diff --git a/_manual/23_using-control-surfaces/02_mackie-control-protocol/01_mackie-control-configure.html b/_manual/23_using-control-surfaces/02_mackie-control-protocol/01_mackie-control-configure.html index b772740e..4733d6d0 100644 --- a/_manual/23_using-control-surfaces/02_mackie-control-protocol/01_mackie-control-configure.html +++ b/_manual/23_using-control-surfaces/02_mackie-control-protocol/01_mackie-control-configure.html @@ -53,8 +53,10 @@ menu_title: Mackie Control Configuring
- Every possible Mackie Control button can be bound to any action present - in Ardour's GUI. Please check your control surface page for suggestions. + Every possible global Mackie Control button can be bound to any + action present in Ardour's GUI. Please check your control surface + page for suggestions.
- Extenders will require a custom file as there are no combinations listed - at this time. The best way is to start with the mc.device file and copy it + There are currently 5 devices preconfigured to work with extenders. + Two of them are for one master and one extender with the master on the + right side or master on the left side. There are three presets for a + master and two extenders with the master on the left, in the center + and on the right. While these files will work for many uses there may + be cases where a custom device profile makes more sense. + The best way is to start with the *.device file that matches your + master device and copy it to a new name such as xt+mc.device and then edit that file. It is best to name the file with the order the devices are expected to be used in as the position of the master device is specified in this file.
- The two lines of interest are: + The three lines of interest are:
+ <Name value="Device name"/> <Extenders value="0"/> <MasterPosition value="0"/>
- Add these two lines if they are not present. The Extenders
+ Add any lines that are not present.
+
+ The Name
value should be a unique name so it is obvious
+ in the list of devices.
+
+ The Extenders
value is the number of extenders used and should not include the master in
that number.