Docking vs Undocking

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2014/09/11 06:03:43 (permalink)

Docking vs Undocking

I'm just curious how many of y'all keep your console view docked and how many undock it? I used to always undock and keep it on a second monitor. I recently went through an entire mix using Kenny Gioia's Mixing Rock video as a tutorial (excellent video, by the way). But it kind of forced me to keep it docked (using Shift/ D to show it and hide it) and keep Kenny's videos on the second monitor. And I think I now prefer keeping it docked. Really pretty slick and effortless once you force yourself to do it. Just thought I'd throw the discussion out there.
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    Sanderxpander
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    Re: Docking vs Undocking 2014/09/11 06:57:12 (permalink)
    I do both. Still prefer to run it on a second monitor but on my laptop I Shift+D. It's true, it's pretty slick once you get used to it, you don't have to move your head and mouse and reorient yourself.
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    Re: Docking vs Undocking 2014/09/11 20:39:25 (permalink)
    I'm a fan of having it undocked and on a second screen.  For me I think it has a lot to do with working on track groups.  I like being able to see the wave forms in the Track View on the main monitor with the console displaying the track group on the right. That's just me though......

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    Re: Docking vs Undocking 2014/09/11 20:55:13 (permalink)
    2nd display for desktop, docked for laptop.
     
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    Re: Docking vs Undocking 2014/09/11 21:05:57 (permalink)
    On my mobile rig I too make use of shift+D.  I also have a screenset configured so that only the console (in the multi dock), timeline and control bar are visible, the inspector and browser have been undocked and removed.  I also make sure to hide any tracks/busses that I don't need to see to keep the clutter to a minimum.
     
    On my desktop setup I keep the multi dock in place on my main monitor and float the console on my second monitor.
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    Re: Docking vs Undocking 2014/09/11 21:29:10 (permalink)
    Stretched across two displays, with D toggling between track view and console view.

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    Re: Docking vs Undocking 2014/09/11 22:12:19 (permalink)
    Anderton
    Stretched across two displays, with D toggling between track view and console view.


    well dang... so simple, obvious... and opened up a whole new world for me on my 27" pair. 
    Next need to find monitors without *frames* around them. (so when you butt them together, side by side)   I guess they exist?

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    Re: Docking vs Undocking 2014/09/11 22:17:52 (permalink)
    well....some skinny borders I'm seeing... but mine are less than an inch...so nothing would be the next step for the new monitors without frames/borders

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    Re: Docking vs Undocking 2014/09/11 22:38:37 (permalink)
    Ideally I have mind full screen on the second monitor, but sometimes I'll start a project with it docked on the first screen and for some reason (probably laziness) I'll just leave it there. I quite enjoy the change, it's almost like you develop a different approach to working. And the problem with having both screens full is that doing anything non-Sonar related (like using Explorer, or reading a manual) is a pain in the butt. Ideally I'd like a third screen, but having said that I have a Lenovo Yoga 2 touchscreen laptop which folds backwards into an A-frame shape and is great for having by my side to watch videos and read manuals. 

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    Re: Docking vs Undocking 2014/09/12 02:15:12 (permalink)
    You're not allowed to use internet on your DAW anyway, hadn't you heard?
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    Re: Docking vs Undocking 2014/09/12 14:01:44 (permalink)
    Anderton
    Stretched across two displays, with D toggling between track view and console view.




    Same here.  It's nice having all that horizontal space (dual 24") for displaying lots of tracks and busses.  
     
    I do sometimes go back to one screen though when I'm using the Browser a lot so there's less distance to drag and drop.
     

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