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Part II: Getting Started
Chapter 10: S6 Channel Modules 95Process ModuleThe Process Module lets you assign functions to the Knob Module, toggle them in and out, and control o
Chapter 10: S6 Channel Modules 96Process Module StripEach strip provides the following controls and displays. 1 - Function select switches2 - Knob s
Chapter 10: S6 Channel Modules 97Clear (Reset to Default)You can quickly reset faders, individual parameters, functions, or entire tracks to their de
Chapter 10: S6 Channel Modules 98Function Select SwitchesThe function select switches let you assign different functions to the Knob Module. One func
Chapter 10: S6 Channel Modules 99Knob SectionEach strip has one knob section with a dual-function, continuous knob, In and Sel switches, and an OLED.
Chapter 10: S6 Channel Modules 100Knob ModuleThe Knob Module provides eight strips, each with four identical knob sections and one set of navigation
Chapter 10: S6 Channel Modules 101Knob Module StripEach strip has four knob sections, each with a dual-function continuous knob, In and Sel switches,
Chapter 10: S6 Channel Modules 102Knob SectionEach Knob Module strip has four knob sections, each with a dual-function, continuous knob, In and Sel s
Chapter 10: S6 Channel Modules 103Display ModuleThe Display Module has a TFT display and mounting bracket and can display eight tracks. The underside
Chapter 10: S6 Channel Modules 104Figure 63. Large MetersFigure 64. Large Waveforms
Chapter 2: Introduction to the Touchscreen 6Chapter 2: Introduction to the TouchscreenEach S6 system must include a Master Module which, along with t
Chapter 10: S6 Channel Modules 105Figure 65. Meters and WaveformsFigure 66. Meters and Function
Chapter 10: S6 Channel Modules 106Variable Waveform ZoomWhen set to any Waveform view, the zoom resolution of all Display Modules can be set between
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Chapter 2: Introduction to the Touchscreen 7Stop ScrollingTap the touchscreen once and release to stop scrolling.Touch and Hold, then TouchTouch and
Chapter 3: First Time Setup 8Chapter 3: First Time SetupConnecting S6 to a NetworkS6 modules communicate with digital audio workstations over an IP E
Chapter 3: First Time Setup 94 Select Network Setup.5 If your workstation has multiple networks attached, make sure the Network Interface selected is
Chapter 3: First Time Setup 10Starting Up and Shutting Down the SystemStarting Up the System for the First TimeTo start up the system for the first t
Chapter 3: First Time Setup 11Setting up S6 for the First TimeThis section shows you how to do the following:• Configure your S6 surface modules• Con
Chapter 3: First Time Setup 125 Select your Frame Depth. Select 4 if your frame uses Frame Chassis Small (supports one Knob Module per chassis) and 5
Chapter 3: First Time Setup 137 Touch Next at the bottom-left to continue to the Modules page. 8 Drag the module stacks to the frame diagram until it
Chapter 3: First Time Setup 1410 To confirm that the module flashing in the Surface page is connected and correctly positioned, touch or press any ph
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Chapter 3: First Time Setup 1515 Touch Done to accept the new arrangement and complete the process.Configuring Multiple S6 Systems on One NetworkMult
Chapter 3: First Time Setup 16The message outlined in yellow in Figure 7 informs you that the Master Module must restart to enact this change. Touchi
Chapter 3: First Time Setup 175 In the Avid S6 WSControl Network Setup dialog, set the Desk ID to the same number as in step 1.6 If your workstation
Chapter 3: First Time Setup 18Connecting S6 to WorkstationsIn order to control an audio application with S6, you must first install Mac or Windows S6
Chapter 3: First Time Setup 19To connect multiple workstations at the same time: Drag additional workstations from the Network list to the Connected
Chapter 3: First Time Setup 20Workstation StatusConnected A connected workstation is indicated by a gray rectangle (see Figure 11).Offline A connecte
Chapter 3: First Time Setup 21Enabling EUCON ConnectivityYou must enable EUCON connectivity in your audio application to work with S6. The following
Chapter 4: Master Module Screens 22Chapter 4: Master Module ScreensThis chapter explains the four Master Module screens:.Home Screen Lets you select
Chapter 4: Master Module Screens 23Home ScreenThe Home screen provides the following:Meter Scroller Displays track metering and other information, a
Chapter 4: Master Module Screens 24Attentioning a TrackOne track at a time can be attentioned to the:• Attention Track Editor in the Home screen on t
S6 Guide iiiPart I IntroductionChapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4: Master Module Screens 25The Attention Track EditorIn the Attention Track Editor, you select a function from the Function Scroller to displ
Chapter 4: Master Module Screens 26Function EditorThe Function Editor can display eight columns of eight parameters each. The four parameters in the
Chapter 4: Master Module Screens 27Using the Attention Track KnobsEach Attention Track Knob section provides a dual-function knob with In and Sel swi
Chapter 4: Master Module Screens 28Locking the KnobsWhen a new function is selected from the Function Scroller, its first parameter bank is assigned
Chapter 4: Master Module Screens 29InsertsPlug-in inserts can collapse into one Inserts function or expand to individual plug-ins in the Function Scr
Chapter 4: Master Module Screens 30Meter Scroller and Track ScrollerThe Meter Scroller displays detailed metering, and the Track Scroller provides st
Chapter 4: Master Module Screens 31Track ScrollerThe Track Scroller uses the following indicators:• The Attention Track has a blue outline.• Selected
Chapter 4: Master Module Screens 32Home Screen OptionsTo open the Home Screen Options: Touch the Local Options icon on the bottom-right of the Home
Chapter 4: Master Module Screens 33Tracks ScreenThe Tracks screen lets you:• Display different track types (if supported by your audio application).•
Chapter 4: Master Module Screens 34Displaying TracksIf your audio application supports track types, you can choose which types to display in the Trac
Contents ivChapter 7. Plug-ins and Sends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4: Master Module Screens 35When tracks are record enabled: • They are armed for recording. •Rec flashes red on their Fader Module strips.• Tr
Chapter 4: Master Module Screens 36Track Selector OptionsTo display the Track Selector Options: Touch the Local Options icon at the lower right of t
Chapter 4: Master Module Screens 37PositionThis determines which track to display at the top-left of the Tracks screen.Always Start With Channel 1 on
Chapter 4: Master Module Screens 38Monitoring ScreenTo display the Monitoring screen, do one of the following: From the Home screen, touch Monitorin
Chapter 4: Master Module Screens 39Settings ScreenThe Settings screen lets you connect workstations, configure your system, add or remove modules, cr
Chapter 4: Master Module Screens 40PreferencesThis page lets you set global S6 surface, workstation, and transport preferences. SurfaceThe Surface se
Chapter 4: Master Module Screens 41BrightnessThese settings manage the brightness of various S6 components, and can help save energy.Auto When selec
Chapter 4: Master Module Screens 42KVM Switch S6 can be used with specific KVM switches to let a single display follow S6 workstation focus. In the K
Chapter 5: Soft Keys 43Chapter 5: Soft KeysS6 provides a Soft Key Editor in the Settings screen for creating and managing Soft Keys on the Master Mod
Chapter 5: Soft Keys 44Soft Keys EditorThe default Soft Keys Editor screen provides the following main sections. A – Module Selector Touch to choose
Part I: Introduction
Chapter 5: Soft Keys 45Creating Soft KeysThis section gives an example of how to create a new Soft Key bank, how to define navigation keys for the ne
Chapter 5: Soft Keys 464 Name the bank and choose a text color by doing the following: • Double-tap the name field (to the left of the Color Picker)
Chapter 5: Soft Keys 473 Tap the newly created Soft Key block to select it (the block is highlighted in yellow). 4 Tap Page at the Bottom of the scre
Chapter 5: Soft Keys 488 Repeat the previous steps for the “right” navigation key of the new bank, defining it to Go to Next Page as shown in Figure
Chapter 5: Soft Keys 49Creating a New Soft KeyThis section shows how to create a new Soft Key. To create a new Soft Key: 1 Tap to select a Soft Key i
Chapter 5: Soft Keys 505 Use the hierarchical EUCON command lists to navigate to and select the desired command. For example, scroll to and then tap
Chapter 5: Soft Keys 51• Tap the Color Picker and tap to select a color for the text to appear in the currently selected state. Tap Done (or tap outs
Part III: Using S6
Chapter 6: Common S6 Tasks 53Chapter 6: Common S6 TasksThis chapter shows you how to perform the following tasks using S6:• Nudge and bank tracks• Se
Chapter 6: Common S6 Tasks 54BankThe number of tracks to bank and other useful options are set in the Settings > Preferences page (see “Banking” o
Chapter 1: Introduction 1Chapter 1: IntroductionPro Tools® | S6 is a professional, modular, ergonomically designed control surface for Pro Tools® | S
Chapter 6: Common S6 Tasks 55To select sequential tracks on the Fader Module: 1 Press Select on the desired track. 2 Press Shift + Select on the last
Chapter 6: Common S6 Tasks 56Record Enabling TracksTo record in an audio application, the track must be record enabled and the Transport must be arme
Chapter 6: Common S6 Tasks 57Record Enabling Tracks Using the Master ModuleTo record enable tracks using the Master Module:1 To display the Tracks sc
Chapter 6: Common S6 Tasks 58Attentioning TracksYou can display, edit, and control the Attention Track using the Attention Track Editor (Home screen)
Chapter 6: Common S6 Tasks 59Setting the Track Automation ModeTo set the track automation mode: On a Fader Module, press F on the desired strip repe
Chapter 6: Common S6 Tasks 60Using the Transport and Jog/Shuttle ControlsThe Automation Module provides a Transport section and Jog/Shuttle Wheel. Us
Chapter 6: Common S6 Tasks 61Using the Jog/Shuttle WheelThe Jog/Shuttle Wheel lets you navigate a session at varying speeds, and zoom horizontally or
Chapter 6: Common S6 Tasks 62To select contiguous tracks:1 Press Select on a track. 2 Hold down Shift.3 Press Select on another track. All tracks in
Chapter 6: Common S6 Tasks 63VCA Spill(Pro Tools Only) VCA Spill let you quickly expand (or “spill”) VCA slave tracks to adjacent faders. The M, S, a
Chapter 6: Common S6 Tasks 64Editing from the Surface(M40-D (Display Module) Systems with Pro Tools Only)S6 lets you edit clips using knobs and their
Chapter 1: Introduction 2For the S6 system in Figure 2, “16” refers to the number of fader strips in the system, and “5” refers to the number of knob
Chapter 6: Common S6 Tasks 654 To adjust a value, do either of the following: • Press the Sel switch next to the knob to increment (increase); press
Chapter 7: Plug-ins and Sends 66Chapter 7: Plug-ins and SendsThis chapter explains how to edit plug-ins and adjust Sends from the Master Module, Knob
Chapter 7: Plug-ins and Sends 67Bypassing Plug-ins on the Master ModuleThe In buttons next to the Lock icons in the Home page let you bypass plug-in
Chapter 7: Plug-ins and Sends 685 Use the knobs to adjust plug-in parameters.6 On the Process Module, press In next to Ins to toggle all plug-in inse
Chapter 7: Plug-ins and Sends 69SendsSends can be adjusted on the Master Module, Knob Module, and Process Module.Adjusting Sends on the Master Module
Chapter 7: Plug-ins and Sends 70To navigate to other sends: 1 Make sure you are viewing the top level of Sends view (slots a–d). If not, press Back u
Chapter 8: Layouts 71Chapter 8: LayoutsS6 supports multi-workstation and multi-DAW track Layouts. Any tracks, from multiple DAWs on any of up to eigh
Chapter 8: Layouts 72Layouts ScreenFigure 45 shows the Layouts screen, which lets you create and store track layouts. A – Tracks Matrix of tracks in
Chapter 8: Layouts 73Creating LayoutsTo create a Layout:1 Press Layout Mode on the Master Module to enter Layout Mode. 2 From the Tracks page, tap As
Chapter 8: Layouts 743 Tap Track blocks in the upper track matrix to select the tracks you want in the Layout. When tracks are selected in the Layout
Chapter 1: Introduction 3System Requirements and CompatibilityS6 Software version 1.2 requires Pro Tools 11.2 or later., and is also compatible with
Chapter 8: Layouts 75Recalling LayoutsTo recall a Layout:1 Press Shift + Layout Mode on the Master Module. The Layout Recall screen appears and S6 en
Part IV: S6 Modules
Chapter 9: S6 Master Modules 77Chapter 9: S6 Master ModulesEach S6 system has master section and channel section modules. This chapter covers the Mas
Chapter 9: S6 Master Modules 78Master ModuleThis section identifies the hardware features on the Master Module that controls the S6 system. Each S6 s
Chapter 9: S6 Master Modules 79Home ScreenThis section identifies the functional entities in the Home screen. See Chapter 4, “Master Module Screens.”
Chapter 9: S6 Master Modules 80Attention Track KnobsEight touch-sensitive, dual-function Attention Track Knobs surround the touchscreen. They control
Chapter 9: S6 Master Modules 81Home and Back SwitchesHome Displays the Home screen. Becomes active whenever another screen is displayed. Back Changes
Chapter 9: S6 Master Modules 82Navigation SwitchesWS Displays the Workstations page on the Settings screen (see “Workstations” on page 39). Layout Mo
Chapter 9: S6 Master Modules 83Soft Keys SectionsThe Master Module provides two Soft Keys sections, each with twelve Soft Keys surrounding its own hi
Chapter 9: S6 Master Modules 84MonitoringStudio/Talk Controls and DisplayThe Studio/Talk section provides controls for control room monitoring, speak
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Chapter 9: S6 Master Modules 85Monitor Select Controls and DisplayThe Monitor Select section includes two touch-sensitive knobs, an OLED, source sele
Chapter 9: S6 Master Modules 86Automation ModuleThis section identifies the hardware features on the Automation Module. 1 - Attention Track Fader2 -
Chapter 9: S6 Master Modules 87Soft Keys SectionsThe Automation Module provides two Soft Keys sections, each with twelve Soft Keys surrounding its ow
Chapter 9: S6 Master Modules 88Scroll and ZoomThe primary function of both mode switches is zoom, and the secondary function is scroll. Activate Shif
Chapter 9: S6 Master Modules 89Transport ControlsThe Transport controls not identified in Figure 57 are not implemented. Return to Zero (1) Press Re
Chapter 10: S6 Channel Modules 90Chapter 10: S6 Channel ModulesEach S6 system has master section and channel section modules. This chapter covers the
Chapter 10: S6 Channel Modules 91Fader StripThe main entities of the fader strip are identified in Figure 58 and explained in the following sections.
Chapter 10: S6 Channel Modules 92Select and Swap SwitchesSelect Toggles the selection status of the track and lights when active.Swap This control is
Chapter 10: S6 Channel Modules 93Mute and Solo SwitchesMute Mutes the track and lights when active. Solo Solos the track and lights when active. Mast
Chapter 10: S6 Channel Modules 94Attention KeyThe Attention key is directly above the meters, and lights when active. To assign a track to the Home s
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