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diff --git a/manual/xml/mixer_window.xml b/manual/xml/mixer_window.xml new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..35a50c795f --- /dev/null +++ b/manual/xml/mixer_window.xml @@ -0,0 +1,85 @@ +<?xml version="1.0" standalone="no"?> + +<!DOCTYPE section PUBLIC "-//OASIS//DTD DocBook XML V4.4//EN" "http://www.oasis-open.org/docbook/xml/4.4/docbookx.dtd" [ + +]> + +<section id="sn-mixer-window"> + <title>The Mixer</title> + <para> + The mixer window provides a view of the session that mimics a traditional + hardware mixing console. Rather than focusing on the arranging of regions + along a timeline, the mixer is designed to allow you to manipulate the + signal flow elements of a session - gain control, plugins, bussing and so + forth. + </para> + + <para> + The left area of the mixer contains three small vertical panes which allow + various operations to be made on the larger area, which of course represents + a mixing console. + </para> + + <para> + The lines that outline the three smaller panes all have a small square near + their vertices. This square can be used to resize the four panes that form + the mixer window. Dragging each of these squares with the left mouse button + will move the border. + </para> + + <section id="mixer-window-layout"> + <title>Mixer Window Layout</title> + <mediaobject> + <imageobject> + <imagedata fileref="images/mixer.png"/> + </imageobject> + </mediaobject> + <xi:include xmlns:xi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude" + href="mixer_strips.xml" /> + <xi:include xmlns:xi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude" + href="mixer_strip_list.xml" /> + <section id="mixer-window-group-list"> + <title> Group List </title> + <para> + The group list pane provides an interface to create and control the state + of the mix groups present on the mixer. Mix groups provide a method of + linking faders together, so that a movement on one fader will translate to + all the other faders in the group. + </para> + + <para> + A new session will contail one group, called all. This preset group refers + to all mixer strips?? <emphasis>what is 'all' doing here?</emphasis> Any + new groups you create will be listed in this pane. Left clicking the + <guibutton>Mix Groups</guibutton> button will open a window titled + <literal>Name for a new mix group</literal>, which contains a dark text area. + Enter a name for your new mix group in the text area. Left clicking + <guibutton>cancel</guibutton> will close the <literal>Name for a new mix + group</literal> window. The group list will be unaffected. Left clicking + <guibutton>OK</guibutton> will create a new mix group. The new group will be + listed in the group list pane with an empty box next to it's name. All + mixer strips will now contain the name of the new group in their + <guibutton>group</guibutton> button. Selecting the new group in a mixer + strip will assign control of that channel's gain fader to the selected + group, but <emphasis>only if the group is active</emphasis>. Left clicking + the box next to the group name will activate the group. + </para> + + <para> + At the bottom right of the group list, a square box provides a method for + resizing the pane. Holding down the left mouse button while dragging the + square vertically will move the lower border of the group list. + </para> + </section> + + <section id="mixer-window-snapshot-list"> + <title> Snapshot List </title> + <para> + Track Name Group Button Input Selector Solo Button Mute Button Polarity + Button Track Speed Control Record Enable Button Automation Record Button + Automation Playback Button Pre/Post Button Gain Display Unit Selector Gain + Level Display Peak Meter Gain Fader Meters Output Selector + </para> + </section> + </section> +</section> |