MACKIE APP GETS A FACELIFT

Mackie was the first to release a live sound mixer controlled solely via a docked iPad and since then we’ve seen more than a few manufacturers following the trend. The newest release of its app Master Fader 3 (which gives users complete control of Mackie DL Series Digital Live Sound Mixers), has found the company bringing less of an update and more of a completely new mixer.

The update includes a redesign of the UI and a heap of new features for the DL806 and DL1608 mixers, as well as support for the company’s new DL32R (link to our article). There’s now also complete offline operation of the DL32R, which allows users to virtually test drive it for free.

However, it should be noted that the sister My Fader app (for on-stage performers or FOH remote-control) has yet to be updated and won’t work with Master Fader 3. So if you or your band/venue rely on that app, you’d do well to wait until it’s release.

NEW FEATURES

• Upgraded user interface for faster workflow
• More information available at a glance for faster navigation
• New navigation bar with instant access to overview, mixer and channel view
• Improved current parameter display that reads more clearly and includes channel color
• Better access to secondary views
• Updated channel strips provides more channel information at a glance
• New Overview showing all input and output channels at once for fast, simple navigation
• Added 4 subgroups with stereo linking and dedicated processing on each subgroup.
• Added 4 VCAs for professional control over groups of channels
• New digital trim on each input, providing additional input gain control when working wirelessly
• New Routing view providing complete channel routing in one place for inputs, groups and outputs
• New Custom Channel colors and Mix colors for visually differentiated channels, groups and outputs
• Updated Selector area adds mute group and view group controls along with a new Masters selector. Together, these 4 selectors control what inputs and outputs are visible.
• Updated Shows View allows user to add a comment to each show. Added created/modified dates to each show for improved organization.
• Added flexible Record Output patching with record levels.
• New digital Level and Delay control for headphone output
• Updated Preset workflow with new location right at the channel
• Ability to export presets, shows and backups via Dropbox or email
• Ability to import presets, shows and backups from 3rd party apps supporting Open In…

Availability

Master Fader 3 is now available for free from iTunes or the iOS App Store, here.

Mackie Australian Distributor: CMI (03) 9315 2244 or [email protected]