Indicate the state of a sound slot. When the slot is empty, the icon is an X, when the slot has a sound is loaded, the icon changes to a circle. A quick way to load sounds is to right mouse click an empty sound slot.
To load a sound, double-click on an empty slot.
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"hlpx_track_name_display"
Track Name Display
Displays the name of the currently active sound. Select a sound by pressing its corresponding key on the computer keyboard. Press the "Alt" key and the corresponding key (or click with right mouse button) to select a Track without making it sound.
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"hlpx_remix_counter"
Counter
Displays the current location in Measures/Beats/Ticks during playback.
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"hlpx_remix_pulse"
Pulse Indicator
This is a visual guide for keeping track of the beat when making a performance.
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"hlpx_remix_solo"
Solo Indicator (hold Ctrl or "-" AND any triggering key)
Indicates that sounds may be soloed by holding trigger keys down. All other sounds are muted.
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"hlpx_remix_lock"
Lock Indicator (hold Space Bar or "+" AND any triggering key)
Indicates that sounds may be locked or unlocked by pressing trigger keys.
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"hlpx_cross_fader"
Crossfader
Controls the relative volumes of the sounds on each turntable. When the crossfader is in its center position, the volumes of all sounds are 100% of their set volumes. When the crossfader is all the way to either the left or right side, sounds on the turntable closest to the crossfader knob are 100% of their set volumes, while sounds on the opposite turntable are all silent, regardless of their set volume. Double-click on the crossfader to make sure it is exactly centered.
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"hlpx_record_mix"
Record Performance (Ctrl + R)
Records performance data while playing a Mix. Go to the Editing Studio to see a graphic representation of the recorded performance and make any changes. Recording a performance is different than recording a sound.
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"hlpx_tempo"
Tempo Knob
Speeds up or slows down the tempo of the currently loaded mix.
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"hlpx_panning"
Panning Knob
Moves sound between the left and right speakers.
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"hlpx_volume"
Volume Knob
Makes a sound louder or softer.
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"hlpx_pitch"
Pitch Knob
Raises or lowers the pitch of a sound. Increments are in half-steps. There is a two octave range in both directions.
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"hlpx_pulse_indicator"
Pulse Indicator
This is a visual guide for keeping track of the beat when making a performance.
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"hlpx_warp_control"
W.A.R.P. Control
Controls real-time FX. To engage, click and drag with the mouse.
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"hlpx_warp_name"
W.A.R.P. Name
Displays the name of the currently selected W.A.R.P. FX.
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"hlpx_warp_effect"
W.A.R.P. Presets
Changes the W.A.R.P. FX preset. Right mouse click on one of the 12 FX presets to load a new FX. Double click to load an FX pack.
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"hlpx_remix_bar_pulse"
Bar Indicator
Graphically displays the current bar.
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"hlpx_add_sound"
Add Sound (Ctrl + I)
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"category: editing studio"
Editing Studio help
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"hlpx_play_line"
Play Line
Indicates the current starting point.
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"hlpx_marker_trough"
Marker Trough
Allows you to insert or edit marker by clicking at the desired location.
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"hlpx_edit_volume"
Volume
Allows you to adjust the Volume for any Track. Set the volume or set a start and end volume for a selected range. The 2 displays indicate the beginning and ending values of the currently selected area. Volume tool includes a Fade in/out setting.
If more than one Track is currently selected, there is nothing displayed.
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"hlpx_edit_pitch"
Pitch
Allows you to adjust the Pitch for any Track. Set the pitch or set a start and end pitch for a selected range. The 2 displays indicate the beginning and ending values of the currently selected area. Pitch values change by half steps and have a maximum range of 2 octaves higher or lower.
If more than one Track is currently selected, there is nothing displayed.
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"hlpx_edit_panning"
Panning
Allows you to adjust the Panning for any Track. Set the panning or set a start and end value for panning for a selected range. The 2 displays indicate the beginning and ending values of the currently selected area. Panning values change from 0 to 127 and correspond to maximum left and right. The FX Studio provides an Auto-Pan feature.
If more than one Track is currently selected, there is nothing displayed.
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"hlpx_edit_tempo"
Tempo
Allows you to adjust the Tempo of a mix. Set the tempo or set a start and end value for tempo for a selected range. The 2 displays indicate the beginning and ending values of the currently selected area. Tempo value is reflected as BPM(beats per minute)
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"hlpx_zoom_level"
Zoom Level
This ratio represents the current zoom level.
The editing area is divided up into a 16 X 8 grid.
Each division is referred to as a cell.
At 1:1 each cell = 1 measure.
At 2:1 each cell = 2 measures
At 1:8 each cell = an eighth note
At 1:16 each cell = sixteenth note
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"hlpx_edit_counter"
Counter
Displays the current bar | beat | tick location of the play line. To move the play line to a new location, click on the counter and enter the measure number.
There are 480 ticks per beat.
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"hlpx_skip_forward"
Skip Forward Button
Moves the play line to the next song marker location or to the ending of the performance.
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"hlpx_skip_back"
Skip Backward Button
Moves the play line to the previous song marker location or to the beginning of the performance.
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"hlpx_measure_markers"
Measure Markers
Indicates what range of measures or sub-measures are currently being displayed. Check the Zoom display to see what resolution is current. Click on a Measure Marker to move the play line to that measure marker. Double Click on a measure marker to start playing from that measure marker. Shift and click on a measure and then another to select all the cells in between.
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"hlpx_zoom_slider"
Zoom Slider
Allows you to change the Zoom level. Click and drag with the mouse to zoom in or out. The play line will stay as close to the middle of the display as possible.
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"hlpx_solo"
Solo
Click this button to solo a particular Track. This will silence all other tracks unless they too have their solo button in the on position. A red light appears to indicate that solo is selected.
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"hlpx_mute"
Mute
Click on the green light to mute a Track. Once muted, the circle will turn grey. Click again to unmute.
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"hlpx_cell"
Cell
Unit of division for editing. Cells represent different lengths of time depending on the current zoom level resolution. Click and drag to select many cells over one Track or several Tracks. A cell must be selected to use most of the tools.
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"hlpx_edit_cut"
Cut (Ctrl + X)
Click on this button to delete the selected cells. Click and hold to select one of two delete modes.
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"hlpx_edit_copy"
Copy (Ctrl + C)
Click on this button to copy the selected cells.
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"hlpx_edit_paste"
Paste (Ctrl + V)
Click on this button to paste the previously copied cells. Click and hold to select one of two paste modes.
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"hlpx_select"
Selector Tool (Ctrl + 1)
This tool is used for selecting and highlighting cells.
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"hlpx_draw"
Draw Tool(Ctrl + 2 Green)(Ctrl + 3 Orange)
This tool is used to draw in performance data. Click and hold the mouse to select Green or Orange bars.
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"hlpx_erase"
Eraser Tool (Ctrl + 4)
Erases wherever it draws over colored bars.
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"hlpx_set_marker"
Add Marker
Used to mark points in the mix. Click on the marker tool to put a marker at the current location of the play line. Once markers are set, use the skip buttons to jump from marker to marker.
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"hlpx_quantize"
Quantize (Ctrl + G)
Snaps performance data to a specified grid.
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"hlpx_auto_scroll"
Auto-Scroll
When enabled, screen scrolls as music plays. When disabled, screen will stay at current location.
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"hlpx_scroll"
Scroll Button
Used to move the screen forwards or backwards. Click the mouse on the button or click and hold for continuous scrolling. Use the left and right arrow keys in a similar fashion.
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"hlpx_undo"
Undo (Ctrl + Z)
Click on this button to undo the previous edit.
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"hlpx_ed_track_name_display"
Track Name Display
Displays the name of the current Track.
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"hlpx_ed_track_indicator"
Track Indicator Display
Indicates which Track is currently active.
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"category: fx studio"
FX Studio help
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"hlpx_fx_selector"
FX Indicator
Double click or right mouse click to see the available effects. Effects folders are divided by type. Each folder contains different presets. Press the delete key to delete and effect. X means no effect loaded. You may choose up to 5 consectuive effects.
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"hlpx_save_preset"
Save Preset
Allows you to Save a particular group of settings with a custom name.
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"hlpx_load_preset"
Load Preset
Allows you to Load a previously saved effect (.fx) or multi-effect (.mfx).
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"hlpx_load_to_mix"
Load to Mix (Ctrl + L)
Loads the current Track or .wav with selected processing back to the Mix.
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"hlpx_save_as_track"
Save as Track
Allows you to save a Track with processing as a new Track. Create a new name for the Track or it will write over the oringinal.
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"hlpx_mixman_cap"
Mixman Cap
Displays a moving green light to indicate processing is underway.
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"hlpx_dsp_icon"
FX Parameter Graphics
Shows a graphic representation of how each parameter of an effect will change the sound.
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"hlpx_load_sound"
Load Sound (Ctrl + I)
Load a Track or .wav into the FX Studio for processing.
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"hlpx_tiny_turntables"
Track Indicator Display
Indicates which Track in the Remixing Studio is currently selected for processing with FX. Click on green circles to change the active Track.
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"hlpx_fader_details"
FX Parameter Name
Click on this area to see the minimum and maximum range and the type of units that are being used by this slider.
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"hlpx_fader"
Parameter Slider
Move this slider up and down to change the value of the parameter it represents. The sliders will not move unless an effect is loaded.
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"hlpx_loop_length"
Loop Length
Click on the up or down arrows to change the number of measures to be processed by the effects. Since many effects cause an increase in the size of the sound, you may want to limit the processing on some of your sounds.
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"hlpx_play_fx"
Play (Enter)
Previews the processed sound.
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"hlpx_stop_fx"
Stop (ESC)
Stops the playback of the effected sound.
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"category: recording studio"
Recording Studio help
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"hlpx_stop_recording"
Stop Recording (ESC)
Stops the recording process.
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"hlpx_play_recording"
Play Recording (Enter)
Plays back the current recording. (.wav file)
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"hlpx_record_recording"
Record (Ctrl + R)
Starts recording from whatever input source(s) are available from your sound card.
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"hlpx_record_load_to_mix"
Load to Mix (Ctrl + L)
Loads the currently recorded sound (.wav file) back to the Mix.
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"hlpx_save_wav"
Save Wave (Ctrl + S)
Saves your most recent recording as a .wav file. This is required if you are going to load your recording back into the mix.
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"hlpx_metronome"
Metronome
This drop down menu allows you to adjust the settings of the visual and auditory metronomes.
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"hlpx_gain_adjustment"
Auto-Normalize
Boost the level of a recording by setting the overall gain. If a recording isn't loud enough, try increasing the gain adjustment value.
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"hlpx_silence_trim"
Auto-Trim
Adjust the amount of silence 'trimming' done after finishing a recording. Auto-trim removes the beginning and ending areas of silence in a recording.
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"hlpx_edit_sound_file"
Edit Sound File
Launches your sound file editor program. This lets you manually edit your recording using the program that is currently used to open .wav files. You can change which program is launched from within the Options Menu in the Control Room.
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"hlpx_cdplayer_controls"
CD Player Controls
Launches the windows CDPlayer applet, allowing you to start, stop, and play from your internal CD-ROM drive.
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"category: control room"
Control Room help (some shared)
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"hlpx_fx"
FX Studio (Ctrl + F)
Process your sounds using custom Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithms.
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"hlpx_editing"
Editing Studio (Ctrl + E)
Edit the details of your performance.
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"hlpx_remixing"
Remixing Studio (Ctrl + M)
Load sounds and perform your own remixes. Save your performance as a .mix file.
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"hlpx_recording"
Recording Studio
Record your own sounds using a microphone or the line-input connectors on your sound card.
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"hlpx_export"
Export
Export your mix in a variety of different formats including WAV, Windows Media Audio, RealAudio G2, and MP3.
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"hlpx_options"
Options (Ctrl + P)
Set performance options. Create default directories for loading tracks and mixes. Set various preferences.
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"category: general help"
General (shared) help
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"hlpx_mix_megs_display"
Mix Name/Megs Display
Displays the name of the currently loaded Mix. Indicates how many megabytes of RAM are being used to store the Track and wav files. Untitled Mix indicates that the Mix has not been saved yet.
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"hlpx_play_mix"
Play Mix (Enter)
Plays the currently loaded Mix. The Mix must be in Play Mode to trigger and hear sounds. Mix files with performance data will start playing back by themselves. Mix templates have no performance data, so sounds must be triggered manually.
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"hlpx_stop_mix"
Stop Mix (ESC)
Stops the currently loaded Mix from playing. The program must be stopped to load or delete sounds. If "Long Release" is on, all sounds will ring through to the end, even after the "Stop" button is clicked.
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"hlpx_meter_lights"
Meter Lights
Indicates the total audio level while playing a Mix. The red lights indicate distortion. To aviod distortion, reduce the volume of some or all of the sounds in the Mix.
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"hlpx_return"
Return
Returns you to the control room (instead of exiting to Windows).
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"hlpx_help"
Activate Help System (Ctrl + H)
Provides more information on the program's functions and features.
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"hlpx_help_off"
Help System (Ctrl + H)
Mouse-over areas of the screen to see a detailed explaination and keyboard shortcuts.
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"hlpx_copy_track"
Copy (Ctrl + C)
Copies the selected sound. It is possible to paste the same sounds into many slots and customize each one.
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"hlpx_cut_track"
Cut (Ctrl + X)
Cuts the selected sound.
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"hlpx_paste_track"
Paste (Ctrl + V)
Pastes the sound from the clipboard to the selected slot.
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"hlpx_back"
Back (Backspace)
Return to the Control Room.
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"hlpx_open_mix"
Open (Ctrl + O)
Opens a previously saved Mix. Puts all Tracks and settings in the state they were when last saved. Reprocesses any sounds that had FX settings. Mix files can contain performance data, to clear out an old performance - click the Clear button in the Remixing Studio.
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"hlpx_save_mix"
Save Mix (Ctrl + S)
Saves the currently loaded Mix. Mix files store the names and locations of all loaded sounds, the FX algorithms and their parameter settings, any pitch, panning, volume and tempo automation and any recorded performance.
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"hlpx_quit"
Quit (Ctrl + Q)
Quits the program. After you select the Quit button, click anywhere on the screen to return to Windows, or on the Quit button again to return to the program.
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"hlpx_volume_controls"
Volume Controls
Launch the Windows Volume Controls application to set the input volumes to your sound card.
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"hlpx_clear_session"
Clear (Ctrl + B)
Clears your performance data only, leaving your sounds loaded.
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"hlpx_new_mix"
New Mix (Ctrl + N)
Clears all performance data and deletes all currently loaded sounds.
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"hlpx_cut_sound"
Cut Sound (Ctrl + X)
Cuts the selected sound.
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"hlpx_copy_sound"
Copy Sound (Ctrl + C)
Copies the selected sound.
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"hlpx_paste_sound"
Paste Sound (Ctrl + V)
Pastes the previously copied sound to the selected location.
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"hlpx_load_track"
Load Track (Ctrl + I)
Launches the Load Dialog. Navigate to different folders - then preview and load Tracks or .wavs.
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"category: Extra Mixman Studio DL Items"
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"hlpx_volume_buttons"
Volume Buttons
Click and drag left & right to set the volume for the selected Track.
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"hlpx_tempo_buttons"
Tempo Buttons
Click and drag left & right to adjust the tempo of the Mix.
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"hlpx_pan_buttons"
Track Panning Buttons
Click and drag left & right to adjust the stereo positioning of the selected track.
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"hlpx_pitch_buttons"
Track Pitch Buttons
Click and drag left & right to set the pitch up or down two octaves for the selected Track.
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"hlpx_panning_panel"
Track Panning Indicator
Reflects the selected Track's panning. Click to switch to Mix Tempo setting.
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"hlpx_volume_panel"
Track Volume Indicator
Reflects the selected Track's volume level. Click to switch to Track Pitch setting.
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"hlpx_pitch_panel"
Track Pitch Indicator
Reflects the selected Track's pitch increment. Click to switch to Track Volume setting.
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"hlpx_tempo_panel"
Mix Tempo Indicator
Reflects the current mix Tempo. Click to switch to Track Panning setting.
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"hlpx_visitwww"
Mixman Web Site
Click here to visit the Mixman Web Site.
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"hlpx_remix_FX"
FX Lock Mode ( hold Space Bar + TAB to toggle )
When the blue FX light is active, all Track pitch changes happen as the pitch values are set. To disengage the FX light, hold down space bar and tab key at the same time. When FX is disengaged, (blue light is inactive), pitch changes to any track will not be heard unless the Tab key or * are depressed.
