Layer
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Introduction
A new layer (track) is created each time you start recording and each time a Riff loops. Stack layers on top of each other (bass, guitar, vocals) to create a Riff. Use looping to create multiple tracks, do multiple takes, etc. Each layer has controls for mixing and effects. Record the same way while collaborating online (See the RiffLink Guide).
Controls
Lock
Click on the small Lock icon in the top-left corner of the layer to lock the layer. This prevents it from accidentally being deleted. If you record several takes, but only want to keep a couple of them. Lock the ones you want to keep, and use the Delete All button to delete the rest.
Icon
- Click on the Layer Icon to change the icon.
- Changing the icon in the Input Monitor panel changes the icon that is applied to newly recorded layers.
Label
Just click in the white rounded-rectangle to edit the layer label. In combination with the Layer Icon, it helps to quickly spot the tracks you are looking for.
Effects
By pressing just the ARROW button, you can show just the effects buttons to see which effects are on, and bypass them.
To edit the effects, click on the EFFECTS button. For more information see LayerEffects
Mute
The MUTE button allows you to silence a layer.
Solo
The SOLO button allows you to hear only that layer (and any others that are already solo'd. You can use the UNSOLO ALL button to clear all the solo buttons at once.
Info
Press the INFO button to access Gain Automation
Pan
Turn the PAN knob to shift the sound from left to right.
Gain
Turn the GAIN knob to change the overall level of the layer, after the effects and gain automation are applied.
Level
The level meters indicate the level of the layer as it goes to the mixer, after all the effects, panning and automation have been applied. If the red LIMIT light comes on, you may need to reduce the level to avoid overloading the output.
Delete
Delete a Layer using the DELETE button. A layer cannot be restored once is has been deleted.
You can also delete all layers within a Riff by clicking the DELETE ALL button that is located to the right of the Layers pane.
Locked layers can not be deleted, even with DELETE ALL
Duplicate
Clicking the DUPLICATE BUTTON copies the layer and all it's settings. You can create doubled parts or parallel effects chains by duplicating a layer and changing the effects on the copy.
