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playback and Jog response keys. To the left of the jog wheel and control buttons is the full-
sized QWERTY keyboard with multi-functional self-labeling picture keys for nearly every audio
action, tool, function, or workflow. Located directly above the keyboard is the built-in Editor
screen which offers an interactive graphical display of the signal processing parameters for the
selected track or master bus. The Editor screen is surrounded by sixteen soft menu buttons and
three touch-sensitive knobs on the left- and right-side of the screen for dial parameter control.
Finally, along the top there is a row of 15 fixed buttons that include ESC and 14 user-defined
Macro Quick keys.
Editor Screen with
Soft Buttons
and Knobs
QWERTY keyboard
with Picture Keys
Macro Buttons
Monitor Controls
Numeric Keypad
Jog Wheel and
Transport Buttons
Audio Editor Functional Overview
At face value, the control knobs, jog wheel, buttons, and keys function as expected, based on
the current Audio Editor mode. However, the way you press keys and the addition of modifiers
can place even more options at your fingertips, without the need for changing editing modes or
mousing through menus on the Fairlight page interface. So, before diving into a detailed
rundown of the Fairlight Audio Editor, it’s important to understand some of the multifaceted
controls and functional nuances designed to minimize your keystrokes while maximizing your
speed and productivity.
This section offers a quick overview of the types of controls, editing modes, transport and
modifier keys, key-press options, as well as pointing out the designated Track Selection, Menu
and DaVinci Resolve interface page keys.
Types of Controls
A good starting point for getting to know the Fairlight Audio Editor is to acquaint yourself with
the different types of physical controls.
Jog Wheel: To quickly navigate, zoom, change clip levels and more, this fully
integrated, highly responsive electronic dial offers smooth free rotation or clutch
action control.
Knobs: When you want to make fast changes to specific parameters, these versatile
knobs give you precision rotary control, as well as touch-sensitive input for enabling
automation or resetting levels. The Audio Editor includes two fixed-parameter knobs
with the monitoring controls and six multifunctional soft menu knobs around the Editor
screen which are assigned to parameters based on the current Editor mode and
active toolset. Holding the Shift modifier key changes the gearing for finer controls,
while holding the Control modifier key while touching one of these knobs will reset
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