From: Ed Ward Date: Fri, 6 Jan 2017 18:28:33 +0000 (+0100) Subject: Documenting the Transport Bar and modifying the CSS for prettier checkboxes X-Git-Url: http://shamusworld.gotdns.org/cgi-bin/gitweb.cgi?a=commitdiff_plain;h=d3bb62828e0842249dfa14e26c6c7d79b39bfcc8;p=ardour-manual-diverged Documenting the Transport Bar and modifying the CSS for prettier checkboxes --- diff --git a/_manual/04_ardours-interface.html b/_manual/04_ardours-interface.html index 68ca3d1..637882e 100644 --- a/_manual/04_ardours-interface.html +++ b/_manual/04_ardours-interface.html @@ -5,10 +5,16 @@ title: Ardour's Interface

In Ardour, you work in two main windows: the Editor and the - Mixer. + Mixer.

Ardour's editor window +

+ To switch between those windows, use the buttons (in the upper right), + the shortcut M, or the menu + Window > Editor (or Mixer) > Show. + Both windows can be visible at the same time (eg. for a multi-monitor + setup) using Detach in the same menu.

The Editor window includes the editor track canvas where you can arrange audio and MIDI data along a timeline. This is the diff --git a/_manual/05_controlling-playback.html b/_manual/05_controlling-playback.html index aef84cd..7866248 100644 --- a/_manual/05_controlling-playback.html +++ b/_manual/05_controlling-playback.html @@ -9,6 +9,10 @@ title: Controlling Playback You can also use markers to define locations or ranges within the session and rapidly move around between them.

+ + +

If you synchronize Ardour with other devices then some or all of these control methods may be unavailable — depending on @@ -16,4 +20,21 @@ title: Controlling Playback sent from its master device(s).

+

+ The Transport Bar at the top of the window is made of : +

+ + + {% children %} diff --git a/_manual/05_controlling-playback/01_using-the-transport-bar.html b/_manual/05_controlling-playback/01_using-the-transport-bar.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e10d9bf --- /dev/null +++ b/_manual/05_controlling-playback/01_using-the-transport-bar.html @@ -0,0 +1,48 @@ +--- +layout: default +title: Using the Transport Bar +--- + +

+ The Transport Bar groups all the actions regarding the control of +playback and recording. +

+ + +

This bar is made of (from left to right):

+ + + +

All this actions are binded to keyboard shortcuts, which allow for a speedier use, and a more focused work

+ +

Under these buttons is the Shuttle Speed Control that allows to scrub through the audio quickly.

+ +

The Shuttle Speed Control supports 2 operating modes, that can be chosen with right click > Mode :

+ +

The mode is displayed on the right of the control. The current playback speed is shown by a green slider, that is square and centered when the playback speed is normal (1X) and becomes a circle when its changed. The further from the center the slider is set, the faster the playback will scrub in both directions, as displayed on the left of the control.

+ +

The 3 vertical buttons on the right of the transport bar control the behviour of the playhead :

+ + + + + + diff --git a/_manual/05_controlling-playback/01_looping-the-transport.html b/_manual/05_controlling-playback/02_looping-the-transport.html similarity index 100% rename from _manual/05_controlling-playback/01_looping-the-transport.html rename to _manual/05_controlling-playback/02_looping-the-transport.html diff --git a/_manual/05_controlling-playback/02_positioning-the-playhead.html b/_manual/05_controlling-playback/03_positioning-the-playhead.html similarity index 100% rename from _manual/05_controlling-playback/02_positioning-the-playhead.html rename to _manual/05_controlling-playback/03_positioning-the-playhead.html diff --git a/_manual/05_controlling-playback/03_using-key-bindings.html b/_manual/05_controlling-playback/04_using-key-bindings.html similarity index 100% rename from _manual/05_controlling-playback/03_using-key-bindings.html rename to _manual/05_controlling-playback/04_using-key-bindings.html diff --git a/_manual/05_controlling-playback/04_using-the-nudge-controls.html b/_manual/05_controlling-playback/05_using-the-nudge-controls.html similarity index 100% rename from _manual/05_controlling-playback/04_using-the-nudge-controls.html rename to _manual/05_controlling-playback/05_using-the-nudge-controls.html diff --git a/_manual/05_controlling-playback/05_using-the-transport-bar.html b/_manual/05_controlling-playback/05_using-the-transport-bar.html deleted file mode 100644 index 32ccec2..0000000 --- a/_manual/05_controlling-playback/05_using-the-transport-bar.html +++ /dev/null @@ -1,9 +0,0 @@ ---- -layout: default -title: Using the Transport Bar ---- - - - - - diff --git a/_manual/25_tempo-meter/01_tempo-and-meter.html b/_manual/25_tempo-meter/01_tempo-and-meter.html index 4060e56..f25b646 100644 --- a/_manual/25_tempo-meter/01_tempo-and-meter.html +++ b/_manual/25_tempo-meter/01_tempo-and-meter.html @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ menu_title: Tempo and Meter

When performing meter or tempo operations, it is advised that you show the BBT ruler (available by right-clicking an existing marker or ruler name), and ensure that the constraint modifier is set (in Preferences->User Interaction) so that no other modifiers share its key combination.
- The constraint modifier is the "Constrain drags using : " setting under the "When Beginning a Drag" heading. One viable setting is control-shift. + The constraint modifier is the "Constrain drags using : " setting under the "When Beginning a Drag" heading. One viable setting is .

Tempo

@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ If you need another bar, lock the meter to music again (right click->"Lock to Mu
  • To change a meter, double click it. A dialog will appear.

    • -
  • To copy a meter, hold down control and drag it.
    • +
  • To copy a meter, hold down and drag it.

    • Techniques

    As a general approach, the best way to control tempo ramps is to use them in pairs. @@ -115,9 +115,9 @@ You will see this reflected in the tempo lines.. they won't quite match the drum We now locate the earliest position where the click doesn't match, and place a new tempo just before this. Two bars later, place another new tempo.

    -Now while dragging any beat after the second new tempo, watch the drum audio and tempo lines until they align. -

    -Notice what is happeneing here: the tempo previous to your mouse pointer is being changed so that the beat you grabbed +

    Now while dragging any beat after the second new tempo, watch the drum audio and tempo lines until they align. +

    +

    Notice what is happeneing here: the tempo previous to your mouse pointer is being changed so that the beat you grabbed aligns with the pointer. Notice that the tempo lines previous to the changed one also move. This is because the previous tempo is ramping to the tempo you are changing. Look further to the left. The tempo lines in the first four bars do not move. diff --git a/source/css/app.css b/source/css/app.css index 114abf3..ea1967a 100644 --- a/source/css/app.css +++ b/source/css/app.css @@ -322,7 +322,20 @@ kbd.mouse { } */ -kbd.menu,kbd.option,kbd.optoff { +kbd.optoff, kbd.option { + border:none; + background-color:transparent; +} + +kbd.optoff:after { + content:url('/images/checkbox-unchecked.png'); +} + +kbd.option:after { + content:url('/images/checkbox-checked.png'); +} + +kbd.menu { border:none; background-color:transparent; font-weight:bold; @@ -330,22 +343,10 @@ kbd.menu,kbd.option,kbd.optoff { white-space:normal; } -kbd.option:after,kbd.optoff:after { - font-family:mono; - font-weight:lighter; - text-align:center; - border:solid 1px black; - margin-left:0.3em; -} -kbd.option:after { - content:'X'; -} kbd.osc { } -kbd.optoff:after { - content:' '; -} + kbd.fader, kbd.knob, kbd.button { diff --git a/source/images/checkbox-checked.png b/source/images/checkbox-checked.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d0b7690 Binary files /dev/null and b/source/images/checkbox-checked.png differ diff --git a/source/images/checkbox-unchecked.png b/source/images/checkbox-unchecked.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d28b057 Binary files /dev/null and b/source/images/checkbox-unchecked.png differ diff --git a/source/images/transport-bar.png b/source/images/transport-bar.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a15cd5f Binary files /dev/null and b/source/images/transport-bar.png differ diff --git a/source/images/transport.png b/source/images/transport.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6b9a423 Binary files /dev/null and b/source/images/transport.png differ