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Contents of packaging 10 Contents of packaging Please make sure that the objects indicated here are included in your packaging.Program-CD This CD con
Using MAGIX midi studio generation 6100Display FunctionsThe section Window Functions from page 86 onwards de-scribes the basic window functions, inclu
101Using MAGIX midi studio generation 6– The key combinations assigned to the options in themain menu bar cannot be reassigned. The relevant keysare d
Using MAGIX midi studio generation 6102– Press the desired key, if necessary together with thedesired modifier key(s) (shift, ctrl, and alt ).– If you
103Using MAGIX midi studio generation 6search criteria, regardless of the commands’ current as-signment.The Find: button switches Find mode off and on
Using MAGIX midi studio generation 6104your own “default song”, and save it in the same folder asthe MAGIX midi studio generation 6 program, calling i
105Using MAGIX midi studio generation 6to Saved very helpful. This replaces the current song withthe previously saved version.Closing a SongFile >
Transport Functions106Transport FunctionsThe Transport WindowThe Transport window is used to control and display re-cording and playback functions.Bei
107Transport Functionswards). You can also grab the stripe and move it quickly, totake you to a different song position.Parameter Fields and DisplaysA
Transport Functions108Switches: On the right of the cycle locators are two place-ment buttons. When you click on either of the buttons, thesong positi
109Transport FunctionsClick on the MIDI monitor to silence any hanging notes.If this doesn’t work, double-clicking on it should do thetrick (Full Pani
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Transport Functions110song position to the song start, or in cycle mode to the leftlocator.Rewind/Forward: If the sequencer is stopped, these workas n
111Transport Functions– you have direct access to the Recording Options(described on page 278),– you have direct access to the MIDI Metronome Clickset
Transport Functions112Direct Placement… Since it is fairly difficult to grab theSPL in the window itself, you can also directly position itusing the b
113Transport Functions– To start playback from another position, hit Pausetwice, or Pause and then Play;– At the cycle jump point, you can use the Cha
Transport Functions114If there is already a (normal) cycle region just move the leftlocator after the right locator.The skip region is shown as a very
115Transport FunctionsThis is often useful if the section of the song just beforethe part you’re recording lacks the sort of rhythmic infor-mation nec
Transport Functions116If you want to replace the end of an existing sequence, youdon’t have to stop recording before the second cycle be-gins: the sta
117Transport FunctionsIf you want to improve a difficult part of a certain passage,you can use a combination of cycle and autodrop. Cyclemode lets you
Transport Functions118– polyphonic aftertouch;– SysEx data (the last SysEx message before the play-startpoint is transmitted)Special Note: There is a
119Arrange WindowArrange WindowOverviewThe Arrange window is the heart of MAGIX midi studiogeneration 6. Study it closely because it is the view of th
System Requirements 12 System Requirements To run MAGIX music studio generation 6 you require thefollowing:– Pentium PC running at a minimum speed o
Arrange Window120Opening the Arrange window: The Arrange Window can beopened by selecting Windows > Open Arrange in themain menu.TracksEach individ
121Arrange Windowcreate a new track for audio data, or use the Functions >Track > Create Audio Instrument Track command to cre-ate a track for t
Arrange Window122Please note: In case you haven’t enabled Program Changefor the selected track in the Track Parameter Box (see be-low), the track name
123Arrange WindowHow do you work with the Patch Name Editor ?Simply select a MIDI Track. Clicking and holding themouse pointer on the track name will
Arrange Window124Bank Select Pop-UpHere you select the bank of your choice. You can chooseamong 126 bank of the 16,384 possible discussed earlier.If n
125Arrange WindowThe MIDI port is set in the flip menu directly below thechannel setting. This menu lists the available MIDI driv-ers.Adjusting the so
Arrange Window126In this context, please remember MAGIX midi studio gen-eration 6’s sophisticated Mixer Automation features as de-scribed in the mixer
127Arrange WindowCopying SequencesTo copy sequences to another point in the song or to othertracks, hold down ctrl while moving the sequence.Making mu
Arrange Window128…rounded to whole bars: The function Functions >Object > Snap Objects rounds the start to the nearestwhole bar.When you lengthe
129Arrange Windowject and move the mouse to the left until the sequence isshortened by one quarter note. Then press (and hold) altand move the mouse c
13 InstallationInstallation 1 Put the Installation CD in your CD-ROM drive. 2 With Windows 95/98/2000 the installation managerstarts automatically. I
Arrange Window130from the individual objects retain their original time posi-tion. Be aware that the individual MIDI channels are re-placed by the MID
131Arrange WindowSpecial FunctionsInserting events: MIDI events can be added directly tothe selected track on the Arrange window, at the currentsong p
Arrange Window132differential will be retained (relative alteration). If youwant to set the same value for all the selected sequenceshold down ctrl wh
133Arrange WindowAll note events contained in the sequence are transposedup or down by the selected amount during playback.If you want to transpose by
Arrange Window134notes, no matter what their original lengths, eliminatingall space between notes in the affected sequence.Delay: Normal value: 0.This
135Arrange Windowchanged into that of the current track. If the events are ondifferent channels, MAGIX midi studio generation 6 willask whether you wo
Arrange Window136one of the Editor windows (see the section Note Quantiza-tion from page 99 onwards). Keep in mind that this over-writes the original
137Arrange Windowing it to 1/16th notes and then call up Fix Quantize. Youcan now apply any swing quantization to this cleaned-upversion of the sequen
Arrange Window138Hyper Draw is activated on a per sequence basis. For ex-ample, you could open Hyper Draw windows to controlvolume in one sequence, an
139Arrange WindowQuick Delete: You can delete all events displayed in HyperDraw for a sequence by shift ctrl-double-clicking in theblue Hyper Draw are
Installation 14 The MAGIX Music World is the starting point for every-thing that you’ll find on the Installation CD such as infor-mation about other
Arrange Window140will have to choose the MIDI channel you want to edit viaView > Hyper Draw > Channel….Editing Edges, Move and Copy with HyperDr
141Arrange WindowContents Visible in the Object: If you vertically zoomthe display further, you will be able to see the actual eventscontained within
Using Audio in the Arrange Window142Using Audio in the Arrange WindowRegions in the Arrange WindowCreating RegionsWhen you record audio, MAGIX midi st
143Using Audio in the Arrange WindowErasing recordings: When you erase a region that you havejust recorded (since opening the song), MAGIX midi stu-di
Using Audio in the Arrange Window144If you hold down alt and shift while moving sequences,you can move them by single ticks (maximum resolution).You c
145Using Audio in the Arrange WindowChanging Start and End PointsYou can shorten or lengthen any region by grabbing it byits lower right hand corner w
Using Audio in the Arrange Window146Delay: Just as with MIDI sequences, you can advance ordelay the playback of regions, the smallest available unitsb
147Using Audio in the Arrange WindowThe changes made to the position of the Anchor in the Au-dio window (2 and 4) directly affect the region in the Ar
Using Audio in the Arrange Window148MIDI Sequences and Regions comparedThe following table sums up the main differences be-tween audio regions and MID
149Using Audio in the Arrange WindowNaturally, some of the parameters that can be applied toMIDI events have no effect on audio signals.Only regions h
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Using Audio in the Arrange Window150card. Having done this, the “R” switch of this track ap-pears. We will describe the function of this switch in the
151Using Audio in the Arrange Windowsignals are connected and properly adjusted, just hit therecord switch on the Transport bar, or press *.A “count-i
Using Audio in the Arrange Window152this does not change the position of the recording relativeto the time axis.A small tip: if you wish, you can even
153Using Audio in the Arrange Windowslight adjustments to the timing of your regions using the“Delay” object parameter.FunctionsDigital MixdownUsing M
Using Audio in the Arrange Window154will define the pan and volume settings in the new audiofiles. If you combine both sides of a stereo audio file, f
155Mixers and Audio ObjectsMixers and Audio ObjectsThe basicsYour Studio Equipment probably consists of one or moreMulti Timbral Sound Module(s) with
Mixers and Audio Objects156them like all the other events—for instance with theDrum Editor.The Track MixerThe Track Mixer is the simplest and most con
157Mixers and Audio ObjectsSend all Mixer Data: By choosing Options > Send AllMixer Data you can transmit all currently visible mixerknobs and fade
Mixers and Audio Objects158been assigned to the insert, a double-click on its nameopens its parameter box.Bypassing Inserts: Inserts can be bypassed (
159Mixers and Audio Objectsing the Send Amount knob control. As you are adjustingthe level, the relevant value appears in the menu box, tothe left of
Introduction 16 Introduction What is MAGIX music studio generation 6? MAGIX music studio generation 6 uses your PC as a com-plete, virtual sound stud
Mixers and Audio Objects160fect. The first parameters are the same as with the Choruseffect described above.Feedback: “Feedback” controls how much of
161Mixers and Audio Objectsbut in nature this would only occur if the sound sourcewas outside a tunnel opening.Reflectivity: The density of the reverb
Mixers and Audio Objects162The Cutoff control re-moves the bright high-end content of yoursource audio to thepoint where it becomesdull (not “dull” a
163Mixers and Audio Objectslow end over time. The repeating sound will appear to getthinner.Try experimenting with delay times less than 10 ms. Youwil
Mixers and Audio Objects164Choosing an Audio Object: If you have used the displayedeffect algorithm in another effect object, you can simplyswap betwe
165Mixers and Audio ObjectsTo work with VST™ plug-ins in MAGIX midi studio gen-eration 6, copy the plug-in files to the folder called “VST-PlugIns” in
Mixers and Audio Objects166MAGIX midi studio generation 6 folder—has readily con-figured audio instruments.An audio instrument is an audio track with
167Mixers and Audio Objectspossible to work with these synthesizers, each of them istailored to a special task; for example, the “CarpetSweeper” is bu
Mixers and Audio Objects168bright and dark or sharp and soft with the filter. Remem-ber though, that the sound output by the filter still goes onendle
169Mixers and Audio Objectsin each synthesizer’s section. As you know, there is alwaysa price to pay—but we figured out that this method will getyou s
17 Introduction thesizers. As an alternative to the MAGIX synthesizers,you can also use VST™2.0-instruments.You can record WAV files both in MAGIX au
Mixers and Audio Objects170can switch between the sawtooth wave at the very left ofthe dial, and the pulse wave, which continuously coversthe rest of
171Mixers and Audio ObjectsCutoff half way up, locate AR Int just left of the middle be-tween Cutoff and Resonance and turn it up. As you press akey,
Mixers and Audio Objects172For enormous sonic wealth, the sound generation of thePercusor offers a special oscillator, the pitch or frequencyof which
173Mixers and Audio Objectssounds bright as well, but with a hollow, clarinet-like char-acter. The next two sliders do also give you square waves,but
Mixers and Audio Objects174Just in the middle between Cutoff and Resonance you willfind three switches named 1/3, 2/3 and 3/3. An engagedswitch can be
175Mixers and Audio ObjectsLeave ADSR Int turned up and try out different ADSRslider positions. You will find that ADSR Int controls theamount of the
Mixers and Audio Objects176the meter) will light and remain lit. You can reset the de-tector by clicking anywhere on the meter.Adjusting the level: Th
177Mixers and Audio ObjectsYou can select which available input the Track object willrecord from, by using the input selector switch, found inthe I/O
Mixers and Audio Objects178Value 127 Mute (actually any value except 0 or 64)Value 0 Switch off mute Value 64 Toggle mute Stereo ObjectsAll the types
179Mixers and Audio Objectsor knob. After being recorded, these events can be edited,just like any other MIDI sequence.The different channel tracks in
Introduction 18 But please note: Some older sound cards cannot play backdigital audio data. As long as you have Windows drivers,you can use such soun
The Audio Window180The Audio WindowMAGIX midi studio generation 6 allows you to access alldigitally stored audio recordings (audio files) are availabl
181The Audio Window1 Link button2 Region cycle button3 Monitor button4 Selection field for the output channel for monitoring5 Tool box for the Audio w
The Audio Window182LayoutOn the left side of the window is a thin column. At the topthis are the mode buttons, and at the bottom are the tools.This is
183The Audio Windowdio list. Now click the button with the speaker symbol tostart playback. Click the button again to stop playback.As well as using t
The Audio Window184Click the small triangle 2 next to an audio file to reveal itsregions. Like the list display of folders in the Explorer, thisshows
185The Audio Windowculation manually if the audio files don’t contain any over-view data.Controlling the Overview Calculation: The calcula-tion of the
The Audio Window186Audio Files and Regions: Selecting used Regions: Whenyou choose Edit > Select Used all audio files and regionsused in the arrang
187The Audio WindowRegionsCreating a Region: Select the desired audio file andchoose Audio File > Add Region. The new region will ap-pear in the li
The Audio Window188Fine Movement: The graphic display in the Audio win-dow is optimized for quick and simple organization of theaudio files and region
189The Audio WindowAdding a Region to the Arrangement: To add a re-gion to the song arrangement, drag its graphic display intoan open Arrange window t
19 Introduction Reading the Manual Few people like reading manuals. Many software usersprefer to point and click their way around a program todiscove
The Audio Window190Maximum Recording Time (Recommended): xxx Minutes: This parameter defines the maximum recording time fornew audio files in minutes;
191The Audio WindowIf you click-hold the drive the entire path is displayed. Thisway you can see exactly which folder you are recordinginto.Here is an
The Audio Window192Removing Audio Files: To remove an audio file fromthe current song, select its name in the Audio window andpress backspace. This d
193The Audio Windowyou the opportunity of replacing the audio file in the songwith the file that you have just copied.Data format: MAGIX midi studio g
The Audio Window194Double-click the relevant region, or select Audio File >Update File Information. Choose Locate in the dialog box and a file sel
195The Audio WindowOther FunctionsChoosing the Sample Rate: In the Options menu of theAudio window you can choose one of the available samplerates, fo
Audio Driver196Audio DriverEASI/ASIOThe driver settings for the sound card are covered in theInstallation manual. Please refer to it for the relevant
197The Sample Edit WindowThe Sample Edit WindowThe Sample Edit window offers an enormous number ofdata-editing functions which are used to process ind
The Sample Edit Window198Layout1 This is the overview; the entire audio file is depictedhere.2 This is the parameter box for the current selection,and
199The Sample Edit WindowDuring playback, the current position is indicated by a ver-tical line, moving in real time. This is visible in both theoverv
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Introduction 20 other has a stick marked to the nearest inch. Although thehouse built with the stick measuring to the nearest footmay not fall down,
The Sample Edit Window200ing the switch marked with the “linked chain” symbol orvia the key command.If you often work in Link mode, give this a try: o
201The Sample Edit Windowthis does not necessarily match the actual song position.The calculation of all remaining musical sections is thendone using
The Sample Edit Window202the Cycle button. If you turn this on, the currently selectedsection of audio will cycle continually when sample editwindow p
203The Sample Edit WindowThe Selection Parameter Box: Please note that thestart point and length of the current selection are shown inthe selection pa
The Sample Edit Window204Protecting the Anchor point: If you move the start or endpoints of a region past the anchor point, the anchor pointwill also
205The Sample Edit Windowmands described in the section Functions from page 205onwards.Remember that the Undo function in the Sample Editor isorganize
The Sample Edit Window206far this is from the maximum possible level. The level ofthe whole selection is then raised by this amount. The dy-namic bala
207The Sample Edit WindowFade In: You use Functions > Fade In to create a fade in.You set up the period of time over which the fade-in willoccur wi
The Sample Edit Window208Example showing the “Silence” function. 1 Before 2 AfterInvert: Functions > Invert completely reverses the phaseof all the
209The Sample Edit WindowExample showing the “Trim” function. 1 Before 2 AfterMake sure that the areas you are about to delete do notcontain any regio
21 Introduction dio playback facility, make sure the sound card’s audiooutput is connected to a pair of speakers. Setting up Your Audio Devices MAGIX
The Sample Edit Window210Parameters: Source (Hz)This shows the previous sample rate of the audio file.However, to enable you to change incorrectly sto
211The WavePlayerThe WavePlayerThe WavePlayer windowThe WavePlayer of MAGIX midi studio generation 6 pro-vides polyphonic playback—including filter an
The WavePlayer212leated key command or a double-click on the WavePlayertrack.The Structure of the WavePlayerIn the WavePlayer window you see the note
213The WavePlayerand how much of the WAV-file will be played back fromthe Start point (Length). Both parameters are displayed insamples. If View >
The WavePlayer214the VCA. You then hear the WAV-file with a new volumecurve, determined to your taste via the envelope parametersettings. Fade in the
215The WavePlayerGlobal WavePlayer parametersWith Initialize > Default Parameters, all WavePlayer para-meters are set back to default values.Initia
The Event List216The Event ListThe Event List displays MIDI data in the form of a “list”,combining all the data-editing functions of the other edi-tor
217The Event Listdow. If the Catch function is switched on, the arrow-shaped position marker 4 will always point to the currentevent. The structure of
The Event List218marker is always selected (so the existing selectionchanges as you scroll). The scrolling speed can be varied asyou scroll, by vertic
219The Event ListDuplicating Events: To duplicate an existing event (forexample, so you can alter the parameter value of the copy)click on the origina
Introduction 22 as displayed in the Audio Driver/Audio Driver 2 menupages. Monitoring This option allows you to switch monitoring (i.e. listeningto t
The Event List220Numerical Value Input: If you want to directly input anumber, double-click the relevant parameter.Event List StructureThe individual
221The Event ListLength/Info: With controller events, this column showsthe controller name, and with SysEx events, the manufac-turer’s name.With pitch
The Event List222Position: The start of the arrange object (see page 220).Name: Name of the sequence. You can alter the name withthe text tool.Track:
223The Event ListValA program number between 0 and 127.Some manufacturers (e.g. Yamaha) number the programsin their devices from 1 to 128, not 0 to 12
The Event List224These event types are used to transfer MIDI controllers(e.g. modulation, sustain, volume and pan).NumThe number of the controller. Al
225The Event ListValStrength of the pressure on the key.Meta Events: Meta events are not MIDI events, but are control mes-sages specific to MAGIX midi
The Event List226The following parameters are displayed:– the start point of the selected object in bars, beats, divi-sions, and ticks,– the type or n
227The Drum EditorThe Drum EditorUsageThe Drum Editor has many uses. The main ones are cre-ating and editing drum sequences, and graphically editingco
The Drum Editor228Event DefinitionsThe event definition of a drum edit line determines whichevents it displays. This selection usually affects the sta
229The Drum EditorDrum Sets: Copying Event Definitions: Select theevent definition that you want to copy and choose Drum >Copy Event Definition. Sw
23 Introduction ASIO Buffer Delay Some drivers do not communicate their input/output de-lay settings correctly to MAGIX midi studio generation 6.If y
The Drum Editor230Beam Width: You can set the width of the event beamsfrom 1—16 using the Pen-width parameter. Regardless ofthe beam width, the exact
231The Drum Editorwhich are not close to straight note values, e.g. 100 ticks(1/48 note = 80 ticks, 1/32 note = 120 ticks). Very smalltick values are
The Drum Editor232Hi-Hat ModeIn hi-hat mode event definitions can be gathered togetherin groups within which a only one event from each groupcan be pl
233The Drum EditorAltering Several Events: If several events are selected, you can alter all the valuesrelatively, by grabbing just one of these event
The Drum Editor234Creating New Events: Draw the events with the pencilwhile holding down the mouse button. The pencil is pre-set as the second tool (r
235The Drum EditorAdding Individual EventsUse the pencil to add individual events. You can alter theadded value even before you release the mouse butt
The Matrix Editor236The Matrix EditorThe Matrix Editor is used to graphically edit note events.Its advantage over the other editors is its ability to
237The Matrix Editor– A dotted line at every division (you can alter the divisionvalue in the Transport window or up on the left in theparameter area)
The Matrix Editor238When you move notes horizontally, they snap onto the di-vision positions (you can alter the division setting when-ever you want).R
239The Matrix Editorone of them. This will alter the lengths relatively amongthe selected notes.Making Notes the Same Length: If you want to makesever
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The Matrix Editor240If you hold down the mouse button, you can also draw(rubber- band) a pitch range over the screen keyboard andselect all the notes
241Score Edit WindowScore Edit WindowThis chapter is all about editing your sequences using con-ventional notation. Although the Event and Matrix Edit
Score Edit Window242Display Quantization: The display quantization is forchoosing the correct rhythmic format for the musical ma-terial in hand. You s
243Score Edit WindowEXAMPLE: if you select a chord the Pitch parameter willshow an asterisk. If you click-hold this and move themouse, all the chords’
Score Edit Window244Lyrics Here you can set whether text which is tobe inserted with the Text Tool should be normal text (Off)or Lyrics (On). (Please
245Score Edit Windowlong. If this were to be accurately displayed in the nota-tion, it would be unreadable, as in the above illustration.Also, pure MI
Score Edit Window246– The part box in two sectionsWe came across the display and event parameter boxesand the toolbox in the previous chapter. The new
247Score Edit Windowetc. Notes that occur at the same time are shown directlyone above the other.To jump back into the sequence level, double-click th
Score Edit Window248also the channel for these notes can be edited. Please becareful only to use channels 1 or 3. Notes with other chan-nels will not
249Score Edit Windowsplit between treble and bass clef using middle C as a splitpoint (as in the regular Piano Style). Notes with channel 5will be wri
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Score Edit Window250“Interpretation”: This controls the automatic rests andtie-correction algorithm. In a way, it functions like a dis-play only lengt
251Score Edit Window“Max. Dots”: This setting determines the maximumnumber of dots in the display of dotted notes. When it’s at“0”, MAGIX midi studio
Score Edit Window252can also drag symbols (including notes) out of the partboxwith the mouse arrow.Assigning a symbol to several notes: To assign thes
253Score Edit WindowNote-heads: MAGIX midi studio generation 6 defaults togiving each note the note-head that corresponds to itsvalue. The partbox not
Score Edit Window254Repeats and section symbols: These symbols include start,end and repeat symbols plus a final stroke and a sectionstroke. You can a
255Score Edit WindowYou can apply these functions more than once to createdouble flats or sharps.Note stems: You are able to determine the stem direct
Score Edit Window256Multi-staves: When you are using a piano or organ multi-stave Score Style, you can move it as a whole as well aschange the distanc
257Score Edit Windowto move the text numerically using the event parameterbox’s parameters. This method can also be used to assigntext to a different
Score Edit Window258Page EditYou may have come across the “Page Edit” concept inword processing or DTP programs. MAGIX midi studiogeneration 6 calcula
259Score Edit WindowPrinting the scoreThe print parameters are relatively simple to prepare asMAGIX midi studio generation 6 mainly uses the stan-dard
Audio Cabling26Audio CablingJust Like a MultitrackThe audio cabling between the various components inyour system depends largely on your setup. Genera
Tempo260TempoTempo DisplayIf your song has a tempo that stays the same throughout,you can set this constant tempo in the Transport window.The current
261TempoThe layout, and way you use the Tempo List are very sim-ilar to those of the Event List (see page 216).Creating Tempo Changes– Set the song po
Tempo262functions are identical to those in the Event List (see page216).The Graphic Tempo EditorThe Graphic Tempo editor is a specialized Drum Editor
263SynchronizationSynchronizationSynchronization Window You can open this window from the Arrange window viaOptions > Settings > Synchronisation
Synchronization264“d” stands for “drop frame”. In “drop frame” formats, cer-tain frames are left out according to a regular pattern. Todistinguish bet
265SynchronizationNominal Sample Rate: This is where the selected nomi-nal sample rate is shown.You can change the sample rate via Audio > Sample R
Synchronization266generation 6 Audio always uses the set nominal samplerate (44.1 or 48 kHz).This mode is suitable when it is vital to retain the abso
267Synchronizationmally only sent when you start. This option means thatSPP can also be sent while the sequencer is running. Theadvantage is that exte
Synchronization268with many MTC errors itself, you should neverthelesscheck the quality of your SMPTE signal, as well as otherpotential sources of err
269Synchronizationvalid position received via MIDI Clock. Instead, playbackrecommences from the current song position. This allowsyou to change the so
27Audio Cablingnel’s signal, even if its fader is all the way down. This kindof output is usually referred to as a monitor output, andmay actually be
Synchronization270The BasicsSummaryIf you want to synchronize MAGIX midi studio genera-tion 6 to a second sequencer system (workstation, drummachine)
271Synchronizationever, for various reasons, most professionals would workusing time-referenced code. For one thing, this is the onlyway to sync addit
Synchronization272nizes the current song position within this region, andsynchronizes to it.Modern devices always use a combination of MIDI Clockand s
273SynchronizationDrop Frame (df): One technical problem was the framerate of 29.97 fps. Only whole frames can be counted, butcounting up to the 30th
Synchronization274tube travels from the end of the bottom line, back to thebeginning of the top line. Because the beam is tempo-rarily switched off, t
275Synchronizationlower quality, because of the (very slight) “fluttering” ofthe tape, but they are perfectly adequate for time code).Connect the SMPT
Synchronization276This avoids deviations in the bar position, since otherwise,each sequencer has to calculate this independently, fromthe time informa
277Synchronizationdio generation 6 itself. Some synchronizers encode thewrong frame rate in MTC. In this case open the TempoEditor, switch off the Det
Song Settings and Preferences278Song Settings and PreferencesBoth the Song Settings and the Preferences… can bereached via Options > Settings >
279Song Settings and Preferencesevery cycle during which there is any data input. All se-quences made during previous cycles are automaticallymuted. I
MIDI Installation28MIDI InstallationInterface ConnectionPlease consult your sound card or MIDI interface manualfor the correct connection of a MIDI in
Song Settings and Preferences280Bank Select: If your sound module accepts Bank Select(please refer to the manual of your sound module), withthis messa
281Song Settings and Preferencesprogrammers as only then will you be able monitor thechanges to the sound immediately. If you just want torecord SysEx
Song Settings and Preferences282(whose check box No Seq Trp in the track parameter box ofthe Waveplayer window is checked).Chase Notes on Cycle Jump:
283Song Settings and Preferencesstandardized data structure of SysEx messages, this iscompletely impossible.If even a couple of sound parameters have
Song Settings and Preferences284ences file next time you launch. All parameters will thenbe reset to their default values.When you erase the Preferenc
285Song Settings and Preferencesteed to be compatible with every MIDI file player (more onthis on page 288).Double Click Sequence to open… In this fli
Song Settings and Preferences286Smart Reset: The reset has been optimized for use with thefollowing controllers, to minimize data congestion at cyclej
287Song Settings and PreferencesNormalize is generally a safe, and usually beneficial typeof data edit. Switch this option off, if you want to removet
Standard MIDI Files288Standard MIDI FilesBasicsStandard MIDI Files are not specific to a particular se-quencer program or type of computer. They conta
289Standard MIDI Files– Neutralize all playback parameters with the normalizefunction (select them all by pressing ctrl a, then chooseFunctions > S
29MIDI Installationkeyboard’s tone generator just like any other connected,keyboardless sound module.If you cannot find the “Local” function under you
Glossary290GlossaryADAT: Abbreviation for Alesis Digital Audio Tape. TheADAT (supported by Alesis, Studer, and Fostex) is a digitalmultitrack cassette
291GlossaryDefault, default value: The preset parameter value.Delay: An object that can create a series of repeats. In theArrange window, a playback p
Glossary292GM (General MIDI): Standard for MIDI sound modules,including standardized instrument sounds on the 128program numbers, a standardized key a
293GlossaryMIDI Event: Individual MIDI command, such as a noteon command. Continuous controller movements (e.g.modulation wheel) produce a quick succe
Glossary2942) (Audio): This function raises the volume of a recordedaudio file to the maximum digital level without alteringthe dynamic content.Note n
295GlossaryPunch, punch-in, punch-out (Drop in/out): Going into andout of record to record over a section of an existing record-ing.Quantization: Time
Glossary296Sound source: General term for MIDI-controllable synthe-sizer, sampler, drum machine, digital piano, etc.SPP, song position pointer: A spec
297GlossaryView: Local menu with display options.Virtual memory: Area of the hard disk which can be usedby the PC as an extension of the RAM memory. T
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Part 3audiostudioTutorial
3 Table of ContentsTable of Contents Preface 9Contents of packaging 10System Requirements 12Installation 13 Our copy protection for your safety 15Not
MIDI Installation30Connect the keyboard MIDI Out to the sound module’sMIDI In, and the module’s MIDI Out to the keyboard’sMIDI In (assuming it can gen
300New features in the generation 6version– The maximum number of tracks is now 24 for MAGIXaudio studio and 48 for MAGIX audio studio deLuxe.– Direct
301QuickstartWhen you have installed MAGIX audio studio generation6, a soundcard and a Windows driver, make use of the fol-lowing example to get to kn
302QuickstartThe first track in your VIP (Virtual Project) is activated forrecording. This is made visible by the red REC button forthe first track.Al
303Quickstartthe monitor LED peakmeters might actually react a littlebit sluggish depending on the computer speed of your sys-tem. This is because MAG
304QuickstartMAGIX audio studio generation 6 now starts recording thesecond audio track and at the same time will playback thecontents of the first tr
305QuickstartIn wave projects you can process your material directly. Youcan cut, enhance with effects etc. This alters the audiomaterial. VIP process
306QuickstartHandles (Tabs)All objects in VIP can be shortened or looped, simply leadthe mouse to one of the lower corners of the object untilthe mous
307TerminologyThe following lists some specific terms that where definedto describe components of MAGIX audio studio generation6 that are mentioned fr
308TerminologyVirtClip for Virtual ProjectsWhile the Clip is responsible for transferring material fromand to Wave project windows, the VirtClip does
309Terminologyfrom an audio file. In other words: An object references orlinks to audio data contained in a Wave project.Additional information about
31Audio: Recording and PlaybackAudio: Recording and PlaybackConcept: Tracks, Audio Files, and RegionsMAGIX midi studio generation 6 combines a MIDI Se
310Terminologysections. Each section can be accessed and edited inseparately.Active Section when using Zoom LevelsIf Zoom commands are used on one of
311TerminologySnapshot Buttons in VIPsThe four buttons in the lower left-hand section of the Virtualproject window allow you to save four setups incl.
312Terminologyto transfer the memory contents to the virtual memory fileon the hard disk.Any editing or processing applied to HD Wave projects areimme
313Virtual Editing ConceptsWorking with ObjectsIntegrating an audio file as a VIP ObjectMethod 1: Loading a File into a VIPMark a range in the VIP and
314Virtual Editing ConceptsAccessing Audio Material in an ObjectSelect any object. In the menu Object, select ”DestructiveEditing”. (The same menu opt
315Virtual Editing ConceptsIf multiple objects situated in independent tracks areselected, the complete group can only be moved within theconfines of
316Virtual Editing ConceptsPrerequisite for this is the selection of the correct MouseMode: Object Mode, Object & Curve Mode, and UniversalTool Mo
317Virtual Editing Conceptsrectangle, the selected range will follow your mousemovements. When you are done with the adjustments,release the left mous
318Virtual Editing ConceptsMAGIX audio studio generation 6 can store an unlimitednumber of ranges and markers. These and other specialfunctions to def
319Virtual Editing ConceptsShortcuts for range editing– Cursor left, right: The active range scrolls to the left orright– Cursor left + shift: The edg
Audio: Recording and Playback32on the computer. But 24 (respectively 48 tracks withMAGIX midi studio generation 6 deLuxe) tracks arethe maximum with M
320Virtual Editing ConceptsAlso, see Effect Calculations and Signal Manipulations inEffects.Output modusYou can setup the output modus in the Playback
321Tips & TricksA few tricks that help make working with MAGIX audiostudio generation 6 easy:Working in Projects– The a key will select the comple
Tips & Tricks322– The Delete key deletes markers when the Play Cursor(real-time cursor) is located exactly on the marker. Thesame key deletes any
Tips & Tricks323– Use the menu option Edit>Edit Tracks to manipulatecomplete tracks. This includes adding new tracks,inserting tracks and rearr
Tips & Tricks324Recording/Playback– The Recording window can be displayed by pressing theshortcut key r. The recording can be started with the key
325The EffectsThis section covers detailed information about the signalpath and combination of effects in MAGIX audio studiogeneration 6.MAGIX audio s
The Effects326fadings. When you cross-fade two identical stereo tracksand one track will be played in surround mode you canfade the middle tone part s
The Effects327setting for the parameters, you should not apply otherchanges to effect blocks that precede these types of effects.Destructive Processin
328Internet-FunctionsMAGIX audio studio generation 6 is equipped with a di-rect Internet connection for down- and uploads of songsand audio files.Web
Internet-Functions329For slower modems one should set 28 kbit, but this willnegatively impact the quality.Optimum quality is achieved with a setting o
33Audio: Recording and PlaybackIn the Arrange window the regions on the audio tracksand the sequences on the MIDI tracks look the same. Op-eration and
330Burning of CDs (deLuxe version only)This chapter introduces you into the basics of burning audioCDs, and the functionality of the burning functions
331Burning of CDs (deLuxe version only)analog plane. While in action, track indexes show the CDplayer which song starts at what position.MAGIX audio s
332Burning of CDs (deLuxe version only)discretion. Thus pause intervals may be continuouslyadjusted, and indexes may be set without any pause either.M
333Burning of CDs (deLuxe version only)computer must calculate the playback with all realtimefunctions and simultaneously write the data onto the CD.T
334The Individual Mouse ModesUniversal ModeRight Mouse Button: Displays context sensitive pop-up menu.Left Mouse Button:Upper Track Pane:Range: Select
335The Individual Mouse Modesthe event. Single click on an event selects theautomation curve event.Selecting Events: Single click + Ctrl allows select
336The Individual Mouse ModesCurve ModeRight Mouse Button: Context menuLeft Mouse Button: The left mouse key offersfollowing functions:Volume and Pano
337The Individual Mouse ModesObject separator modeRight Mouse Button: Context menuLeft Mouse Button: You can use the mouse pointer like ascissors in o
338ShortcutsBelow are the default MAGIX audio studio generation 6shortcuts for the program. You may change the shortcutsat any time with Options>Pr
339ShortcutsEsc Abort playback, recording & physicalsample manipulationsDel Delete rangeDel + Ctrl Delete selected objectsBackspace Restart Playba
Audio: Recording and Playback34names are indented, in regular type, and displayed with apadlock. The regions are only visible if the arrow to the left
340Shortcuts+ Alt Store Marker while playback? Store Marker with new nameMouseFor a full description of the mouse shortcuts, please seethe section on
341Button overviewUpper Toolkit barWhen the program is first started, only the tools and mousemode bars are opened in the upper right corner of themon
342Button OverviewCD bar (deLuxe version) 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 – Set track marker2 – Set Sub index3 – Set pause index4 – Set au
343Button OverviewRange bar 1 2 3 4 51 – Play cursor to start of range2 – Play cursor to end of
344Problems & SolutionsThe following are solutions to some common problems.I see markers with the letter ‘E’ in my physicalaudio file and interrup
345Problems & SolutionsSome problems with pops and clicks can be solved byediting the SYSTEM.INI file in the Windows directory. Lookfor a [Vcache]
346Problems & SolutionsMy VIP volume appears to be too low. How can Ifix that?MAGIX audio studio generation 6 has a sophisticate wayto deal with d
347Problems & SolutionsWhenever I start playback or recording mysystem hangs or displays an error message.This many times is an indication that an
348Problems & SolutionsSynchronizationThere are various aspects to synchronizing MAGIX audiostudio generation 6 with the outside world.Synchroniza
Part 4audiostudioReference
35Audio: Recording and Playbackerence point, i. e., if a region is assigned to the beat posi-tion 14 1 1 1, this anchor will be positioned on the 14 1
350Menu FileThe project menu contains wide-range functions for gen-erating, managing, loading and saving projects.New Multitrack ProjectA new virtual
Menu File351arrangements that contain all of the settings (f. ex. of theVIP-display) of another project.Auto-Crossfade-Mode: see Edit-MenuKeys: eOpen
Menu File352formation, marker position information, etc. The audioformat used for these files is the WAV format.Keys: SHIFT+l for HD Wave projectsOpen
Menu File353Features of the Drive List DialogTrack List: This button opens the track list dialog for se-lecting several audio tracks of your CD.Config
Menu File354Copy selected Track(s): This button starts the audio datacopy process, all selected tracks from the list are copiedinto one WAV file.Play:
Menu File355SCSI-ID: Lets you set the ID of your CD ROM drive. Besure to set the correct ID, there is no error checking!SCSI-LUN: Select the SCSI LUN
Menu File356Save complete VIP toThis function in menu “Project” allows saving a VIP withall needed Wave projects (*.RAP., *.HDP) into a specifieddirec
Menu File357Import SampleImport Sample as DumpMAGIX audio studio gives you the option of importingWave, AIFFor Sample Dump files into a MAGIX audiostu
Menu File358You need to first select the object you want to append. Thenyou activate the menu and click on the project you want toadd to the first.A p
Menu File359Export audio> WaveThe audio material is exported as a standard Wave file. Thisis the standard format for further use on PCs running in
Audio: Recording and Playback36Whenever an audio track is activated for recording(record-ready), an audio file will be created during record-ing with
Menu File360internet (Streaming Audio). After selecting the file nameyou can choose the bit range of the transferring speed (Mo-dem, ISDN etc.). This
Menu File361Export audio> 16 Bit AIFF (deLuxe version)Exports the arrangement in AIF format. This is the audioformat used with Apple Macintosh. Th
Menu File362may actually take a few hours for your song to appear online.If you‘ve just created a nice arrangement, save it first usingthe ”File >
363Menu EditThis menu contains all functions, which are similar to cut-ting on a tape machine.In virtual projects, you can select track sensitive rang
Menu Edit364Keys: CTRL+aCutWave Projects:The audio data in the selected range are copied from thecurrent Wave project into the Clip. The material behi
Menu Edit365Please note that this command will not save the deleteddata to the Clip. If you want to preserve the deleted sampledata, use the “Cut” com
Menu Edit366After inserting the contents, the program selects a rangeover the inserted area. If you select Edit->Delete , the in-serted contents ar
Menu Edit367selectively. The objects before and after the selected rangeare deleted from the project. The contents of the VirtClipremain unchanged.The
Menu Edit368Virtual Projects (VIP):This option offers a convenient way of adding a real-timecrossfade to two objects in a VIP track. Both objects need
Menu Edit369Global Set: The currently selected settings for the cross-fade can be used as default setting for newly created cross-fades.Global Get: Re
37Audio: Recording and PlaybackCopying and Moving RegionsIn the Arrange window, regions (and MIDI sequences)can be shifted by dragging them with the m
Menu Edit370Delete Undo LevelsThis feature will delete the Undo levels of a virtual project.This is useful, if for example certain Wave projects are l
371Menu ViewThis menu contains tools for manipulating the display ofMAGIX audio studio.Rebuild Graphic DataDisplay inaccuracies after complicated samp
372Menu ViewShow GridThis menu function will display the grid on the projectwindow. The units of measurement defined in “Units ofMeasurement” will app
373Menu Viewton “Get Range”). This option is very useful if you havefound the perfect location defining a particular music barin the sample. To transf
374Menu ViewSample / Halve: The graphical representation of the audiomaterial can be displayed as a whole waveform or half theform for higher definiti
375Menu ViewButtons/Slider: By default, MAGIX audio studio displaysthe buttons and sliders for each track. However, on smallerdisplays it may be desir
376Menu ViewHorizontallyThis menu contains all the functions of the horizontal (red)position bar.Store / Get position and zoom levelThis function does
377Menu ViewVerticallyThis menu contains all the functions of the vertical (blue)position bar.
378Menu ObjectContrary to the menu Edit all functions in this menu exclu-sively manipulate selected objects in virtual projects. Se-lected ranges have
379Menu ObjectCutting Objects > Delete ObjectsThe selected objects are deleted from the current project.The length of the current project however r
Sample Editor and Digital Factory38Sample Editor and Digital FactoryThe Sample Editor WindowOpen the Sample Editor by double-clicking on a region—in t
380Menu ObjectDelta Time: This determines the relative position of eachcreated object to the next (from the beginning of one objectto the beginning of
381Menu ObjectLock Objects > Lock DefinitionsHere you can select, which options should be disabled:Disable Moving: Disables moving of objects (def
382Menu Objectalso help to save memory, since in the VIP only one objectis handled rather than multiple objects or copies of the samematerial or very
383Menu ObjectObject NameAnother way to distinguish certain objects is to give them adifferent name. MAGIX audio studio will let you specify aname (su
384Menu Objectvalues. We recommend the time/pitch-mouse-mode formore intuitive editing.Volume/Pan: You can also assign your object a certain vol-ume l
385Menu ObjectAttention: The Take Manager does not work if objectsare used in a VIP, which are not created by recording ma-terial into MAGIX audio stu
386Menu ObjectUsing destructive editing may not necessarily be the bestmethod of editing. For example, if you have duplicated anobject several times,
387Menu EffectsThis menu will let you add high-grade effects to Waveprojects.Important tips regarding the effects functionsThe following effects can b
Menu Effects388experimented with on the temporary copy of the audiomaterial.– A tip: To edit ranges in a VIP, the object first needs to beseparated (s
Menu Effects389lized, the result will not be of the same quality if the re-cording level is maximized to its fullest range. If for examplethe volume l
39Sample Editor and Digital Factoryings. This is desirable because non-zero cross points willcause small ‘snaps’ or ‘pops’ to occur. The ruler along t
Menu Effects390The fade curve can be adjusted from linear to exponentialor logarithmic.Notice that real time fading is applied to virtual projectsonly
Menu Effects391the chosen plug-ins are compatible with each other. Forexample, mono and stereo plug-ins can not be used simul-taneously – an error mes
Menu Effects392Frequency: Adjust the middle frequencies of the differentfilters between 10 Hz and 24 kHz using these switches. Asyour choice is comple
Menu Effects393Again, an area of the current project or the whole projecthas to be highlighted using the a-key.Please don‘t forget, that the mixer (m-
Menu Effects394The following functions are available:Compressor/ExpanderThe dynamics of a work are restricted, loud passages stayloud, quiet passages
Menu Effects395ReverbThis function generates high quality reverb in 3 differenttypes.Type: Here you can switch between short, medium and longreverb.Mi
Menu Effects396fore any changes in the sampling rate after introducing theechoes will produce changes in the echo delays.Decay %: This button adjusts
Menu Effects397clipping behavior and this setting becomes an importantissue. Some DAT recorders have an analog protectionmechanism so that the level n
Menu Effects398Please note that this algorithm was not necessarily deve-loped to remove pops and clicks from audio material.However, a typical click n
Menu Effects399Resample / Timestretching / PitchshiftingImportant: If you want to change the sample rate of a wholeaudio file (e.g. from 48 kHz to 44.
Table of Contents 4 Automated Mixing 48Graphical Mixdown with HyperDraw 49 Audio Instruments 51MIDI: Recording and Playback 53 Flow of MIDI Signals 5
The Waveplayer40The WaveplayerThe Waveplayer WindowMAGIX midi studio generation 6’s built-in WavePlayerlets you play back any WAV-files you like—polyp
Menu Effects400Time Stretching and Pitch Shifting are no loss-less proce-dures - depending on the factor there can occur short de-lays or other artifa
Menu Effects401Change Sample RateUse this function to change the sample rate of a whole audiofile. This may be needed to convert a DAT recording at 48
Menu Effects402Sample manipulation > ReverseThe sample data in the selected range is reversed along thetime axis. The playback of the sample data h
Menu Effects403Invert PhaseThe sample data within the selected range is inverted alongthe amplitude axis. This phase inversion means that nega-tive va
404Menu RangeMAGIX audio studio offers a convenient way of working withranges. The “Range” menu will let you use these options.Range allThe range will
Menu Range405Edit Range > Flip Range leftThe current range is shifted left by the length of the range.Its end will be its former beginning. If ther
Menu Range406The function can be called from the keyboard by simul-taneously pressing the right Shift + Alt keys and “4” on thenumeric keypad or by pr
Menu Range407Store RangeAnother powerful feature of MAGIX audio studio is theoption of defining and saving different ranges for futureretrieval. An un
Menu Range408Using the submenu “Other”, you can define more markerswith a desired name. Defined markers can be seen abovethe sample data section of th
Menu Range409Threshold (dB): This is the maximum volume of a ”si-lent” area. The level of the area in the project will be set onthe level of the thres
41The Waveplayeris limited to twelve semitones. It is important to be awareof the interdependence between the upper keyboard zoneand the Tune paramete
410Menu CD (deLuxe-version)MAGIX audio studio deLuxe allows you to create audio CDsdirectly from virtual projects and any Stereo Wave project,regardle
Menu CD (deLuxe-version)411to absolute silence while continuing playback until to thenext track index/marker is encountered.Set Track Indices on Sil
Menu CD (deLuxe-version)412Keys: DeleteRemove all IndicesUse this function to remove all previously set track or sub-index markers. This can be helpfu
Menu CD (deLuxe-version)413Play back the VIP sections that contain the largest numberof tracks and/or where the most real-time effects are used.Watc
Menu CD (deLuxe-version)414Show CD-R Drive InformationThis dialog shows you information about the active CD-Rdrive(s).Among the information displayed
Menu CD (deLuxe-version)415Set Pause TimeUse this function to set the length of the default pausebetween two tracks. These pause length is needed fo
416Menu ToolsTrack BouncingThe current virtual multi-track project (VIP) can be con-verted into a WAV file or MAGIX audio studio HD Waveproject and sa
Menu Tools417There are two variations for the track bouncing implemen-tation:Only selected Range: MAGIX audio studio uses any se-lected range in a VIP
Menu Tools418the same properties as the opened wave project. Pleaserename the Clip after generating the wavefom, so it can beeasily included into othe
Menu Tools419In the object manager objects can be selected, which arealso activated in the VIP. Small objects can be identifiedand manipulated easily.
The Waveplayer42It is important to know that the Decay phase follows theAttack phase: first you can fade in a WAV-file, then youcan fade it out. It is
420Menu PlaybackPlay onceThe project or the range is played once.Keys: SpacePlay loopThe project or the range is played in a loop.Keys: SpacePlay in R
421Menu PlaybackRestart PlayPlayback will start at the beginning even during the actualplayback.Keys: BackspacePlayback OptionsThe Play Parameter wind
422Menu PlaybackThere are two alternatives in auto scrolling:1. The “Soft” option performs a smooth scrolling of thewhole waveform, the play cursor st
423Menu PlaybackVaripitchMAGIX audio studio supports smooth changes of the pitchwhile playback, even in multi track projects (vertical sliderin playba
424Menu PlaybackPunch Recording can be done in two ways:1. Punch-In/Out “On-The-Fly”This allows you to start the recording (punch in) at anytime durin
425Menu PlaybackThe range is played back until you stop the playback withthe Spacebar. Each time the program loops through therange, new takes are rec
426Menu Playbackthrough the Mixer. Use the controls in the Mixer windowto create a mix. In addition, any VIP object is also playedback while the live
427Menu PlaybackResampling to 44.1 kHz: Some MAGIX audio studio ver-sions can perform a real-time sample rate conversion to44.1 kHz if you are recordi
428Menu PlaybackNote: If you only have one sound card in your system andwant to use this feature, you will need a full-duplex capablesound card. Check
429Menu PlaybackRecord Time: This counter indicates the length of the actualrecording in minutes, seconds, and milliseconds.Disk Space: This counter s
43The Waveplayerthe specified Env value will be reached even with softtouches of the keys. But with large Vel values you will haveto hit the keys very
430Menu PlaybackLinking media files is often needed for editing of audio forAVI films or when needing to synchronize a MIDI file toadd digital audio t
431Menu OptionsProject Properties > Playback OptionsSee menu “Playback“!Project Properties > Media linkThis is one of the most powerful features
Menu Options432can then be synchronized with it. The music, original sound,voice tracks, effects and much more can be adjusted on thetime line and pla
Menu Options433On faster computers, the real-time preview can be used.Using the preview, a specific setting can be easily examinedbefore it is written
Menu Options434a particular location in the VIP tracks. This allows you toposition audio events and material at exact frame positions.If you zoom into
Menu Options435dio window, you may need to check the Video in MAGIXaudio studio window option for AVI files. Other media filesshould be playing back t
Menu Options436Synchronization (deLuxe-version only)MAGIX audio studio deLuxe will slave to SMPTE/MTC/MC and can act as the master for MIDI Clock and
Menu Options437SMPTE to MTC converter and feed the MTC signal to aMIDI input port on a MIDI interface in the computer.MAGIX audio studio supports real
Menu Options438log instruments need time to reach the correct speed. Inorder to have MAGIX audio studio link up to the propertime values, a certain pr
Menu Options439Program Preferences > VIP Mouse ModeThis submenu makes the following selections available.(These are also accessible via the Mouse M
Mixdown with MAGIX midi studio generation 644Mixdown with MAGIX midi studio gen-eration 6The Mixer and HyperDrawThe music you produce with MAGIX midi
Menu Options440Draw Panorama Mode: The left mouse button drawspanorama automation curves. Before using this mode,make sure the “P” button for the desi
Menu Options441The most important aspect of the dialog is the display ofthe MAGIX audio studio menu tree. You can select whichmenu option is to be rea
Menu Options442Delete: Deletes the selected shortcut.Assign new Shortcut: This will assign the value in the“New Shortcut” box as the new shortcut for
Menu Options443SystemIn the “System” menu, you have options to fine-tuneMAGIX audio studio. You can specify parameters such aspaths and play and recor
Menu Options444RAM Wave Projects: To adjust the default path for RAMWave projects.Virtual projects: To adjust the default path for virtualprojects.Ses
Menu Options445and the response time decreases. The actual bufferutilization can be monitored with the status bar in the lowerright-hand of the MAGIX
Menu Options446Just inform us about your wish to upgrade via internet linkof the upgrade dialogue, by phone, fax or mail:Europe (UK):Phone: +49 (0)57
447Menu WindowCascadeThis function arranges all open windows in a cascade style.TileAll open windows are moved next to each other, makinguse of the wh
Menu Windows448CD bar (deLuxe version)Shows or hides the CD bar on the display of the deLuxe-version.MixerThis option opens the very powerful real-tim
Menu Windows449Hi: Adjusts high EQ band, right mouse button opens EQdialogMid: Adjusts medium EQ band, right mouse button opensEQ dialogLow: Adjusts l
45Mixdown with MAGIX midi studio generation 6be required in order to merge the signals, to control thelevel during recording, and also to accommodate
Menu Windows450If only a single stereo device is installed in the system, theAUX Sends will not be available.Master Effects (Mixer)Master EqualizerLow
Menu Windows451?: The Playback Parameter window is opened. This is wheresettings for the playback device for the Master mode aremade.Global Control El
Menu Windows452channel deselects the previous solo assignments andsolos the single channel.– The Master Section in the Mixer window contains a con-ven
Menu Windows453Loop: switches the Loop Playback ModePunch: Activates the Puhch Record Mode, starting recordnow begins the punch recording process.In:
Menu Windows454VisualizerA visualizer can be opened to display the wave form in ascaleable window.Setup: You can select several views and options for
455Menu HelpThis menu contains the context sensitive online helpfunctions of MAGIX audio studio.HelpUse this command to show the contents of the help.
456
457INDEX–MIDI STUDIOAAccelerando 262AddAudio File 191Region 187Aftertouch Event 224Altering Valuesabsolutely 219numerically 220of events 219rel
458copying 143creating 142cutting 142Delay 146erasing 142fine-tuning 144Loop 145moving 143moving numerically 144Name 145Parameter box 145Au
459Change Background 141Chase Events 117, 281SysEx 282Checkbox 82, 290Chorus 159Clefs 252Click 110, 279only during count-in 114Clip Detector
Mixdown with MAGIX midi studio generation 646nal sent to the assigned effect. In the return channelsclick-hold one of the fields labeled Insert assign
460division value 108Format 128, 129Locators 107MIDI Events 108parameter box 247quantization 242Song End 109Song Position 107song title 109te
461Contents Catch 92Contents Link 92Drum Editor 227Event List 216Matrix Editor 236Score Editor 241Enable Catch when Sequencer starts 91Enharmon
462Grid 229, 232Hi-Hat Mode 232MIDI Channel 231Note Name 229Parameter Box 229Select 228Sorting 229Event ListArrange Level 221Display Filter 2
463Hanging Notes 108Hardware Programmers 280Help 103HideUnused Key Commands 102Used Key Commands 102Hierarchical Menus 89Hi-Hat Mode 232Horizon
464Link 92, 163LocatorsNumeric Display 107Setting by Objects 96Loop 132, 292of Audio Regions 145Turning ~s into real Copies 132LTC 273Lyrics 2
465Load 288Open via Drag and Drop 288Save 288Save in Format 0 289MIDI Monitor 108MIDI ThruParameter Box 131SysEx 280MIDI Time Code 274Delay 2
466~ End as absolute Position 221~ Event 222~ Head 253~ Name for Event Definition 229~ Names in Matrix Editor 236~ Symbol Families 252Beaming 2
467Up/Down/Left/Right 87Page Edit 258Pan 125, 176Insert ~ Event 125Panic Function 108, 141Parameter Box 294Partbox 251Paste 95At original Posi
468Triplet ~ 136Quantize again 99Quick Record 287RRecord 114Arm ~ 176Autodrop 116Button 109Change a Track 114Choose a track 114Count-In 114C
469Reset 141Controller 141Panic 141Volume 141Rest Correction 250Reverb 160, 163Revert to Saved 104Rewind 110Ritardando 262Rubber-Banding 94S
47Mixdown with MAGIX midi studio generation 6without any problems, regardless of the sound generatorbrand used. 2) The low-cost General MIDI sound mod
470Multi Stave 247Open 241Overlap Correction 250Partbox 251Print 244, 259Slurs 253Speed up Screen Redraw Rate 285Text Font 256Screenset 92, 2
471Delete 126Demix by Event Channel 130Finer Grid 128Fix Playback Parameters 134Hyper Draw 137Inserting Events 131Join and Mix 129Loop 132Make
472Snap Objects 128Solo 130Button 110Lock 110Tool 130Solo Tool 86SongAutoload ~ 104Check/Repair 104End 109Load 104New 103Revert to saved Ve
473Synchronization~ of Sequencers to Tape 275~ of several Sequencers at once 275Bar-Referenced 271Basics of ~ 270Click Track 276MIDI 266MIDI Clo
474creating 108editing 108erasing 108Toggle Selection 94Toolboxat the mouse position 85Toolbox (see Tools) 84Tools 85crosshair 86effective ran
475Transportin window 88Transport Bar 106buttons (lower) 108buttons (upper) 107time signature and divisions 108Transport Function Keys 109Transp
476Update File Information 194VV Tool 239Val 220VCA 212, 213VCF 212, 214VelocityCompressing 133tool 239Vertical Selection 95Video for Windows
477Background ~ 90Catch 91changing the elements present 88close box 87concealing the parameters 89concealing the Transport 88contents catch 92E
478
479INDEX - AUDIO STUDIOAAbout MAGIX audio studio 455Absorption 398Accessing Audio Material 314Active Section when using Zoom Levels 310Add one Tra
Mixdown with MAGIX midi studio generation 648control for the sound generator. Watch the display to seehow the settings change while operating the GM/G
Index - audio studioCCalculate Maximum Amplitude 417Cascade 447CD arrange mode 435CD bar 342, 448CD Disc Options 414CD ROM Drive Configuration Di
Index - audio studioDData Transfer 330De-Selecting a Range 317Decay % 396Decibel 392Declipping 325, 396Delay 325Delay ms 395Delete 364Delete a
Index - audio studioEEan Code 414Echo 325, 395, 448Edit Keyboard Shortcuts 440Edit Range 404, 405, 406Effect Calculations and Signal Manipulations
Index - audio studioGGate 393, 394Gater 325Generate a complete new file 413Get Marker 408Get Noise Sample 397Get position 376Get Range 369, 407
Index - audio studioInternal Mixdown 415Internet-Functions 328Invert Phase 403LL&R Wave Project 312Lasso Function 334Latency 426LED peakmete
Index - audio studioMenu Options 431Menu Playback 420Menu Range 404Menu Tools 416Menu View 371Menu Window 447Microsoft® Intellimouse 340MIDI Cl
Index - audio studioNumber of first CD Track 414Number of Objects 379OObject 352Object and Curve Mode 314Object Background Color 382Object Foregr
Index - audio studioPlay Buffer 444Play Cursor 335Play in Range 420Play loop 420Play once 420Play Video without sound 433Play with Preload 420P
Index - audio studioRange Commands 317Range Editor 409Range length to 406Range Manager 418Range Mode (Secure Mode) 335, 439Range to beginning 40
Index - audio studioReverse 402SSame File Only 385Same Track Only 385Sample / Halve 374Sample manipulation 401, 402Sample Rate 350, 421, 426Samp
49Mixdown with MAGIX midi studio generation 6Any time you save a song, all of the adjustments made onthe mixer will be saved also. Mixing Automation w
Index - audio studioSet Track Indices on Silence 411Set Zero 389Shortcuts 338Shortcuts for range 319Show Border 375Show CD-R Disc Information 41
Index - audio studioTTake Manager 384, 419Target groups 360Terminology 307Test Offline 398Test Realtime 398, 400Text Comments 435Threshold 394T
Index - audio studioVIP Buffer 444VIP Display Mode 373VIP Mouse Mode 439VirtClip 308Virtual Editing Concepts 313Virtual Projects 310, 351, 364,
5 Table of Contents Song Administration 103 Transport Functions 106 The Transport Window 106Bar Ruler 111Cycle Mode 112Recording 114Chase Events 117
Mixdown with MAGIX midi studio generation 650– Using the Zoom Tool, select a large, vertical view(important!)– Select View > HyperDraw > Volume.
51Audio InstrumentsAudio InstrumentsMAGIX midi studio generation 6 supports the new, in-cluded Magix synthesizers M-TB 6 (MAGIX midi studiogeneration
Audio Instruments52these presets by clicking on the small triangle in the headof the plug-in window. What more can we say—go aheadand have fun!
53MIDI: Recording and PlaybackMIDI: Recording and PlaybackFlow of MIDI SignalsTypically, a keyboard is used to play in MIDI data; howeverGuitar-to-MID
MIDI: Recording and Playback54minor chord by deleting the B Natural, and changingthe E to an Es. Re-recording is not required.– The timing of the note
55MIDI: Recording and PlaybackAdvantages of Audio Instruments: With the virtualAudio Instruments, the advantages and disadvantages ofboth MIDI and Aud
MIDI: Recording and Playback56– Click on the Prg field, so it is checked. Move two field tothe right to select the number of the sound program.Watch t
57MIDI: Recording and Playbackmuted track will have a period to the left of its number(see right illustration).– Does the MIDI instrument provide a MI
MIDI: Recording and Playback58– The recorded sequence is still selected and, therefore,shown in black. Press Backspace to delete everythingthat is sel
59MIDI: Recording and Playbacknothing is selected, then “MIDI Thru“will be shown in thesequence parameter box instead of the sequence name.NameDouble-
Table of Contents 6 Functions 205 The WavePlayer 211 The WavePlayer window 211 The Event List 216 Display 217Operation 217Event List Structure 220Eve
MIDI: Recording and Playback60Gate TimeThis parameter allows you to shorten or lengthen the du-ration of the notes in a selected sequence by a percent
61Event EditorEvent EditorOpen the Event Editor by selecting Window> Open EventList. NOTE: If you wish for the Event Editor to be the editor thatis
Event Editor62to add events directly from the Event Editor. You do this bysimply clicking on the desired button with the pen tool.You may select event
63Event EditorThe Event Float WindowThe Event window may not be as intuitively designed asthe Score Editor or Matrix Editor. However, its detailed in-
Transport Functions64Transport FunctionsTo open the Transport bar select Window> Open Trans-port. (NOTE: A Transport bar will already be open if yo
65Transport FunctionsPunch, Cycle, Skip CyclePress “Stop” twice to set the song position line back to thebeginning of the song (or, if Cycle is enable
Transport Functions66– Select Options > Settings > Recording Options. In thebottom flip-down menu you can choose None, One,Two, Three, or Four b
67Score Editing and PrintoutScore Editing and PrintoutInteractive Score EditorOpen the Score Editor by selecting Window > Open Score.In the Options
Score Editing and Printout68f sharp down to the actually intended g, and play a C-Minorchord where a C-Major chord should be played. Then cor-rect the
69Matrix EditorMatrix EditorOpen the Matrix Editor by selecting Window > Open Ma-trix. NOTE: If you wish for the Matrix Editor to be the editorthat
7 Table of Contents PART 3 - AUDIO STUDIO: TUTORIAL 299 New features in the generation 6 version 300Quickstart 301 The first recording 301The first a
Matrix Editor70Now the note beginnings are aligned exactly on the grid.You can shorten the notes by grabbing them at their rightlower corner. If you s
71Preparing files for CD burningPreparing files for CD burningFile FormatSpecial software like MAGIX audio studio is required forthe burning of CDs. T
Preparing files for CD burning72Mixer…). Press the Bounce button on the track objectwhich plays back all tracks, i. e., the Master fader. TheBounce di
73Preparing files for CD burningWith MAGIX midi studio generation 6 you have to be sat-isfied with putting your original sound with maximumvolume onto
Troubleshooting74TroubleshootingPossible SymptomsThey may be rare, but every computer user inevitably ex-periences seemingly severe computer problems
75TroubleshootingNow check that everything is still working as it should. Ifso, you can unplug all cables from the back of the com-puter and begin to
Troubleshooting76conflicts with each other, despite the fact that each on itsown is working perfectly, and within the PCI specifica-tions. PCI problem
77Troubleshootingtest whether the cable may be at fault by swapping it for anew one. Another common problem is loose internalcomputer connections, whi
Troubleshooting78– If you see any small yellow exclamation mark warningsymbols (click on any plus signs to check all theentries), you have found the r
79Troubleshootinggeneration 6, and start it again—everything should nowwork.If the second case applies, you will need to install more re-cent drivers,
Table of Contents 8 Context Help mode 336Cut mode 336Zoom mode 336Object separator mode 337Pitch-shift/Time stretch mode 337Draw wave mode (only wave
Troubleshooting80puter, so make sure your system is in VERY good shape.Learn about this in internet news groups or computer mu-sic magazines.Updating
81Part2Referencemidistudio
Using MAGIX midi studio generation 682Using MAGIX midi studio generation 6This chapter summarizes MAGIX midi studio generation6’s general operating fu
83Using MAGIX midi studio generation 6(or function). Click them again to remove the “check” anddeactivate the option.Pull-down Menus: Pull-down menus
Using MAGIX midi studio generation 684This function is particularly useful for entering text in Sy-sEx strings.Text Input: You input text names in the
85Using MAGIX midi studio generation 6– A tool basically affects the objects you click on. If theclicked object is already selected, the tool operates
Using MAGIX midi studio generation 686given the name and track position of the first of the objectson the time axis (more on this on page 129).Solo To
87Using MAGIX midi studio generation 6(called “screen sets”), and recall them at the push of a but-ton.Working with windowsOpening windows: All MAGIX
Using MAGIX midi studio generation 688of the scroll sliders, and moved it to one of its extreme po-sitions.Zooming: Below the vertical scrollbar and r
89Using MAGIX midi studio generation 6Adjusting the Size of the Window Elements from page 88 on-wards).Concealing/Revealing the Parameters: The functi
9 PrefacePreface Congratulations on your purchase of MAGIX music stu-dio generation 6!Creating your own music or video soundtracks in a homestudio ha
Using MAGIX midi studio generation 690next to the menu entries and operate globally. For exam-ple, you can open a song with ctrl o, or copydata to the
91Using MAGIX midi studio generation 6them to bring them to the front). Float windows are recog-nizable by their narrower title bar, which contains no
Using MAGIX midi studio generation 692Link, Show Contents, and Contents Catch: You candefine these display options to control how information isdispla
93Using MAGIX midi studio generation 6You don’t have to save screensets with an explicit com-mand. It happens automatically as soon as you switch toan
Using MAGIX midi studio generation 694arrange objects and individual events alike. Selected ob-jects are either displayed in inverse color, or will fl
95Using MAGIX midi studio generation 6Selecting Following Objects: To select all objects after thecurrent one (or, if no object is currently selected,
Using MAGIX midi studio generation 696The contents of the clipboard are added at the currentsong position (if they are events or arrange objects). The
97Using MAGIX midi studio generation 6Edit Functions: For a description of the undo and clip-board functions (particularly adding events at the Arrang
Using MAGIX midi studio generation 698Step-time input is also possible from the score display.However, the quantize value Default should be avoided, a
99Using MAGIX midi studio generation 6all events, not just notes. It irreversibly alters their posi-tions ( only notes can be returned to their origin
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