Apple Soundtrack Pro - Manual (Page 127)

Chapter 6 Working in the Mixer 127
Reordering Channel Strips
You can change the order of channel strips in the Mixer. When you open the Mixer, the
order of channel strips corresponds to the order of tracks, busses, and outputs in the
Timeline. Because channel strips are oriented horizontally in the Mixer, top-to-bottom
order in the Timeline corresponds to left-to right order in the Mixer. Reordering channel
strips in the Mixer also changes their order in the Timeline.
In the Mixer, as in the Timeline, channel strips of the same type (track, bus, or output)
are grouped together. You can reorder a channel strip within its own group, but cannot
move it to a group of a different type. You can only move one channel strip at a time.
To reorder a channel strip:
m Drag the channel strip by its drag handle left or right to a new position.
Copying Channel Strips
You can copy channel strips in the Mixer. You can copy a channel strip within its own
group, but cannot copy it to a group of a different type. You can only copy one channel
strip at a time.
To copy a channel strip:
m Option-click the channel strip’s drag handle, then drag it left or right.
A copy of the channel strip appears when you release the mouse button.
Setting Channel Strip Volume Levels
You set relative volume levels to balance the various parts of the project. You set the
volume level of a channel strip using the channel strip volume fader or value slider.
Different sounds can have different apparent loudness at the same volume level, so
perceived loudness does not precisely correspond to numeric values on the volume
faders. You determine the appropriate volume level by listening to the track and
adjusting its level in the overall mix.