Various little questions

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#1

Sorry guys,
I have a few usability questions that I bundle here. I guess all this information must be out there, but I am lacking the right terms for the searches.

  1. Is there a simple function that allows me to move a region adjacent to another, so that there is no little gap or overlap?

  2. Is there a way to move regions between tracks, while holding their position exactly? It seems this works when I select a grid-related behaviour, but only when the region starts exactly on a beat. Can I do the same for regions that don’t?

  3. Is there a way to apply volume settings and plugins only to a part of a track?

  4. Is there a way to move tracks up and down?

any help will be greatly appreciated!

#2

  1. Grid set to region bounds and a simple drag

  2. middle mouse button click and drag

  3. Automation (I suggest the mixbus manual for more info… http://www.harrisonconsoles.com/mixbus/mixbus3-live-manual/1/en/topic/mixbus-automation)

  4. Click and drag in the right hand sidebar

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#3

for 4, select track(s) and/or busses, then use Track > Move Selected Tracks Up (or down) or their respective shortcuts (Ctrl-uparrow and Ctrl-downarrow on Linux/Windows).

#4

(2) has changed recently. Preferences > User Interaction allows one to define how to begin a “constrained” drag.

#5

@x42 Ahh thanks for the heads up.

It really is amazing how fast A4 is developing sometimes, especially with how few developers are working on it on a regular basis. Again kudos to all of you.

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#6

Absolutely. Just had the same thought. Ardour has become an amazingly good tool since 4.0. Thanks everybody - also for the replies here.