Nitrox32
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Locking Faders
Is there any way to lock the audio track faders in Platinum? I'm sure I'm missing something simple.
Thanks,
Aric
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Re: Locking Faders
2017/02/03 09:25:55
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I don't know a way. But this would be cool.
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KingsMix
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Re: Locking Faders
2017/02/03 10:58:34
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Can you give an example of what you are trying to accomplish?
Maybe there is a workaround or a different approach to get what you are trying to achieve.
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Re: Locking Faders
2017/02/03 11:10:26
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☄ Helpfulby Bristol_Jonesey 2017/02/03 11:33:39
Nitrox32
Is there any way to lock the audio track faders in Platinum? I'm sure I'm missing something simple.
Thanks,
Aric
Not that I know of but you can right click a fader and set value->set snap to = current. When you double click on that fader it will set to that value instead of zero. Rocky
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Nitrox32
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Re: Locking Faders
2017/02/03 11:53:58
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Re: Locking Faders
2017/02/03 12:10:40
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Nitrox32
Is there any way to lock the audio track faders in Platinum? I'm sure I'm missing something simple.
Thanks,
Aric
Great idea! With a lock we wouldn't be able to accidentally change the mix while scrolling with the mouse wheel in console view. Put in a feature request!
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Re: Locking Faders
2017/02/03 12:32:08
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KingsMix
Can you give an example of what you are trying to accomplish?
Maybe there is a workaround or a different approach to get what you are trying to achieve.
I might be taking the wrong approach, but when I'm done with a final mix, all my faders are at 0. Looks neater  and I don't have to worry about a fader that's accidently been moved since it sticks out like a sour note. Also iZotope Insight gives me the exact representation of the output levels post fader since there's not attenuation of the tracks signal level. Yes I do sometimes have automated volume lanes, but at least they start out at zero. Walt
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Re: Locking Faders
2017/02/03 12:51:43
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☄ Helpfulby tlw 2017/02/03 23:29:44
Get the volume where you want; add a volume envelope. If you ever accidently move the fader, it will snap back to what the envelope is set to.
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Re: Locking Faders
2017/02/03 12:54:39
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Y'know - I've used the freeze function and clip-clocking to help minimize my own user errors. But even that hasn't always worked. I've spend many hours (cumulatively) going back to fix errant fader moves like this.
As much as I hate to admit it - I would love a tool like this that could protect me from myself. I'd just want it to lock EVERYTHING.... faders, pan, trim, send/return, master, bus, EQ, clip-position/data, all of it. No more accidental remixes!
Most of this happens when I tweaking the pro channel strip on the side (after forgetting to select a new track). So I end up screwing up my vocal, when I think I'm working on a hi-hat. I've always blamed myself for being absent-minded, but I think I'm going to start blaming Cake/Sonar from now on. lol.
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Re: Locking Faders
2017/02/03 12:58:29
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57Gregy
Get the volume where you want; add a volume envelope. If you ever accidently move the fader, it will snap back to what the envelope is set to.
Good call. It drives me nuts when I try to move a fader, forgetting that i've got an envelope on it.
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Re: Locking Faders
2017/02/03 14:17:19
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This would be a great idea. The ability to easily lock/unlock a channel would be great.
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Re: Locking Faders
2017/02/03 14:52:39
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(as someone else just mentioned) just click the automation lane button.
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Re: Locking Faders
2017/02/03 15:37:35
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GMGM
As much as I hate to admit it - I would love a tool like this that could protect me from myself. I'd just want it to lock EVERYTHING.... faders, pan, trim, send/return, master, bus, EQ, clip-position/data, all of it. No more accidental remixes!
Doesn't mix recall provide that functionality? It doesn't freeze things but it allows instant recall if we screwed something up and want to go back to a prior mix.
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Re: Locking Faders
2017/02/03 15:44:53
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I use a lot of automation personally, but I wouldn't want to use it for this.
Frankly, it would be tedious and annoying to write automation, then re-write it everytime. Why can't the "freeze" function be used to freeze everything?
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Re: Locking Faders
2017/02/03 16:04:25
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Just hide the track....you won't be able to accidentally move the fader..... 
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Re: Locking Faders
2017/02/03 16:08:00
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^ that's a workaround that I use now. Especially when comping takes (which I still do the old fashioned way). Honestly, hiding tracks is the best suggestion I've seen so far.
But I still want the lockout option :)
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Re: Locking Faders
2017/02/03 18:15:51
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57Gregy
Get the volume where you want; add a volume envelope. If you ever accidently move the fader, it will snap back to what the envelope is set to.
I was about to make that suggestion too.
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Nitrox32
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Re: Locking Faders
2017/02/03 21:41:38
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I have used envelopes to lock and snap faders into place. I was just curious as is tedious to have to create an envelope for each track, especially on a piece with a large track count . A simple lock button would be helpful.
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Re: Locking Faders
2017/02/03 21:44:32
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Re: Locking Faders
2017/02/03 21:50:30
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@nitrox32
In a big project, select all tracks and add the envelopes holding the control key. They will all appear at once. Getting rid of them is not as efficient.
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Nitrox32
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Re: Locking Faders
2017/02/03 22:06:17
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Great idea for creating envelopes. Thanks, I didn't know I could do that. However a simple lock/unlock would allow tracks to be controlled individually like a mute/unmute button. I've added a feature request for this in the bakery. If anyone else thinks this would be a good idea, give it a vote in the bakery.
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Re: Locking Faders
2017/02/03 22:11:22
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☄ Helpfulby tlw 2017/02/03 23:30:46
Easy...
In console view, choose Modules and uncheck Volume.
In track view, choose Track Control Manager and uncheck Vol.
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Re: Locking Faders
2017/02/04 00:40:06
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When I start a mix I always take a Mix Recall snapshot. It means I can always go back to a start point.
With mix Recall you don't have to use every parameter. You could just select the faders if you want.
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