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USER GUIDE LCS SERIESCueStation 4.6.0Matrix3 Audio Show Control SystemEdition: 2007-09-19 for CueStation 4.6.0

Right-dragPress the right mouse button, move the mouse, and then release the mouse button.SelectPoint the mouse cursor at the object, and then click t

Set Node TypeSelect from Speaker, Virtual, Derived, or Silent.Set Output...Select the output number from the list, or type a number followed by the Re

Linking NodesDerived nodes and virtual nodes must be linked to speaker nodes in order to function.1. Select the virtual or derived node, plus the othe

2. Click the (Select) button.3. Select points on the trajectory. Multiple points can be selected using the Shift key or by dragging a selectionbox aro

Creating SpaceMap SubcuesSpaceMap Trajectory SubcuesAfter you have created and fine-tuned your trajectory, you can add trajectory playback to a cue.1.

SpaceMap DesignSpaceMap is a very flexible control mechanism, and can be used in many different applications. Here are someguidelines for various ways

This can allow a sound to move from the inner “dry” region of the map, out to a “distant” reverberant zone, and finallyto silence.Your finished map sh

Advanced Design: The Z-AxisThe simple examples we've looked at are immediately useful as the basis for spatial panning in a planar array ofspeake

These modifiers can be used in various ways, ranging from simple adjustment of trajectory performance to an efficientway to “multiply” a single trajec

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Wild Tracks PlaybackImporting Audio with AudioMove 110Wild Tracks Window 216Wild Tracks Entries 116Wild Tracks Subcues 117Optimizing Wild Tracks Playb

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Importing Audio with AudioMoveIn order to play audio files using Wild Tracks Deck subcues, the files must be in the correct format and located onthe W

At this point, you can click on Add Files... to import files for conversion, or you can drag files in directly from youroperating system.Once the file

• A global Isolate button, to toggle Isolate for all Decks.• Metering for each channel of playback. The number of channels is configured in the Mixer

Render Track Waveform ([length])This allows you to view the waveform of the track youare using, similar to many multitrack editing programs.In order t

TipWhen editing envelope points in the Wild Tracks window, you can hold down the Shift key when dragging to onlyaffect the time (horizontal movement),

• File Name identifies the name of the file, if the entry is a Playback type. If it is a Record entry, File Name indicatesthe name of the file that wi

Special CommandsChange Height of Tracks in TimelineThe Deck time line can be zoomed vertically as well as horizontally. In the Display menu, use the f

TipYou can create a Recall Cue or Recall Subcue entry by right-clicking on a cue or subcue and dragging it into a WildTracks Deck, or Wild Tracks Deck

Creating a Wild Tracks Subcue in the Wild Tracks WindowThis method of creating Wild Tracks Deck subcue is useful for creating more complex multitrack

Editing a Wild Tracks SubcueWild Tracks parameters captured by CueStation can be directly edited in the subcue window.Wild Tracks subcues can also be

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TipIf you are seeing warning messages in the log about Wild Tracks memory usage surpassing 30, 40, or 50 MB, itmay be helpful to change the On Complet

In this kind of system, or in systems where all LX-ELC modules are used for Wild Tracks, you can improve performanceby running the server on a separat

LoopsIn Wild Tracks you can loop an entire file, or a region within a file. To create a loop:1. Create a region by control-dragging the mouse over the

Recording File NamesThe File Name value for a Wild Tracks recording can contain a number of tokens that will be replaced by the dateor time when the f

Here are the contents of an example batch file:# This batch file appears in WTRX window like any other audio filefile=makehaste.wav

• Action: is another drop-down menu, to choose among Set Path Clauses, Add Path Clauses, or Remove PathClauses.• The Path Clauses text box is where yo

• In CueStation, while connected to the LX-300(s), open the Mixer Configuration window. In the Wild Trackssection, click on the Drive Setup button. Hi

VRAS ProcessingUser Interface 127VRAS Matrix Options 130VRAS Subcues 131VRAS processing is used in Constellation™ electroacoustic architecture to elec

Note:The Delta maximum control interacts withthe Shape factor control. When you gooutside of the normal operating envelopethe graph in the VRAS Editor

Output MatrixSpecifies the output cross-coupling matrix. Selection of this matrix controls the distribution of user-specifieddelays to VRAS outputs. T

Installation and SetupMatrix3™ Setup 15Software Installation 19CueStation Quick Start 21Connecting Hardware and Software 27

VRAS Matrix OptionsIn Reverberation mode, the input configurations have the following effect on the direct signals components in theVRAS outputs (retu

Delay SignalsTo VRASOption (ER delays 1-16)Delay 1Input 1Input 1Delay 2Input 2Input 2Delay 3Input 3Input 3Delay 4Input 4Input 4Delays 1, 3, 5...15Inp

1. In the VRAS window, set the input channel attenuations to -inf.2. Type F4 to open the Capture window, and enter a name for the cue (such as "V

CueStation WorkflowFile Management 135Customizing CueStation 139Access Policies 145

File ManagementSaving Files 135Opening Files 137Merging Projects 138CueStation 4 has several application-specific file types associated with it that s

Another benefit of saving a project to flash is that it can be opened by any client on any computer that is connectedto the Matrix3, without needing t

Opening FilesThe options for opening files in CueStation are similar to those for saving files. A project file is divided into four cat-egories of inf

Apply Custom Project FilterApply Custom Project Filter is an option that lets you choose specifically which parts of the automation datayou would like

Customizing CueStationLayouts 139Custom Utility Buttons 140Key Mappings Window 142Project Notes and Reports 143Chat and Paging 143This chapter will sh

Custom Utility ButtonsUser ButtonsUser-customizable utility buttons can now be added to the bottom of any CueStation window. These buttons canbe mappe

10. Click Accept to add the button to the bottom of the window.Utility Button ExampleHere is an example of one use for the custom utility buttons. Let

Key Mappings WindowThe Key Mappings window provides an area to bind a key or keys to cue and subcue recalls and updates. Rememberthat Client Control E

Special CommandsMappings MenuNew MappingCreate new mapping.Duplicate MappingDuplicate the selected mapping.Delete MappingDelete the selected mapping.P

• A Chat Log, containing the chat messages with a date+time stamp and the sender’s name.• A Message Entry area, providing Name, Status, and chat text

Access PoliciesCreating Access Policies 145Securing Your System 147Recovering Lost Passwords 147As of version 4.4.0, CueStation has an Access Policies

5. To the right of the list of access policies, there is a list of all of the possible actions that can be restricted or al-lowed. Locate the checkbox

Securing Your SystemAccess Policies in CueStation 4 were not designed to provide complete security from malicious attacks. However,there are a few thi

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Hardware and ConfigurationMixer Configuration 151Hardware Specifications 163Matrix3 Control Operations 181Firmware Updates 185

Matrix3 SetupMatrix3 Hardware Diagram 15Before You Begin 185Hardware Setup 16This chapter contains information about the different components of the M

Mixer ConfigurationConfiguring the Matrix3 152The Mixer Configuration Window 153I/O Modules 154Processing Modules 156Communication Modules 157Configur

When you save a project file, the configuration is saved with it. Configurations can also be saved separately as .lcs-MixerConfig files.CueStation has

NoteThe Mixer Configuration window is unique from other CueStation windows, in that changes made in this window arenot automatically sent to the DSP&a

4. Optionally, select appropriate Frame Templates for the other LX-300s in your system using the same procedure.5. Once all LX-300s have been configur

I/O Channel AssignmentsSets the channel number used within CueStation to refer to the specific physical inputs or outputs associatedwith the module. C

TipClick the > button between the input channel boxes to automatically sequence the numbers.Analog Input (Slots A, B)Channel Assignments, EQ, Delay

DSP IDThis is the ID for the Expansion DSP and must be a unique number, not used by another System DSP, ExpansionDSP, or VRAS DSP module.Channel Assig

WarningDo not route a Loopback Return to the same Loopback Send, as this will create a feedback loop that will oscillateat full volume.Individual Modu

1. Choose EtherTracks w/Wild Tracks for the appropriate slot.By default the LX-ELC module is installed in slot 3.2. In the IP Address box, type "

Before You BeginWhen setting up a new Matrix3 system, make sure all the necessary components are present.Hardware PackageThe following items should be

Wild Tracks Drive SetupWhen an EtherTracks module with Wild Tracks is configured, there is a Drive Setup button. Pressing it will openthe Setup Drives

Format DriveIf you select a SCSI drive, the Format Drive button will be enable for that drive. Pressing it opens a window thatallows you to format the

On a 100base-T network you should have no more than four multicast bundles. This is because by definition aMulticast will be sent to all nodes on a ne

Hardware SpecificationsLX-300 Specifications 163Power Requirements 164Component Specifications 165This chapter presents detailed electrical, mechanica

Operating Environment0° to 40° Celcius (32° to 100° Fahrenheit). 5% to 95% humidity, non-condensing. Low dust levels.WarningThe internal temperature,

Table 4. LX-300 IEC AC Power ConnectorNamePinHot1Ground2Neutral3Component SpecificationsLX-ML8 Mic/Line Analog Audio InputThe LX-ML8 provides eight ba

Pin-outs: LX-ML8 Balanced Female XLRUseNamePinShieldGND1+Analog balanced inputSignal+2-Analog balanced outputSignal-3LX-Ai8 Analog Audio InputProvides

ADA Scale: InputsA to D Scale SettingsCueStation INPUTS window0dBu=.775Vrms+4dBu=1.23VrmsdBu = (20log)E1/E2dBfs is dB full scale IEEE Standard 754 32

LX-Ao8 Analog Audio OutputProvides eight balanced-XLR analog audio signal outputs. Performs 24bit/48kHz digitalconversion with three conversion scalin

ADA Scale: OutputsD to A Scale SettingCueStation OUTPUTS window+6 dBu 1.55 Vrms+16 dBu4.9 Vrms+26 dBu15.5 VrmsDigital Signal LevelOutput Scale Setting

EthernetAudio OutputsSCSISCSI TerminatorAudio InputsLink CablesEthernetPrimary LX-300 (8x16)Expansion LX-300 (8x16)17Hardware Setup

LX-CBR CobraNet Audio InterfaceProvides CobraNet 20bit/48kHz digital audio data transmission over Ethernet networks.Pin-outCobraNet communications: Us

LX-AES171Component Specifications

172Component Specifications

LX-DSP System ProcessorPerforms matrix mixing automation and control, using the TI-TMS320C6701 Digital Signal Processor.This DSP card also holds 32MB

LX-EXP Expansion DSPThe expansion DSP card provides additional processing power for the LX-300.LX-VRA VRAS DSPThe VRAS DSP provides reverberation, and

LX-ELC Ethernet/Wild TracksProvides Ethernet communications link between external hardware and the Matrix3 system. Also providesa SCSI hard drive inte

LX-LNK InterconnectProvides a high-speed connection between LX-300s. Carries command data and 32bit/48kHz digital audiodata. An optional optical trans

177Component Specifications

LX-COS Comm/SyncProvides a communications link to the CueStation host computer system (or the computerhosting your custom control software), a SMPTE T

Table 8. Five-pin DIN Female MIDI OutUseNamePin 1ShieldGND2 3Reference current+5V4Send dataData5Table 9. XLR Female SMPTE InUseNamePinShieldGND1+Bal

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Matrix3 Control OperationsFrame Control Window 181LX-300 Autostart 182Matrix3 Web Pages 183This chapter explains the functions and operations that con

NoteCommands added to the Frame Control window are not saved as part of the project file. They are saved with otherclient-specific window settings, su

Matrix3 Web PagesMatrix3s can store custom HTML web pages in flash memory, which can be accessed by any standard web browser.There is a default web pa

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Firmware UpdatesBefore You Begin 185Firmware Update Procedures 186Special DSP ID Codes 190The LX-DSP, LX-ELC, LX-VRA, and LX-EXP modules load operatin

loading the file again. If you use the Erase Flash command for the EtherTracks module and then switch off the LX-300 (or power fails), You will have t

After you click OK, a blank configuration will be sent to the hardware. This is to prevent audio processing whilefirmware is uploaded.Another dialog b

This assumes that the firmware in the LX-DSP and LX-ELC has been completely erased. You must have an LX-COS Communication / Synchronization module in

4. In the drop-down menu, select Use TCP Connection. An alert box will open with a "System Reset Warning".This is a normal caution. Click Ye

Software InstallationSystem Requirements 19Installing CueStation 4.6.0 19CueStation Overview 20CueStation 4 is the software which controls the operati

Special DSP ID CodesThe ID switch on an LX-DSP module may be used to force the LX-300 to erase flash memory areas in the DSP,EXP, and ELC modules. You

Erasing Flash MemoryCautionIf you erase the LX-ELC flash, you must upload replacement firmware files to the LX-ELC module before it will workagain. Yo

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AppendicesCueStation Networking 195Additional Matrix3 Information 205Capture Window Advanced Mode 209CueStation Hotkeys 213Index 217

CueStation NetworkingClient/Server Systems 195Network Ports 197Using Samba 197Supported Audio File Types 201Client/Server SystemsA Client-Server syste

Matrix3 Client/Server ConnectionsCueStation ServerServer SoftwareCan be running in LX-ELC Ethertracks Module, or on External computerCueStation Client

Subnet Mask and GatewayThe Subnet Mask is used to set the boundaries for the local address. Any messages for addresses outside of thelocal boundary wi

2. If you have configured Wild Tracks to require a password, you will be prompted for your user name and password.Next, click OK.3. Your mounted drive

Samba on Windows1. To mount a disk over the Network with Microsoft Windows XP, open the File Explorer and select Tools > MapNetwork Drive... You w

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Windows XP Installation1. Download the CueStation 4.6.0 MSI file from www.lcsforums.com to your home directory.2. Double-click on the file to run the

Samba on Linux1. To mount a disk over the Network with SUSE/KDE, select Create New > File > Link to Location (URL). Youwill be asked to provide

3. If you have configured Wild Tracks to require a password, then enter user name and password at this time. Ifyou have not, then click OK.Your mounte

u-law encodingA-law encodingIMA ADPCMMS ADPCMGSM 6.10G721 ADPCM 32kbpsSGI/Apple AIFF/AIFCUnsigned 8 bit PCMSigned 8 bit PCMSigned 16 bit PCMSigned 24

A-law encodingGSM 6.1012 bit DWVW16 bit DWVW24 bit DWVWOk Dialogic ADPCMParis Audio File PAFSigned 8 bit PCMSigned 16 bit PCMSigned 24 bit PCMCommodor

u-law encodingA-law encodingIMA ADPCMMS ADPCMGSM 6.10GNU Octave 2.0 MATLAB 4.2Signed 16 bit PCMSigned 32 bit PCM32 bit float64 bit double precisionGNU

Additional Matrix3 InformationCueStation 4 Background Processes 205Matrix3 Boot Sequence 208This appendix includes additional technical information ab

nmbdSamba’s name server background process. Its purpose it to make sure that the ELC card shows up in the“Network Neighborhood” or equivalent share-di

Background Processes in VirtualLXThe following diagram illustrates which background processes communicate with each other when operating on theVirtual

This close coupling between client and server, and server and DSP's provides a path to the dynamic automation inthe LX-300 DSP modules. The autom

Capture Window Advanced ModeAdvanced Mode Overview 209Advanced Mode Example 210Advanced Mode OverviewIf the basic cue capturing options do not provide

CueStation Quick StartStart CueStation 21Configure the Mixer 22Tour the Inputs Window 23Capture a Defaults Cue 24Capture a Fade-Up Cue 25Recall Cues 2

old value in the existing subcue and the new value that we just captured). Since a subcue can only hold one valueper control point address we have to

InterpretationValueSetInput 3-8 Mute = true[..TTTTTT]NewInput 3-8 Mute = false; Input 7-8 Mute= true[..ffffTT]Result[Operator = “New Control Points On

InterpretationValueSetInput 1-6 Mute = false[fffff..]OldInput 3-8 Mute = true[..TTTTTT]NewInput 1-6 Mute = false; Input 7-8 Mute= true[ffffffTT]Result

CueStation HotkeysAll Windows 213Mixer Windows 215Access Policies Window 215Cue Library Window 215Cue List Window 215Inputs Window 216Matrix Window 21

Command+0: Windows > Virtual GroupsCommand+1: Windows > System LevelCommand+2: Windows > InputsCommand+3: Windows > Input ProcessingComman

Option+Command+1: Windows > Input MetersOption+Command+2: Windows > Output MetersOption+Command+3: Windows > Aux MetersOption+Command+4: Wind

Inputs WindowF9: Move Flip Row UpF10: Move Flip Row DownMatrix WindowCommand+J: Display > Show WaitsCommand+K: Display > Show FadesCommand+L: Di

IndexAAccess policies, 145-147creating, 145-147recovering loss passwords, 147active cue, 75-76Allow Remote Clients, 60analog scale, 40AudioMove, 110-1

exceptions, 69Follow Channel Selects, 69using, 69Chatlog, 144member log, 143send page, 144window, 143connection status, 53Control Point Addresses, 87i

GGo, 75IIndex Sets, 88creating, 88examples, 88Index Type, 88Index Valuesasterisk in, 88InputsADA scale, 167aux sends, 40bus assign, 40channel strips,

At this point, CueStation 4 software is connected to the server. You should see the IP address (127.0.0.1) in thetitle bar of all CueStation windows.

PPAFLchannel controls, 44Page alert, 54Project filedefinition, 66Project files, opening, 137projectstitle, 53Projectsnotes, 143Projects, reports, 143S

playing, 102position, 98rate, 98recording, 97repetitions, 98rotation, 98scale, 98subcues, 103testing, 102Trajectory Editor, 98TransportCue List Player

samba drives, 110sawtooth wave, 116server, 120setting loop regions, 113sine wave, 116square wave, 116subcues (see Wild Tracks Deck subcues)train music

Tour the Inputs WindowOpen the Inputs window. Now that the system has been configured, the mixer windows display various fader controls.Since you are

Capture a Defaults CueIt is a good idea to create a "Defaults" cue that includes control point settings for the entire system in its default

Capture a Fade-Up CueWe will now create a cue that fades up the level in inputs 1 and 2.1. Open the Inputs window (Cmd+2), and set Inputs 1 and 2 fade

8. Click on Click to Capture New. The cue will be added to the cue library, and appended to the end of the currentcue list.Recall CuesRecall the cues

Connecting Hardware and SoftwareConnect with CueStation 27Routing Signal 27This Quick Start guide explains basic steps for connecting to a Matrix3 and

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Matrix3 MixerSignal Flow 31Mixer Controls 39Matrix Window 216Signal Processing Controls 49System Monitoring 53VirtualLX 59

© 2007 Meyer Sound. All rights reserved.CueStation 4 User GuideThe contents of this manual are furnished for informational purposes only, are subject

Signal FlowOverview 31Inputs 32Bus/Matrix 33Outputs 34Aux Outputs 35PAFL Outputs 36VRAS™ Sends 37VRAS Returns 38The audio signal flow in CueStation is

Inputs32Inputs

Bus/Matrix33Bus/Matrix

Outputs34Outputs

Aux Outputs35Aux Outputs

PAFL Outputs36PAFL Outputs

VRAS Sends37VRAS™ Sends

VRAS Returns38VRAS Returns

Mixer ControlsInput Channel Strips 40Input Patching 41Global Controls 154Bus Masters 43Output Masters 43Aux Masters 44VGroups 44System Level 45Special

Input Channel StripsInput channel strips can have, depending on their configuration, the following compon-ents:- A Channel Select button, labeled with

Fader Level ControlThe fader control is similar across all mixer windows, and contains the following elements:• A Signal Meter, to the left of the fad

Global ControlsAlong the far left of the control panel, adjacent to and outside the channel strips, are some controls and labels. Fromtop to bottom, w

Bus MastersThe Bus Master faders control the audio signal mixed from the input channels assignedto each bus before it reaches the matrix. Bus channel

Aux MastersThe Aux Masters window displays controls for Auxiliary Output channels.• A Channel Select button, labeled with the aux output number.• An A

System LevelThe System Level controls the level of all regular output channels. The SystemLevel window contains the following controls:• An Aux Mute b

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Matrix WindowBus and Output Controls 47Special Commands 47The matrix in CueStation 4 is an adaptation of a matrix found on traditional analog consoles

Show Page Group ControlsDisplays Page Group controls at the bottom of the window.Matrix MenuClear MatrixSet all levels to -inf dB.Clear Displayed Regi

Signal Processing ControlsChannel Strips 49User Traces 50Special Commands 51Additional Notes: Compression 52The input, output, and auxiliary signal pr

Table of ContentsPreface 9CueStation DocumentationUser Guide ConventionsMeyer Sound LaboratoriesAcknowledgementsInstallation and SetupMatrix3™ Setup 1

• A Graphic Equalizer with 20Hz-20kHz± 20 dB range and draggable control points. The number of bands of EQis configurable in the Mixer Configuration w

To view multiple traces at once, click on Add Another Trace, and follow the same steps. Each trace can have adifferent color.Advanced Feature: Channel

Show Page Group ControlsDisplay Page Group controls at the bottom of the window.KeyboardIn addition to the regular menu shortcuts, the arrow and tab k

System MonitoringCueStation Connection Status 53Log Window 54System Status Window 55Signal Path 56Meters 111CueStation provides several ways of monito

Log Alert and Page AlertTo the left of the connection status arrows, there are two icons: a telephone and a "LOG" icon.Whenever a log entry

Types of Log EntriesThere are six levels of log messages that might appear in your log window.InfoThese messages contain information about normal syst

• Voltages (Vcc) should be near +5V, +3.3V, +5V, +15V, and -15V respectively. Slight variations of up to ±0.1V areacceptable.• The WT (Wild Tracks) an

Grey MetersSometimes, the meters will appear grey and show no signal. This can happen in any of the following conditions:• CueStation is connected to

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VirtualLXWorking Offline 59Using VirtualLX as a Server 61Virtual CueConsole™ 61VirtualLX is an alternative server component for CueStation 4 clients.

Aux MastersVGroupsSystem LevelSpecial CommandsMatrix Window 216Bus and Output ControlsSpecial CommandsSignal Processing Controls 49Channel StripsUser

• Restart Daemon is enabled only when the background process associated with the selected page has been“killed”. Killing and restarting a background p

CueConsoleThe CueConsole page has controls for the CueConsole background process. This process is not started automaticallywhen VirtualLX starts. To s

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CueStation AutomationMixer Automation 65SpaceMap® Automation 93Wild Tracks™ Playback 109VRAS Processing 127

Mixer AutomationAutomation Overview 65Automation Basics 68Channel Select 69Capturing Cues 70Building a Cue List 73Running a Show 75Cue List Players 77

cue list can also have triggering and timing information associated with each cue; this is covered in more detailin Building a Cue List (p. 73).Projec

Automation Signal Flow: InputsCueStation 4.3.1 Automation - INPUTS2005.07.28⌥ 1 Subcue Library⌘ 3 Input Processing⌘ 2 Inputs⌘ 0 Virtual Groups⌥ 2 Cue

Automation BasicsThis section will step through the process of capturing cues into a cue list. Each of these steps is explained in moredetail in subse

Channel SelectIn each of the mixer windows, you see a group of channels or controls that are all of the same type, whether theyare input channels, out

Wild Tracks EntriesWild Tracks SubcuesOptimizing Wild Tracks PlaybackRegions, Loops, and VampingWild Tracks RecordingAdvanced TechniquesUsing Wild Tra

Capturing CuesThe Capture window is where the actual cue and subcue creation takes place. The Capture window controls makeit easy to limit the control

Cue SelectionThe Cue Selection area provides a set of controls that allow you to create new cues, update existing cues, or recallcue settings on which

Subcue Types SelectionThe Subcue Types Selection area control the selection of subcue typesto be included in the cue. This is divided into sections by

Building a Cue ListThe Cue List is a sequence of cues that will be used in controlling the show. Each cue may be triggered manually,or automatically f

Adding Cues to a Cue ListThere are several different ways of adding cues to your cue list.Capture Window > Capture NewIf you use the Capture Window

Time CodeCues in a cue list can be set to be triggered by time code, whether it is generated internally by a Matrix3 or readfrom an external source. F

TipThe Master Stop can be invoked at any time with Cmd+Alt+Shift+M.Selecting a Cue ListEach cue list player has a cue list menu next to the transport

2. In the Mixer menu, select Track from Top (Cmd+Alt+Shift+T). A dialog box will ask for confirmation, and thenCueStation will update all control poin

Controlling Cue List PlayersCue List Players can be captured into cues. A Cue List Player type subcue contains the value of the cue list ID, andthe cu

Editing CuesIn the ever-changing environment of show control, it is frequently necessary to revise cue settings; in cutting-edgedesign, there are time

Firmware Updates 185Before You BeginFirmware Update ProceduresSpecial DSP ID CodesAppendicesCueStation Networking 195Client/Server SystemsNetwork Port

Control point values in a subcue can also be edited by changing the values listed in the Value column. See the fol-lowing section for more information

• A drop-down box to choose between Select Only (to clear any current selections first) Select More (to add tothe current selection), or Deselect (to

There are two major components in the Subcue Library window: the Subcue List, and the Subcue Parameters list.Subcue List AreaThis area has two control

• Add Entry adds a new, blank control point to the list. When you name the control point, that name must correspondexactly to an existing name in the

Creating New Subcues1. In the Subcue Library, select Subcues > New Subcue > [...] appropriately for the type of control points thatwill be used.

Tip:In the Display menu, select Show TimeCode to display the current SMPTE time.• ID is a unique number assigned to the cue. Show control systemsrecal

Duplicate CueDuplicates the selected cue (or cues).Delete CueDeletes the selected cue (or cues).Subcue Entries MenuRecall Subcue EntryRecalls the sele

NoteA complete list of Externals commands is found in the Externals Reference, located in the CueStation 4 CommandReference.Beneath the parameter conf

Index SetsThe simplest specifier is the Index Set. An index set is nothing more than a set of numbers and an Index Type tagthat indicates what sort of

As you can see, these patterns refer to control point addresses relevant to the EQ portion of the Input Processingwindow, but the numeric portions of

PrefaceThank you for choosing Meyer Sound's LCS Series™ Matrix3™.CueStation™ is the software interface to Matrix3. It offers a graphic user inter

of control over the order in which subcue types will be listed within their category in the Capture page. Subcue typeswith a smaller Display Order val

The Control Point Sets PageThe Control Point Sets page lists the fifty-five standard preset control point sets and any custom control point setsyou ha

• New (Cmd+N) creates a new index set from scratch. You can then name the index set and define the mixercomponent and channels it uses.• Duplicate (Cm

SpaceMap AutomationSpaceMap Overview 93Elements of SpaceMap 94Types of Nodes 94SpaceMap Controls 96Creating a SpaceMap 99Creating Trajectories 101Crea

Elements of SpaceMapA SpaceMap design is constructed from two basic elements: nodes and trisets. Nodes commonly represent thepositions of loudspeakers

Virtual NodesA Virtual node simulates a physical output in space by distributing its signal tothe Speaker nodes to which it is linked. By default the

Link weights for Derived nodes are expressed in decibels, with a maximum value of 0dB. Since Derived nodes areessentially the result of a Y-cable, wit

Add TrisetsAs you move your mouse around the grid, you will see preview lines indicating where a triset would be placed.Click to create the triset.Tes

Bus Playback SettingsThis section of the window contains the SpaceMap automaton settings for each bus.TrajectorySelect a trajectory from the drop-down

SpaceMap Grid SettingsChange the appearance and behaviour of the background grid through the Display menu.Show Cartesian GridDisplay a cartesian (squa