![]() You can set the number of memory buffers to be used for playback and recording independently. 'Playback Buffers' (MME only) KRISTAL 'caches' all incoming and outgoing audio data in several memory 'buffers' to ensure smooth, uninterrupted sound. You should experiment to find the optimum settings for your system. ![]() On the other hand, a too small block size may result in interrupted playback. changes to volume, pan and effects parameters will happen more immediately. With a smaller block size, KRISTAL will be more 'responsive', e.g. If you're a using a standard MME audio device, the block size can be changed directly from within KRISTAL. If you're using an ASIO compatible audio device, the block size is determined by the ASIO driver it can usually be changed in the driver's control panel. ![]() a block size of 1024 audio frames equals approximately 23ms of audio material at a 44.1 kHz sample rate. 'Block Size' All mixing and effect processing is done in blocks of this size, e.g. ASIO drivers usually provide their own control panel. Audio Setup The 'Audio Setup' may differ, depending on the currently selected Audio Output device:įor MME devices you can set Blocksize, Playback Buffers, etc. 'Linear' means dragging the mouse up and down changes the value.Ģ. 'Circular' means the knob must be 'turned around' similar to a real knob. See also Edit in External Editorġ.1 General - Controls 'Knob Behavior' Changes the behavior of knob controls when clicking and dragging: 'External Audio Editor' Select the prefered application for editing audio files. 'Open Last Project on Startup' Forces KRISTAL to automatically load the last project (*.kristal) at startup. If you then want to open KRISTAL Waver, you'll need to select it as an Input Plug-In in the Mixer window. Un-checking 'Load Sequencer Plug-In automatically' over-rides this. 'Load Sequencer Plug-In automatically' By default, KRISTAL starts with the KRISTAL Waver Plug-In automatically loaded. Simply click the 'Select.' button and choose a suitable Bitmap (*.bmp) file in the dialog that appears. The default Desktop background pattern can be replaced by one of your own. The Mixer controls are then available in a smaller sub-window. General 'Start with KRISTAL Desktop' When 'Start with KRISTAL Desktop' is selected the KRISTAL Audio Engine application opens as a large 'parent' window, occupying the whole of your Desktop. A range of different settings can be made, in four different categories. Preferences The Preferences dialog is accessed by choosing 'Preferences.' from the 'Engine' menu of the main KRISTAL Audio Engine window. VST Effects Ctrl+Clicking the button in a mixer channel strip opens a generic 'editor' window for the selected VST Plug-In, ignoring any custom editor window provided by the Plug-In. KRISTAL Waver key commands These commands apply to the KRISTAL Waver window (please note that the window must be in foreground for these commands to work): + A Transport controls These commands apply to the Transport Panel: ![]() General commands These commands apply throughout the KRISTAL Audio Engine application: + N Once you're familiar with them, these can help you to work much more quickly than by using the mouse alone. Key Commands KRISTAL allows a number of commonly-used commands and functions to be conveniently accessed via keyboard shortcuts. GETTING STARTED What is KRISTAL Audio Engine? KRISTAL User Interface Overview How to record with KRISTAL How to create a Mixdown KRISTAL on the Web: Ĭopyright ©2004 and Paul Sellars :: All Rights Reserved
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