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Fix some typos and clarify operation modes of the FP8

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Robin Gareus 2017-04-20 16:21:36 +02:00
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in both Ardour and other similar software. in both Ardour and other similar software.
</p> </p>
<p class="well"> <p class="warning">
Ardour uses the FaderPort 8 in what PreSonus calls "Studio One" or Ardour uses the FaderPort 8 in what PreSonus calls "Studio One" or "native"
"native" mode. mode. To use the FaderPort8 with Ardour's FP8 Control Surface, make sure that
(If you would like to change the mode at any point, power on the unit while the device is in "Studio One" mode. (If you would like to change the mode at
holding down the first two Select buttons, see the FaderPort 8 manual any point, power on the unit while holding down the two leftmost Select
for further details, also note that at least Firmware version 1.01 is buttons, see the FaderPort 8 manual for further details. Also note that at
required.) least firmware version 1.01 is required. NB. "factory default" resets the
firmware, see the PreSonus FaderPort8 Owner's manual chapter 9.4.)
<br/> <br/>
While the FaderPort provides a Mackie Control Universal (MCU) mode, While the FaderPort provides a Mackie Control Universal (MCU) mode, which
MCU does not support various elements available on the FP8. works with Ardour's Mackie Control Surface, MCU does not support various
e.g. colored buttons, and the custom mode scribble strips. elements available on the FP8 (e.g. colored buttons, and the custom mode
scribble strips).
</p> </p>
<p> <p>
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of the corresponding mixer-strip. Solo engages on press, and disengages on of the corresponding mixer-strip. Solo engages on press, and disengages on
release. Press and hold the button for at least 500ms for momentary.</li> release. Press and hold the button for at least 500ms for momentary.</li>
<li><kbd class="def">Select</kbd>: In Track and Sends and Pan mode the Select <li><kbd class="def">Select</kbd>: In Track and Sends and Pan mode the Select
button select/de-select a given mixer-strip. Since selection is not limited button select/de-select a given mixer-strip.
to a single mixer-strip, the button acts in tri-state. A mixer-strip light <br/>
indicates selection: Since selection is not limited to a single mixer-strip, the button acts in
tri-state. A mixer-strip light indicates selection:
<ul class="inside"> <ul class="inside">
<li><strong>Any Selected Track</strong>: The select button is lit with the <li><strong>Any Selected Track</strong>: The select button is lit with the
track's color.</li> track's color.</li>
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</li> </li>
</ul> </ul>
<p> <p>
While holding the <kbd>ARM</kbd> button the <kbd>Select</kbd> button light While holding the <kbd>ARM</kbd> button the <kbd>Select</kbd> button lights
changes to red and the <kbd>Select</kbd> buttons controls the record-arm of change to red and the <kbd>Select</kbd> buttons controls the record-arm of
the given track. Mixer-strips that cannot be record-armed have a dim white the given track. Mixer-strips that cannot be record-armed have a dim white
light. light.
</p> </p>