2 Getting acquainted with the X-98 TASCAM X-9 Owner’s ManualMaster faderThe master fader is used to controlthe overall level of the mixed signaloutput from the X-9.See “Signal flow” on page 15 fordetails of how this works in conjunc-tion with the input, etc., signals inthe X-9.Program fadersThese faders adjust the levels of the programs afterthey have been equalized and before they are sent toeither the cross-fader or to the master fader.The fader curve and fader direction can also be set,and fader program start can be carried out.See “About programs” on page 14 for details of howprograms and signals interact.See “Faders” on page 21 for further details aboutfader settings.External effectThese controls affect the assignmentand the on/off status of any externaleffect connected to the X-9.See “External effects” on page 13 for details of howto connect and use an external effect processor withthe X-9.