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Tiny updates in the Mixer window page

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The _Mixer_ window, can be viewed by going to the main menu and clicking <!-- There are 3 ways to switch to the _Mixer_ window:
`Window > Mixer > Show Mixer`. Alternatively, you can press **Alt+M**.
TODO: not just display mixer strips, but control gain and plugins etc. 1. The **Mix** button in the window switcher in the top right corner of Ardour's
window
2. `Window > Mixer > Show Mixer` in the main menu.
3. The **Alt+M** shortcut. -->
The main function of the _Mixer_ window is to display all the mixer strips for The main function of the _Mixer_ window is to display all the mixer strips for
the various tracks and busses side by side for easy reference. This window is the various tracks and busses side by side for easy reference and finetuning.
mainly used during the _mixing_ process. It also provides access to plugins and This window is mainly used during the _mixing_ process where you distribute
routing features. See the chapters on [understanding instruments across the virtual room and process them with effects to stand out
in a mix. It also provides access to plugins and routing features. Please see
the chapters on [understanding
routing](en/recording-audio/understanding-routing/), routing](en/recording-audio/understanding-routing/),
[mixing](en/mixing-sessions/mixing-levels/), and [using [mixing](en/mixing-sessions/mixing-levels/), and [using
plugins](en/mixing-sessions/using-plugins/) for details. plugins](en/mixing-sessions/using-plugins/) for details.
The user interface of a virtual mixing console largely resembles that of a
physical mixing console where you have mixer channels with gain control and a
signal meter.
![Mixer Window](en/mixer-window-sections.png) ![Mixer Window](en/mixer-window-sections.png)
The _Mixer_ window has 3 larger sections: The _Mixer_ window has 3 larger sections:
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streamlined for launching and controlling the recording of multiple tracks at streamlined for launching and controlling the recording of multiple tracks at
the same time. the same time.
Next: [Cue window](../cue-window) Next: [Recorder window](../recorder-window)