
11. Automated playback (script files) - Page 187
Pearl 2008 Manual - 16th July 2007
CHAPTER ELEVEN
11. Automated playback (script files)
This chapter contains: Script files, using script files in Run mode.
Script files are a powerful feature of the Pearl which allow you to record
a show in real time using the playback faders, then play back the show
automatically, synchronised to an external MIDI time code source, or
using the Pearl’s internal clock. This is very useful for repeated light
shows such as at exhibitions or in fixed displays.
The script file is simply a list of instructions to the Pearl which specify
actions at certain times. The easiest way to make a script file is to get
the Pearl to record your actions as you do them, but you can also enter
commands individually.
11.1 Create
11.1.1 Recording Script files
Before you can create your script file, you need to program all the
memories and chases you want to use.
To enter script file programming mode, turn the key to “System”, then
press D [Script file programming].
The procedure for programming a script file is as follows:
1> Press A [Select timer source], then A [External timecode] (MIDI)
or D [Internal timer].
2> Press B [Record script file]. Start the timecode source if using
MIDI. If using the internal timer, press A [Select timer source]
then F [Start timer] to start it.
3> Run the show as you want it by turning playbacks on and off. The
Pearl records your actions (including fade times) as script file
commands. You must move faders to maximum for the action to
be recorded.
4> Press F [Done] when finished.
• By default the Pearl will record Script File 1. You can change this
using option C [Select script file].
• Press D [Reset Timer] to set the timer back to zero. You can use
this if you want the recording to start at zero; otherwise the timer
runs before you are ready to start recording.
• You can use Time of Day as timecode by pressing C [Clock
Timecode] from the select timer source menu. When recording for
Time of Day playback, it’s easiest to use Internal timer and set the
internal timer to the real time you want to be recorded.
• At any point, pressing the ML Menu button will reset any
playbacks which have been turned on by the script file and move
the file back to the first step.
• Option E [Clear masters] will turn off any playbacks used by the
script file.
• Ensure the master faders are at full when recording Script files
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