device action utility

DRUM RACK RETURNS

Description

Core ClyphX Pro currently lacks native actions to address the internal Return Chains of a Drum Rack. This User Action set bridges that gap, allowing you to access these nested chains to Mute, Select, and toggle devices.

While it does not offer the full syntax flexibility of native ClyphX Pro (see limitations below), it covers the essential functionality (Muting, Selecting) required for 99% of mixing and performance workflows.

Scope & Limitations

Please note that these actions are a targeted extension and do not support the full ClyphX Pro syntax standard:

  • No Ranges: You cannot target ranges of chains or devices (e.g., 1-3 is not supported). You must target single chains by Index or Letter.
  • No Direct Parameter Access: You cannot bind to or set specific device parameters (knobs/faders) directly through these actions.
    • Workaround: Map the parameters you wish to control to the Drum Rack’s internal Macros, and control those Macros using standard ClyphX track actions.
  • Standard Device Actions: Built-in CXP device actions (like saving presets or randomizing) are not available for devices located on these return chains.

Shared Syntax: Chain Addressing

All actions in this set require you to specify which Return Chain to target. You can identify the chain by Index or Letter.

Identifier Description
1, 2, 3… Targets Return Chain 1, 2, 3, etc.
A, B, C… Targets Return Chain A, B, C, etc. (Case insensitive).

Actions

1. DRRET (Mute/Unmute Chain)

Controls the Speaker Activator (Mute) of the specified return chain.

Syntax: [] DRRET [Chain] [State]

  • State: (Optional) ON (Audible/Unmuted), OFF (Muted). If omitted, it toggles the state.

Examples:

  • [] DRRET A ON - Unmutes Return Chain A.
  • [] DRRET 2 OFF - Mutes Return Chain 2.
  • [] DRRET 1 - Toggles the Mute state on Chain 1.

2. DRRETDEV (Device Power)

Controls the Device On/Off switch for devices located on the specified return chain.

Syntax: [] DRRETDEV [Chain] [State]

  • State: (Optional) ON, OFF. If omitted, it toggles the power state.
  • Note: Currently, this applies to ALL devices on the targeted chain.

Example:

  • [] DRRETDEV A OFF - Turns off all devices on Return Chain A.

3. DRRETSEL (Select Chain)

Selects (focuses) the specified return chain. This is useful if you want to view the devices on that chain or prepare it for a generic “Selected Track” action.

Syntax: [] DRRETSEL [Chain]

Example:

  • [] DRRETSEL B - Focuses Return Chain B.

4. DRRETFOLD (Fold Devices)

Collapses (folds) or expands devices on a return chain to save visual space.

Syntax: [] DRRETFOLD [Chain] [Device] [State]

  • Chain: The return chain letter/number.
  • Device: (Optional) The specific device to fold. If omitted, affects all devices on the chain.
  • State: (Optional) ON (Collapsed/Folded), OFF (Expanded). If omitted, it toggles.

Examples:

  • [] DRRETFOLD A ON - Folds all devices on Chain A.
  • [] DRRETFOLD 1 3 OFF - Expands the 3rd device on Chain 1.