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1 – Introduction : Setup

TASCAM DM

Automation Guide

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requiring constant attention from you. Of course, the

TASCAM DM’s automatic mode switching may be

over-ridden at any time for “power user” operation.

The automation is synchronized to timecode. This

could be external Linear Timecode (LTC or com-

monly referred to as SMPTE/EBU) or MIDI Time-

code (MTC) from either the

MIDI IN

port or through

the USB connection.

Alternatively, the TASCAM DM’s own internal

timecode generator can be used to synchronize the

automated mix moves and slave the external

recorder.

The event resolution for mix moves on the TASCAM

DM is one event per quarter timecode frame. At a

timecode rate of 30 frames per second, non-drop, this

equates to about 8 milliseconds per event.

A Note on Touch-Sensitive Faders

When using the touch-sensitivity of the faders in

automation, you should always use your fingers to

touch the faders. If you use a pencil or ruler, etc. or

even your fingernails to touch them, the fader will

not register as having been touched.

Setup

There are two possible sources of timecode to which

the TASCAM DM’s automation can lock. Both are

equal in functionality and accuracy. Your choice will

depend on what you have available in your situation.

The choices are listed here:

Timecode

There is an RCA jack (

TIMECODE IN

) on the back of

the TASCAM DM which accepts SMPTE/EBU time-

code.

To use this timecode with the automation system, go

to the

AUTOMATION

display, and then select

TC IN

as

shown below in Figure 1,

Timecode source selection

(showing USB MTC selected)

.

If you don’t see this screen, press the POD 1 switch

and use the POD 1 encoder and

ENTER

key to select

SETUP

from the popup menu.

MTC

This refers to MIDI Timecode being received at the

TASCAM DM’s MIDI IN or through the USB port.

The source of MTC could be a Digital Audio

Workstation (DAW) that does not support LTC, or

any other source of MTC.

Use the

AUTOMATION SETUP

screen to select either

MTC

(USB)

or

MTC (MIDI IN)

, depending on the source of the

MIDI timecode received.

Figure 1: Timecode source selection (showing

USB MTC selected)

Section	Page
Contents	3
List of Figures	3
1 - Introduction	4
Using This Manual	4
Automated Controls	4
A Note on Touch-Sensitive Faders	5
Setup	5
Timecode	5
MTC	5
2 - Starting out with the timecode	6
Access the automation screens	6
Turn on the automation	6
Make the initial settings	7
Store the current settings	7
Write some fader moves	7
Write some mute moves	7
Write some Aux send moves	8
Writing encoder or POD moves	8
Trimming existing mix moves	8
Finishing up	8
3 - Automation overview	9
Modes	9
Auto	9
Write	9
Trim	10
Static	10
Safe	10
Off	10
Rehearse	11
Displays	11
AUTO SETUP	11
AUTO FILES	13
AUTO CONFIG	14
REVERT	14
Undo/Redo	15
Channel LED Indicators	15
4 - Operation	16
Setting Up Your Mix	16
Writing Mix Moves	16
Revert Time	16
Write To End:	21
Writing Switch Events	23
Revert Time	23
CONTROL SENSE TIME OUT & Switch Events	23
Auto Revert Choices:	24
Write To End:	26
Trimming Mix Moves	27
Trim all	27
Revert Time:	27
Auto Revert Choices:	28
Trim To End	30
Initial Status	32
Initial Data	32
Editing the Initial Status	32
Automating Library Recall	34
Writing Library Recall Events Over Existing Static Control Positions	34
Combining Library Recall With Dynamic Mix Moves	34
Automating Groups	35
Grouping Non-Automated Controls	35
Grouping Automated Controls	35
Hierarchical Groups	35
Mix File Management	35

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