are used in this man-ual:BOLD CAPS for physical keys on the mixerís controlsurface (Automation keys are color coded purple.)LIGHT CAPS or Light First Letter Caps for on-screen con-trols in the displayFirst Letter Caps for names of operational modes andfunctions