by FigDJ on 11 Mar 2015, 14:25
Absolute Mode
In this mode, the playback position of the control vinyl/disc corresponds precisely with the playback position of the audio file in
the player. So, if you lift the needle and drop it one minute further towards the end of the vinyl, the track will be played back from the new detected position. Use the Absolute mode when you wish to use your turntable’s needle (or the seek function on your CD player) to skip thru the track. If you are using CD decks, you can also use their cueing and looping capabilities.
Relative Mode
In this mode, the playback position of the control vinyl/disc does not correspond with the playback position of the audio file in
the player. In relative mode the Cross timecode engine only detects the playback speed and the playback direction, not the position information. If you lift the needle, the deck stops. If you then drop the needle at another location playback resumes from the same position where the needle was lifted. It does not matter
where you drop the needle.
Flexible Mode
In this mode, the timecode is disabled altogether, allowing
you to pick up the needle or stop playback on your deck. Use the
Flexible mode when you need to deactivate the external control for any reason without interrupting a mix:
• when Cross is in Relative mode, switch to Flexible to return to the beginning of the time code without interrupting your mix.
• Cross will automatically switch to Flexible mode when the end of the time code is reached while a track is still playing.
When in Flexible mode, clicking on the Flexible button stops playback.
