Each track in this multitrack project has a surround panner that feeds into one of the three surround submixes. These submixes are then routed to the Master bus, which feeds an 8-channel audio interface that connects to six surround sound speakers.

Don’t let this illustration and explanation worry you—assembling a multitrack project is easy. You just drag audio clips from the Browser, Favorites, Search, or Bin tab directly into any track in the Timeline. You can also drag audio clips directly into the Soundtrack Pro Timeline from your hard disk or any external drives you have connected to your system. When you’ve assembled your audio clips, you can edit them and route them to the Master bus using some of the techniques explained in this chapter.

Playing and Saving a Multitrack Project

Before you learn about editing techniques, here are the basics of playing and saving multitrack projects.

You can play your project at any time while editing your multitrack project.

You can position the playhead by entering a timecode here.

You can use the transport controls to play, pause, and move to the beginning and end of the Timeline.

While you can use the transport controls to play your project, it’s often easier to use keyboard shortcuts.

To play your project:

mPress the Space bar.

The project starts playing at the playhead’s location.

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2 specifications

The Apple II is a defining product in the history of personal computing, first introduced in 1977 by Apple Computer, Inc. Designed by Steve Wozniak, the Apple II was one of the first highly successful mass-produced microcomputer products and played a significant role in bringing personal computers into homes and schools.

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Another significant feature was its use of the 6502 microprocessor. This 8-bit CPU was not only affordable but also powerful for its time, allowing the Apple II to run various applications efficiently. Along with a built-in keyboard and an innovative plastic case that housed its components, the design was user-friendly and appealing.

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