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Synchronization

4. Check the Transmit MMC box.

5. Enter the ID of the master timing device in the Time Code

Master’s Unit ID box.

6. Click OK.

MMC is now enabled.

To Disable MIDI Machine Control…

1. Choose

Options-Project

and click the MIDI Out tab.

2. Make sure the Transmit MMC box is not checked, and click OK.

MMC is disabled.

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- 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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