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CTRL Key Modifier Option (Layering Mode)
When in the CTRL Crossfade mode, if the CTRL Key is released (while still holding the left mouse but-
ton) Layering Mode is entered. This mode allows clips to be overlapped. (Technically, the result is a
crossfade with zero length fades.)
CTRL SHIFT Key Modifier (Slip Media Mode)
While a clip is selected, pressing the CTRL and SHIFT keys will allow the audio contents of the clip to
be slipped in time. The Media can be slipped to the extent of its availability.
CTRL ALT Key Modifier (Slip Clip Mode)
While a clip is selected, pressing the CTRL and ALT keys will allow the In and Out point of the clip to be
slipped together in time while the Media remains where it is in time. Think of this as moving a "window"
within the media.
ALT SHIFT Key Modifier
While a clip is selected, pressing the ALT and SHIFT keys will allow the clip to be dropped into a
Library as a new Composition.
Auto-Crossfade By Default
Auto Crossfade / Layering can be set as the default editing mode. This reverses the functionality
described above. When this mode is engaged, pressing the CTRL key enables the Edit mode.
This mode can be engaged by selecting Edit > Auto-Crossfade or by checking the Auto-Crossfade
by Default box in the Editing page of General Settings.
Clip Fade Commands
Fade In
Fade Out
X Fade Each of these three entries on the Clips menu lead to sub-menus which all look like
this:
New Creates a fade when a region is defined at the beginning (Fade In) the
end (Fade Out) or across overlapping clips (X Fade)
Edit When chosen from either the Fade In or Fade Out sub-menus, opens the
Fade Editor with the current fade. From the Cross Fade sub-menu opens
the Fade Editor only when a region is defined across an existing cross
fade. (Please see: Fade Editor on page 158)
Layering Mode
Crossfade sub-menu