Is anyone using MAX ( the remote control software ) for Windows ? I've tried to find some info on it , but haven't had too much success.
Thanks

^BUMP^ - Nothin' Huh ? Oh well , I guess I'll have to settle for HUI emulation.

I just found out that Guitar Center does have access to this software ( WR-RC/W - Thanks to the MAX for Mac question ). It lists for $XXX.00 - I hope they're blowing it as they are the mixer. Anyway I'm trying to get more info - like what the package actually does ( I know it gives more flexibility in mixing , editing , saving, etc..... but I'm looking for specifics like system requirements and the like ) If/when I find out , I'll post again.

I paid $395 for Max. I have just started using it and so far no problems-just a little scary if it's the first x for automation. I use a Pentium III, 450 MZ. Be sure to use at least a 17" monitor.There are quite a few posts on it, however, I think the software never got a chance and no further versions with improvements have been released. I feel that most DA-7 users are storing their mixes via Midi. Nonetheless, I like it and hope to become proficient by the end of my current project.

MAX for Windows (95-98) has the same features and functions as MAX for Macintosh.

The User Guide (for Macintosh) can be downloaded from this site at:
http://www.audiotalkback.com/downloads/o2wrrcmax.pdf


Even though your DA7 already has automation, using MAX gives you easier and more precise mix editing.

MAX provides time code-synchronized record and playback of all automat-able mixer features, including automated moving faders, surround panning, channel on/offs, aux send levels, EQ, dynamics on/offs, and routing.

Computer Requirements
MAX software runs on personal computers with a 17” minimum XGA monitor. The minimum configuration required to install and run MAX is a personal computer with a Pentium processor, Windows 95 or 98 and usable memory space at least 16 megabytes of RAM and 10 megabytes of HDD.

The minimum recommended Operating System version is Windows 95. The Windows 3.1 and Windows NT are not supported.

Display settings are essential to 1 024 x 768 and High–Color (16 bit). This software needs the Direct X ver. 6.2 or higher.

MAX for Panasonic DA7 Key Features
• Capture “Snapshots” in Real Time.
• Snapshots can be Individually Named
• Auto Transition Between Snapshots
• Dynamic Memory Meters Display Available Memory
• On-Screen Display of Time code Frame Rate
• Multiple Preference Files for Each Engineer or Project Type
• Single Key Access to Frequently Used Items
• Mixer Faders Can Become MIDI Control Surface
• Real Time MIDI Recording
• Enhanced MMC
• Large Screen Support with 1024 x 768 resolution
• Automates Auxiliary MIDI Equipment like Signal Processors
• Supports MIDI Machine Control (MMC)
• Assignable Automated On-Screen Surround Panning
• Groups Control Surround Panning
MAX Graphic Editing Features
• Freely Draw Fader Levels
• Simple Free Hand or Straight Line Editing
• Copy, Paste, Clear, Moves
• Movable Current Time Indicator
• Create/Edit Markers in the Time Line
• Fader Curves Smoothly Scroll in Real Time
• Graphic Indication of Channel On/Offs
• User can Reposition Markers and Snapshots in the Time Line
• Moved Regions Snap to Markers

MAX Cue List Features
• Powerful Cue List EDL Style Editing for Precision Control
• Cut, Copy, and Paste Mix Editing
• Offset, Scale, Crop, and Smooth Fader Moves
• Interpolate Moves, During Scale - Stretch Editing Operations
• Plus + marks Expand to reveal Microscope View of Fader Moves
• View Filter Displays Channels, Range of Time, Type of Event
• Ability to Create Events Off-Line
• Undo and Redo on All Editing Operations
• Moving Time Line With Markers
• Revert Command
• Find Command
• Merge Mixes
• Convert Markers into Fader Moves, Channel Ons or Snapshots
• Off-Line Editing in dB or Fader Value
• Print Cue List, Markers or Track Sheet
• Ability to Type “Comment” Text that is Saved with the Mix
• Ability to Create Fades by Typing the Start and End Times

DA7 Librarian Features
• Ability to upload the libraries stored in DA7 to Librarian software
• Editing Library names
• Download libraries to disk or DA7

Thanks Maric - this is what I'm looking for.

Hi,

Does that mean MAX won't run on Windows 2000?
Please reply to bobncheri@hotmail.com

Officially MAX is a Win 95/98 program only, although I understand that that some enterprising users from this forum have been at least partially successful on Win XP.

I have been able to get MAX to install on XP by changing the setup executable properties to compatability mode.

To do this go to the Setup.exe file and right click...click properties...go to the tab about compatability...click the checkbox "run this program in compatability mode" and choose Win95 or Win98 from the dropdown combo box...then run the install program.

When I try running the MAX program (after installing) I have the following problems:

1) If I run it in compatability mode I get an "Out of memory" error. I have 1GB of memory in this machine.

2) If I don't run it in compatability mode the program eats all the cpu...about 97%.

If someone has a solution to these issues it would much appreciated (other than running MAX on a seperate machine).

Thanks,
KMan

I had a similar "Out of Memory error"

It was cured by removing a 245M stick of RAM.

The error is actually caused by too much memory.

That isn't gonna help you much if you want to run MAX on the same unit as your DAW software

A cheap second PC with a KVM switch and a soundcard style MIDI interface will do it.

Hope this helps

Lizardpoint

I'm trying to stay away from a 2nd PC (don't want the noise).

KMan

DP:

I got my brand-new, latest copy of MAX from Full Compass when I bought my DA7 package. I know we are not supposed to discuss pricing - Will I get away with saying I spent less than 50 clams on it?

(we'll see...)

I would check there if you need to own it NOW.

I have not tried to load or use it yet.

I understand that MAX is wrtitten to run on my WIn 98SE OS. I also have a program called CloneCD that runs flawlessly in Win 98 SE...

Knife ,
You're not too sharp today are you ? Read the date on the first post dude ! I know all about the FullCompAss thingy , but a friend of mine already got a copy of Max, so I'm gonna try his out before I spring for the clams -if you know what I mean

Regards

Hmmmm, Nope, I didn' look at the date of the original post (I never do - I guess I should start to, though!)

That explains alot. I was a bit puzzled by your query coming at this time. I guess that's becaue it didn't.