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the add-track dialog
The Add Track/Bus/VCA dialog. @@ -11,9 +11,9 @@

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  • Choosing Track > Add Track, Bus or VCA….
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  • Right-clicking in an empty part of the track controls area.
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  • Clicking the Plus (+) button underneath the list of tracks in the mixer.
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  • Choosing Track > Add Track, Bus or VCA…
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  • Right-clicking in an empty part of the track controls area
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  • Clicking the Plus (+) button underneath the list of tracks in the mixer

Any of these actions will open the Add Track/Bus/VCA dialog. @@ -21,73 +21,90 @@

The list of available track templates (both factory and user-created ones) - in the left panel allows to choose the track(s) type - (e.g. Audio, MIDI, bus, VCA etc.). Some templates can do even more, like the + in the left panel allows for choosing the track's type + (e.g. Audio, MIDI, bus, VCA, etc.). Some templates can do even more, like the factory-provided Live Band that automatically creates - a number of usual tracks for a common band setup. See New Session for more information about templates.

- The common templates have parameters to tweak: + Any template can be fine-tuned using the controls in the dialog:

- - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + + + + + - - - + selection of a default instrument from the list of available plugins. + + + + + + + - + different number of outputs than the track itself. In Strict I/O + mode, plugins cannot alter the track's channel count, while in Flexible + I/O mode, it will automatically adapt to the I/O of its plugins. See Signal flow for details. + + + - + when recording. See Track Modes for + details. + + + + 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. +
AddSelects the number of tracks, busses or VCAs to create.
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…).
ConfigurationThis 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.
Instrument
AddSelects the number of tracks, busses or VCAs to create.
NameDefines the name of the new track. If multiple tracks are to be created, + or if a track with the same name already exists, a space and number will be + appended to the end (e.g.: Audio 1, Audio 2…).
ConfigurationThis menu allows choosing from a number of routing templates, which + determines the number of input ports and optionally contains plugins and + other mixer strip configurations. The most common choices here are + mono and stereo.
Instrument This option is only available for MIDI tracks and busses and allows the -selection of a default instrument from the list of available plugins.
GroupTracks 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 assigns the new track/bus - to an existing group, or create a new group.
Pin Mode
GroupTracks and busses can be assigned to groups so that a selected range of + operations are applied to all members of the group at the same time + (selecting record enable, or editing, for example). This option assigns the + new track/bus to an existing group, or creates a new group.
Pin Mode 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.
Record mode
Record mode This option is only available for audio tracks and affects how it behaves - when recording. See Track Modes for - details.
Position
Position 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.

Multiple tracks of different types can be created by using the Add selected items (and leave dialog open) button, which, used - in conjunction with the Add field, allows for a very efficient - and fast way to create a base track setup. + class="menu">Add selected items (and leave dialog open) button, which, + when used in conjunction with the Add field, allows + for a very fast and efficient way to create an initial track setup.

New tracks appear in both the editor and mixer windows. The editor window shows the timeline, with any recorded data, and the mixer shows just the - processing elements of the track (its plugins, fader and so on). + processor elements of the track (its plugins, fader, etc).

Removing Tracks and Busses

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- Removing tracks and busses, is done by selecting them, 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; - this option should be used with care! + from the menu. A warning dialog will ask for confirmation as track removal + cannot be undone; this option should be used with care!

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