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Is there a way to color the timeline
I want to have sections of the time ruler in different colors for quick referencing. Is there a way to do something like this. The only thing I can think of is coloring clips and thats what I'm trying to avoid.
Thanks in advance.
Cheers, Wave
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Re:Is there a way to color the timeline
2012/05/13 18:58:01
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Wave
I want to have sections of the time ruler in different colors for quick referencing. Is there a way to do something like this. The only thing I can think of is coloring clips and thats what I'm trying to avoid.
Thanks in advance.
Sadly that seems to be the (Seth Perlstein) suggested method as witnessed in the Webinar about 35 days ago. Maybe in X2?
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Re:Is there a way to color the timeline
2012/05/13 19:10:26
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Ok thanks, I guess the idea was planted in my head from him and I forgot he mentioned it. 
Cheers, Wave
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Re:Is there a way to color the timeline
2012/05/13 20:20:39
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On the time line... if I need to know where I'm at... I use markers and names.
Colors would be visually very quick.
I'd also love to see track colors (automatic) by buss assignment. Perhaps a button in the inspector that matches the buss the track is assigned to. This has been suggest to the bakers for inclusion into future cake products.
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Re:Is there a way to color the timeline
2012/05/13 20:41:26
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I'd also love to see track colors (automatic) by buss assignment. Perhaps a button in the inspector that matches the buss the track is assigned to. This has been suggest to the bakers for inclusion into future cake products. That has to be the best idea I have read in along time. Great idea!
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Re:Is there a way to color the timeline
2012/05/14 01:29:21
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Count me as a big fan of that idea too GH!
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Re:Is there a way to color the timeline
2012/05/14 02:07:31
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In the first CakeTV live session, Seth shared a great tip that gives you exactly what you want: sections of the time ruler in different colors for quick referencing Instead of explaining I'll just link you to that section of the CakeTV session so you can get the tip first hand :) http://www.youtube.com/wa...;v=XTysXLBiYqY#t=3742s I use this all the time now :)
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Re:Is there a way to color the timeline
2012/05/14 02:23:59
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Loptec
In the first CakeTV live session, Seth shared a great tip that gives you exactly what you want: sections of the time ruler in different colors for quick referencing
Instead of explaining I'll just link you to that section of the CakeTV session so you can get the tip first hand :)
http://www.youtube.com/wa...;v=XTysXLBiYqY#t=3742s
I use this all the time now :)
If I understand this correctly, he used track 1 as a midi track and colored the clips as regions. I set this up and it has a flaw - when you scroll down in the screen, you lose site of the track 1... Now if we could lock the view of a track 1, this would be an excellent work around.
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Re:Is there a way to color the timeline
2012/05/14 02:30:48
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I should also mention that using the track navigator in the multi-dock can be a very fast way to move around within the project.
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Re:Is there a way to color the timeline
2012/05/14 02:32:06
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Loptec
In the first CakeTV live session, Seth shared a great tip that gives you exactly what you want: sections of the time ruler in different colors for quick referencing
Instead of explaining I'll just link you to that section of the CakeTV session so you can get the tip first hand :)
http://www.youtube.com/wa...;v=XTysXLBiYqY#t=3742s
I use this all the time now :)
If I understand this correctly, he used track 1 as a midi track and colored the clips as regions. I set this up and it has a flaw - when you scroll down in the screen, you lose site of the track 1... Now if we could lock the view of a track 1, this would be an excellent work around.
Well, obviously it has its flaws as its not a real feature.  Basically, yes, its just a MIDI track with colored clips. You can lock the height of the track, though, so that it neither expands nor collapses when it zooms in (set this option by right-clicking), but you can't exclude it from scrolling off screen. Maybe I'll do a blog post about this and go step by step through the setup and options. Would you all find that helpful? SP
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Re:Is there a way to color the timeline
2012/05/14 02:34:29
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Seth anything from you is very helpful. You're like E.F. Hutton when you speak people listen.
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Re:Is there a way to color the timeline
2012/05/14 02:35:22
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John
Seth anything from you is very helpful. You're like E.F. Hutton when you speak people listen.
LOL! If only I had his fiscal sense! SP
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Re:Is there a way to color the timeline
2012/05/14 03:11:56
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Seth Perlstein [Cakewalk
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Loptec
In the first CakeTV live session, Seth shared a great tip that gives you exactly what you want: sections of the time ruler in different colors for quick referencing
Instead of explaining I'll just link you to that section of the CakeTV session so you can get the tip first hand :)
http://www.youtube.com/wa...;v=XTysXLBiYqY#t=3742s
I use this all the time now :)
If I understand this correctly, he used track 1 as a midi track and colored the clips as regions. I set this up and it has a flaw - when you scroll down in the screen, you lose site of the track 1... Now if we could lock the view of a track 1, this would be an excellent work around.
Well, obviously it has its flaws as its not a real feature. Basically, yes, its just a MIDI track with colored clips. You can lock the height of the track, though, so that it neither expands nor collapses when it zooms in (set this option by right-clicking), but you can't exclude it from scrolling off screen.
Maybe I'll do a blog post about this and go step by step through the setup and options. Would you all find that helpful?
SP
Yes - - - Pla ease! Thank You Seth!
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Re:Is there a way to color the timeline
2012/05/14 03:13:13
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Seth Perlstein [Cakewalk
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Loptec
In the first CakeTV live session, Seth shared a great tip that gives you exactly what you want: sections of the time ruler in different colors for quick referencing
Instead of explaining I'll just link you to that section of the CakeTV session so you can get the tip first hand :)
http://www.youtube.com/wa...;v=XTysXLBiYqY#t=3742s
I use this all the time now :)
If I understand this correctly, he used track 1 as a midi track and colored the clips as regions. I set this up and it has a flaw - when you scroll down in the screen, you lose site of the track 1... Now if we could lock the view of a track 1, this would be an excellent work around.
Well, obviously it has its flaws as its not a real feature. Basically, yes, its just a MIDI track with colored clips. You can lock the height of the track, though, so that it neither expands nor collapses when it zooms in (set this option by right-clicking), but you can't exclude it from scrolling off screen.
Maybe I'll do a blog post about this and go step by step through the setup and options. Would you all find that helpful?
SP
Don't get me wrong - I really like this type of thinking and respect the idea! It is cool!
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Re:Is there a way to color the timeline
2012/05/14 04:14:26
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Seth Perlstein [Cakewalk
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Loptec
In the first CakeTV live session, Seth shared a great tip that gives you exactly what you want: sections of the time ruler in different colors for quick referencing
Instead of explaining I'll just link you to that section of the CakeTV session so you can get the tip first hand :)
http://www.youtube.com/wa...;v=XTysXLBiYqY#t=3742s
I use this all the time now :)
If I understand this correctly, he used track 1 as a midi track and colored the clips as regions. I set this up and it has a flaw - when you scroll down in the screen, you lose site of the track 1... Now if we could lock the view of a track 1, this would be an excellent work around.
Well, obviously it has its flaws as its not a real feature. Basically, yes, its just a MIDI track with colored clips. You can lock the height of the track, though, so that it neither expands nor collapses when it zooms in (set this option by right-clicking), but you can't exclude it from scrolling off screen.
Maybe I'll do a blog post about this and go step by step through the setup and options. Would you all find that helpful?
SP
For sure! :) These kinds of workflow tips from you guys are always very helpful! So please, keep 'em coming! =D (when you're in the right mood and got the time) Thanks, Seth!
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Re:Is there a way to color the timeline
2012/05/14 06:47:46
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Didn't someone who was proficient at changing colors in Sonar - get a job at cakewalk? Where is he?
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Re:Is there a way to color the timeline
2012/05/14 08:48:51
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Loptec
In the first CakeTV live session, Seth shared a great tip that gives you exactly what you want: sections of the time ruler in different colors for quick referencing
Instead of explaining I'll just link you to that section of the CakeTV session so you can get the tip first hand :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=XTysXLBiYqY#t=3742s
I use this all the time now :)
Thats a great Idea that I should have written down.  I totally forgot about it, but if I start using it right now it will become habit. Thanks for the Info it really helped. 
Cheers, Wave
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