Changing volume levels while a sequence is playing – Apple Final Cut Pro 5 User Manual
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Chapter 7
Mixing Audio in the Timeline and Viewer
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To adjust the volume of a group of clips simultaneously:
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In the Timeline, select a group of audio clips whose levels you want to adjust.
2
Choose Modify > Levels.
3
Use the slider to adjust the volume level and choose Relative or Absolute from the pop-
up menu, then click OK.
 Relative adjusts each track’s volume relative to the current level.
 Absolute changes all selected tracks to the value indicated next to the slider.
Changing Volume Levels While a Sequence Is Playing
You can use keyboard shortcuts to change the volume levels of clips in a sequence
while it’s playing. Your changes affect the clip on the lowest-numbered audio track
whose Auto Select control is enabled. The level of the clip at the current playhead
position is adjusted. Use the following shortcuts:
 Control-+ (plus) to raise the level by 1 dB
 Control- – (minus) to lower the level by 1 dB
When you use the shortcut, you hear a brief pause, then playback resumes
almost immediately.