User Guide

What is NeroMIX?
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2 What is NeroMIX?
NeroMIX represents the next generation in burning software!
When it comes to creating multimedia CDs, NeroMIX stands out from the crowd
by combining the essential elements of CD burning (data, audio, copies) with the
freedom of digital audio and the creativity of a cover editor – and all with an
intuitive, user-definable interface. With NeroMIX, you do not have to work
laboriously through help files before you burn your first CD. Simply select a skin
that you like, insert a CD in your CD-R/RW drive and click on the Burn button.
The burning functions in NeroMIX allow you to burn both audio CDs AND data
CDs. Of course, it is also possible to copy CDs.
The playback functions in NeroMIX allow you to play back audio tracks and video
files, which can be saved in a variety of different formats.
But that is not all, NeroMIX is also a recording program for saving analog audio
files digitally, e.g. so that you can burn them onto CD later.
NeroMIX is also an encoder and decoder, which can compress or decompress
audio files. With the Nero Animation Studio, NeroMIX even contains a
visualization program, which presents audio files visually.
2.1 Important terms
Playlist The audio and video files displayed in NeroMIX are located in a
so-called playlist. This list contains all of the files to be played back
and/or burned onto CD. Playlists can be individually compiled and
you can add or remove audio tracks or video files. Playlists can be
saved and you can reload them at any time, allowing rapid access
to your files. As the file size of a playlist is minimal, you can create
and save a large number of different playlists.
Skins The external appearance of NeroMIX can be changed by using
different skins (interfaces). All illustrations in this guide show the
default NeroMIX skin. If several skins are available, you can load
them using the Preferences menu. You can also use the keyboard
shortcut ALT + S to automatically open the window containing the
available skins, where you can change the skin if you wish.
Visualization
A
udio files can not only be played back acoustically, they can also
be presented visually. You can use the visual effects to get
yourself into a particular mood. Click on the Visualization area to
activate it, and the visualization then appears in the display.
Plug-ins Plug-ins are small supplementary programs that are loaded when
starting NeroMIX and extend the functionality of the program. For
example, plug-ins can be used for different skins and visualizers.