From 1248db1a15d919778119703f62f8be767fcf2cb5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alexandre Prokoudine Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2022 13:32:24 +0300 Subject: [PATCH] Reorder UI overview --- .../overview-of-the-interface/_index.en.md | 29 ++++++++++++ .../cue-window/index.en.md | 9 ++++ .../{ => editor-window}/index.en.md | 45 ++----------------- .../mixer-window/index.en.md | 28 ++++++++++++ .../recorder-window/index.en.md | 9 ++++ 5 files changed, 78 insertions(+), 42 deletions(-) create mode 100644 content/getting-started/overview-of-the-interface/_index.en.md create mode 100644 content/getting-started/overview-of-the-interface/cue-window/index.en.md rename content/getting-started/overview-of-the-interface/{ => editor-window}/index.en.md (82%) create mode 100644 content/getting-started/overview-of-the-interface/mixer-window/index.en.md create mode 100644 content/getting-started/overview-of-the-interface/recorder-window/index.en.md diff --git a/content/getting-started/overview-of-the-interface/_index.en.md b/content/getting-started/overview-of-the-interface/_index.en.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0707441 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/getting-started/overview-of-the-interface/_index.en.md @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ ++++ +title = "Overview of the Interface" +description = "Basics of Ardour's user interface" +chapter = true +weight = 2 +#pre = "1. " ++++ + +This section will give you a basic overview of Ardour's user interface. + +We will take a look at shared elements of the interface, main windows, and focus on the _Editor_ window and the _Mixer_ window. Later chapters will give more detailed information on each feature listed here. + +TODO PARTS OF UI ANNOTATED SCREENSHOT + +Switching Between Windows +------------------------- + +You can use the key combination **Alt + M** (**Control + M** on a +Mac) in order to toggle which window is on top: Editor or Mixer. + +Continuing +---------- + +The next chapters will explain basics of main Ardour's windows: + +- Editor window +- Mixer window +- Recorder window +- Cue window diff --git a/content/getting-started/overview-of-the-interface/cue-window/index.en.md b/content/getting-started/overview-of-the-interface/cue-window/index.en.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..afba8ca --- /dev/null +++ b/content/getting-started/overview-of-the-interface/cue-window/index.en.md @@ -0,0 +1,9 @@ ++++ +title = "Cue window" +description = "Basics of Ardour's cue window" +chapter = false +weight = 4 +#pre = "1. " ++++ + +TODO \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/content/getting-started/overview-of-the-interface/index.en.md b/content/getting-started/overview-of-the-interface/editor-window/index.en.md similarity index 82% rename from content/getting-started/overview-of-the-interface/index.en.md rename to content/getting-started/overview-of-the-interface/editor-window/index.en.md index 69cc4e2..5ef5c4c 100644 --- a/content/getting-started/overview-of-the-interface/index.en.md +++ b/content/getting-started/overview-of-the-interface/editor-window/index.en.md @@ -1,16 +1,11 @@ +++ -title = "Overview of the Interface" -description = "Basics of Ardour's user interface" +title = "Editor window" +description = "Basics of Ardour's editor window" chapter = false -weight = 3 +weight = 1 #pre = "1. " +++ -This section will give you an overview of the basic interface of Ardour. - -We will take a look at the **Editor Window** and the **Mixer Window**. Later -chapters will give more detailed information on each feature listed here. - The Editor Window ----------------- @@ -184,37 +179,3 @@ chapter. The Tracks tab is covered in the **Arranging Tracks** chapter, and Snapshots are discussed in the **Saving Snapshots** chapter. ![Region List](en/Ardour6_Region_List.png) - -Mixer Window Controls ---------------------- - -The second window, the **Mixer Window**, can be viewed by going to the -main menu and clicking *Window > Mixer*. - -![Mixer Window](en/Ardour6_Mixer_Window_1.png) - -The main function of the Mixer Window is to display all the Mixer Strips -for the various Tracks side by side for easy reference. This window is -mainly used during the **Mixing** process, and it also provides access -**Plugins** and other **Routing** features. See the chapters on -**Understanding Routing**, **Mixing** and **Using Plugins** for details. - -![Mixer Window](en/Ardour6_Mixer_Window_2.png) - -This window also contains a listing of the available Mixer Strips in the -upper left hand corner. The check boxes in this area can be used to view -and hide the Mixer Strips of the different Tracks. Finally, there is an -area for managing **Groups**. - -Switching Between Windows -------------------------- - -You can use the key combination **Alt + M** (**Control + M** on a -Mac) in order to toggle which window is on top: Editor or Mixer. - -Continuing ----------- - -The next chapter will explain how to start a fresh new project. - -Next: [Starting a session](/en/starting-sessions/starting-a-session) diff --git a/content/getting-started/overview-of-the-interface/mixer-window/index.en.md b/content/getting-started/overview-of-the-interface/mixer-window/index.en.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..57cc18f --- /dev/null +++ b/content/getting-started/overview-of-the-interface/mixer-window/index.en.md @@ -0,0 +1,28 @@ ++++ +title = "Mixer window" +description = "Basics of Ardour's user interface" +chapter = false +weight = 2 +#pre = "1. " ++++ + +Mixer Window Controls +--------------------- + +The second window, the **Mixer Window**, can be viewed by going to the +main menu and clicking *Window > Mixer*. + +![Mixer Window](en/Ardour6_Mixer_Window_1.png) + +The main function of the Mixer Window is to display all the Mixer Strips +for the various Tracks side by side for easy reference. This window is +mainly used during the **Mixing** process, and it also provides access +**Plugins** and other **Routing** features. See the chapters on +**Understanding Routing**, **Mixing** and **Using Plugins** for details. + +![Mixer Window](en/Ardour6_Mixer_Window_2.png) + +This window also contains a listing of the available Mixer Strips in the +upper left hand corner. The check boxes in this area can be used to view +and hide the Mixer Strips of the different Tracks. Finally, there is an +area for managing **Groups**. diff --git a/content/getting-started/overview-of-the-interface/recorder-window/index.en.md b/content/getting-started/overview-of-the-interface/recorder-window/index.en.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ff10270 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/getting-started/overview-of-the-interface/recorder-window/index.en.md @@ -0,0 +1,9 @@ ++++ +title = "Recorder window" +description = "Basics of Ardour's recorder window" +chapter = false +weight = 3 +#pre = "1. " ++++ + +TODO \ No newline at end of file