[size=100]Good day,

I must admit, Autoit is far superior to Nircmd - as well as AutoHotKey.

Two things that make Autoit better than other alternatives:

1) The ability to compile the script makes the routine more secure and [/size][size=100]much faster.[/size]
[size=100]2) [/size][size=100]The fact that this application is built-on C++ - makes development more "[I]extensible[/I]".

If there are routine things that you do on a day-to-day basis, then you might consider the use of Autoit.

I am here to help those that require such assistance...[/size][size=100]
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[size=100]Good day,

Being a neophyte, during a live performance where there is only "me at the wheel", I want to avoid those situations wherein feedback might occur.[/size]
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[*][size=100]Nothing-but-nothing is more amateurish to me than feedback - 'cept maybe during other live shows where the performer's mic is not working! [/size]
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[size=100]As I am employing the use of an ADA8200 - which has no master volume/monitor control, I need someway in which to ensure that I can mute the output level whenever deemed necessary. I am also employing the use of an HDSP9632.

One interesting thing that I discovered is that TotalMix FX employs the use of the F-Keys [F4-F8] for controlling the Snapshot functionality within TotalMix FX. The only potential downside is that such shortcuts only work when the TotalMix FX window is in focus.

So, I have been experimenting with [url=https://www.autoitscript.com/site/autoit/][B]Autoit[/B][/URL] and have developed a simple "automation" script......

Autoit provides it's own compiler, so after confirming that the above script works as it should, I then compiled the script with an "in-built" hotkey.
* For whatever reason, the previous iterations were giving issues.

[/size][size=100][B]The Procedure[/B]
1. I placed the executable in the User's Startup folder.
* The application needs to be resident to function.
2. Selecting [Numlock -], TotalMix FX is launched, given the focus, accesses the F4 key which in turn, activates Snapshot 1 - which consists of "Off".
3. The [Esc] key exits the application.
* Note: Ensure that the application is visible in the Notification Area.

[I]Viola! Done! Works like a charm - every time![/I]
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