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+---
+layout: default
+title: Waveform display
+---
+
+<p>
+ The display of <dfn>waveforms</dfn> (or, more correctly, <dfn>peak
+ envelopes</dfn>, since the actual waveform is only visible at the highest
+ zoom levels) is configurable via the <kbd
+ class="menu">Edit > Preferences > Editor</kbd> dialog, to support
+ different usecases and user preferences. The following options are
+ available:
+</p>
+<dl class="wide-table">
+ <dt>Show waveforms in regions</dt>
+ <dd>By default, Ardour draws waveforms within audio regions. Disable this
+ option hide them.</dd>
+ <dt>Waveform scale</dt>
+ <dd>
+ <dl>
+ <dt>Linear</dt>
+ <dd>This is the traditional <dfn>linear</dfn> (1:1) display of the
+ peak envelope, or, at higher zoom levels, the individual samples.</dd>
+ <dt>Logarithmic</dt>
+ <dd>Alternatively, you can use a <dfn>logarithmic</dfn> display of the
+ peak envelope. This will give you a better idea of program loudness (it is similar
+ to dBs) and plot soft passages more clearly, which is useful for soft
+ recordings or small track height.</dd>
+ </dl>
+ </dd>
+ <dt>Waveform shape</dt>
+ <dd>
+ <dl>
+ <dt>Traditional</dt>
+ <dd>The <dfn>zero</dfn> line appears in the middle of the display and waveforms
+ appear as positive and negative peaks above <em>and</em> below.</dd>
+ <dt>Rectified</dt>
+ <dd>The zero line appears at the bottom of the display and waveforms appear
+ as absolute peaks <em>above</em> the line only.</dd>
+ </dl>
+ </dd>
+</dl>
+
+
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+---
+layout: default
+title: Reordering Tracks
+---
+
+<p>
+ The <dfn>track ordering</dfn> of the Editor and Mixer is <dfn>synchronized</dfn>: if you
+ reorder in one window, the ordering in the other window will follow.
+</p>
+
+<h2>Reordering in the Editor Window</h2>
+<p>
+ Select the tracks you want to move. Then use<br />
+ <kbd class="menu">Track > Move Selected Tracks Up</kbd>
+ (shortcut: <kbd class="mod1">↑</kbd>) or<br />
+ <kbd class="menu">Track > Move Selected Tracks Down</kbd>
+ (shortcut: <kbd class="mod1">↓</kbd>).
+</p>
+<p>
+ Alternatively, you can use the <kbd class="menu">Tracks & Busses</kbd>
+ panel of the
+ <a href="/ardours-interface/introducing-the-editor-window/editor-lists/">Editor
+ Lists</a>, if visible.
+ Here, you can freely drag-and-drop tracks and busses into any order you prefer.
+</p>
+
+<h2>Reordering in the Mixer Window</h2>
+<p>
+ Within the <kbd class="menu">Strips</kbd> pane at the top left of the
+ Mixer window, you can freely drag-and-drop tracks and busses into any
+ desired order.
+</p>
+
+<h2>"Collecting" Group Members</h2>
+<p>
+ Tracks and Busses that are members of a group can be reordered so that they
+ display contiguously within the Editor and Mixer windows. Context-click on
+ the group tab and choose <kbd class="menu">Collect</kbd>.
+</p>
+
+<h2>Ordering of New Tracks</h2>
+<p>
+ When <dfn>adding new tracks</dfn>, the current selection determines their
+ placement. New tracks will be placed after the rightmost (in the mixer) or
+ bottom-most (in the editor) selected track. If no tracks are selected, new
+ tracks will be added at the end.
+</p>
+<p class="note">
+ Because new tracks are automatically selected, you can quickly reorder them
+ in the editor window via the keyboard shortcuts after adding them (see above).
+</p>
+
+
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