Tool Configuration

The first thing you can set up in the tool configuration dialog box is the way the timeline display works.

Display Settings

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Item Description
Display Time of Waveform Graph Specifies the maximum duration for which a waveform will be drawn on the timeline.
If it is set to 0, no limitation is imposed.
Display Volume in decibel notation When checked, the unit of the volume display changes to decibels.

Default Value Settings

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Default parameter values when creating a new object

Here you can edit some of the default parameter values used when creating a Cue, Track, Waveform Region, or Sequence Loop Marker.

Examples

  • Speed up 3D sound creation - Set the 3D position of the Cue, the minimum and maximum distances,etc.
    Set the pan type of a new Waveform Region to Auto.
  • Specify a default Category.
    Set the default Cue Category.
  • Adjust the way the sound progressively stops.
    Set the release of the envelope of a waveform region.

Default values file

There is one group of default values called "Default".
It is saved as the "Default.atmcpreset" file in the Preset folder at the same level than the project file.

Direct access to preset file

You can access the Preset folder by pressing the "Open folder" button.
It can be used to share default settings with other members of your team.
Also, if you want to reuse the default settings between projects, copy this file and use it.

Saving the default values

It is possible to save the default values in a file by pressing "Save" button.

Other

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Item Description
External Editor This is the path to an external waveform editor that can be launched automatically by some functions of AtomCraft to allow you to process waveforms.
Edit
Change the name of a Cue-Link or Aisac-Link when the destination's name is changed When checked, the name of the linked object changes when the name of the destination of the link changes.

MIDI

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Item Description
MIDI Port
MIDI IN Specify the MIDI in device.
Check MIDI Devices Check what MIDI in devices are connected.
MIDI Assign Setting View MIDI assignment .