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X-TOUCH
X-TOUCH
Controls
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Master Section
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Quick Start Guide
Step 2: Controls
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Operation Modes
Master Section
The X-TOUCH supports HUI and MC
The exact function of the buttons will
communication protocols for seamless
vary widely from one DAW to the next.
integration with every compatible music
We recommend that you read your DAW's
production software. Other modes will
documentation regarding how it operates
be made available with future fi rmware
with external control surfaces. Among other
updates. The procedure for changing modes
things, there are buttons that take the
is shown in the Getting Started section.
place of keyboard shortcuts, utilities, and
automation. The following details show
(1) Push encoder knobs – these 8 endless
some of the more common features of
encoders each have a detent and push
this section:
function (not illuminated), and a 13-segment
amber LED ring. These are typically used
(6) Encoder Assign – these 6 buttons are
in Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)
used to select the function of the encoders.
applications for fi ne control of parameters
Their exact function will vary between
such as aux send and pan control of channels
DAWs, but may include track level, pan, EQ,
1 to 8. Use the encoder assign buttons
aux send, insert eff ects plug-ins, and so on.
in the master section to select what the
(7) Display – the display can be switched
encoders control.
between SMPTE timecode of hours,
(2) Scribble strips – these 8 LCD displays
minutes, seconds and frames, or BBT bars,
indicate various parameters and labels
beats, and ticks. LEDs show the selection of
as shown in the DAW software. They are
SMPTE or Beats.
also used to view various settings and
(8) Transport buttons – the fi ve lower
adjustments of the unit that can then be
buttons have familiar markings used for DAW
adjusted with the encoders.
transport applications (rewind, fast forward,
(3) Channel buttons – these 4 buttons per
stop, play, record).
channel are used for individual DAW mixer
(9) Fader Bank and Channel – the left or right
channel applications:
bank buttons move the channels up and
Rec – arms the channel for recording.
down by 8 channels at a time. The channel
buttons move the channels up and down in
Solo – isolates a channel in the mix. The solo
single steps.
LED in the display will light when one or
more channels are soloed in the mix.
(10)
Jog/Shuttle – the wheel is used for editing
the audio in the DAW. Press the SCRUB
Mute – mutes the channel.
button to switch the wheel between Jog
Select – this selects the channel for editing.
and Shuttle.
The mixer controls are then dedicated to
(11)
Navigation buttons – these allow you to
setting up the selected channel, with details
navigate up/down and left/right, and zoom
shown in each scribble strip.
within the DAW screen.
(4) Channel meters – these 8-LED meters
show the signal level of each channel, and
indicate when a signal is present, and when
it is clipping.
(5) Faders – these touch-sensitive motorized
100 mm faders are typically used for
fi ne control of level functions in DAW
applications. There are 8 channel faders and
1 master on the right. The FLIP button above
the master fader switches between encoder
control and fader control, where fi ner control
of parameters is needed.
Rear Panel
(12)
AC IN – securely connect the supplied AC
power cord here. Connect the other end of
the cord to your local AC mains supply. Do not
defeat the safety ground.
(13)
Power switch – press in to turn on the unit,
press out to turn it off . Do not turn it on until
all connections have been made.
(14)
REMOTE – this port is an Ethernet interface
for connection to a DAW supporting RTP
MIDI, or remote controlling BEHRINGER
digital mixer series (future implementation).
(15)
USB HUB – these 2 USB type A connectors
are used for connecting external USB
hardware such as a USB mouse, a keyboard,
USB MIDI controllers such as the X-TOUCH
MINI, and USB MIDI keyboards. The Hub
communicates directly to the computer
and not to the X-TOUCH. Each connector
can supply 5V USB power. The hub is only
active when the X-TOUCH is powered on, and
connected to a live computer via the USB
MIDI connector.
(16)
USB MIDI – this USB type B connector is
used to connect to a computer's USB port for
MIDI data transfer (send/receive), and USB
Hub communications.
(17)
MIDI OUT – this 5-pin DIN connector
sends MIDI data to the MIDI IN of external
MIDI devices.
(18)
MIDI IN – this 5-pin DIN connector receives
MIDI data from the MIDI OUT of external
MIDI devices.
(19)
Foot Control Foot Switch 1 and 2 – these
¼ " connectors are used for standard sustain
pedals for momentary or toggle MIDI
data control.
(20)
Foot Control Expression Pedal – this
¼ " connector is used for a standard swell
pedal for continuous MIDI data control.