Version 3.1 Update for Lake Controller Software Released
January 11, 2005
Lake Technology has released version
3.1 of its Lake Controller software for Lake Contour digital loudspeaker and
Lake Mesa Quad EQ digital matrix processors. Lake Controller v3.1 software
introduces a number of significant new and improved features in response to
user requests, such as MIDI and AMX control options, an even more
comprehensive user interface that offers enhanced functionality, including
improved data entry methods, and direct access to online utilities.
MIDI control of Lake Contour and Lake Mesa Quad EQ units is now implemented
using System Exclusive MIDI messaging, offering external control and
automation of Frame Preset Recall, Input Mute/Unmute and Overlay
Bypass/Insert. External control of Lake Contour from AMX-compliant devices,
such as commercially available control touch screens, is now available with
the addition of a special firmware upgrade, available directly from Lake
Technology.
Onscreen data entry improvements include the expansion of available keyboard
shortcuts to allow fast system navigation and adjustment when a keyboard is
attached to the Lake Controller PC. Additionally, a smaller version of the
full onscreen keyboard is now displayed when numeric values are being
edited, displaying only those relevant keys.
Newly introduced Designer Worksheets speed up the system integration process
by providing system designers with rapid data entry tools. Data is entered
and viewed through the real-time spreadsheet-style interface, which is
accessible in Designer Mode via Module Properties. Parameter values for
Contour and Mesa Quad EQ processors are directly accessible, may be adjusted
in real time, and can be quickly and easily copied and pasted between
spreadsheet cells.
A new All Pass Filter function has been made available in Designer Mode. The
new feature introduces first-order and second-order All Pass filters to
allow phase adjustment on the XOVER and AUX OUTPUT tabs of Contour
processors only.
Version 3.1 Lake Controller User Mode and Designer Mode Manuals have
additionally been released, containing details regarding the new
functionality. Spanish language versions of the v3.0 Lake Controller User
Mode and Designer Mode manuals are now available from the Lake Technology
website and on the installation CD-ROM.
If the PC running Lake Controller is web-enabled and an internet connection
is available, the new Online Automatic Software Update Utility allows users
to check for and download new versions of the Lake Controller software. A
Support Forum link has also been added that provides immediate, direct
access to the Lake Proaudio support forum. Loudspeaker presets are now
included in the Lake Controller software installer together with a link in
the START menu to Lake's online Speaker Preset Archive.
For more information, visit their web site at www.lake.com. | 
