CAKEWALK sonar x3, Reference Manual

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Tools
Using tools to perform common tasks
To mute/unmute a MIDI note
1. Set the track’s Edit Filter control to Notes .
2. Do one of the following:
• With the Smart tool , hold down the ALT key and right-click the note.
• With the Mute tool , click the note to mute/unmute a single note, or drag over notes to
mute/unmute multiple notes.
To move a MIDI note
1. Set the track’s Edit Filter control to Notes .
2. Do one of the following:
• With the Smart tool , position the pointer over the bottom half center of the note, then drag
the note to the desired location.
• With the Move tool , drag the note or selection to the desired location.
To draw a MIDI note
1. Set the track’s Edit Filter control to Notes .
2. Do one of the following:
• With the Smart tool , click where you want to insert a new note. Before releasing mouse
button, drag left/right to change duration, and up/down to change pitch.
• With the Freehand tool , click where you want to insert a new note.
Tip: When moving a note, hold down the SHIFT key to constrain vertical or horizontal movement,
depending on the direction you first move.
Note: Use the Value control in the Tools module to specify the duration for new note events.