6. Snapshots
Snapshots are an easy way to explore and save variations of any YANGQIN Instrument for quick
recall. Using Snapshots, you can create your own preset sounds, save them in the .nksn le format
and use them in other projects, across computers or even share them with other users.
▶ Access the Snapshot view via the camera icon in the Instrument Header and switch back to
the Info View by clicking the i icon.
Accessing the Snapshot view
6.1. Overview of Snapshots
Snapshots contain the following key features:
1. Load Snapshot: Opens the Snapshot menu where you can load a Snapshot from the Factory
and/or User library. For more information, see Loading a Snapshot.
2. Snapshot Name: Displays the name of the currently selected Snapshot.
3. Snapshot Previous/Next (<> icons): Allows you to quickly browse and load Snapshots.
Pressing an arrow icon will load the previous or next Snapshot in the selected category. If no
Snapshot is active, the rst Snapshot on the list will be loaded. For more information, see
Loading a Snapshot.
4. Save Snapshot (floppy disk icon): Allows you to save changes made to a sound. When a User
Snapshot is saved, the setting and parameter controls are stored within it and can be
accessed at any time via the User library. For more information, see Saving a User Snapshot.
5. Delete Snapshot (bin icon): Deletes the currently selected Snapshot from the User library. You
can only delete User Snapshots and not Factory Snapshots. For more information, see
Deleting a User Snapshot.
6. Snapshot View (camera icon): Provides access to the Snapshot features described above;
saving, loading, browsing, and deleting. When Snapshot View is selected, conguration
settings and features relating to the Info View are replaced in the display.
6.2. Saving a User Snapshot
Snapshots can be saved at any time while you are working on them. When a Snapshot is saved,
the parameter controls and macro settings are stored within the preset. By loading a Factory
Snapshot and adjusting some of its parameters, you can then save a User Snapshot.
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