The Mackie Designs Universal OTTOmation system. Created September 12th,1994
OTTO-34
2-Rack space external device capable of automating up to 34 control points. The system as it pertains to the 8-Bus mixer would be normally used to control up to 32 inputs plus Master Left and Right. The system is also fully compatable with any mixing board equipped with chanel inserts. Channel access is provided through TRS patch cords that connect the inserts of the mixers inputs and the masters to the OTTO-34 rear panel. The front of OTTO-34 provides these same channel points using twin jack “send “ and “return”..One set per input. In a Normaled patch bay arrangement.
The unit will be equipped with hardware bypass capability to allow the user to take the VCAs out of the signal path if desired for tracking etc. These bypass switches will also be accessible through software control.
Other features provided on the OTTO-34 include, Snapshot editing and storage, Cue List event editor, and the ability to daisy chain multiple OTTO-34 units together to create a larger system.
OTTOpilot
MIDI Faderpack
OTTOpilot is a large format MIDI fader controller capable of a one to one mapping of the OTTO-34 system. In addition to providing full control of fader and mute for 32 channels +masters simultaneously, OTTOpilot will also be able to completely control other MIDI devices and sequencers through the use of MIDI and MIDI machine control.
OTTOpilot’s front panel is designed to allow the user to operate the OTTO-34 unit with the same flexibility as working the actual mixer.
UltraMix Professional
MIDI automation control software for Macintosh
This program is being designed to provide a virtual representation of the OTTOpilot fader pack layout. Thus..users who have already learned the ropes with OTTOpilot will have no problem adapting to this interface and visa versa. In addition to offering all of the features currently found on OTTOmix 2.02, UltraMix professional will provide several major improvements including, C + + created code, graphic editing, the ability to play MIDI files, fully OMS 2.0 compatible for use with MACKIE OMS drivers, The program also offers a reduced system requirement allowing the program to run OTTO-1604 mixes on systems as small as the Classic II while also providing on of the first PowerPC native modes in the music software industry..
Estimated price for this entire system
TBA
And although all parts of this system will be sold separately there are no individual unit prices available at this time.
[] Rick Vartian Automation Projects Manager/Mackie Designs
