Table of Contents
MixConsole
The MixConsole provides a common environment for producing mixes in stereo or surround. It allows you to control level, pan, solo/mute status, etc. for audio and MIDI channels. Furthermore, you can set up the input and output routing for multiple tracks or channels at the same time. You can undo/redo MixConsole parameter changes for an open project at any time.
MixConsole Window
You can open the MixConsole in a separate window.
Fader Section
The fader section is the heart of the MixConsole. It shows input and output channels in conjunction with audio, instrument, MIDI, group, FX, and VCA fader channels.
Using Solo and Mute
You can silence one or several channels using Solo and Mute.

Using Solo and Mute

You can silence one or several channels using Solo and Mute.

To silence a channel, click Mute.

Click again to deactivate the mute state for the channel.
To mute all other channels, click Solo for a channel.

Click again to deactivate the solo state.
To deactivate the mute or solo states for all channels simultaneously, click Deactivate All Mute States or Deactivate All Solo States on the toolbar.
To activate exclusive solo mode, hold down Ctrl/Cmd, and click Solo for the channel.

The Solo buttons of all other channels are deactivated.
To activate solo defeat for a channel, Ctrl/Cmd-Alt/Opt-click Solo.

You can also click and hold Solo to activate solo defeat. In this mode, the channel is not muted when you solo another channel. Click again to deactivate solo defeat.