System information
The VU Meters control region displays volume unit (VU) and peak program (PPM) meters to help you
determine the perceived loudness of your audio signal (peak program meters provide faster response times
to volume increases than VU meters).
To change the range of all VU meters in the Mixing Console, right-click a meter and choose a range
from the shortcut menu.
The Meters control region displays peak meters you can use to monitor instantaneous levels during
playback and determine the loudest level in your audio signal.
To change the range of all meters in the Mixing Console, right-click a meter and choose a range from
the shortcut menu.
The Faders control region allows you to control a channel's gain.
n Audio track channels display controls for the track automation mode, arm for record, input monitor
mode, mute, solo, pan, track gain, and phase.
n Bus channels display controls for the bus automation mode, mute, solo, pan, bus gain, and pre/post
fader effects processing.
n Assignable effects channels display controls for the bus automation mode, mute, solo, pan, bus
gain, and pre/post fader effects processing.
If the Meters control region is not visible, the Fader control region also displays a peak meter.
The Channel Label displays the name of the track or bus. Double-click to edit the name.
Using the Mixing Console
You can use the Mixing Console to mix your project in much the same way you work with a hardware-
based mixer.
Adding Track, Assignable FX, and Bus Channels
In its default configuration, the Mixing Console displays a channel for each track, bus, and assignable
effects chain in your project.
You can use the buttons on the Mixing Console toolbar to add tracks, assignable effects chains, or busses
to your project:
Item Description
Insert Audio Track Adds an audio track to your project.
Insert Assignable
FX
Creates an assignable FX chain that you can route to one or more
tracks in your project. For more information, see "FX Send (Assignable
Effects) Channel Strips" on page 375.
To delete an assignable FX chain, right-click the assignable FX
channel strip and choose Delete from the shortcut menu (or select it
and press the Delete key).
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