Section 5 · Getting started
Getting to know the interface
What it is for
Know where everything is before you start: tabs, zoom, volume, settings and the player.
Video
T05 · ≈ 3 min
Video coming soon
This video tutorial is still being recorded. Until then, the steps below cover everything.
Video script
- At the top, the tabs: Samples, Packs, Presets and Plugin Host.
- With A minus and A plus, you adjust the interface size.
- Volume and Auto Play control the sample preview.
- The gear opens Settings. Further right, deactivate device and logout.
- At the bottom, the player and the similarity control.
- Ctrl plus the wheel changes the size of the list.
Top bar
From left to right:
| Item | Function |
|---|---|
| Samples | Sample library and Drum Rack |
| Packs | Install and view sample packs |
| Presets | Preset Manager: the presets of each synth |
| Plugin Host | Opens the hosted synth |
| A− / 100% / A+ | Interface size (zoom). Click 100% to go back |
| Volume | Volume of the sample preview |
| AUTO PLAY | Plays the sample when you select it |
| ⚙ (gear) | Settings |
| Deactivate device | Frees the license of this PC |
| Logout | Signs you out |
Bottom bar (player)
Current sample name, waveform, ◀◀ ▶/❚❚ ■ ▶▶ (previous, play/pause, stop, next), time and the Similarity control (similarity threshold for the “similar samples” list, 75% by default).
Tips
- Ctrl + mouse wheel enlarges/shrinks the file lists.
- The interface language changes in Settings › General › Language and applies right away, without saving.
If something goes wrong
Still stuck? See Section 23 or talk to Support.
Questions about this section
The interface is too small or too large. What do I do?
Use A− and A+ in the top bar.