MACKIE Pro Audio Lab - Manual (Page 9)

User’s Guide
Using Pro Audio Lab
The Status Screen
Factory/User Presets
Toggle the up/down arrows to select Factory Presets, or create your own and save
them to User Presets.
Input Select
Select stereo inputs from any of the DB8’s pre, post, or auxiliary channels.
Enable
This switches Pro Audio Lab from the inactive state to active.
Minimize/Close Button
These buttons minimize Pro Audio Lab to a simplifi ed version for better viewing of
the D8B screen. To switch from one screen to another, simply toggle between the
buttons to expand and shrink. Selecting X will hide Pro Audio Lab.
Mem A/Mem B
Memory A and Memory B are two separate storage banks that let you temporarily
store your set-ups. This is handy for quick A/B comparison and referencing.
Write Button:
Write enables the D8B’s automation so that all of the changes that you make to the
Pro Audio plug-in will be recorded as part of the D8B session. This works in a man-
ner similar to a channel’s write button. To record automation for a plug-in, “All” must
be turned on in the automation section of the D8B (and automation must be out of
Bypass). When the D8B is recording, plug-in parameter edits are recorded only if the
plug-ins Write button is ON, or if Auto Touch (in the automation section) is turned
on. When you hit stop, the plug-in's Write button turns OFF.
Menu Button:
This drop-down menu enables familiar functions such as undo, redo, load, save, re-
set, cut, copy and paste. Saving as “User Preset” saves all parameters of Pro Audio
Lab, including customized settings in the Analysis and Generation menus.
Analysis:
The Analysis button opens a drop-down menu that lets you select from Levels,
Spectrum Analyzer, or Phase Analyzer. This is where specifi c analysis tools can be
selected and profi led.
Generation:
The Generation button opens a drop-down menu that lets you select from a variety of
sound generation devices such as Noise, Slate Tones, Oscillator, and the Tuning ref-
erences: Piano, Guitar, Bass, and A440.
Factory/User Presets Input Select Enable Min/Close
Mem A/B Write Menu Analysis Generation