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Introduction 2

MIDI Configuration 3

Pro Tools Configuration 6

328XD Configuration 9

328XD Automation 12

328XD Automation Configuration 13

Automating the 328XD with Pro Tools 16

Digidesign Audio Interfaces 19

Example Setup 22

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INTRODUCTION

This system configuration manual is for interfacing Digidesign’s Pro Tools with the 328XD Digital Mixer.
The guide assumes that you have a working knowledge of the Macintosh environment and a familiarity
with Pro Tools and the 328XD.

The procedure will show the user how to integrate the MIDI CONTROLLER BANK on the 328XD as a
limited control surface for the internal mixer within Pro Tools.

The guide will also outline the steps to take to allow automated control of the 328XD from Pro Tools
(version 5.0 or later is recommended).

Pro Tools uses ten different preset ‘personalities’ in its control architecture. This document outlines
possibilities using the Peavey PC-1600 controller personality.

The Pro Tools Internal Mixer

Digidesign offers a fully functioning mixing console from within the Pro Tools environment. Pro Tools
duplicates many of the functions found on the 328XD, offering the ultimate in flexibility when the two are
joined together. However, to understand the power of this system, it is important to separate the two
mixing environments in your mind: the Pro Tools internal mixer, and the Soundcraft 328XD mixing
console.

The first part of this guide will explain how to allow the 328XD to control the Pro Tools INTERNAL mixer.
We will discuss how Pro Tools can control the 328XD in a later section.

In order to integrate the 328XD into the Pro Tools environment, we must utilize an existing Personality
Profile that Digidesign provides in its DAE folder, found in the System folder of your Macintosh. Currently
six profiles exist– the JL Cooper CS-10, the Penny & Giles DC-16 and MM-16, the Mackie HUI,
Digidesign’s own Pro Control, and the Peavey PC-1600. We will be relying on the Peavey PC-1600 profile
for communication between the 328XD and the Pro Tools internal mixer.

NOTE:

Please make sure that the Peavey PC-1600 profile is placed in the Controllers folder inside the
DAE folder on your Macintosh before proceeding.

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MIDI CONFIGURATION

It is essential that 2 way MIDI communication occurs between the 328XD and Pro Tools.

Using standard MIDI cables, connect the 328XD MIDI Out Port to your MIDI interface’s MIDI In Port, and
connect the 328’s MIDI In Port to the interface’s MIDI Out Port.

This 2 way communication configuration will allow full dynamic automation of the 328XD, and it will allow
control of the internal mixer within Pro Tools from the 328XD.

OMS Setup

Before launching Pro Tools, we must configure OMS to account for the 328XD. This guide will refer to
OMS version 2.3.8.

Launch the OMS Application.

Under “ Studio” select New Device

Conf igure the new device as described below:

Check “Is controller” and “Is
multitimbral”.

Enable all receive channels

Set the Device ID
to 0.

Enable MIDI Timecode
(MTC) and MIDI
Machine Control (MMC)
as indicated.

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Hit OK – the 328XD device should now appear in your OMS Studio Setup as indicated here.

Relating to the control of the internal mixer within Pro Tools, since we are emulating a preset Digidesign
controller personality, a second ‘phantom’ 328XD must be created. This device will not be an actual
device – instead it will act to emulate another controller surface, thus gaining access to 16 more controls
in Pro Tools.

Configuring the ‘Phantom’ Device

Select New Device as previously

Conf igure the new device as shown:

Do not check any boxes

Make sure channel 1 is enabled under
“Receive Channels”.

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Hit OK – the OMS Studio setup will show your new device.

The OMS Setup is now complete. Quit OMS and launch Pro Tools to continue setup.

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PRO TOOLS CONFIGURATION

Using Pro Tools 5.0 or later, devices must be enabled for input control before they can be used. Pro Tools

4.0 – 4.3.5 users do not need to enable inputs and may move to the next step,

Enabling Peripherals

Enabling Inputs for Pro Tools 5.0 or later

Launch Pro Tools and either open an existing file or create a new one. If you choose to create a new file,
add a few MIDI tracks to enable the MIDI menu. The MIDI Menu will be greyed out until MIDI tracks
become active.

Select ‘Input Devices’ from the MIDI Menu.

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In the Input Devices window, select 328XD as an input device.

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Enabling Peripherals

From the Setups menu, select Peripherals

In the Peripherals window, select MIDI Controllers.

Choose ‘PC-1600’ as the
controller type.

Receive from MIDI channels
15 and 16 respectively.

Send the output of the first device
to ‘328XD channel 15’.

MIDI Machine Control

In the Peripherals window, select “Synchronization.”

Check Machine Control. Set device ID to 127 (all).

The output of the second device

goes to the phantom unit in OMS.

Pro Tools will respond
to PLAY, STOP and
RECORD commands
without fault. However,
REWIND and FAST
FORWARD commands
are not received well
via MMC, because of
the nature of these
commands. Pro Tools
responds to “held”
commands, such as a
REW or FF button that
transmits until
released. At this time
MMC does not support
a shuttle “hold”
function.

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