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2016/03/12 12:09:47 (permalink)

Magnified Master Volume Fader in Sonar Platinum?

We use busses so that the drums don't go through the master bus, so need precision on the master volume fader, but it's so hard to work with. Why can't you either make it larger, or so that you can input the exact value?
 
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If a genie gave us three wishes, we would use one of them on this. As long as we're wishing, make it floating so that you can put it anywhere. 
 
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    Re: Magnified Master Volume Fader in Sonar Platinum? 2016/03/12 12:14:34 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby dwardzala 2016/03/12 23:10:56
    It is possible to directly enter a value for a volume fader. Click on the number below the fader in the Track Inspector on Console Track strip
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    Re: Magnified Master Volume Fader in Sonar Platinum? 2016/03/12 12:39:02 (permalink)
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    It is possible to directly enter a value for a volume fader. Click on the number below the fader in the Track Inspector on Console Track strip


    Yeah, Typing values is always more of a time saver when trying to make intricate adjustments IMHO.


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    Re: Magnified Master Volume Fader in Sonar Platinum? 2016/03/12 13:16:34 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby dwardzala 2016/03/12 23:10:47
    Neuronicism
    We use busses so that the drums don't go through the master bus, so need precision on the master volume fader, but it's so hard to work with. Why can't you either make it larger, or so that you can input the exact value?

     
    You don't need to type, hold Shift while moving any fader and you can adjust in 0.1 dB increments. This is the limit of the fader resolution so you couldn't type in a more precise value anyway.
     
    Although you didn't ask about this specifically, one of my favorite "fader features" happens when you right-click and choose a start value, end value, and/or "snap-to" value. The latter is great. Once you find a nominal position for a fader, specify it as the snap-to value. I do this whenever the faders have been set to their reference mix levels. Then no matter what you do with the fader while experimenting, you can always double-click on the fader to return to the nominal value. I also find this handy with automation when I want an instant jump back to a nominal value after writing automation moves.
     
    Start and End are useful when you're grouping.




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    Re: Magnified Master Volume Fader in Sonar Platinum? 2016/03/12 13:25:56 (permalink)
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    Once you find a nominal position for a fader, specify it as the snap-to value. I do this whenever the faders have been set to their reference mix levels. Then no matter what you do with the fader while experimenting, you can always double-click on the fader to return to the nominal value. I also find this handy with automation when I want an instant jump back to a nominal value after writing automation moves.



    Another great fly-by tip from the Craig.

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    Re: Magnified Master Volume Fader in Sonar Platinum? 2016/03/12 14:10:31 (permalink)
    I didn't know shift would do that. I guess I should read the manual!
    Thanks Craig.
     

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    Re: Magnified Master Volume Fader in Sonar Platinum? 2016/03/12 19:20:41 (permalink)
    Paul P
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    Once you find a nominal position for a fader, specify it as the snap-to value. I do this whenever the faders have been set to their reference mix levels. Then no matter what you do with the fader while experimenting, you can always double-click on the fader to return to the nominal value. I also find this handy with automation when I want an instant jump back to a nominal value after writing automation moves.



    Another great fly-by tip from the Craig.


    I will second that. I knew about it, but forgot about this little treat of a feature.

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