Operation Manual

sound terrible. Time stretching works best when the tempos are no more than 10 to 30% different. This option
conveniently sets the tempo or key of the project to match the sound's tempo or key.
Ask To Change Project Tempo And Key On First Sound
This option will cause the software to prompt you to see if you want to change the tempo or key for the Change
Project Tempo And Key To Match First Sound option mentioned above.
Temporary Files Directory
Choose a directory to store any temporary files used by Mixcraft, such as peak data, beat map data and other data to
make the software run smoother. Click Browse... to choose a new directory.
Delete Temporary Files
This will delete all temporary files and folders under the Temporary Files Directory listed above. This includes all .tmp,
.isk, .beatmap .isk, and .ipk files used in Mixcraft.
External Wave Editor
Choose an external wave editor to be used with the Edit In External Editor feature. Click Browse... to locate the
executable file (.exe) that runs the external audio editor.
Project Defaults Preferences
This defaults are used when creating new projects.
Author
The default author will be filled into each new project's author information.
Copyright
The default copyright notice will be filled into each new project's author information.
Tempo
The default tempo. (Default is 120 bpm.)
Key
The default key. (Default is C)
Time Signature
The default time signature. (Default is 4/4 time.)
Show New Project Dialog
This option will cause the New Project Dialog to display whenever you start the software or start a new project.
Library Preferences
These are the loop library settings.
Loop Library Directory
This is the folder where your loop library is stored. When you download a new loop, it is saved in this directory.
Please note that this folder is shared for all users on the same computer. If you are using Mixcraft in Administrator
mode, you can change this folder location. Schools or labs can even set the folder to be on a server, thereby saving
space on each workstation. Type in a new folder path or click Browse to select a new folder.
Loop Library Download
Select a Loop Library download site from the drop down. Click here if you are having problems downloading sounds.
Metronome Preferences
Metronome Sound File (Measure)