Steinberg HALion Sonic 2, Operation Manual

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Managing Your Sounds
Managing Files via the MediaBay
Editing Preset Attributes
Each preset can be described using a predefined set of attributes. These attributes
can be set directly in the results list or in the section “New Preset Attributes” of the
Save dialog.
1. Click in the field of the attribute value that you want to set.
Depending on the attribute, a menu or a dialog opens.
2. Select a value.
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Attribute values are written directly into the corresponding preset files. However, this
is not possible for write protected factory content. In this case, the data is saved
within HALion Sonic’s MediaBay database.
Attributes
Attribute values can be set directly in the results list or the Save dialog. The following
table shows how to edit the various attribute values:
Show in Explorer/ Reveal in
Finder This shows the preset in the file browser of your operating
system.
Set or remove Write
Protection This sets or removes the write protection for the selected
presets.
Options Description
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Programs from the HALion Sonic factory content are write-protected and cannot be
deleted or renamed.
Attribute type Attribute Editing method
Media
Name Display only.
Rating Drag to set the rating.
Comment Click to select, double-click to edit.
Content Summary Click to select, double-click to edit.
Write Protection Display only, use context menu to set
protection.
Library Name Click to select, double-click to edit.
Library Manufacturer Click to select, double-click to edit.
Author Click to select, double-click to edit.
Musical
Category Click to select.
Sub Category Click to select.
Style Click to select.
Sub Style Click to select.
Character Click to open an editor dialog.
Tempo Click to select, double-click to edit.
Bars & Beats Click to select, double-click to edit.
Signature Click to select, double-click to edit.
Key Click to select.
GM Sound Click to select.