How to use channel strips

Add a channel by clicking + Add channel or right-clicking and choosing an Audio channel, Instrument channel, or FX channel.

• Audio channels are used for recording audio, audio loops and samples.
• Instrument channels are used for virtual instruments, MIDI loops and recording MIDI
• FX channels are used for routing signals through audio effects by using sends.

Delete a channel by selecting it and hitting delete/backspace or by right-clicking and choosing Delete channel.

Clone a channel by right-clicking on it and choosing Clone channel or Clone channel and content, to also get the clips of the channel. You can also use the ctrl/cmd + D shortcut.

Rearrange the order of the channels by dragging them up or down.

Keep your song organized by renaming the channels. Double-click on the name and type in the new name. When you’re done, hit enter or click elsewhere.

The Solo (S) button enables you to only hear specific channels. Activate it on one or more channels, and you will only hear those channels. All other channels will be silent.

The Mute (M) button has the opposite effect. Activate it on one or more channels, and those channels will be silenced. You will still be able to hear all the other channels.

The Solo and Mute buttons can be used when mixing and arranging to focus on specific sounds or to hear what it sounds like with or without certain elements.

Control the loudness of each channel with the Volume fader. Getting the volumes of all channels to sound balanced is crucial for a good mix.

Panning controls the stereo position of a channel. By turning the Pan knob, you can make it sound like the source is coming from the center, the left or the right.

Automation lets you change the channel controls, effects, and instrument parameters over time. Click the drop-down to show the list of available parameters.