PRESONUS S1 Artist 3.0 [164/307] Macro controls

MacroControls

A single Channel in the Console can host multiple plug-in effects, and you can control them all one-by-one simply by

switching from one plug-in window to another. However, in some cases, it is convenient to be able to access controls from

multiple plug-ins in a central control panel. The Macro Controls feature in the Channel Editor gives you a blank canvas

upon which to place crucial control parameters from any of the present effects, giving you quick access to often-needed

controls. This becomes even more useful when creating FXChain presets that are geared toward specific sounds.

For example, let's say you create an FXChain called "Chorused Crunch Guitar Delay," that includes the Ampire XT,

Chorus, and Analog Delay plug-ins. You might assign Macros to the gain controls on Ampire XT, rate and depth

controls on Chorus, and the delay length and feedback on Analog Delay. In this way, as soon as you load up that FX

Chain, the vital parts of its functionality become available in a central, single window, even though you're really controlling

three plug-ins at once.

There are eight knobs, eight buttons, and two X/Y control pads available for each Channel. You can assign any available

plug-in parameter (or multiple parameters) to each of these Macro Controls. Each control (and each axis of each X/Y pad)

displays the name of the associated parameter, and the current setting of that parameter. If multiple parameters are

assigned to a MacroControl, the name of the first parameter assigned is shown, with a "+" symbol next to it.

If things get complex, you can get more in-depth info about assigned parameters in the Macro Controls Mapping view.

When working with the built-in PreSonus plug-ins, assigning parameters to Macro Controls is especially easy—simply

[Right]/[Ctrl]-click the control of choice, select "Connect (name of control) to Channel Macro Control" from the pop-up

menu, then choose the desired Macro Control from the secondary pop-up list.

To clear all assignments for any Macro Control, [Right]/[Ctrl]-click the control and choose "Clear (control name)

Connections"

Right-click a Macro Control knob or switch to get access to automation for that control.

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