Tascam FW-1884: Assignment Overview

Assignments of Tascam FW-1884 interface elements to Logic functions are covered in the following sections.

Note: The relevant devices are highlighted in the heading of each section.

ENCODERS Section (FW-1884, FE-8)

The following table outlines the encoder controls and their assignments:

Control	Assignment
FLIP	Switches Flip mode between Off and Swap. In Swap mode, the parameter controlled by the fader and encoder of each channel strip is swapped.
PAN	Assigns Pan to encoders.
AUX 1	Assigns Send 1 level to encoders.
AUX 2	Assigns Send 2 level to encoders.
AUX 3	Assigns Send 3 level to encoders.
AUX 4	Assigns Send 4 level to encoders.
AUX 5	Assigns Send 5 level to encoders.
AUX 6	Assigns Send 6 level to encoders.
AUX 7	Assigns Send 7 level to encoders.
AUX 8	Assigns Send 8 level to encoders.

SHORTCUTS Section (FW-1884 Only)

The following table outlines the shortcut controls and their assignments:

Note: If a modifier button, such as SHIFT, is shown below a button description, it indicates that the control has an alternate use while the modifier is held down.

Control	Modifier	Assignment
SAVE/F1		Saves the active project. The button LED is lit when the project has been edited since the last Save operation.
REVERT/F2		Reverts to the most recently saved version of the project.
ALL SAFE/F3		Disables the Record Enable buttons of all channel strips.
CLR SOLO/F4		Switches Solo off for all channel strips.
	SHIFT	Switches Mute off for all channel strips.
MARKERS/F5		Creates a new marker at the current playhead position.
	SHIFT	Deletes the marker at the playhead position.
LOOP/F6		Enables/disables Cycle mode.
CUT		Cuts the current selection (of regions or events) and places it on the Clipboard.
DEL		Deletes the current selection.
COPY		Copies the current selection to the Clipboard.
PASTE		Pastes the Clipboard contents to the current playhead position.
ALT/CMD		Modifier for other buttons.
UNDO		Performs an Undo of the last editing operation. The button LED is lit when a Redo is possible.
	SHIFT	Performs a Redo (reverses an Undo operation).
SHIFT		Modifier for other buttons.
CTRL		Modifier for other buttons.

Channel Strips (FW-1884, FE-8, FW-1082)

The following table outlines the channel strip controls and their assignments:

Note: If a modifier button, such as SHIFT, is shown below a button description, it indicates that the control has an alternate use while the modifier is held down.

Control	Modifier	Assignment
REC LEDs		These LEDs are lit when the corresponding channel strip is recording. The LEDs flash when the channel strip is in Record Enable mode (armed).
SEL		Selects the channel strip.
	SHIFT	Enables/disables Send bypass, when encoders are controlling a Send level.
	READ	Sets the track automation mode to Read.
	WRITE	Sets the track automation mode to Write.
	TCH	Sets the track automation mode to Touch.
	LATCH	Sets the track automation mode to Latch.
SOLO		Enables/disables the Solo state of the channel strip.
	SHIFT	Disables the Solo state for all channel strips (driver version 1.20 or later required).
MUTE		Enables/disables the Mute state of the channel strip.
	SHIFT	Disables the Mute state for all channel strips (driver version 1.20 or later required).
Encoder		Controls the parameter chosen with the ENCODERS section.
	SET	When encoders are controlling a Send level, this combination allows you to set the send destination.
Fader		Controls the channel strip volume.

EQ Section (FW-1884 Only)

The EQ controls apply to a certain EQ band of the selected channel. A Channel or Linear Phase EQ is automatically inserted in the channel, if not already present.

Note: If a modifier button, such as SHIFT, is shown below a button description, it indicates that the control has an alternate use while the modifier is held down.

Mode	Modifier	Assignment
REC		While REC is held down, the SEL buttons activate or deactivate Record Enable for the corresponding channel strip.
GAIN		Edits the Gain of the currently selected EQ band.
	SET	Selects the channel strip input.
FREQ		Edits the Frequency parameter of the currently selected EQ band.
	SET	Selects the channel strip output.
Q		Edits the Q Factor of the currently selected EQ band.
	SET	Selects the channel strip input format.
HIGH		Selects EQ band 6.
	SHIFT	Selects EQ band 8.
	REC	Switches the bypass state of EQ band 6 (driver version 1.20 or later required).
HI-MID		Selects EQ band 5.
	SHIFT	Selects EQ band 7.
	REC	Switches the bypass state of EQ band 5 (driver version 1.20 or later required).
LOW-MID		Selects EQ band 4.
	SHIFT	Selects EQ band 2.
	REC	Switches the bypass state of EQ band 4 (driver version 1.20 or later required).
LOW		Selects EQ band 3.
	SHIFT	Selects EQ band 1.
	REC	Switches the bypass state of EQ band 3 (driver version 1.20 or later required).

Encoders and Controls Section (FW-1082 Only)

The three buttons at the bottom of this control surface section determine the mode of other controls:

EQ/Pan mode: The controls apply to a certain EQ band of the selected channel.
AUX 1–4 mode: The controls apply to Sends 1–4.
AUX 5–8 mode: The controls apply to Sends 5–8.

Note: If a modifier button, such as SHIFT, is shown below a button description, it indicates that the control has an alternate use while the modifier is held down.

Mode	Modifier	Assignment
REC		While REC is held down, the SEL buttons activate or deactivate Record Enable for the channel strip.
EQ GAIN–AUX 1/5		EQ/PAN mode: edits the Gain of the currently selected EQ band. AUX 1–4 mode: controls Send 1 level. AUX 5–8 mode: controls Send 5 level.
	SET	Selects the channel strip input.
EQ FREQ–AUX 2/6		EQ/PAN mode: edits the Frequency of the currently selected EQ band. AUX 1–4 mode: controls Send 2 level. AUX 5–8 mode: controls Send 6 level.
	SET	Selects the channel strip output.
EQ Q–AUX 3/7		EQ/PAN mode: edits the Q Factor of the currently selected EQ band. AUX 1–4 mode: controls Send 3 level. AUX 5–8 mode: controls Send 7 level.
	SET	Selects the channel strip input format.
PAN–AUX 4/8		EQ/PAN mode: edits Pan. AUX 1–4 mode: controls Send 4 level. AUX 5–8 mode: controls Send 8 level.
EQ HI–AUX 1/5		EQ/PAN mode: selects EQ band 6. AUX 1–4 mode: switches Send 1 Mute on/off. AUX 5–8 mode: switches Send 5 Mute on/off.
	SHIFT	EQ/PAN mode: selects EQ band 8. AUX 1–4 mode: switches Send 1 Position (pre/post). AUX 5–8 mode: switches Send 5 Position (pre/post).
	REC	Switches bypass state of EQ band 6.
EQ HI MID–AUX 2/6		EQ/PAN mode: selects EQ band 5. AUX 1–4 mode: switches Send 2 Mute on/off. AUX 5–8 mode: switches Send 6 Mute on/off.
	SHIFT	EQ/PAN mode: selects EQ band 7. AUX 1–4 mode: switches Send 2 Position (pre/post). AUX 5–8 mode: switches Send 6 Position (pre/post).
	REC	Switches bypass state of EQ band 5.
EQ LO MID–AUX 3/7		EQ/PAN mode: selects EQ band 4. AUX 1–4 mode: switches Send 3 Mute on/off. AUX 5–8 mode: switches Send 7 Mute on/off.
	SHIFT	EQ/PAN mode: selects EQ band 2. AUX 1–4 mode: switches Send 3 Position (pre/post). AUX 5–8 mode: switches Send 7 Position (pre/post).
	REC	Switches bypass state of EQ band 4.
EQ LOW–AUX 4/8		EQ/PAN mode: selects EQ band 3. AUX 1–4 mode: switches Send 4 Mute on/off. AUX 5–8 mode: switches Send 8 Mute on/off.
	SHIFT	EQ/PAN mode: selects EQ band 1. AUX 1–4 mode: switches Send 4 Position (pre/post). AUX 5–8 mode: switches Send 8 Position (pre/post).
	REC	Switches bypass state of EQ band 3.
EQ/PAN		Chooses EQ/PAN mode.
	SHIFT	Enables/disables Flip mode. With Flip mode enabled, the faders control Pan.
AUX 1–4		Chooses AUX 1–4 mode.
AUX 5–8		Chooses AUX 5–8 mode.

MASTER Fader (FW-1884, FE-8, FW-1082)

This fader always controls the master volume. If no master channel exists, it controls Output 1/2.

Automation/Clock Rate Section (FW-1884 Only)

The following table outlines the automation/clock rate controls and their assignments:

Control	Assignment
READ	While READ is held down, SEL buttons are lit if a channel strip is in Read automation mode. Pressing the SEL button sets Read mode. Turning the encoder also edits the automation mode.
WRITE	While WRITE is held down, SEL buttons are lit if a channel strip is in Write automation mode. Pressing the SEL button sets Write mode. Turning the encoder also edits the automation mode.
TCH	While TCH is held down, SEL buttons are lit if a channel strip is in Touch automation mode. Pressing the SEL button sets Touch mode. Turning the encoder also edits the automation mode.
LATCH	While LATCH is held down, SEL buttons are lit if a channel strip is in Latch automation mode. Pressing the SEL button sets Latch mode. Turning the encoder also edits the automation mode.
F7	Switches encoders to editing of pan/surround parameters on selected channel strip. Surround parameters are shown as follows: angle, radius, LFE (level), Spread mode, X, Y, Center (level).
F8	Switches encoders to Channel view: EQ Edit mode for the selected channel strip. In this mode, the encoders are used to edit the EQ parameters, while the left/right cursors are used to shift the EQ parameter bank (parameter group).
F9	Switches encoders to Channel view: Plug-in Edit mode for the selected channel strip. In this mode, the left/right cursors are used to shift the plug-in parameter bank. The up/down cursors are used to choose the channel strip Insert slot for editing.
F10	Switches encoders to Channel view: Instrument Edit mode for the selected channel strip. In this mode, the left/right cursors are used to shift the instrument parameter bank.

Mode Controls Section (FW-1082 Only)

The following table outlines the mode controls and their assignments:

Note: If a modifier button, such as SHIFT, is shown below a button description, it indicates that the control has an alternate use while the modifier is held down.

Control	Modifier	Assignment
F1		Saves the active project. The button LED is lit if the project has been edited since the last Save operation.
	SHIFT	Opens the Save As dialog.
F2		Performs an Undo of the last editing operation. The button LED is lit when a Redo is possible.
	SHIFT	Performs a Redo.
F3		Copies the current selection (of regions or events) to the Clipboard.
	SHIFT	Cuts the current selection and places it on the Clipboard.
F4		Pastes the Clipboard contents.
	SHIFT	Clears the current selection.

Master Section (FW-1884, FE-8, FW-1082)

The following table outlines the master controls and their assignments:

Note: If a modifier button, such as SHIFT, is shown below a button description, it indicates that the control has an alternate use while the modifier is held down.

Control	Modifier	Assignment
Cursor buttons		Identical to (but independent of) the computer keyboard arrow keys, except when encoders are in EQ, Plug-in, or Instrument Edit mode.
	SHIFT	Horizontally or vertically zoom in and out (of the window with key focus).
SHTL		Enables Shuttle mode for the wheel.
Wheel		Shuttle mode off: moves playhead by one bar. Shuttle mode on: shuttles playhead.
Bank LEDs		Shows currently selected fader bank. If you only have an FW-1884, a bank refers to eight channels. If you have FE-8 extensions added, a bank encompasses the total number of (physical) channel strips: 16, 24, and so on. If no LED is lit, bank 5 or higher is selected.
< BANK		Shifts fader bank down by one bank.
	SHIFT	Shifts fader bank down by one channel.
	SET	Switches to Mixer (multichannel) view (driver version 1.20 or later required).
BANK >		Shifts fader bank up by one bank.
	SHIFT	Shifts fader bank up by one channel.
	SET	Switches to Mixer view and shows all Aux and Output channels (driver version 1.20 or later required).
<< LOCATE		Goes to previous marker.
	SET	Deletes the current marker (driver version 1.20 or later required).
LOCATE >>		Goes to next marker.
	SET	Creates a new marker at the playhead position (driver version 1.20 or later required).
NUDGE buttons		Nudges the selected event/region left or right (by the current nudge value).
	SET	Chooses the current nudge value: tick, division, denominator, bar, frame, 1/2 frame.
SET		Modifier for other buttons.
IN		Moves playhead to left locator position.
	SET	Sets left locator at current playhead position.
	SHIFT	Sets punch in locator at current playhead position.
OUT		Moves playhead to right locator position.
	SET	Sets right locator at current playhead position.
	SHIFT	Sets punch out locator at current playhead position.
REW		As per Rewind key command.
FFWD		As per Forward key command.
STOP		Stops playback.
PLAY		Starts playback.
REC		As per Record key command.