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The MediaBay
The elements visible in this section and their functions
depend on the type of media file.
Previewing audio files
To preview an audio file, click the Play button. What hap-
pens next depends on the following settings:
• When “Auto Play New Results Selection” is activated,
any file you select in the Results list is automatically played
back.
• When “Align Beats to Project” is activated, the file you
selected for preview in the Results list is played back in
sync with the project, starting at the project cursor posi-
tion. Note that this may apply realtime time stretching to
your audio file.
When you import an audio file into your project for which “Align Beats to
Project” is activated in the Previewer, Musical Mode is automatically ac
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tivated for the corresponding track.
• When “Wait for Project Play” is activated, the Play and
Stop functions from the Transport panel are synchronized
with the Play and Stop buttons in the Previewer section.
This option is very useful for previewing audio loops. To use it to its full
extent, set the left locator at the beginning of a bar, then start playing
back the project using the Transport panel. The loops that you now se
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lect in the Results list will start together with the project in perfect sync.
Play and Stop of the Previewer transport can still be used if needed.
Previewing audio track presets
Track presets for audio tracks can only be previewed in
the Presets browser (see
“Loading track or VST presets in
the Inspector or the context menu of the track” on page
334).
Previewing MIDI files
To preview a MIDI file (.mid), you first have to select an
output device from the Output pop-up menu.
• “Auto Play New Results Selection” and “Align Beats to
Project” work as for audio files, see above.
Previewing MIDI loops
To preview a MIDI loop file, click the Play button.
• “Auto Play New Results Selection” works as for audio
files, see above.
MIDI loops are always played back in sync to the project.
Previewing VST presets and track presets for
MIDI and instrument tracks
Track presets for MIDI or instrument tracks and VST pre-
sets require MIDI notes for previewing. These notes can
be sent to the track preset in the following way:
• Via MIDI Input
• Using a MIDI file
• Using the Memo Recorder
• Via the computer keyboard
These methods will be described in the following sections.
Previewing presets via MIDI input
MIDI input is always active, i. e. when a MIDI keyboard is
connected to your computer (and set up properly), you
can directly start playing the notes to preview the selected
preset.
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The Previewer section is not available for video files,
project files, and audio track presets.
Preview
level
Transport
controls
Auto Play New
Results Selection
Align Beats
to Project
Wait for Project Play
Output
Transport controls
Computer key-
board input
Sequence Mode
pop-up menu
Transport
controls
Preview Level
fader