willbb123
Active Member
I've searched but I can not find an answer for my question.
What is the best way to control Forerunner color scrollers on an Expression 3?
I have tried it multiple ways and am not happy with any of them...
First - Had them all assigned to a submaster. So if I wanted the color in the 3rd frame I would pull the slider to 14%, for frame 14 submaster to 88%. This way was a pain, because the submasters are so small it was really difficult to get a exact number. It was fine for theatrical shows, but took way too long for live shows.
Second - I assigned the scrollers to groups. Group 1 = All, Group 2 = Second Electric, Group 3 = Third Electric. Then each stroller got its own group number so I could do them individually if I wanted. To bring up frame 14 I would hit [Group] [1] [at] [8][8]. This way it is really easy to bring up the exact level (color). But it is alot of buttons to hit....
I've played around with the moving light personalities, but it only has one attribute (color), and then I'm back to my first way, except I'm turning a knob instead of pushing a submaster.
I thought about creating a Macro but the channel numbers do not go up by constant number. The first few go up by 7% then it is 8% then 5% then back to 7%. I am reading the levels out of the forerunner so I know its the right numbers. I can post the levels if someone whats to see them.
I would really like an easier way to change colors. How does everyone else control scrollers?
What is the best way to control Forerunner color scrollers on an Expression 3?
I have tried it multiple ways and am not happy with any of them...
First - Had them all assigned to a submaster. So if I wanted the color in the 3rd frame I would pull the slider to 14%, for frame 14 submaster to 88%. This way was a pain, because the submasters are so small it was really difficult to get a exact number. It was fine for theatrical shows, but took way too long for live shows.
Second - I assigned the scrollers to groups. Group 1 = All, Group 2 = Second Electric, Group 3 = Third Electric. Then each stroller got its own group number so I could do them individually if I wanted. To bring up frame 14 I would hit [Group] [1] [at] [8][8]. This way it is really easy to bring up the exact level (color). But it is alot of buttons to hit....
I've played around with the moving light personalities, but it only has one attribute (color), and then I'm back to my first way, except I'm turning a knob instead of pushing a submaster.
I thought about creating a Macro but the channel numbers do not go up by constant number. The first few go up by 7% then it is 8% then 5% then back to 7%. I am reading the levels out of the forerunner so I know its the right numbers. I can post the levels if someone whats to see them.
I would really like an easier way to change colors. How does everyone else control scrollers?