User guide

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Move the Zoom slider to the left.
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Click the left side of the Zoom control.
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If the mouse connected to your computer has a scrollwheel, position the pointer over
the Zoom control and move the scrollwheel.
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If your portable computer has a Multi-Touch trackpad, use the expand gesture.
To zoom out
Do one of the following:
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Choose View > Zoom Out, or press Command-Minus (-).
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Press the Down Arrow key.
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Move the Zoom slider to the right.
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Click the right side of the Zoom control.
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If your mouse has a scrollwheel, position the pointer over the Zoom control and move
the scrollwheel.
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If your portable computer has a Multi-Touch trackpad, use the pinch gesture.
Note: You can change the default scrollwheel behavior in the General pane in
Soundtrack Pro Preferences to zoom in or out at the playhead position or scroll the
Timeline.
To fit the project in the visible area of the Timeline
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Choose View > Fit in Window (or press Shift-Z).
Using the J, K, and L Keys for Shuttling
You can use the keyboard commands (the J, K, and L keys) to speed playback up to eight
times normal speed. When you use the keyboard shortcuts, the only speed available
under 1x is 1/2x.
Moves through
reverse speeds
Pause Moves through
forward speeds
To begin forward playback at normal (1x) speed
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Press L.
To begin reverse playback at normal (1x) speed
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Press J.
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