diff --git a/include/using-the-presonus-faderport8.html b/include/using-the-presonus-faderport8.html index 2a71964..d84df76 100644 --- a/include/using-the-presonus-faderport8.html +++ b/include/using-the-presonus-faderport8.html @@ -19,17 +19,19 @@ in both Ardour and other similar software.

-

- Ardour uses the FaderPort 8 in what PreSonus calls "Studio One" or - "native" mode. - (If you would like to change the mode at any point, power on the unit while - holding down the first two Select buttons, see the FaderPort 8 manual - for further details, also note that at least Firmware version 1.01 is - required.) +

+ Ardour uses the FaderPort 8 in what PreSonus calls "Studio One" or "native" + mode. To use the FaderPort8 with Ardour's FP8 Control Surface, make sure that + the device is in "Studio One" mode. (If you would like to change the mode at + any point, power on the unit while holding down the two leftmost Select + buttons, see the FaderPort 8 manual for further details. Also note that at + least firmware version 1.01 is required. NB. "factory default" resets the + firmware, see the PreSonus FaderPort8 Owner's manual chapter 9.4.)
- While the FaderPort provides a Mackie Control Universal (MCU) mode, - MCU does not support various elements available on the FP8. - e.g. colored buttons, and the custom mode scribble strips. + While the FaderPort provides a Mackie Control Universal (MCU) mode, which + works with Ardour's Mackie Control Surface, MCU does not support various + elements available on the FP8 (e.g. colored buttons, and the custom mode + scribble strips).

@@ -248,9 +250,10 @@ of the corresponding mixer-strip. Solo engages on press, and disengages on release. Press and hold the button for at least 500ms for momentary.

  • Select: In Track and Sends and Pan mode the Select - button select/de-select a given mixer-strip. Since selection is not limited - to a single mixer-strip, the button acts in tri-state. A mixer-strip light - indicates selection: + button select/de-select a given mixer-strip. +
    + Since selection is not limited to a single mixer-strip, the button acts in + tri-state. A mixer-strip light indicates selection:

    - While holding the ARM button the Select button light - changes to red and the Select buttons controls the record-arm of + While holding the ARM button the Select button lights + change to red and the Select buttons controls the record-arm of the given track. Mixer-strips that cannot be record-armed have a dim white light.