Reference Guide

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Using the Synth Rack Browser
Browser
• Insert Synth . Insert a new soft synth.
• Delete Synth . Delete the selected soft synth.
• Properties . Open the selected soft synth’s property page (only visible when the Browser is
floating or docked in the MultiDock).
• Insert Synth Options . Open the Insert Soft Synth Options dialog, which lets you specify
options for new soft synths.
• Synth Automation menu. The Synth Automation menu lets you specify on which track to
display and record automation data for the selected soft synth.
• <name of track synth was created with>. By default, automation data is displayed and
recorded on the track the soft synth was created with.
• All Tracks. This submenu lets you choose any available track in the project to record and
display the selected synth’s automation data on.
• Instrument list. Each inserted instrument in a project appears in the Instrument list, and shows
the following controls:
• Connect/disconnect. Disconnect a synth, mute all tracks associated with it, and free up
memory and CPU cycles.
• Synth icon. The synth icon provides a graphic representation of the soft synth. You can
right-click the icon to manage the assigned icon. This control is only available when the Synth
Rack is undocked or docked at the bottom.
• Synth name. The default name of the soft synth. To rename the synth, double-click the
name, type the desired name and press ENTER.
• Preset picker. The preset picker lets you select any available preset for the soft synth. When
the Synth Rack is undocked or docked on the bottom, you can also click the left/right arrows to
step through the available presets.
• Automation. The Automation list lets you specify on which track to display and record
automation data for the soft synth. This list is identical to the Synth Automation menu at the
top of the Synth Rack. This control is only available when the Synth Rack is undocked or
docked at the bottom.
• Mute. Mute/unmute the synth, and all tracks associated with this instance of the synth.
• Solo. Solo/unsolo the synth, and all tracks associated with this instance of the synth.
• Freeze/unfreeze. Freeze/unfreeze the soft synth.
• Thaw synth (Quick unfreeze / refreeze). Quick unfreeze/refreeze the soft synth. This
control is only available when the Synth Rack is undocked or docked at the bottom.
Note: Certain controls in the Instrument list are only available when the Synth Rack is undocked
or docked at the bottom of the screen.