Palettes/presets are certainly a programmer’s best friend. They help with quick sections of parameter values and have wonderful reference features. Additionally, the ability to place text labels in cues instead of raw values is very beneficial. Every show programmed should make use of position and color palettes/presets at a minimum. Many consoles provide some incredible tools and resources for working with palettes/presets, so be sure to check the user manual for your console to ensure you are getting the most out of its unique palette/preset abilities. With practice, you will easily find the benefits of palettes/presets to be an essential tool that you cannot live without.
—Brad Schiller, from “Feeding the Machines,” PLSN, Nov. 2016 page 73
