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Ways to use the new features.
WK154:
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--- Quote from: Harpman on November 26, 2014, 04:32:09 PM ---So here's a scenario. My first 5 channels for Kepi's 5-piece are vocal channels. She is on CH 1 and the others are 4 male backup vocalists (CH 2-5) Certain tunes the lead vocals may change to the guitarist, keyboardist, bassist or drummer. Creating a sub group for the backup vocals doesn't make sense since they are also lead vocalists at different time of the gig. So what would be a "Best Practice"? Also, vocalists are typically EQ'd a bit different (not all the time), so if I were to add them to a sub group, would it make sense to leave the EQ flat for the sub group and leave their EQ presets the way they are?
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OK a few assumptions first. You have 5 leads/backups but the lead switch is not in the song but for individual songs. The mics aren't switched. So eq's and dynamics shouldn't vary singing lead vs backup so channel settings are good to go.Of course you can still fiddle with individual channels as needed. Time for snapshots 5 to be exact using DCA's one for lead one for backups. So as long as you get the right snapshot loaded DCA1 is always your lead and DCA2 are your backup singers. You can now balance the two without worrying about who's where. Two more DCA's for instruments, 8 would have been better.
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Bill, the lead switch also can be in the song if Kepi and let's say Anthony (Guitarist) are trading off lead vocal parts. That doesn't happen a lot. Even if I create a DCA1 (Lead), and DCA2 (Backup), I would still have to go in and assign the lead to non-lead channel to DCA2 and the non-lead to lead channel to DCA1, correct? IMHO, too much work.
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OK 6 snapshots one with dual leads beats 5 individual faders. If you're gonna tell me all permutations and combinations it's back to individual faders.
robbocurry:
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--- Quote from: pytchley on November 26, 2014, 05:04:41 PM ---"Behringer IMHO is leader of the pack"
Erm, the XR series still doesn' t exist!
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You are correct. Behringer does advertise vaporware products well in advance of availability. Over the years I'm tired of spending $$$. I'm going to let someone else be the guinea pig on the DL32R first. I will have to debate in the 2nd QTR of 2015 whether I want to spend the 2K on the Mackie or if the XR is available or maybe even the X32. Digital mixers are becoming a very competitive field. Bill (WK154) have had many conversations regarding being a little more conservative buying equipment. Some of you are complaining about MF 3.0 on the older iPad 3's. So the code is now dictating your hardware (iPad). So all of us have to run out and purchase at least an iPad 4th gen or better? I don't think so. I would love to see how My Fader 3.0 performs on an iPhone 4 or 5. We will see. I want to see what Mackie does with MF 4.0, which should be out be 2nd QTR 2015. I will also check both booths out at the NAMM show.
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My lowly iPad minis are having no problems at all with MF3.0.
Doesn't it have the same processor as the iPad 2?
dpdan:
the DL32R is running absolutely rock solid here and no issues whatsoever with Master Fader 3.0 on the new unit.
Using an iPad 4 and two iPad mini version 3.
I am the guinea pig
and loving this new mixer!
time marches on for those who wait for Beh....
Keyboard Magic:
Wait a minute... That's what I look like too, especially when I DJ for Elementary school dances.
Love the picture! :thu:
I'm so glad that everything is running smooth for you. :) 8)
jlb:
Hey Dan can you hook the IPad to the USB port as a hardwire option?
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