Hi,
I have a mixing desk that needs moving fader automation. Well, its a Calrec S2 60-channel console equipped with Alps 10K ohm non-motorized faders. The (long-term) goal is to build an automation system for it to control:
- 60 channel faders (30 mono, 30 stereo)
- 8 group faders
- 2 main out faders
Hence, I am basically interested in controlling the desk via Midi from Logic and Pro Tools, not controlling this software although it might be a nice feature for some task. What is the best approach for this project in terms of MB hardware? I would like to stay with a minimum of hardware components but, naturally, still have professional performance (timing) during mixdown. Do I need a core card (if so, 8 or 32?) or can I daisy chain 8 motor fader cards and rewrite the software on each PIC so they respond to one Midi channel (with a SysEx tweak)?
...and big thanks to all amazing contributors, especially TK.
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