Rotary EncoderAutomation Section
The rotary encoders are multi-
Most digital audio workstations have very specific
function controls that can be used
interfaces for enabling and writing automation data.
as a pan control or a send level-+
REC RDYUsually there are two basic operations that are
control. The function for the rotary
required in using an automation systemNarming the
encoder is assigned with the top
right parameters to be automated, and using the
row of buttons in the Master Section (PAN, SEND 1-4).
appropriate automation mode. The former tells the
Baby HUIBut wait...thereOs more! Baby HUIOs encoders are
software specifically which set of parameters (faders,
also push buttons that are used to select a channel
mutes, pans, etc.) you want to enable for use in
as Oactive� in the software. An active channel is
automation, whereas the latter specifies exactly how
indicated by the green SIGNAL LED illuminating on
you want to use those parameters. The Automation
the channel strip.
Section of Baby HUI is designed to give you easy,
Holding down the SHIFT button and pressing the
one-button access to both of these types of commands.
encoder activates Record Ready status for that
Each of the four buttons in this section have
channel, to prepare it for a recording pass. The
Odual-functionality�, which means each button can
encoder button is also used to access various
be used to do two separate things. You will notice
automation parameters, which will be described in
that each button has a label above and below it help
more detail in the Automation Section.
you understand what function it serves. The label
above the button indicates the automation mode
selection, and the label in the box below the button
Master Sectiondesignates the parameter you are arming for
automation. Their respective functions are based on
The Master Section can be subdivided into six
whether or not the SHIFT button is held down when
subsections:
the button is engaged.
Y Encoder Assignment Section
These four buttons (BYPASS, READ, WRITE,
Y Automation Section
and TOUCH) are used with the push-select channel
Y Display Section
encoders to assign the automation mode for each
Y Utility Section
channel. You must hold down the desired automation
Y Navigation Section
mode button and then push the encoder on the
Y Transport Section
channel that you want to engage into that mode.
Encoder Assignment Section
BYPASS/OFF
The upper right side of Baby HUI has five encoderThis mode bypasses all automation data until
assignment buttons, which determine the function ofanother automation mode is selected. Think of it as
the rotary encoders on the channel strips. Only onea Ode-activation� button that lets you use Baby HUI
of these buttons can be selected at a time.freely until the automation sequence(s) are needed.
PAN READ
Pressing the PAN button assigns the encoders toThis mode enables the controller to follow any
function as channel pan knobs. When PAN is active,pre-written automation events. You are not able to
the green LED in the PAN button illuminates.write new automation moves when Baby HUI is in
Read ModeNit only follows what has been written
SEND 1-4and Olocks out� all new moves. Enable Read Mode,
and try moving a fader for a channel that has moves
Pressing a SEND button assigns the encoders to
written for it�and youOll see what we mean!
function as auxiliary send controls for the channel.
Most DAWOs support multiple sends to various
internal and external processors and buses. Baby
HUI can control up to four send levels. The active
SEND button is indicated by the illuminated green
LED in the button.
BABY
PANSEND 1SEND 2SEND 3SEND 4
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