7.1 Playbacks

7.1.1 The Playback-Fader Labels

The Playback Fader Labels are shown in the lower part of the screen.

Playback Fader Labels

The Fader Label itself provides several layers of feedback to you:

Item	Meaning
	This Playback has the name “Not Running” and is not being played back.
	This Playback has the name “Selected” and is selected but not running.
	This Playback has the Name “Running” and is switched on and running - or: played back. The triangle indicates this Playback is displayed in the Playback View.
	This Playback has the name “Paused” and is Paused.
	This Playback has the name “Outfading” and is currently out fading (Off-Time setting when switched off).
	This Playback is empty.

7.1.2 The Playback Item Long-Press Menu

The long-press menu offers different actions depending on whether it is used within an empty or non-empty Playback Item. It may be opened by long-pressing on an empty or existing Playback Item.

• Empty Item: Provides the option to record a new playback.
• Non-Empty Item: Offers options to manage the selected playback, including:
  • Add Cue: Adds a new Cue to the Playback.
  • Cue …: Opens a submenu with Load Cue (loads cues into the Values View for further editing), Update Cue (merges programmer content into a cue, removes it from a cue or replaces an entire cue with it) and Delete Cue (deletes one or more cues).
  • Change Name: Changes the Name of the Playback.
  • Set Appearance: Sets a colored border for the Playback Item.
  • Edit: Opens the Playback View of the Playback.
  • Copy / Move: Copies or moves the Playback; tap the destination Playback afterwards.
  • Select / Deselect: Selects or deselects the Playback for the Master Pause, Go+ and Go- Buttons.
  • Delete: Deletes the Playback after displaying a confirmation message.

Playback Button - Long-press Menu for an existing Playback

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7.1.3 Recording Cuelists and modifying Cues

Recording Cues to a Playback

To record your first cue on a playback:

1. Select the desired fixtures.
2. Set values for the selected fixtures.
3. Press the Record button on the front panel, then press the fader or encoder button. Alternatively, tap an empty Playback Fader Label.
4. A dialog will appear, allowing you to choose what to record and adjust basic options. Ensure Cuelist is selected on the left-hand side. Enter a name for the Cuelist and Cue, then set the Fade and Delay times. Click Record in the Dialog when finished.

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Only values that are touched and active will be recorded.

Record Playback - Cuelist

Recording additional Cues to a Playback

To store another cue in the same playback:

1. Press the Record button on the front panel, then press the button or fader label of the playback to which you want to add the cue.
2. Alternatively, long-press the fader label and select Add Cue from the long-press menu.

If the playback contains only one cue, a window will appear asking what action to take. If you use the Add Cue option, only a dialog to enter name and timings will be shown.

Record Playback - Cuelist - Record additional Cues

Record Playback - Cuelist - Record additional Cues - Enter Name and Timings

Removing Values from a Cue in a Playback

To remove values from a cue in a playback:

1. Select the desired fixtures.
2. Set values for the attributes you wish to remove from the cue.
3. Press the Record button on the front panel repeatedly until the Command Line reads Remove.
4. Tap the button or fader label of the playback containing the cue.

If the playback has multiple cues, a list will appear. Select the desired cue.

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Only values that are touched and active will be removed from the selected cue.

Alternatively, you can long-press the fader label and select Update Cue. If the playback contains multiple cues, choose the cue from the list and click Remove. You can also select a cue directly in the Playback View. (See 7.2.3 Playback View Cues Table for more details.)

Edit Playback Fader - Remove Values from Cue

Replacing Values in a Cue in a Playback

To replace values in a cue in a playback:

1. Select the desired fixtures.
2. Set values for the attributes you wish to replace in the cue.
3. Press the [Record] button on the front panel repeatedly until the Command Line reads Replace.
4. Tap the button or fader label of the playback containing the cue.

If the playback has multiple cues, a list will appear. Select the desired cue.

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Only values that are touched and active will be replaced in the selected cue.

Alternatively, you can long-press the fader label and select Update Cue. If the playback contains multiple cues, choose the cue from the list and click Replace. You can also select a cue directly in the Playback View. (See 7.2.3 Playback View Cues Table for more details.)

Edit Playback Fader - Replace Values in Cue

Adding or Changing Values in a Cue in a Playback

To merge values into a cue in a playback:

1. Select the desired fixtures.
2. Set values for the attributes you wish to add or change in the cue.
3. Press the Record button on the front panel repeatedly until the Command Line reads Merge.
4. Tap the button or fader label of the playback containing the cue.

If the playback has multiple cues, a list will appear. Select the desired cue.

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Only values that are touched and active will be added or changed in the selected cue.

Alternatively, you can long-press the fader label and select Update Cue. If the playback contains multiple cues, choose the cue from the list and click Merge. You can also select a cue directly in the Playback View. (See 7.2.3 Playback View Cues Table for more details.)

Edit Playback Fader - Merge Values into Cue

Deleting Cues from a Playback

To delete a cue from a playback:

1. Long-press the Playback Fader Label.
2. Select Cue … → Delete Cue.
3. If the playback contains multiple cues, a list will appear. Select the cues you want to delete and click Delete.

Alternatively, you can delete cues using the Delete button on the console front panel directly in the Playback View. (See 7.2.3 Playback View Cues Table for more details.)

Inserting a Cue Between Cues in a Playback

To insert a cue before another cue, use the Playback View. (See 7.3.4 Inserting a Cue in a Playback for more details.)

Reordering Cues in a Playback

To reorder cues within a playback, use the Playback View. (See 7.3.1 Reordering Cues for more details.)

Copying a Cue in a Playback

To copy a cue in a Playback, use the Playback View. (See 7.3.3 Copying a Cue in a Playback for more details.)

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7.1.4 Working with Group Masters

When a Group is assigned to a Playback, the fader will act as a master dimmer, dimming down programmed values or values in the programmer for the fixtures contained in the group.

In case the faders are in a different physical position than the value, the ones that are different from the actual value will have their LED blinking as an indicator. The fader values from before are remembered and you must move the fader physically to this position.

The buttons of the fader and encoder can be used to select or deselect the group.

Assigning an existing Group to a Playback Fader from within the Groups View

To assign an existing Group to a playback fader from within the groups view:

1. Make sure the Groups View is shown.
2. Long-press on the group and select Copy (or create Group Master).
3. Tap the playback label or press the button of the destination playback.

Alternatively, press the Copy key on the console front panel, tap on the group and then on the playback label or button of the destination playback, or use the Command Line, e.g. Copy Group 1 Playback 5.

Groups View - Group Long-press Menu - Copy (or create Group Master)

Recording a Group to a Playback Fader from within Record Playback Dialog

To assign a new or existing Group to a playback fader from within the record playback dialog:

1. Press the Record button on the front panel, then press the fader or encoder button. Alternatively, tap an empty Playback Fader Label.
2. A dialog will appear, allowing you to choose what to record and adjust basic options. Ensure Group is selected on the left-hand side.
3. Either choose to create a new Group or select an existing Group.
4. Click Record in the Dialog when finished.

Record Playback - Record new Group with current selection

Record Playback - Select existing Group

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7.1.5 Working with Special Masters

Besides the GrandMaster, Special Masters for Cuelist Speed, Cuelist Fade, FX Speed and FX Size can be assigned to a Playback from the Special Master page of the Record Playback dialog. See 7.5.4 Special Masters.

Assigning a Grandmaster Fader to a Playback

The Grandmaster Fader will proportionally dim all fixtures which have set React to Master in the Patch Table to Yes.

To assign a Grandmaster / Master Dimmer Fader:

1. Press the Record button on the front panel, then press the fader or encoder button.
   Alternatively, tap an empty Playback Fader Label.
2. A dialog will appear, allowing you to choose what to record and adjust basic options.
3. Ensure Special Master is selected on the left-hand side.
4. Select GrandMaster and click Assign.

Record Playback - Grand Master

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7.1.6 Organizing Playbacks

Copying a Playback

To copy a playback:

1. Press Copy on the console front panel.
2. Tap the button or playback label of the playback you want to copy.
3. Tap the button or playback label of the destination playback.

Alternatively, long-press the Playback Label, select Copy and tap the destination playback.

Moving a Playback

To move a playback:

1. Press Copy on the console front panel twice. The Command Line will read Move.
2. Tap the button or playback label of the playback you want to move.
3. Tap the button or playback label of the destination playback.

Alternatively, long-press the Playback Label, select Move and tap the destination playback.

Deleting a Playback

To delete a playback:

1. Press Delete on the console front panel.
2. Tap the button or playback label of the playback you want to delete.
3. A confirmation screen will be shown.

Alternatively, you may long press on the Playback Label and select Delete.

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7.1.7 Copying and Moving Playbacks (Command Line) NEW

EDGE allows Playbacks to be copied or moved directly using the Command Line, providing a fast and efficient way to reorganize Playback structures without manually interacting with the graphical interface.

This functionality is especially useful when restructuring Playback layouts, duplicating programming structures, or reorganizing show elements during programming. Using the Command Line allows these operations to be performed quickly and precisely, even across large numbers of Playbacks.

When copying a Playback, the original Playback remains unchanged and a duplicate is created in the destination location. When moving a Playback, the Playback is transferred to the new position and removed from its original location.

To copy or move a Playback:

1. Open the Command Line (see 11.1 Accessing the Command Line).

2. Enter a command using one of the following syntaxes:

   Copy Playback X Playback Y

   Move Playback X Playback Y

3. Press Enter to execute the command.

Examples:

Copy Playback 1 Playback 5

→ Copies Playback 1 to Playback 5.

Move Playback 2 Playback 3

→ Moves Playback 2 to Playback 3.

Playbacks can also be addressed with their fader page, as page.slot: for example Copy Playback 1.1 Playback 2.1 copies Playback 1 of page 1 to Playback 1 of page 2. Without a page number, the current fader page is used.

Copy – Overwrite confirmation when the destination Playback is not empty

These operations can significantly speed up Playback management workflows, particularly when working with complex show structures.

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7.1.8 Switching Off Playbacks (Off Command) NEW

EDGE allows one or more Playbacks to be switched off directly using the Command Line through the Off command.

This provides a fast method for stopping active Playbacks without interacting with Playback controls or opening additional views (see Section 7.1). The command is particularly useful during live operation, where rapid access to Playback control is required.

Playbacks can be switched off individually or as ranges, allowing multiple Playbacks to be stopped simultaneously.

To switch off Playbacks:

1. Open the Command Line (see 11.1 Accessing the Command Line).

2. Enter one of the following commands:

   Off Playback X

   Off Playback X Thru Y

3. Press Enter to execute the command.

Examples:

Off Playback 1

→ Switches off Playback 1.

Off Playback 1 Thru 5

→ Switches off Playbacks 1 through 5.

Playbacks are switched off according to their configured behavior and Playback settings (see Section 7.4).