API Audio 1608 Automation - Manual (Page 90)

12.4.7 Coalesce w/ Audio Master
In such a case, it would be inappropriate to delete the moves made to the Group Master
(bass drum) since its audio should change with the rest of the group.
Highlight “YES” and press SEL (Select) to apply the relative Group Master automation
moves to the data of each Group Member, retain the moves of the Group Master, and delete
the highlighted group. A new mix will be created in the Mix Tree that contains the coalesced
data applied to the Group Members and Group Master moves, but without the deleted mix.
This mix will become the current mix. The deleted group will still be in the previous mix that
was edited.
Highlight “No” and press SEL (Select) to cancel.
12.5 Default Groups
A set of groups can be stored in the console as the “Default Groups.” This is a convenience
feature that allows a commonly used set of groups to be stored and reloaded as needed. This is
very useful if the same starting place is used on multiple or repeated projects.
Default Groups are stored using the procedure outlined below in section 12.5.1 Saving Default
Groups.
Default Groups are reloaded whenever the automation package is powered-up or after the RESET
button has been pressed.
Default Groups are stored in the Automation Controller, independent of any project. Like any
groups, they can be created and saved without a project being open.
The Default Groups can also serve as the initial groups for an automated mix. If “With Existing
Mix” is not selected in the New Project dialog box when the project is created, the Default Groups
will be included in the default mix (Mix 1) for the new project.
12.5.1 Saving Default Groups
To save new Default Groups, create the needed groups using the procedures outlined in
sections 12.0 Groups and 12.6 Group Setup Procedures. Once the desired groups have
been created, open the Main Menu from the Status Page.
Selecting “Coalesce w/ Audio Master” will cause the
automation system to create a new mix in the Mix Tree
with the following attributes:
 Applies the Group Master's moves to the Group
Members
 Keeps all Group Master moves
 Deletes the group
This is useful when you are finished working with a group,
but the Group Master is carrying audio as part of the group
(such as the bass drum channel/fader being the Group
Master in a drum group).
To coalesce a group, delete it, but retain
the moves of the Group Master,
highlight the needed group in the
Groups Page and select “Coalesce w/
Audio Master” from the Groups Menu.
A confirmation dialog box will open.