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  • Page 1 www.solidstatelogic.com Matrix Delta Owner’s Manual The Ultimate Hybrid Studio Centrepiece Matrix Delta. This is SSL.
  • Page 2 Document History 82S6MT065A December 2013 Initial Release 1.0.2 82S6MT065B April 2017 Delta Control 3.0.3 As research and development is a continual process, Solid State Logic reserves the right to change the features and specifications described herein without notice or obligation E&OE...
  • Page 3 Introduction Matrix. Control your Creativity. ;IPGSQI XS 1EXVM\ ;MXL XLI KSEP XS FVMRK XLI WSYP SJ EREPSKYI WSYRH MRXS XLI QEGLMRIV] SJ HMKMXEP [SVO¾S[ [I HIWMKRIH Matrix - a seamless way to work in both worlds simultaneously. With unparalleled creative control over your DAW and analogue SYXFSEVH 1EXVM\ VIGSR½KYVIW ]SYV TVSNIGX WXYHMS EVSYRH MXW QSWX MQTSVXERX IPIQIRX  ]SY Matrix is a SuperAnalogue 16 channel, 40 line input mixing console with inbuilt signal router and multi-layer digital workstation control.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Contents About This Manual What Else You Will need Chapter 1 - Installation and Setup Matrix Rear Panel Connections Plugging Up Your Matrix Audio Connections Data Connections 'SR½KYVEXMSR SJ (EXE 'SRRIGXMSRW Matrix Network Connection Examples Software Installation and Configuration System Requirements Software Installation (Mac) Software Installation (PC)

  • Page 5: Contents

    Contents Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow Introduction to Focus Modes Operating Principles The Master Channel Strip The Digital Scribble Strip Total Recall LEDs The Channel Strip Channel Inputs Channel Outputs Auxiliary Sends The Centre Section Master Bus Controls Monitoring Talkback Metering Devices and Chains - Front Panel Control...
  • Page 6 Contents Chapter 4 - The Matrix Remote Introduction to the Matrix Remote The Projects Tab 2EZMKEXMRK XLI 4VSNIGXW 0MWX 1EREKMRK 4VSNIGXW Managing Titles 4VSNIGX ERH 8MXPI 2SXIW Track Sheets The Total Recall Tab Taking a TR Snapshot Naming a TR Snapshot Deleting a TR Snapshot Recalling a TR Snapshot The Channels Tab...
  • Page 7 Contents Chapter 6 - DAW and CC Configuration Matrix Console Layer Selection Matrix Remote Layer Selection Assigning DAW Layers 7IPIGXMRK 4VS½PIW 'VIEXMRK 4VS½PIW (IPIXMRK 4VS½PIW 6IREQMRK 4VS½PIW &EGOMRK 9T E 4VS½PI 6IWXSVMRK E 4VS½PI Disable Handshake Selecting the Transport Master Soft Keys DAW Control Protocols, USB Commands and Menus Soft Key Sets...

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    About This Manual About This Manual Whether you are an experienced studio engineer or an artist who is relatively new to the recording process, this manual will take you through the full breadth of Matrix functions. Chapter 1 guides you through the process of connecting up and integrating Matrix into your studio.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 - Installation And Setup

    Chapter 1 - Setup Chapter 1 - Installation and Setup This chapter covers everything involved in setting up Matrix. If you have not already done so, please refer to the separate printed Installation Guide for safety information and instructions on positioning and connecting the Matrix Power supply. 8LIVI EVI E RYQFIV SJ [E]W MR [LMGL 1EXVM\ GER FI WIX YT XS ½X MRXS ]SYV WXYHMS IRZMVSRQIRX 8LI HMEKVEQ FIPS[ SYXPMRIW XLI WXERHEVH GSR½KYVEXMSR Matrix...

  • Page 10: Matrix Rear Panel Connections

    Chapter 1 - Setup Matrix Rear Panel Connections Power Input LINE IN 9-16 DEVICE SEND 9-16 LINE IN 1-8 DEVICE SEND 1-8 CHANNEL OUT 9-16 CHANNEL OUT 1-8 DAW RETURN 9-16 DEVICE RETURN 9-16 DAW RETURN 1-8 DEVICE RETURN 1-8 Audio Input/output Audio Input/output channels 9-16...

  • Page 11: Plugging Up Your Matrix

    Chapter 1 - Setup Plugging Up Your Matrix Matrix2 includes the 5.1 Surround Monitor card assembly. This extends the EXT 1 and EXT 2 Inputs from 2 to 6 channels, thereby providing two 5.1 Inputs and additionally extends the MAIN and MINI Monitor Outputs from 2 to 6 channels (to provide 5.1 monitoring).

  • Page 12: Data Connections

    Chapter 1 - Setup iJack and Headphones The iJack and headphone sockets are located to the right of the transport control panel. iJack: 7XIVIS QQ NEGO Allows the connection of an external line level signal source (such as an iPod or MP3 player) to be switched directly to the Matrix’s monitors. Headphones: 7XIVIS ²...

  • Page 13: Matrix Network Connection Examples

    Chapter 1 - Setup which is used by the Matrix Remote application. Note that it may be necessary to use a separate Ethernet switch in place SJ ER MRXIKVEXIH ½VI[EPP VSYXIV W[MXGL EW WSQI SJ XLIWI GER RSX WYTTSVX XLI LMKL HEXE XVERWJIV VEXI VIUYMVIH 8LI 2IX+IEV FS108 (an eight port switch) has been used successfully at SSL Begbroke.
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 - Setup Network Connection Configuration (Mac) ³ On the Mac, go to System Preferences and click on the Network icon. ³ Fill in the IP Address Subnet Mask boxes with the numbers shown opposite. Network Connection Configuration (Windows) ³...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1 - Setup 2 Router (and Switch) Connection using DHCP (allows access to Internet) This connection method allows you to connect multiple devices to your home network and access the Internet at the same time. The basic principle behind this method is that your Internet router acts as a DHCP server, dynamically assigning IP addresses to EPP XLI HIZMGIW SR ]SYV RIX[SVO 8LI WMQTPIWX GSR½KYVEXMSR [SYPH FI EW JSPPS[W Internet connection Router...
  • Page 16 Chapter 1 - Setup Network Connection Configuration (Mac) ³ On the Mac, go to System Preferences and click on the Network icon. ³ Set 'SR½KYVI -4Z Using DHCP as shown here: ³ Ensure that Matrix is set to use DHCP: Use the soft key on the console, go to the menu DHCP...

  • Page 17: Software Installation And Configuration

    Chapter 1 - Setup Software Installation and Configuration 3R XLI 97& WXMGO [LMGL GEQI [MXL 1EXVM\ ]SY [MPP ½RH JSYV TVSKVEQW XS MRWXEPP -RWXEPP XLI TVSKVEQ GEPPIH MatrixRemote the computer from which you intend to control Matrix, and install the programs ipMIDI, SSL Delta Control SSL Delta Control Matrix...

  • Page 18: Software Installation (Pc)

    Chapter 1 - Setup Software Installation (PC) Matrix Remote ³ Copy the MatrixRemote.exe ½PI XS XLI Program Files folder (or any other convenient location) then create a shortcut to it on your desktop and/or task bar. Double clicking on this will launch the Matrix Remote program. ipMIDI ³...

  • Page 19: 1Exvm\ 6Iqsxi 'Sr½Kyvexmsr

    Chapter 1 - Setup Matrix Remote Configuration ³ Having completed the set-up guidelines described above, run the Matrix Remote software. In the bottom left-hand corner of the Remote window there is a Find ( ) button, along with indication regarding the current status of the connection to Matrix: ;LIR XLI 1EXVM\ 6IQSXI ½VWX STIRW MX WIEVGLIW JSV E 1EXVM\ GSRWSPI XS GSRXVSP -J MX ½RHW SRI MX [MPP EYXSQEXMGEPP] PMRO XS XLEX GSRWSPI 8LMW [MPP FI...
  • Page 20 Chapter 1 - Setup DAW Layer Configuration Matrix can connect to up to four DAWs and software MIDI devices, though only one program can be controlled from the Matrix control surface at one time. In order to cater for setups which include multiple programs, each can be assigned its own Matrix ‘layer’.
  • Page 21 Chapter 1 - Setup )ZIRXYEPP] ]SY [MPP TIVWSREPMWI ]SYV 4VS½PIW %W TEVX SJ XLI TIVWSREPMWEXMSR TVSGIWW 4VS½PIW JSV SXLIV (%; TEGOEKIW GER FI GVIEXIH YWMRK XLI 4VS 8SSPW HIJEYPX 4VS½PI JSV ,9- (%;W ERH XLI 0SKMG HIJEYPX 4VS½PIW JSV 1'9 (%;W WII 'LETXIV   However, for now, the important thing is to make sure you assign each DAW layer the right protocol.

  • Page 22: Mt1

    Chapter 1 - Setup ipMIDI Configuration 8LI MT1-(- HVMZIV IREFPIW ]SYV (%; XS WIRH ERH VIGIMZI 1-(- GSRXVSP HEXE ZME XLI RIX[SVO GSRRIGXMSR ERH QYWX FI GSR½KYVIH to match the requirements of Matrix before it can be used. Once the driver has been installed and you have logged back in, use the Finder to navigate to the Utilities...
  • Page 23 Chapter 1 - Setup Logic Pro 8LI (%; TVSXSGSP YWIH F] 0SKMG 4VS MW XLI 1EGOMI 'SRXVSP 9RMX 1'9 TVSXSGSP 8LIVIJSVI [LIR E 0SKMG 4VS½PI MW EWWMKRIH to a Matrix DAW layer, in order for Matrix to control Logic, a Mackie Control together with a Mackie Control Extender must be added to Logic Pro.

  • Page 24: Chapter 2 - Getting Started

    Chapter 2 - Getting Started Chapter 2 - Getting Started The aim of this chapter is to familiarise you with the basics of operating your Matrix. We will restrict ourselves to simple STIVEXMSRW ERH PIEZI QSVI GSQTPI\ IPIQIRXW XS XLI JSPPS[MRK GLETXIVW =SY QE] ½RH MX LIPTJYP XS GSQTPIXI XLI [LSPI XYXSVMEP before exploring the references to more detailed parts of the manual.

  • Page 25: Preparing For The Tutorial

    Chapter 2 - Getting Started Preparing for the tutorial This tutorial assumes that you have followed the instructions in Chapter 1 (Installation and Setup), and have therefore installed and GSR½KYVIH XLI 1EXVM\ 6IQSXI ERH MT1-(- WSJX[EVI WIX YT EX PIEWX SRI (%; PE]IV ERH QEHI EX PIEWX XLI JSPPS[MRK GSRRIGXMSRW One channel input (‘line in’), output (‘channel out’) and DAW return (the tutorial refers to Channel 16, but any will do).

  • Page 26: Step 1: Bringing Signal Into The Channel

    Chapter 2 - Getting Started STEP 1: Bringing Signal into the Channel In this step, we will simply learn how to bring signal into the channel from the D-connectors on the Matrix back panel. ³ First, ensure that the desk is in Analogue Focus mode, not DAW Focus mode, by checking that the Focus button (shown right) is lit.

  • Page 27: Step 2: Routing To The Main Busses

    Chapter 2 - Getting Started STEP 2: Routing to the Main Busses Having brought signal into the channel, we will now learn how to bring it out again. We will cover more of the channel output options in Steps 4 and 7. ³...

  • Page 28: Step 3: Hearing Your Signal

    Chapter 2 - Getting Started STEP 3: Hearing your Signal In this step we will set some basic monitoring using the MAIN MONITORING area of the centre section, to the right of the Master Channel. ³ Check that the large blue pot marked MONITOR LEVEL is not turned up too high and that you have switched on your main monitors!

  • Page 29: Step 4: Sending To The Auxiliary Sends

    Chapter 2 - Getting Started STEP 4: Sending to the Auxiliary Sends 1EXVM\ LEW WM\ EY\MPMEV] WIRHW XLI ½VWX X[S JSVQMRK XLI 7XIVIS 'YI CUE ST) send (which you will probably use for monitoring for musicians) and the remaining four labelled FX 1-4 (which you will probably use for feeding global effects such as reverb units).

  • Page 30: Step 5: Global Control Of Your Daw

    Chapter 2 - Getting Started STEP 5: Global Control of your DAW In this step in the tutorial we are going to concentrate on global control of the DAW, leaving in-channel controls to Step 6. 2SXI XLEX XLI (%; GSRXVSP IPIQIRXW SJ 1EXVM\ JYRGXMSR [MXLMR XLI TVSXSGSP SJ XLI (%; FIMRK GSRXVSPPIH EW HIWGVMFIH MR 'LETXIV  4PIEWI VIJIV XS ]SYV (%;...

  • Page 31: Step 6: Channel Control Of Your Daw

    Chapter 2 - Getting Started STEP 6: Channel Control of your DAW In this step we will turn our attention to control of the DAW track. ³ Still on the Matrix console, press the button in the channel controlling the Test track, located above the channel fader.

  • Page 32: Step 7: Sending Signal From The Channel Direct Output

    Chapter 2 - Getting Started STEP 7: Sending Signal from the Channel Direct Output Now that we can hear the signal and can control the DAW, we will return to examining the channel. In Step 2 we lifted the GLERRIP JEHIV [LMGL HI½RIW XLI WMKREP PIZIP [MXL [LMGL XLI GLERRIP MW JIIHMRK XLI QEMR FYWWIW WS XLI GLERRIP MW EPVIEH] WIRHMRK signal.

  • Page 33: Step 8: Setting Up Artist And Control Room Headphones

    Chapter 2 - Getting Started STEP 8: Setting up Artist and Control Room Headphones You can control the mix your musicians hear from the ARTIST MONITOR area, located to the right of the MAIN MONITOR area, shown below. You can listen to the artist’s mix using the desk’s own headphone output: ³...

  • Page 34: Step 9: Listening Back To The Daw

    Chapter 2 - Getting Started STEP 9: Listening Back to the DAW In this step, we will examine the options available for listening to the DAW return. First, we need to bring the DAW return into the channel: ³ If the Master Channel is no longer assigned to Channel 16, reassign it using the upper button.

  • Page 35: Step 10: Selecting A Title

    Chapter 2 - Getting Started STEP 10: Selecting a Title *SV XLI ½REP X[S WXITW MR XLMW XYXSVMEP XLMW XYXSVMEP KSIW YT XS IPIZIR©  [I [MPP MRXVSHYGI XLI 4VSNIGXW W]WXIQ [LMGL EPPS[W ]SY XS QEREKI XLI [E] MR [LMGL 1EXVM\ MW GSR½KYVIH JSV E TEVXMGYPEV VIGSVHMRK YWMRK XLI 1EXVM\ 6IQSXI 8LIVI EVI WM\ XEFW MR XLI 6IQSXI XLI ½VWX SJ [LMGL Projects) will be examined in this step, and the fourth of which (Insert Matrix) will be examined...

  • Page 36: Step 11: Inserting Signal Processing Into The Channel

    Chapter 2 - Getting Started STEP 11: Inserting Signal Processing into the Channel Most mixing desks have signal processing available in the channel. You will probably be aware by now that Matrix doesn’t, as the outboard and DAW signal processing with which Matrix is designed to work would make in- channel processing an unnecessary and costly expense.
  • Page 37 Chapter 2 - Getting Started 8LMW TEKI MW MRXIRXMSREPP] EPQSWX FPERO Matrix Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow

    Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow In this chapter we will be examining the analogue side of Matrix, focusing on its extensive routing capabilities and examining the unique Matrix automation facility. We will also cover the SSL soft keys, which affect both analogue and DAW control domains. Introduction to Focus Modes Matrix combines two distinct modes of operation in one control surface, providing control of both the analogue signals and the DAW functions associated with the modern recording environment.

  • Page 39: The Master Channel Strip

    Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow The Master Channel Strip In addition to the controls within the physical channel strip, there is another section on Matrix which is used to access channel strip functions. This is the Master Channel strip which appears in the top left-hand corner of the desk’s centre section (shown right).

  • Page 40: The Digital Scribble Strip

    Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow The Digital Scribble Strip The digital scribble strip that runs across the centre of the desk consists of two display rows. By default, the top row contains labels associated with the channel faders, and is therefore Focus mode dependent: In Analogue Focus mode it displays the channel REQIW HI½RIH MR XLI Channels tab of the Matrix Remote (switching to a momentary display of the fader value in dB when a...

  • Page 41: The Channel Strip

    Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow The Channel Strip Channel Inputs )EGL GLERRIP SR 1EXVM\ LEW X[S PMRI MRTYXW 8LI ½VWX MRTYX [SYPH RSVQEPP] FI WSYVGIH JVSQ XLI output of a mic preamp, DI box or instrument and is labelled on the back of the desk as ‘LINE IN’. The second input would normally be fed from the output of the DAW and labelled as ‘DAW Return’.
  • Page 42 Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow REC and MIX Busses In addition to the CHOP, the channel’s main fader can feed the record and/or mix bus. These are selected using the bus buttons at the bottom of the Master Channel which light up to indicate the presence of routing. This routing is also indicated by the lighting of the symbols at the bottom of the meter section above the channel (shown left).

  • Page 43: Auxiliary Sends

    Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow Auxiliary Sends Matrix has six aux sends: one stereo cue and four mono effects (FX) sends. Stereo Cue Send The send to the stereo cue bus has a gain trim and pan pot, both of which have Total Recall LEDs.
  • Page 44 Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow FX Sends Matrix has four mono FX sends. Only two FX busses can be fed at any one time by a particular channel, using the two gain pots (which have Total Recall LEDs). By default, the sends to FX busses 1 and 2 are active.

  • Page 45: The Centre Section

    Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow The Centre Section Master Bus Controls The master controls for the mix, record, cue and FX busses are found in the top right corner of the Matrix centre section. Each bus has its own gain pot with a Total Recall LED. The gain pots trim the signal by ±24dB and are indented in the centre at unity gain.

  • Page 46: Stereo Returns

    Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow Digital I/O Matrix has one stereo digital output which feeds both AES/EBU and S/PDIF connections on the desk’s rear panel. This output is controlled by the Digital I/O area of the centre section, located immediately below the bus master.

  • Page 47: Monitoring

    Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow Monitoring Control Room Monitors MAIN MONITOR area of the Matrix centre section is located to the right of the Master Channel. The blue pot towards the bottom left of the area is the volume control for the main monitors, and beneath it are two buttons.

  • Page 48: Talkback

    Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow Artist’s Monitoring Matrix has an additional output for the artist’s headphones, which is controlled by the ARTIST MONITOR area of the centre section, to the right of the MAIN MONITOR controls. The six buttons on the left hand side select the signal which is feeding the artist’s monitoring.

  • Page 49: Metering

    Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow Metering %X XLI XST SJ 1EXVM\ MW E TIRXLSYWI [LIVI ]SY [MPP ½RH XLI QIXIVMRK JSV EPP SJ XLI GLERRIPW ERH FYWWIW SOLO LEFT RIGHT Matrix SolidStateLogic Channel Meters Each channel has a pair of 12-segment meters. In DAW Focus mode, the second meter allows stereo DAW channels to be metered in the channel strip, for those HUI protocol DAWs which support this.

  • Page 50: Devices And Chains - Front Panel Control

    Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow Devices and Chains - Front Panel Control Your 16 pieces of outboard gear that are connected to the Insert Send and Returns connections can be routed to the desired Insert Point from the front panel. Equally, any change you make in the Matrix Remote browser, will be mirrored on the Matrix itself.

  • Page 51: Inserting Preset Chains

    Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow Inserting Preset Chains CHAINS of devices you have previously saved can be inserted using the CHAINS button (see “Chapter 4 - Matrix Remote” for creating preset chains). To insert a preset CHAIN ½VWX IRWYVI ]SY LEZI TVIWWIH XLI CHAIN button.

  • Page 52: Ssl Soft Keys

    Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow SSL Soft Keys Soft keys are buttons which can have different functions assigned to them, depending on which soft key set is active. There are a number of Matrix settings which are accessed via the SSL set of soft keys. The soft key area of the desk is located below the counter display in the centre section, and comprises 16 buttons above and below the digital scribble MonOpt...

  • Page 53: Monopt Soft Keys

    Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow MonOpt Soft Keys MonOpt QIRY MR XLI 770 WSJX OI]W MW YWIH XS GSR½KYVI XLI WSPS QSRMXSVMRK SIP and AFL By default, SOLO buttons are destructive, muting all channels not solo enabled. This means that channel sends (both CHOP’s and aux sends) sourced from the input or pre-fader signal remain unaffected by solos, but are affected when sourced post fader, along with the feeds to the busses.

  • Page 54: Mon Soft Keys

    Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow Mon Soft Keys Left, menu allows you to cut or solo individual monitor outputs in your 5.1 setup. By default, pressing any of the Centre, Right, LSurr, RSurr, Sub Solo buttons will cut the relevant output. Pressing the FYXXSR ½VWX [MPP GLERKI XLI JYRGXMSR SJ Mtr5.1 Mtr5.1...

  • Page 55: Auto Soft Keys

    Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow Auto Soft Keys Auto 8LI ½VWX XLVII WSJX OI]W MR XLI menu enable the analogue channel levels to be controlled via MIDI Volume (CC7) messages received from a DAW or other external MonOpt Meters Auto Misc Links...

  • Page 56: Ip Soft Keys

    Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow IP Soft Keys Fixed DHCP soft keys allow you to switch the console’s IP address between DHCP The IP address information is shown after the FYXXSR &] HIJEYPX 1EXVM\ YWIW E ½\IH -4 EHHVIWW SJ  [MXL XLI subnet mask set to 255.255.255.0.

  • Page 57: Links Soft Keys

    Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow Links Soft Keys Creating Links V2 software adds a powerful fader linking feature. Fader linking allows you to link 2 or more faders together in one link group. Once faders are linked, you only have MonOpt Meters Auto...

  • Page 58: Matrix Automation

    Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow Matrix Automation There are three methods of analogue automation on Matrix; the latest being Delta control, the legacy implementations being the MIDI method, and the AFADA method. All three are detailed in the following section. The Delta Control Method 6IUYMVIW : WSJX[EVI ERH YT[EVHW Delta Control is a unique analogue automation system that allows you to write, store, and edit your analogue fader levels and...
  • Page 59 Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow The Single-Fader' Delta Plugin GUI The SSL Delta Control Plugin GUI Console Type, Console Object (Channel or Bus), & Console Object Number. Ctrl Click to enable/disable the Auto increment feature. 3FNIGX RYQFIV MW KVI]IH SYX [LIR EGXMZI Fader Status - Indicates write status of fader on the console.
  • Page 60 Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow Setting up a Mix 3RGI ]SY LEZI MRWXEPPIH EPP XLI VIPIZERX WSJX[EVI EW HIXEMPIH MR 'LETXIV  XLI RI\X WXIT MW XS GSR½KYVI ]SYV (%; WIXXMRKW 8LI following section details suggested settings for your DAW before working with Delta Control. Pro Tools Settings Before mixing with the plugin, the following options should be enabled in the Pro Tools Setup >...
  • Page 61 Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow Ableton Live Settings Before mixing with the plugin, the following options should be enabled for Ableton Live. Set the SSL Delta Control plugin as a 'favourite' by opening your VST3 directory: Mac: Library/Audio/plugins/VST3/ Windows: C:\Program Files\Steinberg\Vstplugins\ Create a New Folder next to the VST folder, and name it (eg.
  • Page 62 Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow As the auto-increment feature is enabled, clicking on each SSL Delta Control plugin sequentially will assign each plugin to the next logical Matrix channel available. Matrix channel names will be pulled from the Matrix console to the corresponding SSL Delta Control plugin.
  • Page 63 Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow Automating the Mix Bus Level ;LIXLIV ]SY EVI YWMRK XLI 7MRKPI*EHIV TPYKMR [SVO¾S[ SV *EHIV TPYKMR [SVO¾S[ XLI TVSGIWW JSV EYXSQEXMRK XLI 1EXVM\ Mix bus is the same. Add another Single-Fader SSL Delta Control plugin to your session on any track (for example, a bus or master fader channel).
  • Page 64 Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow Console automation Menu Once you have enabled the Matrix console for automation, you can start automating your mix. After the ENABLE button is illuminated, a series of automation options will appear in the AUTO menu on the console - this section will detail what these options do.
  • Page 65 Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow REPLAY The Replay switch takes all channels out of 'write' mode. Automation write status is indicated by the VIH 0)( SR XLI QIXIV FVMHKI -J XLI PIJX 0)( MW ¾EWLMRK VIH XLI GLERRIP MW MR [VMXI QSHI  MR XLMW QSHI if the DAW is in Play and the DAW track with the Delta plugin is in an automation write mode such as 'touch', automation will be written to the Delta plugin.
  • Page 66 Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow M-OFF Some engineers prefer to hear moves rather than see them - for these engineers, the M-OFF (Motors Off) function is the perfect solution. ³ Enabling M-OFF disengages the fader motors, with the high-resolution digitally controlled attenuators (DCA's) still actively changing the channel levels according to the automation stored in the Delta Control plugin;...

  • Page 67: The Midi Fader Method

    Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow The MIDI Fader Method 2SXI XLEX XLI JSPPS[MRK HIWGVMTXMSR SJ XLI 1-(- EYXSQEXMSR W]WXIQ TVIWYQIW WSQI ORS[PIHKI SJ XLI 1EXVM\ 8VERWTSVX ERH 9XMPMX] FYXXSRW HIWGVMFIH MR 'LETXIV  Although Matrix does not include a stand-alone analogue automation system, the 16 analogue channels can be remote controlled ZME 1-(- :SPYQI QIWWEKIW ''  'VIEXMRK  EHHMXMSREP 1-(- XVEGOW MR XLI GYVVIRX (%;...
  • Page 68 Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow The above screenshot is an example of how to setup Pro Tools to run the Matrix automation system. You should create 16 midi XVEGOW XS GSRXVSP XLI  EREPSKYI GLERRIPW SJ 1EXVM\ 8LI SYXTYXW SJ IEGL QMHM XVEGO EVI WIX XS MT1-(- TSVX  8LI ½VWX QMHM XVEGO is set to ipMIDI port 9 channel 1, the second midi track is set to port 9 channel 2 and so on.

  • Page 69: The A-Fada Method

    Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow The A-FADA Method A-FADA (Analogue Fader Accesses DAW Automation) is an innovative approach to analogue console automation, utilising the automation system of a DAW to control the analogue channel levels. A-FADA links the DAW fader and mute data to the console’s channel level and cut functions, allowing all the workstation EYXSQEXMSR IHMXMRK XSSPW XS FI YWIH SR E QM\ XLEX MW EGXYEPP] XEOMRK TPEGI MR XLI EREPSKYI HSQEMR TVSZMHMRK XLI [SVO¾S[ advantages of ‘in the box’...

  • Page 70: Extra Setup Information For Using A-Fada With Logic

    Chapter 3 - Analogue Signal Flow Now you are ready to engage A-FADA. Press the button on the Matrix and then press the Auto button. This example presumes you want your DAW on DAW layer 1 to control Matrix’s channels. Simply press the button and your DAW faders now control Matrix’s analogue gains.

  • Page 71: Chapter 4 - The Matrix Remote

    Chapter 4 - Matrix Remote Chapter 4 - The Matrix Remote -R XLMW GLETXIV [I [MPP I\EQMRI LS[ XLI 1EXVM\ GSR½KYVEXMSR ERH WIWWMSR MRJSVQEXMSR GER FI GSRXVSPPIH ERH QEREKIH MR XLI Matrix Remote. *SV HIXEMPW SJ MRWXEPPMRK XLI 1EXVM\ 6IQSXI WSJX[EVI WII 'LETXIV  Introduction to the Matrix Remote There are six tabs in the Remote window: Projects...

  • Page 72: The Projects Tab

    Chapter 4 - Matrix Remote The Projects Tab Projects tab is the left-most tab in the Matrix Remote: There are three functions performed within the Projects XEF *MVWXP] MX MW [LIVI ]SY GVIEXI ERH QEREKI EPP ]SYV 1EXVM\ 4VSNIGXW and Titles. Secondly, it is where you select the song Title which is loaded into the Remote and which is referred to in the Total Recall, Channels...

  • Page 73: 2Ezmkexmrk Xli 4Vsnigxw 0Mwx

    Chapter 4 - Matrix Remote Navigating the Projects List Folders can be listed by order of creation or in alphabetical order. Double-clicking on a folder expands it to reveal the sub-folders within it, as does clicking on the sign in front of the folder. Similarly, double-clicking on an expanded folder collapses it again, as does clicking on the sign.

  • Page 74: 1Erekmrk 4Vsnigxw

    Chapter 4 - Matrix Remote Managing Projects Creating a Project 8S GVIEXI E RI[ 4VSNIGX WMQTP] TVIWW XLI ³New Project’ button in the bottom left-hand corner of the window. The following [MRHS[ [MPP ETTIEV EWOMRK XS REQI XLI 4VSNIGX ERH XLI ½VWX 8MXPI Backing Up a Project 8S FEGO YT E 4VSNIGX SV I\TSVX MX JSV YWI MR ERSXLIV 1EXVM\ 6IQSXI VMKLXGPMGO 1EG GXVPGPMGO SR XLI 4VSNIGX ]SY [MWL XS FEGO up and select...

  • Page 75: Managing Titles

    Chapter 4 - Matrix Remote Managing Titles Creating a Title To create a new Title, simply press the New Title button and a new Title pop-up window will ETTIEV 8LMW [MPP GVIEXI E RI[ 8MXPI MR XLI GYVVIRXP] WIPIGXIH 4VSNIGX 8S GVIEXI E RI[ 8MXPI MR E HMJJIVIRX 4VSNIGX ½VWX STIR ERSXLIV 8MXPI MR XLI HIWMVIH 4VSNIGX YWMRK Open Title, then click...
  • Page 76 Chapter 4 - Matrix Remote Renaming a Title To name a Title, select the Title which you wish to rename, and make it the Current Title. You can now edit Title name and other details in the Notes EVIE MR XLI VMKLX LERH WMHI SJ XLI [MRHS[ 3RGI ]SY LEZI ½RMWLIH TVIWW Save Notes (located below Title...

  • Page 77: 4Vsnigx Erh 8Mxpi 2Sxiw

    Chapter 4 - Matrix Remote Project and Title Notes Notes area on the right-hand side of the Projects tab allows you to record your own data related to a particular session, including personnel and any other information you might wish to link to that session. The top half records information related XS XLI 4VSNIGX EW E [LSPI [LIVIEW XLI FSXXSQ LEPJ VIGSVHW MRJSVQEXMSR VIPEXIH WTIGM½GEPP] XS XLI 8MXPI GYVVIRXP] PSEHIH JVSQ XLEX 4VSNIGX %R] MRJSVQEXMSR X]TIH LIVI [MPP FI EYXSQEXMGEPP] WEZIH EW TEVX SJ XLI 4VSNIGX ERH 8MXPI ½PIW 6IREQMRK 4VSNIGXW ERH 8MXPIW...

  • Page 78: The Total Recall Tab

    Chapter 4 - Matrix Remote The Total Recall Tab Total Recall tab is the second tab from the left in the Matrix Remote: This tab controls the Matrix Total Recall function, which allows you to store and recall Matrix settings used in the Current Title. All of the settings on the desk which you are likely to need to remember are stored as part of the Total Recall snapshot, as listed on Page 73.

  • Page 79: Recalling A Tr Snapshot

    Chapter 4 - Matrix Remote Recalling a TR Snapshot Enabling Total Recall 4PIEWI RSXI ;I EHZMWI HMWEFPMRK (IPXE 'SRXVSP EYXSQEXMSR [LMPWX 86 MW IREFPIH  WII TEKI  In order to recall a snapshot of the desk’s settings, Total Recall must be Enabled. This is done by pressing the Display TR button Enable...
  • Page 80 Chapter 4 - Matrix Remote Setting a TR Snapshot Once Total Recall has been enabled and a snapshot has been selected, ‘Setting’ the snapshot will reset all the automatically resettable switches and faders (Group 1 on the following page). 2SXI XLEX XLI GSRWSPI [MPP WXMPP MRHMGEXI XLSWI WIXXMRKW [LMGL VIUYMVI QERYEP VIWIXXMRK +VSYTW  ERH  EW [EW EGXMZEXIH F] XLI MRMXMEP WIPIGXMSR SJ XLI WRETWLSX There are two options for Setting a TR snapshot: Pressing...
  • Page 81 Chapter 4 - Matrix Remote Completing a Total Recall Once the automatic resets have been set, the remaining switches and pots need to be manually reset in order for the snapshot recall to be complete. Below is a list of all the controls included within each TR group: automatic resets, manually reset switches and manually reset pots.
  • Page 82 Chapter 4 - Matrix Remote Copying and Swapping Data Between Channels It is possible to copy the settings of one channel onto another channel, or to swap the settings of two channels with each other. To perform either of these functions, press the Copy/Swap TR Data button to produce the following pop-up: To copy a channel’s settings to another channel, select the channel you want to copy in the left-hand...

  • Page 83: The Channels Tab

    Chapter 4 - Matrix Remote The Channels Tab Channels tab is the third tab from the left in the Matrix Remote. In this tab you can label the analogue channels on the 1EXVM\ GSRXVSP WYVJEGI 3RGI EKEMR XLMW HEXE MW WTIGM½G XS XLI GYVVIRXP] PSEHIH 8MXPI 8LI QEMR TEVX SJ XLI [MRHS[ GSRWMWXW SJ E representation of a scribble strip: To insert a channel name, simply click the scribble strip on the channel you wish to name, delete the current text and type the new name in.

  • Page 84: Save And Load Channel Names As A Preset

    Chapter 4 - Matrix Remote Save And Load channel Names As A Preset If you would like to re-use the channel names you have already typed in another Title, you can save your current Title’s channel names as a preset. Simply press the Save Preset button, in the top-right of the Channels...

  • Page 85: The Insert Matrix Tab

    Chapter 4 - Matrix Remote The Insert Matrix Tab Insert Matrix tab of is the fourth tab in the Matrix Remote. This allows you to route external signal processing to your channel insert points. 7II 'LETXIV  JSV HIXEMPW SJ GSRRIGXMRK YT ]SYV I\XIVREP WMKREP TVSGIWWMRK XS XLI -RWIVX 1EXVM\ WIRHW ERH VIXYVRW 2SXI XLEX XLI -RWIVX 1EXVM\ SRP] VSYXIW (IZMGIW [MXLMR XLI GLERRIP MRWIVX TSMRXW ERH MW MWSPEXIH JVSQ XLI FYW MRWIVX TSMRXW Naming Devices The Devices column on the right-hand side of the...

  • Page 86: Setting Devices As Stereo

    Chapter 4 - Matrix Remote Setting Devices as Stereo Right-clicking on a device in the list will present the option Set As Stereo. Clicking this will automatically append the letter ‘L’ to the device label you have selected and will also add a ‘R’ to the next device in the list. Setting a device as stereo means that you only have to click and drag once to move it into the Insert Matrix, as both devices are moved as one.

  • Page 87: Inserting Analogue Devices Using The Insert Matrix

    Chapter 4 - Matrix Remote Inserting Analogue Devices Using The Insert Matrix On the right-hand side, you have two buttons, Devices and Chains. Make sure Devices is selected and you will see your 16 analogue pieces of gear in either a red or black box. To insert a piece of analogue gear onto a particular channel, simply drag ERH HVST GPMGO ERH LSPH [MXL E QSYWIGPMGO SRI SJ XLI HIZMGIW GYVVIRXP] EZEMPEFPI MRXS XLI ½VWX EZEMPEFPI WPSX SR ]SYV HIWMVIH channel.
  • Page 88 Chapter 4 - Matrix Remote Removing Devices Right-clicking on a device in the Insert Matrix will give you three different options: Remove selected device - Removes the selected device from the Insert Matrix and places it back into the devices list. Any HIZMGIW FIPS[ [MPP WLYJ¾I YT XS ½PP IQTX] WPSXW Remove ALL devices from selected channel  6IQSZIW EPP HIZMGIW MR XLEX GLERRIP RSX NYWX XLI SRI XLEX [EW VMKLXGPMGOIH...
  • Page 89 Chapter 4 - Matrix Remote ‘Andy Vocal 1’ is greyed out because at least one of the devices in that particular chain is already in use elsewhere in the Insert Matrix. The right-hand column shows that the device in question is the DBX 1 and it is being used on Channel 14.

  • Page 90: The Delta Tab

    Chapter 4 - Matrix Remote Chapter 4 - Matrix Remote The Delta Tab Delta tab has optional features for Delta Control, and also allows you to switch between using Delta Control for analogue automation, or Legacy automation modes (see the MIDI method on page 59, and the AFADA method on page 61). Automation mode This allows switching between Legacy automation (the A-FADA / MIDI method) and Delta automation modes.

  • Page 91: Chapter 5 - Daw Control

    Chapter 5 - DAW Control Chapter 5 - DAW Control Introduction A wide range of DAW packages, along with associated MIDI devices such as soft synths and certain hardware instruments, can be GSRXVSPPIH HMVIGXP] JVSQ 1EXVM\´W JVSRX TERIP EPPS[MRK ]SY XS VYR WIWWMSRW [MXL WMKRM½GERXP] PIWW VIPMERGI SR E QSYWI ERH OI]FSEVH This control data is received via networked MIDI connections, using one of two standard MIDI control surface protocols: HUI primarily used by Pro Tools, and MCU which is supported by Logic and Cubase/Nuendo amongst others.

  • Page 92: Focus Modes

    Chapter 5 - DAW Control Focus Modes In order to provide the analogue routing and DAW control capabilities of Matrix within a compact space, the console can operate in two ‘Focus’ modes, focusing on either the analogue or DAW control functions. These modes are simply called Analogue Focus and DAW Focus.

  • Page 93: Daw Track Control

    Chapter 5 - DAW Control DAW Track Control A number of the parameters within the tracks of your DAW can be controlled using the lower section of the Matrix channel strip. The Matrix controls which can be used in this way include: The blue shaft encoder located below the digital scribble strip, called the V-Pot, The momentary switch in the centre of the blue pot, called the V-Sel, The CUT,...

  • Page 94: V-Pot Modes

    Chapter 5 - DAW Control V-Pot Modes The channel V-Pots can function in a number of different ways, as controlled by the V-Pot mode keys mapped to the soft keys in XLI (%; 4VS½PI EWWMKRIH XS XLI GYVVIRX PE]IV )EGL SJ XLI HIJEYPX 4VS½PI GSRXEMRW E JYPP WIX SJ :4SX QSHI OI]W QETTIH XS XLI default soft key set.

  • Page 95: Sel Key Modes

    Chapter 5 - DAW Control SEL Key Modes The Matrix offers additional DAW control functionality via the SEL KEY area of the Matrix centre section, located above the Utility keys. Each of the SEL KEY buttons lights to indicate when it is active. There are four SEL KEY modes: In Default mode, active when no other mode is selected, the...
  • Page 96 Chapter 5 - DAW Control Param Mode Param mode, activated either by pressing V-Sel 16 or by pressing any of the inserts which are currently assigned, brings the parameters of the plug-in on the currently selected track insert into the plug-in editor. The plug-in parameters are accessed using V-Sels and V-Pots 9, 10, 11 and 12.

  • Page 97: Transport Controls

    Chapter 5 - DAW Control Transport Controls =SYV (%;´W XVERWTSVX GER FI GSRXVSPPIH JVSQ XLI ½ZI HIHMGEXIH XVERWTSVX FYXXSRW SR 1EXVM\ GSRXVSP WYVJEGI PSGEXIH EX XLI bottom of the centre section: The large buttons at the bottom of the transport area, with the exception of the button marked ARTIST, operate the rewind, fast forward, stop, play and record, functions in the same way as the DAW’s own on screen transport keys.

  • Page 98: Utility Buttons

    Chapter 5 - DAW Control Utility Buttons %FSZI XLI XVERWTSVX GSRXVSPW XLIVI EVI ERSXLIV X[S VS[W SJ ½ZI FYXXSRW BANK cursors cycle through the tracks in the DAW session 16 at a time. The CHANNEL cursors cycle through the tracks in the DAW session one at a time. 2SXI XLEX [LIR YWMRK 0SKMG XLI XVEGOW MR XLI WIWWMSR QE] RSX ETTIEV SR 1EXVM\ MR XLI SVHIV XLEX XLI] EVI HMWTPE]IH MR XLI ARRANGE WINDOW YRPIWW XLI...

  • Page 99: Standard Profile Soft Key Assignments

    Chapter 5 - DAW Control Standard Profile Soft Key Assignments Soft Key Overview In the main control section of the console is a two row LCD display with 8 switches above and below. All of these 16 ‘Soft Keys’ GER FI TVSKVEQQIH XS WIRH IMXLIV (%; WTIGM½G 1-(- GSQQERHW SV OI]FSEVH WLSVXGYXW 8LI XST VS[ GER EPWS FI TVSKVEQQIH XS EGX EW ³1IRY´...
  • Page 100 Chapter 5 - DAW Control The V Pot Menu The image below shows the assignments for the V-Pot Submenu. :4SXW GSRXVSP 4ER PIZIPW LSPH 348 QSHM½IV [LMPWX QSZMRK XS WII ZEPYI Mute Changes push function of V-Pots between Muting sends or Pre/Post Dfault Default faders/pan positions.
  • Page 101 Chapter 5 - DAW Control The User 1 Menu The image below shows the assignments for the User 1 Submenu. < Tab Tabs to previous transient (providing Tab To Transient is enabled) Tab > Tabs to next transient (providing Tab To Transient is enabled) Tabs to next transient and also highlights area (providing Tab To Transient SelTab is enabled)
  • Page 102 Chapter 5 - DAW Control The User 3 Menu The image below shows the assignments for the User 3 Submenu. Drums Opens/closes the Drum Names Submenu Bass Opens/closes the Bass Names Submenu Keys Opens/closes the Keys Names Submenu Guitar Opens/closes the Guitar Names Submenu String Opens/closes the Strings Names Submenu Vocals...
  • Page 103 Chapter 5 - DAW Control Transport/Utility Keys The image below shows the assignments for the Matrix’s transport/utilities section. PlayFS 4PE] GSQQERH MW EWWMKRIH XS ½VWX JSSXW[MXGL GSRRIGXMSR RecFS Record command is assigned to second footswitch connection Shift Shift command (HUI) Ctrl Ctrl command (HUI) Alt command (HUI)
  • Page 104 Chapter 5 - DAW Control List of HUI Functions 8LI 4VS8SSPW TVS½PI GSRXEMRW E QM\XYVI SJ ,9- GSQQERHW ERH 97& OI]FSEVH WLSVXGYXW 8S LIPT ]SY WII LS[ [I LEZI VIREQIH the commands, see the table below. BLACK Text = HUI command Text = USB keyboard shortcut DAW CMD / KBD Shortcut Softkey Label (Re-named)

  • Page 105: 0Skmg 7Xerhevh 4Vs½Pi

    Chapter 5 - DAW Control Logic Standard Profile Main Soft Key Page The image below shows the assignments for Matrix’s Standard key set. You are in the Standard key set when the User 1, User 2, User 3 and User 4 keys are not selected. Mixer Opens/Closes the Mixer AView...
  • Page 106 Chapter 5 - DAW Control The User 1 Submenu The following image shows the assignments for the User 1 Submenu. Snip Cuts section between locators (Arrange page) Silenc Inserts silence between locators (Arrange page) Splice Inserts snipped section at playhead (Arrange page) Repeat Repeats section between locators (Arrange page) Split...
  • Page 107 Chapter 5 - DAW Control List of MCU Functions 8LI 0SKMG TVS½PI GSRXEMRW E QM\XYVI SJ 1'9 GSQQERHW ERH 97& OI]FSEVH WLSVXGYXW 8S LIPT ]SY WII LS[ [I LEZI VIREQIH the commands, see the table below. BLACK Text = MCU command Text = USB keyboard shortcut DAW CMD / KBD Shortcut Softkey Label (Re-named)

  • Page 108: 2Yirhs 7Xerhevh 4Vs½Pi

    Chapter 5 - DAW Control Nuendo Standard Profile Main Soft Key Page The image below shows the assignments for Matrix’s Standard key set. You are in the Standard key set when the User 1, User 2, User 3 and User 4 keys are not selected. AUTO Opens the Automation Submenu EDIT...
  • Page 109 Chapter 5 - DAW Control The Edit Submenu The following image shows the assignments for the Edit Submenu. COPY Copy selected region/event/note PASTE Paste selected region/event/note DUPL Duplicate selected region/event/note DELETE Delete selected region/event/note QUANT Quantise selected region/event/note Cut selected region/event/note Set locators to selected region/event Crossfade The Device Submenu...
  • Page 110 Chapter 5 - DAW Control Keys The following image shows the assignments for the Transport/Utility section of Matrix. SHIFT Keyboard Shift (follow key state) CTRL Keyboard Ctrl (follow key state) CTRL A Keyboard Ctrl+A Keyboard Alt/Option (follow key state) Keyboard Escape ENTER Keyboard Enter PREV...
  • Page 111 Chapter 5 - DAW Control List of MCU Functions 8LI 'YFEWI2YIRHS TVS½PI GSRXEMRW E QM\XYVI SJ 1'9 GSQQERHW ERH 97& OI]FSEVH WLSVXGYXW 8S LIPT ]SY WII LS[ [I LEZI renamed the commands, see the table below. BLACK text = MCU command text = USB keyboard shortcut DAW CMD / KBD Shortcut Softkey Label (Re-named)

  • Page 112: Srxmrysyw 'Srxvsppiv 7Xerhevh 4Vs½Pi

    Chapter 5 - DAW Control CC (Continuous Controller) Standard Profile Snap Takes a snapshot of the current values of the Matrix faders, V-Pots and switches. Resets the Matrix faders, V-Pots and switches to the values saved in the last snapshot and sends these as MIDI Rest data to the Workstation.

  • Page 113: Chapter 6 - Daw And Cc Configuration

    Chapter 6 - DAW and CC Configuration Chapter 6 - DAW and CC Configuration -R XLMW GLETXIV [I [MPP I\EQMRI LS[ XLI WXERHEVH (%; 4VS½PIW GSZIVIH MR 'LETXIVW  ERH  GER FI GYWXSQMWIH focussing on XLI GSR½KYVEXMSR SJ XLI JSYV (%; GSRXVSP PE]IVW ERH EWWSGMEXIH WSJX OI]W ;I [MPP EPWS GSZIV XLI GSR½KYVEXMSR SJ '' 'SRXMRYSW Controller) layers for the control of MIDI devices.

  • Page 114: Assigning Daw Layers

    Chapter 6 - DAW and CC Configuration Assigning DAW Layers Selecting Profiles -R SVHIV XS YWI E (%; PE]IV ]SY QYWX ½VWX PSEH E 4VS½PI SRXS MX % 4VS½PI HI½RIW [LMGL GSRXVSP TVSXSGSP ,9- 1'9 SV '' MW YWIH XS GSRXVSP XLI (%; SV 1-(- HIZMGI ERH EPWS MRGPYHIW MXW S[R ½ZI WIXW SJ WSJX OI]W WIX YT JSV E WTIGM½G (%;...

  • Page 115: Viexmrk 4Vs½Piw

    Chapter 6 - DAW and CC Configuration Creating Profiles 8S GVIEXI E RI[ 4VS½PI TVIWW )HMX 4VS½PIW to bring up the 4VS½PI )HMXSV pop-up: 7IPIGX XLI 4VS½PI [LMGL ]SY [MWL XS YWI EW E WXEVXMRK TSMRX ERH TVIWW Copy 8]TI E REQI JSV XLI RI[ 4VS½PI MRXS XLI Copy 4VS½PI pop-up which appears, and press OK:...

  • Page 116: Egomrk 9T E 4Vs½Pi

    Chapter 6 - DAW and CC Configuration Backing Up a Profile 8S FEGO YT E 4VS½PI SV I\TSVX MX JSV YWI MR ERSXLIV 1EXVM\ 6IQSXI TVIWW )HMX 4VS½PI to bring up the 4VS½PI )HMXSV pop-up, WIPIGX XLI 4VS½PI [LMGL ]SY [MWL XS FEGO YT ERH TVIWW Backup. In the pop-up which appears, edit the name and destination of XLI ½PI MJ RIGIWWEV] ERH TVIWW Save =SYV 4VS½PI [MPP FI I\TSVXIH EW E ^MT ½PI Restoring a Profile 8S VIWXSVI E 4VS½PI JVSQ FEGOYT SV MQTSVX E 4VS½PI GVIEXIH MR ERSXLIV 1EXVM\ 6IQSXI TVIWW...

  • Page 117: Soft Keys

    Chapter 6 - DAW and CC Configuration Soft Keys The soft key area of the desk is located below the counter display in the centre section, and comprises 16 buttons above and below the digital scribble strip which runs across MonOpt Meters Auto...

  • Page 118: Programming Soft Keys

    Chapter 6 - DAW and CC Configuration Programming Soft Keys Soft keys are programmed from the tab in the Matrix Remote: Across the middle of the tab’s window is a row of radio buttons marked Soft Key Set. These buttons select which set of WSJX OI]W MW TVIWIRX MR XLI PS[IV TEVX SJ XLI [MRHS[ JSV IHMXMRK 8LI ½ZI RSVQEP WSJX OI] WIXW Standard User 1...

  • Page 119: Assigning Daw Protocol Functions

    Chapter 6 - DAW and CC Configuration Assigning DAW Protocol Functions To assign a HUI or MCU function to a button, select the relevant Soft Key Set in the Remote’s tab and press the button you wish to assign. The button will go yellow to indicate that it is being edited. From the drop-down menu which appears, selecting DAW CMDS produces a second drop-down which lists all the control commands available to you within the selected...

  • Page 120: Assigning Qwerty Keystrokes

    Chapter 6 - DAW and CC Configuration Assigning QWERTY Keystrokes 7SJX OI]W GER FI EWWMKRIH WMRKPI OI]WXVSOI GSQQERHW SV QSVI GSQTPI\ GSQFMREXMSRW WYGL EW QSHM½IH GSQQERHW 8S EWWMKR E keyboard stroke, select the relevant Soft Key Set in the tab and press the button you wish to assign. The button will go yellow to indicate that it is being edited.

  • Page 121: Creating Soft Key Menus

    Chapter 6 - DAW and CC Configuration Creating Soft Key Menus To create a menu of soft keys, select the relevant Soft Key Set in the tab and press the button in the top row which you wish to use to access the menu. The button will go yellow to indicate that it is being edited. From drop-down menu which appears, selecting Menu sets that button as a menu selector which can now be used to access a menu of eight functions using...

  • Page 122: Renaming Soft Key Assignments

    Chapter 6 - DAW and CC Configuration Renaming Soft Key Assignments Every time you assign a soft key in any of the ways described above, they are named automatically: DAW CMDS functions are labelled according to the function you have chosen, as listed in Appendix A; Keyboard shortcuts are named ‘USB n’...

  • Page 123: Editing Transport And Utility Button Assignments

    Chapter 6 - DAW and CC Configuration Editing Transport and Utility Button Assignments In addition to the main 16 soft keys, the function of 18 other buttons and the two foot switch inputs can be edited, increasing the total number of assignable soft keys within the four layers to 380. This is likely to be useful if you are using DAW packages [LMGL HS RSX LEZI WYMXEFPI IUYMZEPIRXW JSV GIVXEMR JYRGXMSRW YWIH MR XLI 4VS 8SSPW 0SKMG SV 2YIRHS'YFEWI 4VS½PIW -X QE] EPWS be that the way you work means that there are some controls which you never use and other functions which would be more usefully accessed from those buttons.
  • Page 124 Chapter 6 - DAW and CC Configuration Foot Switch Commands Foot Switches buttons in the middle of the Transport/Utility window allow the two momentary foot switches which can be connected to the Matrix to have any USB or listed DAW command assigned to them. Both the HUI and MCU protocols contain dedicated codes for use with foot switches which actuate the DAW transport Play and Record functions.

  • Page 125: Configuring Cc Layers

    Chapter 6 - DAW and CC Configuration Configuring CC Layers ;LIR E '' 4VS½PI MW EWWMKRIH XS E 1EXVM\ PE]IV '' QIWWEKIW EVI WIRX SR 'LERRIP  SJ XLI ½VWX WIRH TSVX EWWMKRIH XS XLEX PE]IV These messages can be used to control software instruments within the current DAW, using the DAW’s MIDI ‘learn’ mode to attach the Matrix controllers to instrument plug-in parameters.

  • Page 126: Cc Snapshots

    Chapter 6 - DAW and CC Configuration CC Snapshots In addition to the snapshots which can be taken of the Matrix control surface via Total Recall, snapshots can also be taken of the status of the CC values which are being sent to a MIDI device from Matrix. This is done using the three assignable soft keys in DAW CMDS PMWX SJ E '' PE]IV [LMGL EVI TVIEWWMKRIH MR XLI WYTTPMIH '' WXERHEVH 4VS½PI Take Snapshot...
  • Page 127 Chapter 6 - DAW and CC Configuration Labelling CC Numbers When a CC layer is active, the display of Controller Numbers in the scribble strip can be replaced with user-created labels which identify the parameters being controlled. When a CC layer is active in the tab and the Transport/Utility soft keys are selected, the...
  • Page 128 Chapter 6 - DAW and CC Configuration 8LMW TEKI MW MRXIRXMSREPP] EPQSWX FPERO Matrix Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 129: Appendices

    Appendix A - DAW Commands Appendices Appendix A - DAW Protocol Lists Transport/Utility Function Map The chart below details the assignments of the transport and utility functions within Pro Tools, Logic and Nuendo/Cubase: Nuendo/ Key Type Pro Tools Logic Cubase Stop Stop LOOP Loop...
  • Page 130 Appendix A - DAW Commands Command soft Key Labelling The following list details the way in which each DAW protocol command is labelled in the Matrix soft keys. Non-standard commands are asterisked (*): Pro Tools Function Soft Key Label Function Soft Key Label Mix to foreground Kpad =...
  • Page 131 Appendix A - DAW Commands Logic Function Soft Key Label Function Soft Key Label Track Track Touch Touch PanSur PanSur Latch Latch Trim Trim Send Send Save Save Plugin Plugin Undo Undo instr instr Group Group Flip Flip Cancel Cancel Global Global Enter...
  • Page 132 Appendix A - DAW Commands Nuendo Function Soft Key Label Function Soft Key Label Page Down PageDn Save Save Revert Revert Read Read Page Up PageUp Write Write Inserts Insert 4VSNIGX 4VNIGX FX Sends FXSend Mixer Mixer Flip Flip Sends Sends Edit Edit...

  • Page 133: Appendix B - Technical Specifications

    Appendix B - Technical Specifications Appendix B - Technical Specifications Performance Figures Headroom < +26dBu @ 1kHz (< 1% THD) Line In to Direct Out Frequency Response ±0dB at 20Hz, +0/-0.1dB at 20kHz, -1dB at 80kHz Noise < -89dBu 20Hz - 22kHz  $ O,^ H&Y O,^ ½PXIV Line to Aux Bus Out Frequency Response...
  • Page 134 Appendix B - Technical Specifications Matrix Digital IO Specifications 8IWX GSRHMXMSRW YRPIWW SXLIV[MWI WTIGM½IH  -RTYX XIWX WMKREP MW E O,^ WMRI [EZI QIEWYVIQIRX FERH[MHXL MW ,^ XS O,^ signal level is -1dB FS. Stereo ADC Source selectable between Mix bus, Record bus and Monitor (pre level control) signals. Connections: S/PDIF (TosLink optical) and AES-3 (male XLR).
  • Page 135 Appendix B - Technical Specifications Matrix Tabletop cutout 0.984 0.984 25.0 mm 25.0 mm AREA REQUIRED FOR CONNECTORS & CABLES THIS LINE INDICATES REAR PANEL CONNECTORS FURNITURE CUTOUT - MATRIX Dimensions: [ i n c h e s ] millimeters Please note that Matrix is not designed to be hung when set in furniture.
  • Page 136 Appendix B - Technical Specifications 8LMW TEKI MW MRXIRXMSREPP] EPQSWX FPERO Matrix Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 137: Appendix C - Audio Connectors And Pinouts

    Appendix C - Pinouts Appendix C - Audio Connectors and Pinouts XLR 3-Pin 4MRSYX JSV FEPERGIH EREPSKYI EYHMS 1MRM 07  Free Plug Free Socket 4MR  7GVIIR+VSYRH 4MR  ,SX ZI Connectors Viewed 4MR  'SPH ZI *VSQ ;MVMRK 7MHI 4MRSYX JSV FEPERGIH HMKMXEP EYHMS %)7  Pin 1 Screen...
  • Page 138 Appendix C - Pinouts Matrix 25-way D pinouts Location: Matrix rear panel Connector Type: 25-way D-type female Circuit cold screen Channels 1-8, 9-16 Ext 1, 2 Mon LS Artist out Rec, Mix F/Mon Channel 1 (9) Ext 1 Input L Mon Out L Rec Out L Channel 2 (10)

  • Page 139: Appendix D - Environmental Specification

    Appendix D - Environmental Specifications Appendix D - Environmental Specification Temperature Operating: 5 to 30 Deg. C Non-operating: -20 to 50 Deg. C Max. Gradient: 15 Deg. C/Hour Relative Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% Non-operating: 5 to 90% Max. wet bulb: 29 Deg.
  • Page 140 Appendix D - Environmental Specifications 8LMW TEKI MW MRXIRXMSREPP] EPQSWX FPERO Matrix Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 141: Appendix E - Software Updates

    Appendix E - Software Updates Appendix E - Software Updates Software downloads for both the Matrix console and Matrix Remote are available from our website: www.solidstatelogic.com/support/consoles/matrix/downloads.asp We recomend that the console and remote software versions be kept in sync with one another. Remote Software Updates To update the Matrix Remote software, delete the old version and install the new version following the installation instructions in Chapter 1.
  • Page 142 Appendix E - Software Updates 8LMW TEKI MW MRXIRXMSREPP] EPQSWX FPERO Matrix Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 143: Appendix F - Matrix Support

    The modular design of Matrix’s hardware allows assemblies to be replaced with the minimum amount of technical experience. The maintenance section of this manual provides detailed instructions on replacing assemblies in the console. Solid State Logic and selected distributors also offer a console repair service for both in and out of warranty repairs. Matrix...
  • Page 144 Appendix F - Support Support Matrix Registration We recommend that you register your Matrix console online, using the link below. Registering is free and ensures that you have access to SSL Technical Support via our on-line knowledgebase, software downloads from our website, and will also provide you [MXL EYXSQEXMG IQEMP RSXM½GEXMSRW VIKEVHMRK TVSHYGX YTHEXIW www.solidstatelogic.com/productregistration On-line support...
  • Page 145 The Factory Warranty covers the repair of defects in materials and workmanship during the warranty period. Pursuant to the Solid State Logic Terms and Conditions, under European consumer law, the purchaser has full statutory warranty rights for two years from the date of delivery of the product. The warranty is valid only in those Member States of the European Union (EU), who have adopted the applicable EU law into their national legislation, otherwise a warranty term of one year will apply.
  • Page 146 EHIUYEXIP] TVSXIGXIH 7SPMH 7XEXI 0SKMG GERRSX EGGITX VIWTSRWMFMPMX] JSV ER] HEQEKI GEYWIH MR XVERWMX EW E VIWYPX SJ MRWYJ½GMIRX packaging. Regardless of warranty status, Solid State Logic will charge for replacement packaging. SSL strongly recommend that you arrange adequate insurance cover for return parts shipments, as SSL cannot be held responsible for return goods that sustain damage in transit.

  • Page 147: Appendix G - Maintenance

    Appendix G - Service Appendix G - Maintenance 8LIWI WIVZMGMRK MRWXVYGXMSRW EVI JSV YWI F] UYEPM½IH WIVZMGI TIVWSRRIP SRP] 8S VIHYGI XLI VMWO SJ IPIGXVMG WLSGO HS RSX TIVJSVQ ER] WIVZMGI YRPIWW ]SY EVI UYEPM½IH XS HS WS Disconnect all power cords before removing any panels or modules. Introduction 1EXVM\ LEW FIIR HIWMKRIH XS VIUYMVI E QMRMQEP EQSYRX SJ YWIV GEPMFVEXMSR SV EHNYWXQIRX ERH VIUYMVIW RS VIKYPEV QEMRXIRERGI VSYXMRI %HHMXMSREPP] XLIVI EVI RS PMROW SV W[MXGLIW XS GSR½KYVI XLI STIVEXMSR SJ XLI GSRWSPI -R XLI YRPMOIP] IZIRX XLEX ]SY...
  • Page 148 Solid State Logic’s manufacturing facilities, in common with all manufacturing companies, work with part numbers. If a part does not have a part number, it simply does not exist! All SSL assemblies therefore will have a part number and all assemblies will have a small white oblong label somewhere with that part number printed on it.

  • Page 149: Audio Faults

    Appendix G - Service Diagnosing Faults -X MW EP[E]W WIRWMFPI XS GLIGO I\XIVREP IUYMTQIRX ½VWX YRPIWW XLI JEYPX MW SFZMSYWP] [MXLMR XLI GSRWSPI  WYGL EW E JEYPX] TSX SV W[MXGL  1EXVM\ WTIRHW XLI QENSVMX] SJ MXW PMJI MR E WXEXMSREV] TSWMXMSR [LIVIEW QMGVSTLSRIW XLIMV GEFPIW ERH IJJIGXW HIZMGIW IXG are constantly on the move, and hence are much more likely to incur damage.
  • Page 150 Appendix G - Service Can you hear audio on left and right monitors? If you can still only hear audio on the left main and mini monitors then the problem must be post the source selection and as you can see from the diagram must be a problem on the 629515 assembly. For the sake of this example we will assume that when you switched to an alternative source you could hear audio on both left and right monitors indicating that the problem is prior to the monitor source selection.
  • Page 151 Appendix G - Service Control Faults Control faults will typically result in either the corruption of display information, or the failure of encoders and switches. The QENSVMX] SJ XLI GSRWSPI´W HMWTPE] ERH GSRXVSP JYRGXMSRW EVI TIVJSVQIH F] XLI < '49 [LMGL MW PSGEXIH FILMRH XLI GIRXVI section meter panel.
  • Page 152 Appendix G - Service Power Faults The console’s power supply is externally housed and consists of a single SMPS (Switch Mode Power Supply) providing all of the console’s analogue and digital power rails. Power from the external supply is wired via the twist-lock connector on the rear of the console to the 629515X1 and two 629516X1 assemblies.
  • Page 153 Appendix G - Service Replacing Assemblies Removal of modules while power is applied to the console will almost certainly result in component failure. Refer to the Matrix Wiring Diagram at the end of this section when reconnecting wiring looms. Incorrect connection may result in damage to one or more assemblies.
  • Page 154 Appendix G - Service 1 - Base Plate Removal • Remove all external connections to the console. • Place the console face down on a protective surface. • Using a #1 Pozidrive screwdriver, remove the 33 pan head Pozi screws from the large base plate, including the four central screws.
  • Page 155 Appendix G - Service 2 - Rear Connector Panel Removal ˆ )MXLIV JSPPS[ MRWXVYGXMSR  JSV JYPP FEWI TPEXI VIQSZEP SV NYWX VIQSZI XLI FEGO VS[ SJ FEWI TPEXI WGVI[W XS PIEZI XLI FEWI plate in place (all of the following illustrations show the base plate removed, regardless of whether it is essential to access the assemblies concerned).
  • Page 156 Appendix G - Service 3 - 629940XC Fader Replacement • Remove fader knob cap from the fader to be replaced. • Loosen but do not remove the two hex screws located at the top and bottom of the fader on the front panel. •...
  • Page 157 Appendix G - Service 4 - 629502XA Solo and Cuts Panel Replacement • There are two 629502XA assemblies in the Matrix console, one for channels 1-8 the second for channels 9-16. Remove the knobs caps from the assembly to be removed. •...
  • Page 158 Appendix G - Service 5 - 629506XB Monitor Tile Replacement • Remove the master fader V-pot knob cap. • Follow instructions #1 and #2 for base plate and rear panel removal. • Disconnect all ribbon cable connections to the assembly. •...
  • Page 159 Appendix G - Service 6 - 41HJYLC3 Channel LCD Replacement • Follow instruction #4 for 629502XA removal to reveal the display. • Remove the three pan Pozi screws and remove the assembly. • Fit new assembly and screw in place. •...
  • Page 160 Appendix G - Service 8 - 41HJYLC2 Small Centre Section Replacement • Follow instruction #5 for 629506XA removal to reveal the display. • Remove the two pan Pozi screws. • Fit new assembly and screw in place. • Reassemble and test for correct operation. Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 161 Appendix G - Service 9 - 629507XC Motion Control ˆ 9WMRK E QQ ,I\ HVMZIV PSSWIR XLI KVYF WGVI[ MR XLI NSK [LIIP ERH XLIR VIQSZI 8EOI GEVI RSX XS PSWI XLI TPEWXMG [EWLIV YRHIVRIEXL XLI NSK [LIIP • Follow instruction #1 for the removal of the base plate. •...
  • Page 162 Appendix G - Service 10 - 629507XD Headphone/iJack Panel Replacement • Follow instruction #9 for the removal of the 629507XA motion control panel. • Remove the ten screws securing the mounting plate to the frame. • Remove the mounting plate, unplugging loom AB from the headphone assembly as you raise the panel. •...
  • Page 163 Appendix G - Service 11 - 629510X1 Channel Buscard Replacement • Follow instruction #1 for base plate removal. • Unscrew the rear connector panel and slide the rear panel away from the console slightly to gain access to buscards. • Unplug the two looms crossing over the top of the channel buscard and the loom connecting to the solo and cuts panel.
  • Page 164 Appendix G - Service 12 - 629501X2 Channel Module Replacement • Remove the knob caps and retaining collars from the channel module to be replaced. • Follow instructions #1 and #2 for the removal of the base plate and rear panel. •...
  • Page 165 Appendix G - Service 13 - 629511X1 Centre Section Buscard Removal • Follow instruction #1 for removal of the base plate, unscrew and slide the rear panel backwards to gain access to buscards. • Unplug loom G from the channel buscard to allow easy access to the centre section buscard. •...
  • Page 166 Appendix G - Service 14 - Centre Section Module Replacement • Remove the knob caps and retaining collar from the channel module to be replaced. • Follow instruction #1 for the removal of the base plate, unscrew and slide the rear panel backwards to gain access to buscards.
  • Page 167 Appendix G - Service 15 - 629516X1 Router Replacement • Follow instruction #2 for removal of the rear connector panel. • Remove the connecting looms. ˆ 9WMRK E  4S^MHVMZI WGVI[HVMZIV VIQSZI X[S ½\MRK WGVI[W • Remove the retaining nuts from each of the boards D type connectors using a 5.5mm nut spinner. •...
  • Page 168 Appendix G - Service 16 - 629505XA CPU Replacement • Remove the SD memory card from the console. • Follow instruction #2 for removal of the rear connector panel. • Remove the 9-way D-type retaining nuts from the GPIO and XRACK/DIAG connectors on the rear panel. •...
  • Page 169 Appendix G - Service 17 - 629505XB Digital Interface Replacement • Follow instruction #2 for removal of the rear connector panel. • Remove the pan Pozi screws holding the 629505XB assembly in to the 629505XA CPU. • Disconnect loom P. •...
  • Page 170 Appendix G - Service 18 - 629515X1 Centre Section Rear Replacement • Follow instruction #2 for removal of the rear connector panel. • Remove the 9-way D-type retaining nuts from the GPIO and XRACK/DIAG connectors on the rear panel. • Remove all looms connected to the 629505XA assembly.
  • Page 171 Appendix G - Service 19 - 629503X1 Channel Display Replacement • Follow instruction #2 for removal of the rear connector panel. • Remove the connecting looms from the meter assembly. ˆ 2SXI XLEX XLI < EWWIQFP] YWIW E TMGS¾I\ GSRRIGXSV 8S VIQSZI XLMW GSRRIGXSV KVMT XLI GSRRIGXSV FSH] ½VQP] and pull directly away from the assembly, pulling the connector at an angle may damage the plastic locating pins.
  • Page 172 Appendix G - Service 20 - 629512X1 C/S LCD Meters Replacement • Follow instruction #2 for removal of the rear connector panel. • Remove looms AA and Q from the meter assembly. ˆ 2SXI XLEX PSSQW %% ERH 5 YWI E 4MGS¾I\ GSRRIGXSV 8S VIQSZI XLMW GSRRIGXSV KVMT XLI GSRRIGXSV FSH] ½VQP] ERH TYPP directly away from the assembly, pulling the connector at an angle may damage the plastic locating pins.
  • Page 173 Appendix G - Service 21 - VU Meter Replacement • Follow instruction #2 for removal of the rear connector panel. • Remove the spade connectors from the rear of the VU meters - making note of which is the positive terminal. ˆ...
  • Page 174 Appendix G - Service 22 - 5.1 Surround Card Removal • Follow instruction #2 for removal of the rear connector panel. • Locate the surround card at the left end of the rear panel. • Remove the single ribbon connector from the surround card as indicated below. •...

  • Page 175: Vu Meter Calibration

    Appendix G - Service VU Meter calibration • Route a calibrated 0 VU source to the left Mix insert return. Alternatively, connect a level meter to the console’s Mix bus output, route a tone to the Mix bus and set the master fader to give a reading of 0 VU on the output. •...
  • Page 176 Appendix G - Service Signal Flow Drawings The following two pages of the Matrix Hardware Signal Flow Block Diagram depict how the various sub assemblies within Matrix interconnect and which audio functions they perform. Different coloured blocks are used to distinguish the assemblies. The number shown in the top left hand corner of each block is the partcode of the assembly.
  • Page 177 Appendix G - Service Matrix Internal Wiring Diagram The following diagram depicts all of the console’s internal wiring connections. Each connection on the drawing is marked with a GSRRIGXSV REQI WLS[R [MXLMR MXEPMG FVEGIW _a [LMGL MW XLI REQI JSYRH TVMRXIH SR XLI EWWIQFP]´W 4'& EHNEGIRX XS XLI GSRRIGXSV and a loom reference which is physically labeled on each cable within the console.
  • Page 178 Appendix G - Service 8LMW TEKI MW MRXIRXMSREPP] EPQSWX FPERO Matrix Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 180 All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, whether mechanical or electronic, without the written permission of Solid State Logic, Oxford, England. Solid State Logic has a policy of continual product enhancement and reserves the right to alter specifications without...

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