Control

Menu Command: Tool | Control

The Control window provides easy access to audio devices. Before playing or recording a sound, you should use the (Properties) button to make sure that the correct playback and recording devices have been selected. Many device related features can be configured through the window. To save screen space or enlarge the visuals, you can resize the Control window. Use the to change the layout and position of the Control window.

Right-clicking some of the controls (buttons, faders, and visuals) displays a context menu for settings.

Playback Controls
There are three playback buttons that can be configured to play different regions of the sound. Initially the buttons are (Play All), (Play Selection), and (Play Cursor To End). You can pause playback with the (Pause) button and stop playback with the (Stop) button. For more information, see .

The (Rewind) and (Fast Forward) buttons move quickly through the file. The default speed for these buttons can be configured in the window. When one of these buttons is used to start playback, the region played is determined by the Play 3 setting.

Recording Controls
The (Record) button starts recording. Use the (Record Stop) button to stop recording. The (Record Pause) button pauses recording. This button appears only during recording in place of the record button. For more detailed information, see .
The playback volume and balance can be set using the (Volume) and (Balance) faders. The playback speed can be controlled with the (Speed) fader. Right-click on the balance and speed faders to display a context menu of common settings.

Note these controls affect only the playback device. To change the volume, balance (pan), or speed within a file itself, use the corresponding command in the menu. To change recording volumes, see or use the Windows Volume Control accessory to change the device volume levels. Details are also given on the .

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