Reference Guide

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Using loops with the Browser
Working with loops and Groove Clips
• To insert into an existing track as a new clip. Double-click the file to add it to the selected
track at the current Now time, or drag the file to the desired location.
• To insert into a new track. Drag the file to en empty space in the Track view, below the last
track.
• To replace the selected clip. Drag the file to the Clip Inspector.
• To insert into a cell in the Matrix view. Make sure the Matrix view is visible, then drag the
file to the desired Matrix cell.
To preview audio content
1. In the Browser, click the Browse Media button .
2. On the Browser menu, select Auto-Preview.
3. On the Browser menu, point to Audio Preview Bus, then select the bus you want to preview
audio through.
4. Navigate to the folder that contains the audio content you want to preview, then click the file you
want to preview.
The Play button changes to a Stop button during preview.
To preview MIDI content
1. In the Browser, click the Browse Media button .
2. On the Browser menu, select Auto-Preview.
3. On the Browser menu, point to Synth Preview Output, then select the soft synth you want to
preview MIDI through.
Note: A new track is created if the file type is not compatible with the selected track.
Note: Auto-Preview is enabled by default. If you disable Auto-Preview, you must click the Play
button each time you want to preview the selected audio file.
Tip: To preview an audio file as a Groove Clip, hold down the ALT key and click the file. To preview
all selected files as Groove Clips, hold down the ALT and click the
Play button .
Note: If there are no synths in the project, go to Insert > Soft Synths and insert the desired soft
synth.