X-Git-Url: http://shamusworld.gotdns.org/cgi-bin/gitweb.cgi?a=blobdiff_plain;f=include%2Fadding-tracks-busses-and-vcas.html;h=00bc5a4d619150ab9292e95b402a0c6a2d122c4f;hb=ca8c53473dfbcb7d4b483a5ce792bbf4b5caffe8;hp=abe2fe16cd6acea2b0f3936e79214fd322cbae1d;hpb=869b69275c44e52bcce3553617c2cfeb7b67e338;p=ardour-manual diff --git a/include/adding-tracks-busses-and-vcas.html b/include/adding-tracks-busses-and-vcas.html index abe2fe1..00bc5a4 100644 --- a/include/adding-tracks-busses-and-vcas.html +++ b/include/adding-tracks-busses-and-vcas.html @@ -1,36 +1,60 @@ -the add-track dialog -

A track, bus or VCA can be added to a session in various ways:

+
+ the add-track dialog +
+ The Add Track/Bus/VCA dialog. +
+
+ +

+ A track, bus or VCA can be added to a session by either: +

+

Any of these actions will open the Add Track/Bus/VCA dialog.

- + - + - + - + - + + record enable, or editing, for example). This option assigns the new track/bus + to an existing group, or create a new group. - + - +
AddHere you can select the number of tracks, busses or VCAs you wish to create, and - their types.
Selects the number of tracks, busses or VCAs to create, and their types.
NameDefines the name of the new track(s). If multiple tracks are created, or if a track with the same name already exists, a space and number will be happened at the end (e.g.: Audio 1, Audio 2…)
Defines the name of the new track(s). If multiple tracks are created, or if +a track with the same name already exists, a space and number will be happened +at the end (e.g.: Audio 1, Audio 2…)
ConfigurationThis menu lets you choose from a number of route templates, which determine the number of input ports and optionally contain plugins and other mixer strip configuration. The most common choices here are mono and stereo.
This menu allows to choose from a number of route templates, which determine +the number of input ports and optionally contain plugins and other mixer strip +configuration. The most common choices here are mono and +stereo.
Record modeThis option is only available for audio tracks and affects how it behaves when recording. See Track Modes for details.
This option is only available for audio tracks and affects how it behaves +when recording. See Track Modes for +details.
InstrumentThis option is only available for MIDI tracks and busses and lets you select a - default instrument from the list of available plugins.
This option is only available for MIDI tracks and busses and allows the +selection of a default instrument from the list of available plugins.
Group Tracks and busses can be assigned groups so that a selected range of operations are applied to all members of a group at the same time (selecting - record enable, or editing, for example). This option lets you assign to an - existing group, or create a new group.
InsertDefines where in the track list is the track created. The default is Last, i.e. after all the tracks and busses, and can also be First, Before Selection (to place it just above the selected track) or After selection.
Defines where in the track list is the track created. The default is +Last, i.e. after all the tracks and busses, and can also be +First, Before Selection (to place it just above the selected +track) or After selection.
Output PortsDefines how the number of output responds to adding a plugin with a different number of outputs than the track itself. in Strict I/O mode, the track will only use a few of the plugins I/O and will keep its own number of output fixed, while in Flexible I/O mode, it will automatically adapt to the I/O of its plugins. See Signal flow to learn more about those options.
Defines how the number of output responds to adding a plugin with a +different number of outputs than the track itself. in Strict I/O mode, +the track will only use a few of the plugins I/O and will keep its own number of +output fixed, while in Flexible I/O mode, it will automatically adapt +to the I/O of its plugins. See Signal flow +to learn more about those options.

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Removing Tracks and Busses

- To remove tracks and busses, select them, right-click and choose Remove + Removing tracks and busses, is done by selecting them, right-clicking and choosing Remove from the menu. A warning dialog will pop up, as track removal cannot be undone; - use this option with care! + this option should be used with care!