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Track window and constant control elements 41
Loop: Clicking on the loop button starts playback in an endless loop.
This function is useful if you want to listen to parts of the audio repeatedly,
e.g. to monitor transitions or effect settings in critical sections. You can
extend or shorten the loop range in the timeline by using the mouse or by
entering changes numerically in the "Playback parameters" window (options
menu).
Return to start: Resets the position line to the start of the project (also
works during playback).
Rewind/Fast forward: Rewind/fast forward first starts slowly, then quickly
speeds up if you continue to hold the rewind or FF button. This corresponds
to the functionality of a tape recorder which also takes some time to gain
speed.
Alt + Click on this button lets you jump to the next or previous marker.
Stop: Stops playback, the position line jumps back to the starting position.
Play: Starts playback, clicking again stops playback at the current position.
Recording: Opens the record dialog where you can set the recording format,
level etc. The actual recording is started in the record dialog.
Controlling with the keyboard and mouse:
• The space bar starts or stops playback.
• A simple mouse-click in the timeline above the track moves the position line to
the corresponding position (also works during playback).
• Use the position slider to quickly move the playback marker within the project.
• Other special keyboard commands can be used to jump between markers and
object borders quickly, see Zoom settings (view page 42).
Zoom
The waveform display allows you to recognize certain parts of the material from the
shape. For many tasks it is quite useful to enlarge the waveform display. For detailed
editing, e.g. editing with the scissor tool, there are several zoom options:
Quick zoom: For quick zooming it is sufficient to click with the mouse in the timeline,
keep the mouse button pressed down and move it up or down. This way, you can
quickly zoom the cursor in and out at any position without releasing the mouse.
The +/- zoom button at the bottom right corner of the track
window zoom in/out the display.