From: MrHeadwar Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2022 13:59:21 +0000 (+0100) Subject: Update to the Interface Overview page : added the Cue Grid, and updated all visuals... X-Git-Url: http://shamusworld.gotdns.org/cgi-bin/gitweb.cgi?p=ardour-manual;a=commitdiff_plain;h=88b8130ec83209b2db4cb837ab77156aa4bab6a0 Update to the Interface Overview page : added the Cue Grid, and updated all visuals. Also, got rid of the imagemaps for s that allow the return of higlighted sections --- diff --git a/include/about-ardours-interface.html b/include/about-ardours-interface.html index f52120e..4b16fbb 100644 --- a/include/about-ardours-interface.html +++ b/include/about-ardours-interface.html @@ -1,97 +1,167 @@

- In Ardour, work is done in two main windows: the Editor and the - Mixer. A third view, the Recorder, is dedicated to - the recording process. + In Ardour, work is done in one of four windows: the Editor, the + Mixer, the Recorder, or the Cue Grid.

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- The Editor and Mixer windows. Clicking on a section accesses its - description. +
+ The Editor window + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
+ The Editor window. Clicking on a section accesses its description.
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+ The Mixer window + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
+ The Mixer window. Clicking on a section accesses its description. +
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+ The Recorder window + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
+ The Recorder window. Clicking on a section accesses its description. +
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+ The Cue Grid + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
+ The Cue Grid window. Clicking on a section accesses its description. +
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- The Editor, Mixer and Recorder share the same toolbar (the top of the - window). The sections displayed in this toolbar can be customized to - the user's workflow, by checking options in Preferences - > Appearance > Toolbar. + The Editor, Mixer, Recorder and Clip Launcher share the same toolbar + (the top of the window). The sections displayed in this toolbar can + be customized to the user's workflow, by checking options in Preferences > Appearance > Toolbar.

- Switching between the Editor and the Mixer windows is done: + Switching between these 4 different modes is done:

  • with the Mode Selector buttons in the upper right
    • -
  • with the M shortcut
    • -
  • with the menu Window > Editor (or Mixer) +
  • with the menu Window > Editor (or Mixer / Recorder / Cue Grid) > Show.

- Both windows can be visible at the same time (e.g. for a multi-monitor - setup) using Window > Editor (or Mixer) + Additionnaly, the M shortcut allows swithing + between the Editor and Mixer. +

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+ Multiple windows can be visible at the same time (e.g. for a multi-monitor + setup) using Window > Editor (or Mixer / Recorder / Cue Grid) > Detach option in the same submenu.

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The Cue Grid

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+ The Cue Grid window, unlike the rest of Ardour, allows for + a non-linear workflow. It is a clip launcher, that allows to chain and + combine various loops and samples, and program events. +

+ +

+ Instead of anchoring these samples or loops on a timeline, the Cue Grid + gives them instruction on when they are triggered, how they are played, + what happens at the end of the clip, etc… +

+ +

+ The Cue section of this manual describes this worfkow. +

+ diff --git a/include/cue-window-elements.html b/include/cue-window-elements.html index afa79a8..94a2d1c 100644 --- a/include/cue-window-elements.html +++ b/include/cue-window-elements.html @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
  • Sidebar: Clips, Tracks, Sources, and Regions
    • -

    Grid

    +

    Grid

    The trigger slots grid is comprised of tracks (stacked @@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ on playback in the Cue window.

    -

    Mixer channel section

    +

    Mixer channel section

    The mixer channel section is very similar to what's available in the @@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ and the meter are horizontal, there is no choice for a type of meter.

    -

    Clip and trigger slot options

    +

    Clip and trigger slot options

    The bottom section contains several groups of controls: @@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ assumed original tempo for creative purposes -

    Sidebar

    +

    Sidebar

    Ardour defaults to displaying the Clips tab diff --git a/include/recorder.html b/include/recorder.html index 0db673f..9ff5cfe 100644 --- a/include/recorder.html +++ b/include/recorder.html @@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ The subsections below describe the secondary toolbar from left to right.

    -

    Last Take Manager

    +

    Last Take Manager

    The Last Take Manager @@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ Capture menu would.

    -

    Global Arm

    +

    Global Arm

    The Global Arm options @@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ all the tracks for recording.

    -

    Monitoring Options

    +

    Monitoring Options

    The Monitoring options @@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ Input when the master-record arm is engaged (so you are actually recording). -

    'New Playlist' buttons

    +

    'New Playlist' buttons

    The 'New Playlist' buttons @@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ name for each playlist, so that they stay somewhat correlated.

    -

    Disk space and Reset Peaks

    +

    Disk space and Reset Peaks

    Disk space & Reset Peaks @@ -193,7 +193,7 @@ -

    Tracks

    +

    Tracks

    The Simplified Session View is a view of the session, specifically @@ -222,7 +222,7 @@ available and to facilitate the work of the operator.

    -

    Simplified Session View

    +

    Simplified Session View

    A track in the Recorder @@ -296,7 +296,7 @@ list.

    -

    The Global Input Panel

    +

    The Global Input Panel

    This panel lists all the audio and MIDI system inputs. diff --git a/source/css/common.css b/source/css/common.css index 2900e04..4bff9d1 100644 --- a/source/css/common.css +++ b/source/css/common.css @@ -151,6 +151,11 @@ code { display: none; } +.imagemap {position: relative;} +.imagemap img {display: block;} +.imagemap .area {display: block; position: absolute; transition: box-shadow 0.15s ease-in-out;} +.imagemap .area:hover {box-shadow: 0px 0px 1vw white;} + /* Keyboard modifiers */ .mod1:before { content: "Ctrl ";} .mod2:before { content: "Alt ";} diff --git a/source/images/editor_map.png b/source/images/editor_map.png index 8b082f5..057b1d8 100644 Binary files a/source/images/editor_map.png and b/source/images/editor_map.png differ diff --git a/source/images/mixer_map.png b/source/images/mixer_map.png index 40d3bb0..f091a99 100644 Binary files a/source/images/mixer_map.png and b/source/images/mixer_map.png differ