DIGITAL MULTITRACK
RECORDING
MIDI COMMUNICATION
 
 
 
 
 
motu dp3
 
 
TRACK WINDOW

The Track Window provides an overview of the current sequence and contains settings affecting I/O management, MIDI instruments management and track names and colors.

Audio tracks are graphically displayed as waveforms and, in combination with MIDI tracks, can be freely cutted and pasted, according to the arrangement needs.

Bars and markers are displayed in the window upper section. Markers can be named (intro, verse, chorus, coda, etc.) to quickly find the sequence various parts.

More functions (solo, mute, selection range, etc.) can be accessed through various menus and icons.

The Edit window can be opened by clicking on the track data or directly on the track name.

EDIT WINDOW

The Edit Window id used to operate detailed editings on the audio and MIDI data using functions like Trim (definition of playback ranges), graphic Time Stretch (graphical match between the audio tracks and the time grid), Fade In/Out, Crossfade and other "micro-editing" operations.

Waveforms and parameters like level and pan can be displayed within each track using various display options and with various zoom factors.

In this example the first audio track shows also the level automation envelope, the second one (displayed in a smaller size) uses the waveform display, while the third one is a MIDI track showing MIDI notes and the Pitch Bend envelope.

MIX WINDOW

The Mix Window graphically reproduces the classical layout of traditional analog mixers, in order to make operation fast and intuitive.

Each virtual mixer channel features dedicated fader and level meter, in addition to the controls for Pan, Automation, Rec, Mute, Solo, Aux sends and Insert.

The channel configuration and the related parameters can be stored and recalled in any moment according to the current needs.

Audio channels support up to 5 insert plug-ins amd 4 auxiliary sends, shown in the upper section of each channel. In this example some plug-ins have been connected to the insert points of the firts two channels.

CONTROL PANEL

The Control Panel is used for transport and control purposes.

The left part contains the Transport Bar, including the standard buttons like Play, Rec, etc.

The numeric display shows the current position within the arrange window, while the window lower area contains the functions related to marker and locator management.

The multi-function panel shown in the control panel right side is used to open various windows, from hardware setup to other editing environments.