JLCooper FaderMaster Pro - Manual (Page 55)

Snapshot
Another important concept relating to automation is called
“Snapshot”. FaderMaster Pro can send out a burst of MIDI
commands called a Snapshot. The MIDI commands represent
the current level of all of the channels in the Automation Bank.
The Snapshot represents the value of the last MIDI data sent
out by the fader. If any fader is muted, then a zero value is sent
out for that fader regardless of its position.
➤ To send a Snapshot, hold SHIFT and press SNAP.
How The Snapshot is Used
Generally speaking, a Snapshot is recorded at the beginning of
a sequence to capture the initial state of all the faders and
mutes. Put the sequencer into record, send a Snapshot from
FaderMaster Pro, and then make the fader moves.
The fact that the Snapshot is recorded as part of the controller
track assures that every time you play back the sequence, the
channel levels immediately “snap” to their correct values at the
beginning of the mix.
The amount of data that comes out of FaderMaster Pro is
related to the Bank Limit.
For example, if the Bank Limit is set to A 1 and A 2, then the
Snapshot will consist of 16 controller commands,
8 for faders 1 through 8 in Bank A 1, and
8 for faders 1 through 8 in Bank A 2.
If no Bank Limit has been set, then sending a Snapshot results
in 64 controller commands being sent. The 64 are for the 8
faders in Banks A 1 through A 8. (For more information about
the Bank Limit feature, see page 43.)
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