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always relate to one specific executor. It is not possible to have two tracks for the same executor.
A TRACK consists of SUBTRACKS SUBTRACKS
SUBTRACKS SUBTRACKS
SUBTRACKS :
A SUBTRACK has a specific function that relates to its “parent track”. For example, a subtrack for an executor
track could have the crossfade function. One subtrack always relates to one specific function. It is not possible to
have two subtracks for the same function.
Every executor track has at least one subtrack for executor commands. Subtracks for fader movements are added
if needed.
A SUBTRACK contains EVENTS EVENTS
EVENTS EVENTS EVENTS
:
An EVENT contains specific TIME and DATA information. The DATA is interpreted according to the function of the
assigned subtrack.
Adding Tracks Adding Tracks Adding Tracks Adding Tracks Adding Tracks
When recording TRACKS are automatically added, but of course you can also add tracks manually:
- Press the TRACK FUNCTIONS key or make a right click with the mouse in the track display of the timecode show
editor (on the left side, below the sort key).
- Select ADD NEW TRACK.
- Choose an executor from the list, or simply press a physical executor button. You can even enter EXEC 17
ENTER in the command line. An executor track for this executor will be added to your timecode show if it did not
exist already.
Changing the Executor Changing the Executor Changing the Executor Changing the Executor Changing the Executor
Changing the executor of an already existing track is very similar to adding a new track:
- Choose the track that you want to change (with the track encoder or by touching it)
- Press the TRACK FUNCTIONS key.
- Select CHANGE EXECUTOR from the list. The rest is similar to adding a new track.
Adding Subtracks Adding Subtracks Adding Subtracks Adding Subtracks Adding Subtracks
When recording SUBTRACKS are added automatically. Of course you can also add subtracks manually. Subtracks
can only be added to already existing tracks:
- Choose a track (with the track encoder in the bar or by touching it).
- Press the TRACK FUNCTIONS key or right click with the mouse on the TRACK.
- Select ADD NEW SUBTRACK.
- Choose the type of the new subtrack from the list.
Deleting Tracks or Subtracks Deleting Tracks or Subtracks Deleting Tracks or Subtracks Deleting Tracks or Subtracks Deleting Tracks or Subtracks
- Choose a track (with the track encoder in the bar or by touching it).
- Press the TRACK FUNCTIONS key or right click with the mouse the TRACK.
- Select DELETE TRACK.
- If the track contains events, you will be asked for a confirmation, otherwise the track will be deleted
immediately.
- If you delete the first subtrack (like executor command track), the whole track with all its subtracks will be
deleted.
Expanding / Collapsing Tracks Expanding / Collapsing Tracks Expanding / Collapsing Tracks Expanding / Collapsing Tracks Expanding / Collapsing Tracks
Tracks can be EXPANDED EXPANDED EXPANDED EXPANDED EXPANDED or COLLAPSED COLLAPSED COLLAPSED COLLAPSED COLLAPSED . An expanded track will show all of its subtracks, while a collapsed
track will hide all its subtracks except for the first one. For an executor track, the first subtrack is always the
executor command subtrack.
This functionality only affects the display. “Hidden“ subtracks are always played back.