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+ The import window +
+ The import window. +
+

Many sessions will require the use of existing material, whether it consists of audio and/or MIDI data. Using existing samples, - loops and riffs from files stored on your system can be the basis for + loops and riffs from files stored on the system can be the basis for a new session, or a way to deepen and improve one that is already underway.

Importing audio and MIDI data into the session is done with the - Add Existing Media dialog, accessed by the - Session > Import menu. + Add Existing Media dialog, accessed either by the + Session > Import menu or, if any tracks have + already been added, by right-clicking on the canvas of the Editor + window and choosing Insert Existing Media.

The Soundfile Information Box

@@ -25,7 +32,7 @@
  • length,
  • embedded timestamp (applies to some professional formats such as Broadcast WAVE), and
    • -
  • tags (attached metadata to help categorize files in a library).
    • +
  • tags (attached metadata to help categorize files in a library).

    • If the sample rate differs from the current session rate, it is displayed @@ -43,11 +50,11 @@

    Auditioner

    Files can be auditioned before importing. The slider under the play and - stop buttons allows you to scrub around, a fader on the right side allows + stop buttons allows to scrub around, a fader on the right side allows to control the playback volume.

    - Auditionning MIDI files requires a MIDI instrument to be chosen in the + Auditioning MIDI files requires a MIDI instrument to be chosen in the Instrument dropdown list.

    @@ -55,17 +62,17 @@

    Through the Add files… option, imported files can be inserted in the session:

    -
    -
    as new tracks
    automatically creates new tracks and import the files in it
    -
    to region list
    adds the files to the region list, from where then can be manually dragged into a track
    -
    as new tape tracks
    adds the files as Tape tracks.
    -
    + + + + +
    as new tracksautomatically creates new tracks and import the files in it
    to region listadds the files to the region list, from where then can be manually dragged into a track
    as new tape tracksadds the files as Tape tracks.

    The Insert at option chooses where in time the file will be imported, amongst:

    - + @@ -73,20 +80,48 @@ The Channel Mapping option is only available for multi-channel files (i.e. all but mono ones). It is either

    -
    -
    one track/region per file
    Creates a multi channel track for each imported file
    -
    one track/region per channel
    Creates only mono channels, as many as there are channels in the imported files
    -
    sequence files
    If multiple files are imported, they can be sequenced into a single track in the order of selection
    -
    + + + + +
    one track/region per fileCreates a multi channel track for each imported file
    one track/region per channelCreates only mono channels, as many as there are channels in the imported files
    sequence filesIf multiple files are imported, they can be sequenced into a single track in the order of selection

    The Conversion quality drop-down controls the quality of the resampling process, if the sampling rate of the source file differs from the session rate.

    - Finally, and most importantly, the the files can be linked or copied to the session + There are three MIDI-specific options as well. First off, you can set a track + naming scheme: +

    + + + + +
    by track numberwill automatically assign every track a name that consists of the imported file name and a track number
    by track namewill
    by instrument namewill
    +

    +

    + You can also optionally import a tempo map from a MIDI file. + The Use MIDI Tempo Map (if defined) option appears + when a MIDI file is selected in the file selection dialog. +

    +

    + The last MIDI-specific option is Import MIDI Markers + (if any). If those are present in a MIDI file, they will be rendered + right above MIDI clips on the canvas. Editing the MIDI markers is currently + unavailable. +

    +
    + MIDI markers imported from a .mid file +
    + MIDI markers imported from a .mid file +
    +
    +

    +

    + Finally, and most importantly, the files can be linked or copied to the session with the Copy files to session checkbox. Please read - Copying + Copying versus Linking for details.