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Table of Contents

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Preface17
- Getting Help18
- Registering Pro Audio18
- About this Book17
1 Introduction19
- About Pro Audio20
- Pro Audio Basics21
- Computers, Sound, and Music31
  - MIDI31
  - Digital Audio32
- Installation and Setup33
- Starting Pro Audio36
- Starting to Use Pro Audio37
2 Getting Started39
- Tutorial 1Ñplaying a Song40
- Tutorial 2Ñrecording MIDI and Digital Audio54
- Tutorial 3Ñaudio Editing and Mixing66
3 Controlling Playback79
- The "Now Time" and How to Use It80
  - Displaying the Now Time in Large Print82
  - Other Ways to Set the Now Time83
- Controlling Playback84
  - Handling Stuck Notes84
  - Loops85
- Track-By-Track Playback88
  - Silencing Tracks89
  - Soloing Tracks90
- Changing Track Settings91
- Video Playback108
4 Recording a Performance111
- Creating a New Project112
- Preparing to Record119
- Recording Music from a MIDI Instrument125
  - Virtual Piano125
- Recording Audio126
  - Tuning an Instrument129
- Loop Recording130
- Punch Recording132
- Step Recording134
  - Step Pattern Recording137
  - Recording Channel by Channel138
- Importing Music and Sound140
- Saving Your Work142
  - Labeling Your Projects144
  - File Statistics146
- MIDI Input and Echo Controls146
5 Arranging Tracks and Clips150
- Arranging Tracks150
- Arranging Clips153
- Working with Partial Clips161
- Markers and the Snap Grid163
- Working with Linked Clips169
- Splitting and Combining Clips171
  - Adding Effects in the Track View174
- Changing Tempos174
6 Editing Events and Controllers183
- The Piano Roll View184
- Selecting and Editing Events190
- Changing the Timing of a Recording197
  - Quantizing198
  - Fit Improvisation208
- Searching for Events209
  - Event Filters210
- Controllers, Rpns, Nrpns, and Automation Data216
  - Using the Controllers Pane218
- The Event List View224
- MIDI Effects231
7 Editing Audio241
- Digital Audio Fundamentals242
- The Audio View250
- Basic Audio Editing251
- Basic Audio Processing260
- Advanced Audio Processing265
- Audio Effects277
8 Working with Notation and Lyrics287
- The Staff View288
- Basic Musical Editing293
- Chords and Marks307
- Tablature315
- Working with Percussion321
- Printing325
- The Meter/Key View326
- Working with Lyrics330
9 Mixing and Effects Patching335
- The Console View336
  - Configuring the Console338
- Mixing MIDI342
- Routing and Mixing Digital Audio344
- Using Real-Time Effects350
- Using Control Groups353
- Using Remote Control357
- Recording Automation Data359
- Mixing down and Distributing Audio361
- Preparing Audio for Distribution363
10 Using Instrument Definitions370
- Assigning Instruments370
- Importing Instrument Definitions372
- Creating Instrument Definitions373
11 Working with Studioware383
- Studioware Panels384
- Using Panels386
- Designing and Implementing Panels395
- Advanced Panel Design413
- Tutorialñcreating a Panel419
12 Using Layouts and Templates427
- Layouts428
- Templates430
  - Template Example: Three MIDI Instruments432
13 Improving Audio Performance433
- Audio System Configuration434
  - The Wave Device Profiler434
- Audio System Conﬁguration434
- Digital Audio Data Management445
- Improving Performance with Digital Audio452
  - Mixing Latency454
  - Queue Buffers455
- Status Bar/Cpu Meter/Disk Meter455
14 Using System Exclusive Data457
- What Is System Exclusive458
  - Sysx Events458
- Using the System Exclusive View459
- Transmitting Banks During Playback464
- Real-Time Recording of System Exclusive Messages464
- Sysx Echo464
- Saving MIDI Files Containing Sysx Banks465
- Sysx . Ini File Settings465
  - Sysx .Ini File Settings465
- Troubleshooting466
15 Synchronizing Your Gear469
- Synchronization Overview470
- Clock Sources with no External Devices471
- MIDI Synchronization472
- SMPTE/MIDI Time Code Synchronization476
- MIDI Machine Control482
16 Programming with Cal485
- Creating and Running CAL Programs486
- Sample CAL Files487
- Writing CAL Programs489
- Recording CAL Programs490
Appendix A: Troubleshooting493
- When I Play a File, I Donõt Hear Anything493
- I Canõt Record from My MIDI Instrument494
- When I Play a File Containing Audio, the Audio495
- Portion Doesnõt Play495
- I Canõt Record any Audio496
- The Music Is Playing Back with the Wrong Instrument Sounds496
- How Do I Use Pro Audio to Access All the Sounds Onmy MIDI Instrument497
- My Keyboard Doubles Every Note I Play497
- I Donõt See the Clips Pane in the Track View498
- Why Canõt Pro Audio Find My Audio Files498
- Why Do I Get Errors from the Wave Profiler499
Appendix B: Tips & Tricks501
- In this Appendix501
- Video Support502
- Double-Clicking Clips502
- Playing Files in Batch Mode502
  - The Play List View503
  - Virtual Jukebox504
- Key Bindings508
- Windows Taskbar Indicators511
- Undo, Redo, and the Undo History512
- Screen Colors and Wallpaper513
- Music Notation for Nonconcert Key Instruments516
Appendix C: Advanced Setup519
- Step 1. Install Windows 95, 98 or NT519
- Step 2. Install Cakewalk Pro Audio519
- Step 3. Read the README File521
- Step 4. Install a MIDI Driver521
- Step 5. Connect Your MIDI Equipment525
- Step 6. Configure Your Audio Hardware528
- Step 7. Set up to Record Digital Audio528
- Step 8. Start Pro Audio531
Appendix D: MIDI Files535
- Timebases536
- Supported MIDI File Meta-Events536
- Features Not Supported by MIDI Files536
- Other MIDI File Handling Notes537
- Special Handling of GM, GS, and XG MIDI Files537
- If You Have Problems Playing MIDI Files538
- If You Plan to Publish Your Songs538
Appendix E: Initialization Files541
- Initialization Files541
- Initialization File Format542
  - Cakewalk.ini542
  - Ttsseq.ini544
- Variables in the [Options] Section544
- Variables in the [MIDI Input Devices]547
- Variables in the [MIDI Output Devices] Section547
  - Aud.ini547
- Variables in the [Aud] Section547
Appendix F: Presets549
- FX Stereo Reverb and CFX Reverb550
- FX Stereo Chorus and CFX Chorus551
- FX Stereo Flanger and CFX Flanger551
- FX Stereo Delay552
- CFX Delay/Echo552
- FX Pitch Shifter552
- FX Time/Pitch Stretch553
- FX Stereo Parametric EQ554
- CFX 2-Band EQ554
Appendix G: Summary of New Features555
- Audiox Window555
- Reduced Audio Latency555
- Piano Roll Supports Multiple Track Editing555
- Stereo Tracks555
- Guitar Fretboard Display, Tablature, and Tuner556
- Session Drummer556
- Export to MP3 and Realaudio556
- FX bin in Track View556
- CPU Meter and Disk Meter556
- NTONYX Style Enhancer MIDI Plug-In (Micro 1.28 Lite Version557
- Global Toolbar to Mute, Solo, or Arm Tracks557
- More Reliable Clip Indicators557
- Apply Audio Effects Button557
- Pick Track Button Enhancement557
- Record Mode Saves with each Project557
- Open Patch Browser Directly from Track and Console Views557
- Enhanced Patch Browser557
- Real-Time Tempo Adjustment558
- Minimum Clip Width558
- Must Arm Tracks to Record558
- Reorganized Menus558
- Tools-Run CAL Command Moved to Edit Menu558
- Play List Easier to Use558
- Right-Click Opens Snap to Grid Dialog Box558
- Smooth Audio Scrubbing558
- Ampsim Lite Plug-In558
Appendix H: Session Drummer559
- Style560
- Pattern560
- Song560
- Clear a Song560
- Move down560
- Move up560
- Remove Pattern from a Song560
- Add Pattern to a Song560
- Load Song from a File561
- Save Song to a File561
- Presets561
- The Settings Dialog561
  - Default Settings562
  - Deleting a Preset564
- Using Session Drummer in Real-Time564
- Arranging Patterns into a Song565
- Creating Drum Styles for the Session Drummer565
  - Guidelines567
- Drumtrax Style Files in the Session Drummer567
Appendix I: Roland U-8569
- Connecting Cakewalk to570
- Connecting Cakewalk to U-8570
- Controlling Cakewalk with571
- Using the EZ Recording and Mixdown Wizards574
  - The EZ Recording Wizard574
  - The EZ Mixdown Wizard575
- Using the U-8 Mixer577
- Using the Effects Window581
- Recording Tips and Hints583
- Troubleshooting583
- Mixdown Tips and Hints584
Index585

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