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#. Tag: author
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msgid "<firstname>Antonio</firstname> <surname>Piraino</surname>"
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msgid "<firstname>Alessandro</firstname> <surname>Cominu</surname>"
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msgid "<firstname>Thijs</firstname> <surname>Van Severen</surname>"
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msgid "<firstname>Sebastian</firstname> <surname>Moors</surname>"
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msgid "06/september/2016"
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"Hydrogen is a software synthesizer which can be used alone, emulating a drum "
"machine based on patterns, or via an external MIDI keyboard/sequencer "
"software. Hydrogen compiles on Linux, Mac OS X and Windows."
msgstr ""

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msgid "Introduction"
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msgid "Download"
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"You can download Hydrogen from <ulink url=\"http://www.hydrogen-music.org/"
"hcms/node/21\">http://www.hydrogen-music.org</ulink>. On the 'Downloads' "
"page you can find several binaries (installers) for Linux, Mac and Windows. "
"(note that some versions may not be available for Windows and Mac)"
msgstr ""

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"If you want to compile Hydrogen yourself (see <xref linkend=\"sect."
"compilation\"/>), you can download the latest source files directly from our "
"git repository with: <screen><prompt>$</prompt> <command>git clone git://"
"github.com/hydrogen-music/hydrogen.git</command></screen> A certain release "
"can be fetched with:"
msgstr ""

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msgid "<prompt>$</prompt> <command>git checkout tags/0.9.6</command>"
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#. Tag: para
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msgid "Compiling Hydrogen depends on the following libraries:"
msgstr ""

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"qt (&gt;= 4.3) at <ulink url=\"http://www.qt.io\">http://www.qt.io</ulink>"
msgstr ""

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"libsndfile at <ulink url=\"http://www.mega-nerd.com/libsndfile/\">http://www."
"mega-nerd.com/libsndfile/</ulink>"
msgstr ""

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"ALSA (&gt;= 1.x) at <ulink url=\"http://www.alsa-project.org\">http://www."
"alsa-project.org</ulink> (only if you wish to use ALSA as audio driver)"
msgstr ""

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"Jack Audio Connection Kit (&gt;= 0.80) at <ulink url=\"http://jackaudio.org/"
"\">http://jackaudio.org/</ulink> (only if you wish to use Jack as audio "
"driver)"
msgstr ""

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"PortAudio at <ulink url=\"http://www.portaudio.com\">http://www.portaudio."
"com</ulink> (only if you wish to use PortAudio as audio driver)"
msgstr ""

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"PulseAudio at <ulink url=\"http://www.pulseaudio.org\">http://www.pulseaudio."
"org</ulink> (only if you wish to use PulseAudio as audio driver)"
msgstr ""

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msgid ""
"Flac at <ulink url=\"http://flac.sf.net\">http://flac.sf.net</ulink> (only "
"if you wish to use flac samples)"
msgstr ""

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msgid ""
"ladspa at <ulink url=\"http://www.ladspa.org\">http://www.ladspa.org</ulink> "
"(only if you wish to use ladspa effects)"
msgstr ""

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"liblrdf at <ulink url=\"http://sf.net/projects/lrdf\">http://sf.net/projects/"
"lrdf</ulink> (only if you wish to use lrdf to categorise effects)"
msgstr ""

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"lash at <ulink url=\"http://lash.nongnu.org\">http://lash.nongnu.org</ulink> "
"(only if you wish to use lash)"
msgstr ""

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"Please install them with your distribution's package manager. If you're "
"running a debian-based system, you can install the libraries with:"
msgstr ""

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"<prompt>$</prompt> <command>apt-get install libqt4-dev g++ libasound2-dev "
"\\\n"
"        libjack-dev liblrdf0-dev libflac++-dev libtar-dev libsndfile1-dev "
"\\\n"
"        liblash-dev libportaudio-dev libportmidi-dev libpulse-dev</command>"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
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"Depending on the branch you are compiling you will need to use cmake. Check "
"the INSTALL.txt and the README.txt files for more info (located in the top "
"level dir once you downloaded the sources)."
msgstr ""

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"Compiling with cmake can be done easily by using the build.sh script. Go to "
"the directory where the git repository was cloned and run the build.sh "
"script without any arguments to display the help :"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: screen
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msgid "<prompt>$</prompt> <command>./build.sh</command>"
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msgid "The help is now displayed (and is self-explanatory) :"
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"<command>   r[m]     => all built, temp and cache files</command>\n"
"          <command>   c[lean]  => remove cache files</command>\n"
"          <command>   m[ake]   => launch the build process</command>\n"
"          <command>   d[oc]    => build html documentation</command>\n"
"          <command>   g[raph]  => draw a dependecies graph</command>\n"
"          <command>   h[elp]   => show the build options</command>\n"
"          <command>   x|exec   => execute hydrogen</command>\n"
"          <command>   t[ests]  => execute tests</command>\n"
"          <command>   p[kg]    => build source package</command>\n"
"          <command>ex: ./build.sh r m pkg x</command>"
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#. Tag: para
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msgid "To build Hydrogen run the build script with the 'm' option :"
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#. Tag: title
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msgid "Preferences"
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"First of all you should make sure that the audio engine is configured "
"properly. The preferences dialog can be accessed via the tools menu (tools -"
"&gt; preferences)."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
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"On the \"General\" tab (<xref linkend=\"fig.preferences.general_tab\"/>) you "
"can choose to automatically reopen the last used song and/or playlist. This "
"can save you the trouble of having to reopen the song you are working on "
"every time you open Hydrogen. Auto loading the playlist can come in handy "
"when you are using Hydrogen live."
msgstr ""

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"If you want to use Lash for session management you should enable it here so "
"Hydrogen allows interaction with Lash. If jou are using Jack Session for "
"session management you have to option to let Hydrogen automatically save the "
"song file in the Jack Session Directory."
msgstr ""

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"The Beat Counter drift compensation and start offset allow you to compensate "
"for system latency when you are using the Beat Counter function (see <xref "
"linkend=\"sect.tap_tempo\"/>)"
msgstr ""

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"The Max number of bars in a song can be set here (currently limited to 800) "
"and if you want to use rubberband for sample time-streching (see <xref "
"linkend=\"sect.layer_editing.section2\"/>) you need to enter the path where "
"rubberband is installed on you system here."
msgstr ""

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#. Tag: title
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"From the \"Audio System\" tab (<xref linkend=\"fig.preferences.audio_tab\"/"
">) it is possible to modify the audio driver being used (OSS, Jack, ALSA, "
"PortAudio, PulseAudio, CoreAudio) with its buffer and sampling rate (unless "
"you are using JACK, in this case the audio driver configuration should "
"happen before starting the JACK server)."
msgstr ""

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"We can set some features of Hydrogen like \"Create per-instrument outputs\" "
"this will create 1 output per instrument that you can connect to any other "
"Jack enabled application. This can be useful if you want to add effects to a "
"single instrument with jack-rack for example. \"Connect to Default Output "
"Pair\" connects the output to the default ports: uncheck this if you want to "
"connect the JACK output to other ports without having to disconnect them "
"first."
msgstr ""

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"Also keep an eye on the value of \"Polyphony\": depending on your CPU you "
"may want to change the max simultaneous notes in order to prevent hydrogen "
"from overrunning the audio driver."
msgstr ""

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"The \"Interpolate resampling\" parameter allows you to select your preferred "
"interpolation methode."
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#. Tag: title
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msgid "The Audio System Tab"
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#. Tag: para
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"<emphasis role=\"bold\">jackd</emphasis>: The Jack driver is a professional "
"audio server which permits very low lag and exchanges with other audio "
"software. <emphasis>We strongly recommend using this driver to have the best "
"out of Hydrogen</emphasis>. JACK server will start automatically if not "
"already running."
msgstr ""

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"<emphasis role=\"bold\">ALSA</emphasis>: the widely adopted Linux standard "
"audio drivers"
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"<emphasis role=\"bold\">OSS</emphasis>: The Oss audio driver uses /dev/dsp "
"and it's based on the OSS interface which is supported by the vast majority "
"of sound cards available for Linux; this said, the use of this audio driver "
"blocks /dev/dsp until Hydrogen is closed i.e. unusable by any other "
"software. Use it as last resort."
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"<emphasis role=\"bold\">PortAudio</emphasis>: an open-source multi platform "
"audio driver"
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"<emphasis role=\"bold\">CoreAudio</emphasis>: a driver for Mac OS X "
"(experimental)"
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"<emphasis role=\"bold\">PulseAudio</emphasis>: a driver for the cross "
"platform PulseAudio sound server."
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#. Tag: title
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msgid "The Midi System tab"
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"The \"Midi System\" tab (<xref linkend=\"fig.preferences.midi_tab\"/>) "
"contains all MIDI settings. Here you can choose the MIDI driver (ALSA, "
"PortMidi, CoreMidi or JackMidi) input, and channel(s) that Hydrogen should "
"respond to. <note><para>If you want to use Jack Session management you "
"should select the JackMidi driver. Jack Session management can only "
"(re)store Jack midi connections.</para></note> You can also define midi "
"bindings: link a midi note/message to an action. To do this simply press the "
"red 'REC' button left of the event-action binding line. A popup will inform "
"you that Hydrogen is waiting for your input. Press/hit/turn the key/pad/knob "
"on your midi keyboard (or controller) that you want to link to this action. "
"The popup will close and the Event Param value will now show the midi note "
"value of the key you pressed. Once this is done you can select an Action "
"from the action drop-down list. Note that some actions (like "
"SELECT_NEXT_PATTERN) also require an Action Param that references the "
"pattern you want to select with this midi action."
msgstr ""

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msgstr ""

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msgid "The MIDI System Tab"
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#. Tag: title
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"The \"Appearance\" tab (<xref linkend=\"fig.preferences.appearance_tab\"/>) "
"let's you modify Hydrogen look and feel (font settings and interface style). "
"On this tab you can also change the VU meters fall-off speed and switch "
"between Single pane and Tabbed interface mode (see <xref linkend=\"sect."
"UIoverview\"/>)"
msgstr ""

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#. Tag: title
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msgstr ""

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"The \"Audio Engine\" tab (<xref linkend=\"fig.preferences.audio_engine_tab\"/"
">) is a window that shows various stats about Hydrogen and the audio driver. "
"In case JACK is used, buffer and sampling rate should be set before starting "
"Hydrogen (JACK automatically starts when an application tries to connect)."
msgstr ""

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"Note that the Audio Engine tab is only available if Hydrogen was complied "
"with debug support."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
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msgid "Using Hydrogen"
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msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
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msgid "Before working with Hydrogen, please familiarize with these filetypes:"
msgstr ""

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"<emphasis role=\"bold\">*.h2pattern</emphasis>: XML file describing a single "
"pattern. Patterns are group of beats and are managed in the pattern editor."
msgstr ""

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"<emphasis role=\"bold\">*.h2song</emphasis>: XML file describing the whole "
"song (or sequence). Songs are group of patterns with their properties and "
"are manager using the song editor"
msgstr ""

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"<emphasis role=\"bold\">*.h2playlist</emphasis>: XML file describing a "
"playlist. A Playlist is a (ordered) group of songs."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
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msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">*.h2drumkit</emphasis>: a compressed and archived "
"folder containing all sound samples composing a drumkit and a description "
"XML file. Drumkits are basically group of sound samples."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
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msgid "The main User Interface : an overview"
msgstr ""

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"The Main UI comes in 2 flavors : the (classic) Single Pane mode (ideal for "
"large- and medium size screens), and the Tabbed mode (optimized for netbook "
"screen sizes)."
msgstr ""

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"Below you can see the main UI split up in 5 parts : the Main Menu, Main "
"Toolbar, Song Editor, Pattern Editor and the Instrument and Sound Library "
"Editor. These sections will be explained in detail further down in this "
"manual."
msgstr ""

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msgid "The Main UI in Single Pane mode"
msgstr ""

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"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Projects</emphasis>: this menu offers file related "
"functions."
msgstr ""

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msgid "<emphasis>New</emphasis> - Create a new song"
msgstr ""

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"<emphasis>Show Info</emphasis> - Set general properties of the song such as "
"name, author, license and generic notes"
msgstr ""

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msgid "<emphasis>Open</emphasis> - Open a song"
msgstr ""

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"<emphasis>Open Demo</emphasis> - Open a demo song (demo songs are stored in "
"<emphasis>$INSTALLPATH/share/hydrogen/data/demo_songs</emphasis>)"
msgstr ""

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msgid "<emphasis>Open recent</emphasis> - Open a menu showing last used songs"
msgstr ""

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msgid "<emphasis>Save</emphasis> - Save changes to current song"
msgstr ""

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"<emphasis>Save as</emphasis> - Save current song specifying a name (default "
"path: <emphasis>$HOME/.hydrogen/data/songs)</emphasis>"
msgstr ""

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msgid ""
"<emphasis>Open pattern</emphasis> - Open a saved pattern belonging to the "
"current drumkit"
msgstr ""

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"<emphasis>Export pattern as</emphasis> - Saves a pattern. It will be stored "
"in <emphasis>$HOME/.hydrogen/data/patterns/drumkit_name</emphasis>"
msgstr ""

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"<emphasis>Export MIDI file</emphasis> - Export current song in MIDI format"
msgstr ""

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msgid ""
"<emphasis>Export song</emphasis> - Export current song in WAV format (see "
"<xref linkend=\"sect.song_editor.export_song\"/>)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
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msgid "<emphasis>Quit</emphasis> - Quit Hydrogen"
msgstr ""

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msgid "<emphasis role=\"bold\">Undo</emphasis>: Undo/Redo functions."
msgstr ""

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msgid "<emphasis>Undo</emphasis> - Lets you undo your last action"
msgstr ""

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msgid "<emphasis>Redo</emphasis> - Lets you redo the last undone action"
msgstr ""

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"<emphasis>Command History</emphasis> - Gives you an overview of your "
"previous actions"
msgstr ""

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"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Instruments</emphasis>: this menu offers instruments "
"and drumkit (sound libraries) functions."
msgstr ""

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msgid ""
"<emphasis>Add instrument</emphasis> - Add a new instrument to your current "
"drumkit"
msgstr ""

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"<emphasis>Clear all</emphasis> - Delete all instruments from the current "
"drumkit"
msgstr ""

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"<emphasis>Save library</emphasis> - Saves all instruments settings (and "
"their sound samples) in <emphasis>$HOME/.hydrogen/data/library_name</"
"emphasis>"
msgstr ""

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msgid ""
"<emphasis>Export library</emphasis> - Compress all instruments samples and "
"settings in a drumkit in <emphasis>$HOME/.hydrogen/data/library_name</"
"emphasis>"
msgstr ""

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msgid ""
"<emphasis>Import library</emphasis> - Imports another drumkit from the local "
"filesystem or download it from a remote location through an XML feed. The "
"XML file that should be provided is <emphasis role=\"bold\">NOT</emphasis> "
"RSS compliant (see <ulink url=\"http://www.hydrogen-music.org/feeds/"
"drumkit_list.php\">Hydrogen website</ulink> for an example). To load another "
"drumkit in your current working session of Hydrogen, read <xref linkend="
"\"sect.sound_library\"/>."
msgstr ""

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"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Tools</emphasis>: opens the mixer, the director, the "
"playlist editor, the instrument rack and the general preferences window."
msgstr ""

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msgid "<emphasis>Playlist editor</emphasis> - A tool to manage playlists."
msgstr ""

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msgid "<emphasis>Director</emphasis> - Open the director window."
msgstr ""

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msgid "<emphasis>Mixer</emphasis> - Open the mixer window."
msgstr ""

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msgid "<emphasis>Instrument rack</emphasis> - Open the instrument rack panel."
msgstr ""

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"<emphasis>Preferences</emphasis> - Open the main preferences window. Read "
"<xref linkend=\"sect.preferences\"/> on how to configure Hydrogen."
msgstr ""

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"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Debug</emphasis>: tools mainly for debugging and "
"monitoring Hydrogen (only available when compiled with debug support !)."
msgstr ""

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msgid ""
"<emphasis>Show audio engine info - </emphasis>Open a monitor with various "
"<link linkend=\"sect.preferences.audio_engine_tab\">stats</link>"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
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msgid "<emphasis>debug action - </emphasis> Insert debug commands."
msgstr ""

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"<emphasis>Print Objects - </emphasis>Print on stdout current objects map."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: emphasis
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msgid "Info"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
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msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
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"<emphasis>About - </emphasis>The usual window with license information, "
"acknowledgements, etc."
msgstr ""

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msgid "The main toolbar"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:579
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Before analyzing the two main frames of Hydrogen, let's take a quick look at "
"the main toolbar and its components:"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:584
#, no-c-format
msgid "Pilot the song using the start, stop, pause, etc. buttons"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:587
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Choose between \"pattern\" or \"song\" mode: in \"pattern\" mode only the "
"currently selected pattern will play, while in \"song\" mode all patterns "
"inserted will be played."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:592
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"An advanced tap tempo function: choose note length and how many notes to "
"wait before recalculating BPM, then hit the comma key repeatedly until the "
"'R' letter appears and then the BPM will be updated. (see <xref linkend="
"\"sect.tap_tempo\"/>)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:598
#, no-c-format
msgid "Manually set BPM"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:601
#, no-c-format
msgid "Manage JACK transport"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:604
#, no-c-format
msgid "Open the mixer and the instrument rack panels"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:609
#, no-c-format
msgid "The Main Toolbar"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:624
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Main controls to start <emphasis role=\"bold\">[Hotkey = Spacebar]</"
"emphasis>, stop, record, fast forward, rewind, loop a song or a pattern."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:634
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Set Pattern/Song Mode. When Song mode is selected Hydrogen will play the "
"complete song. This is the sequence of patterns you have created in the Song "
"Editor (see <xref linkend=\"sect.song_editor\"/>). When Pattern mode is "
"selected Hydrogen will play the pattern that is currently selected, and thus "
"displayed in the Pattern Editor (see <xref linkend=\"sect.pattern_editor\"/"
">)."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:646
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Set measure type and Beat Counter (see <xref linkend=\"sect.tap_tempo\"/>)."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:657
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Set speed of playing (range: 30-400 bpm) <emphasis role=\"bold\">[Hotkey = "
"mouse wheel]</emphasis> and button to enable/disable metronome"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:667
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Shows CPU load and MIDI events. The CPU bargraph gives you an indication of "
"the CPU load. The MIDI led lights up every time Hydrogen receives a midi "
"message."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:683
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Click J. TRANS to enable Jack transport. If the J. MASTER button is pressed "
"Hydrogen will work as 'master', else it will act as 'slave' to another "
"'master' program (e.g. Ardour). Note that this applet is only available if "
"Jack Audio Driver is selected, <emphasis>NOT</emphasis> when the Audio "
"driver is set to 'Auto'."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:693
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The last section gives you quick access to the Mixer window and the "
"Instrument Rack. The LCD screen displays what Hydrogen is up to."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:705
#, no-c-format
msgid "Tap Tempo and BeatCounter"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:707
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"It is possible to change the tempo at any time using the tap-tempo and "
"BeatCounter features of Hydrogen. You can do this while the song is playing "
"or while the song is stopped. To change the tempo, hit the <keycap>,</"
"keycap> (comma) key in the tempo you want. After the correct number of "
"keystrokes have been detected (see below for details), the tempo will change "
"to the average tempo you tapped the comma key. If you continue to tap, these "
"new taps will become a part of a rolling average. If you tap accidentally, "
"or if you wait too long between taps, the tap tempo counter will start over."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:718
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The Tap Tempo is a part of the BeatCounter, which is essentially a Tap Tempo "
"on steroids. By default the BeatCounter display is not visible. To see the "
"BeatCounter widget click the upright button (<guilabel>BC</guilabel>) "
"between Song/Pattern mode selector and the BPM-widget, or, simply press the "
"comma key. (<keycap>,</keycap>)."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:725
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The tempo that you tap will be considered even beats of the song's beat "
"type. The beat type can be set to 1/8 (for eight-note beats), 1/4 (for "
"quarter-note beats), 1/2 (for half-note beats), and 1/1 (for whole-note "
"beats). To change the beat type use the left +/- buttons. To change the "
"Countdown Counter value, use the right +/- buttons. The Countdown Counter "
"value can be set between 2 and 16 beats. (I.e. if you set the beat to 6, you "
"will have to tap 6 times before the new tempo is computed and set.) When the "
"display shows an <guilabel>R</guilabel>, it means that the BeatCounter is "
"ready to start from 0. When you tap the comma key, the R will change to 1, "
"and will increment with every keystroke until it reaches the Countdown "
"Counter value (shown just below the 'R')."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:737
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The button in the bottom right-hand controls the auto-start feature, and it "
"toggles between <guilabel>S</guilabel> and <guilabel>P</guilabel>. When it "
"shows <guilabel>P</guilabel> for (<emphasis>Play</emphasis>), the song will "
"set the new tempo and automatically start to play after you tap the right "
"number of beats (if it's not already playing, of course). This way, if you "
"have the BeatCounter set up for 4/4, you can tap 1-2-3-4, and start playing "
"on the next beat. When it shows <guilabel>S</guilabel> (for <emphasis>Set "
"BPM</emphasis>), the auto-start is disabled."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:747
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"For example: Suppose you have a live band, Hydrogen, and a softsynth that is "
"controlled by Seq24)... and you want them all to start at the same time. Set "
"the beat type to 1/4 and the number of beats to 4. Enable auto-start (button "
"shows <guilabel>P</guilabel>). Count off the band 1-2-3-4 (while tapping the "
"comma key) &mdash; and everyone starts on 1."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:754
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Another example: Same situation, but the song doesn't require Hydrogen or "
"synths until some point later. During that time, a human (e.g. guitar "
"player) will be setting the tempo. On the measure before Hydrogen is "
"supposed to play, tap the comma key 1-2-3-4 with the beat... and you're in "
"on the next beat (at the right tempo)."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:760
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"If you are using the JACK Transport, the BeatCounter continues to work. If "
"another program is the JACK Transport Master, Hydrogen will respond to tempo "
"change events from that application. Note that in this situation, Hydrogen "
"is supposed to be a <emphasis>slave</emphasis>, so some of the BeatCounter "
"features will be disabled or will not work properly. If Hydrogen is the JACK "
"Transport Master, tempo changes from Hydrogen will be reflected in those "
"programs (if they support it)."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:769
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Some of the settings to adjust the BeatCounter's latency compensation, are "
"located on the General tab of the Preferences Dialog (see <xref linkend="
"\"sect.preferences.general_tab\"/> ). Here you will finde two spinboxes:"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:775
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\"><guilabel>Beat counter drift compensation in 1/10ms</"
"guilabel></emphasis> &mdash; adjust to compensate for latency between the "
"keyboard and the program."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:780
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\"><guilabel>Beat counter start offset in ms</"
"guilabel></emphasis> &mdash; adjust the time between the BeatCounter's last "
"input stroke and when the song starts playing (if auto-start is activated)."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:786
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Note that these can be set to positive (+) or negative (-) values. In order "
"to find useful values for these, you will need to take some time to play "
"with it. Also, you may want different values depending on the speed of your "
"hardware, audio devices, drivers, etc. Using the BeatCounter effectively "
"requires practice."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:799
#, no-c-format
msgid "Song Editor"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:801
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The \"Song Editor\" (<xref linkend=\"fig.song_editor\"/>) gives an overview "
"of the whole timeline of the song (e.g. intro, verse, bridge, chorus and so "
"on); each blue colored square on this panel represents a complete bar as "
"shown in the underlying \"Pattern Editor\" panel. The song editor gives you "
"complete freedom to add/remove patterns to the song and to move or copy any "
"part of your song."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:810
#, no-c-format
msgid "The Song Editor"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:820
#, no-c-format
msgid "Main controls"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:834
#, no-c-format
msgid "Completely delete all patterns (asks for confirmation!)."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:842
#, no-c-format
msgid "Create a new pattern (and asks for a name)."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:850
#, no-c-format
msgid "Move currently selected pattern up or down."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:852
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Note that you can also just drag-and-drop a pattern up/down in the pattern "
"list."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:860
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Enable Select Mode. This mode allows you to select a part of the song and "
"delete/move/copy it."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:862
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Once you have selected a part of your song you can <emphasis role=\"bold"
"\">delete</emphasis> it by pressing the Delete button. You can <emphasis "
"role=\"bold\">move</emphasis> it by simply dragging your selection to "
"another location, and you can also <emphasis role=\"bold\">copy</emphasis> "
"you selection by Ctrl-dragging it to a new location."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:873
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Enable Draw Mode. This mode allows you to create a song by drawing blocks on "
"the song canvas."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:875
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Clicking a square on the song canvas will add a pattern (the square will "
"turn blue), clicking it again will remove that pattern from the song."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:883
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"set Hydrogen to \"Single pattern mode\" <inlinemediaobject><imageobject> "
"<imagedata fileref=\"img/stacked_mode_V3.png\" format=\"PNG\"/> </"
"imageobject></inlinemediaobject> or to \"Stacked pattern mode\"."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:888
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"For more info on this see the SELECT_NEXT_PATTERN midi action in <xref "
"linkend=\"sect.midi\"/>."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:897
#, no-c-format
msgid "Tempo markers and song Tags"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:898
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"This section describes how you can define tempo changes and how you can add "
"tags to your song."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:900
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The majority of songs consist of several parts (intro, verse, chorus ...) "
"and often these parts will have a different tempo. Hydrogen provides an easy "
"way to let you change the tempo of a song at any given moment in the song. "
"This is done by adding Tempo change Markers to your song."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:904
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"To add a Tempo change marker to your song you first need to enable the 'BPM' "
"option (the BPM button is located just above the Song editors main "
"controls). Once this is done the horizontal bar next to the BPM button "
"changes to a ruler with marks at every bar. Now simply left-click this ruler "
"at the bar you want the tempo to change and a window will pop up where you "
"can enter the new tempo. <informalfigure id=\"fig.add_tempo_change\"> "
"<mediaobject> <imageobject> <imagedata fileref=\"img/add_tempo_change.png\" "
"format=\"PNG\"/> </imageobject> </mediaobject> </informalfigure> Once you "
"have entered the new tempo and clicked OK, the tempo change will show up on "
"the tempo ruler. If you click the Tempo marker again you can edit the tempo, "
"change the bar or delete the tempo marker."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:932
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"In addidtion to changing the tempo when the song switches from intro > "
"verse, it is also very handy to have a clear indication of this tempo switch "
"(or any other event in the song). For this purpose you can also ad Tags "
"markers to the song. These Tags are short text messages you can add to your "
"song at any given moment that will be displayed whenever the song playhead "
"passes by that Tag."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:939
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"To add a Tag to your song simply middle-click on the song ruler (just below "
"the tempo ruler) and a window will pop up where that allows you to add text "
"for any bar. <informalfigure id=\"fig.add_tag\"> <mediaobject> <imageobject> "
"<imagedata fileref=\"img/add_tag.png\" format=\"PNG\"/> </imageobject> </"
"mediaobject> </informalfigure> Once you are done you will see a small blue "
"'T' in the song ruler for every tag you have entered. Middle-click anywhere "
"on the song ruler to edit the tags."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:963
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Now all we need is a way to see the tags we have entered. This can be done "
"using the Director window. Open the Director by pressing Alt-D, or Tools- "
"Director : <informalfigure id=\"fig.director\"> <mediaobject> <imageobject> "
"<imagedata fileref=\"img/screenshot-director.png\" format=\"PNG\"/> </"
"imageobject> </mediaobject> </informalfigure> The Director is your best "
"friend when you need a quick overview of what Hydrogen is currently doing. "
"This comes in very handy when you are recording a song, or if you are using "
"Hydrogen live on stage."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:979
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The Director shows you the song name, a visual metronome and of course the "
"song Tags. Just below the metronome you can see the latest tag, and below "
"that the next upcoming tag. This way you have a nice overview of what is "
"going on, and what is about to happen in the song"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:991
#, no-c-format
msgid "Patterns options"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:993
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Right-clicking the name of a pattern will show you a menu where you can "
"change a number of things :"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:997
#, no-c-format
msgid "The Pattern Options menu"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1010
#, no-c-format
msgid "Edit : will open the selected pattern in the Pattern Editor."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1015
#, no-c-format
msgid "Copy : will copy the selected pattern to a new pattern in your song."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1017
#, no-c-format
msgid "Note that patterns with the same name are not allowed."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1021
#, no-c-format
msgid "Delete : will completely remove the selected pattern from the song."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1026
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Fill/Clear : will open a window that allows you to fill/clear a part of the "
"song with the selected pattern by entering the start- and end bar."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1039
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Properties : will open a window where you can change the name of the pattern "
"and also assign it to a certain category."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1049
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Note that you can choose one of the existing categories from the dropdown "
"list, but you can also enter a new category name in the Pattern Category box."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1054
#, no-c-format
msgid "Load Pattern : will open the selected pattern in the Pattern Editor."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1059
#, no-c-format
msgid "Save Pattern : will open the selected pattern in the Pattern Editor."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1064
#, no-c-format
msgid "Virtual Pattern : will open the selected pattern in the Pattern Editor."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1066
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Virtual patterns are a convenient way of grouping patterns together. For "
"example, say you have a song in which three patterns are always played "
"together at the start of each bar. Previously, the way to do this in the "
"pattern matrix was to explicitly enable the three patterns at each bar."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1072
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"With virtual patterns we can assign a pattern to be a sort of meta-pattern "
"that implicitly invokes these three patterns together when the new virtual "
"pattern is enabled in the pattern matrix. This way, we only need to set one "
"pattern every bar, instead of three."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1078
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Virtual patterns provide a function that's similar to the regular pattern "
"editor, and one could argue that since a virtual pattern is also a regular "
"pattern, we could have just merged the three patterns into this new one. "
"However, the advantage that virtual patterns provide is that if one of the "
"original three patterns changes, the virtual pattern automatically inherits "
"the change. A virtual pattern can also invoke other virtual patterns."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:1101
#, no-c-format
msgid "Exporting your song"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1103
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Once your song is finished you can export it to an audio file. This audio "
"file can then be played on your favorite media player or imported in an "
"other audio application."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1106
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"To do this, go to Project - \"Export song\" and the following window will "
"pop up: <figure id=\"fig.Export_song\"> <title>Export a song</title> "
"<mediaobject> <imageobject> <imagedata fileref=\"img/Export_song.png\" "
"format=\"PNG\"/> </imageobject> </mediaobject> </figure> To export a song "
"you need to do 3 things:"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1123
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Enter a name and location for the export file in the 'Export filename' field"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1128
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Select one of the available templates (e.g. CD, DAT ...) according to your "
"needs: each template has a specific bitrate, resolution, and audio format "
"(WAV, AIFF, FLAC or OGG). You can tweak the selected template using the "
"samplerate/sampledepth dropdown boxes underneath the template field."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1137
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Export mode: 'Export to a single track' will export 1 stereo downmix of your "
"song (= the master output). 'Export to separate tracks' will create files "
"for each instrument/track. 'Both' will create a stereo downmix + audio files "
"for all individual instruments."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1146
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Once all these settings have been configured all you need to do is click the "
"'Export' button and Hydrogen will generate the requested files."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1152
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"If you have tempo changes in your song (see <xref linkend=\"sect.song_editor."
"tempo_and_markers\"/>) these tempo changes will not be exported. This is a "
"know limitation of the current versions (including 0.9.6)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1157
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"As a workaround you can record the output of Hydrogen with an audio "
"recording application (like Ardour, Qtractor ...)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:1172
#, no-c-format
msgid "Pattern Editor"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1174
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The \"Pattern Editor\" allows you to create or modify the selected pattern "
"by adding/removing notes and tunning a number of per-note properties like "
"velocity and pan. The Pattern Editor can be used in 2 modes : 'Drum' mode or "
"'Piano' mode. You can switch between these modes by clicking the Drum/Piano "
"button (located on the top-right of the Pattern Editor)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1182
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"If you are editing a pattern in Single Pattern Mode you will always hear the "
"pattern you are editing when you press play."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1185
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"If you are working in Stacked Pattern Mode you will hear the "
"<emphasis>active</emphasis> pattern(s), not necessarily the pattern you are "
"currently editing. (The active patterns have a small triangle next to the "
"pattern name in the Song Editor)."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1194
#, no-c-format
msgid "First let's take a look at the (classic) 'Drum' mode :"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:1196
#, no-c-format
msgid "Pattern Editor in Drum mode"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:1207 manual.docbook:1211
#, no-c-format
msgid "Pattern Editor Controls"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1208
#, no-c-format
msgid "The top part of the pattern editor contains a number of controls :"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1219
#, no-c-format
msgid "From left to right :"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1222
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">SIZE</emphasis> : lets you choose the size of the "
"pattern (the number of bars)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1225
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">RES</emphasis> : this is the current grid resolution "
"(4 through 64)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1228
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Remember this constraint concerning the grid: if you are working with a "
"resolution of 16 you can't go back to 8 and remove a 16th note. On the other "
"hand if you are working with a resolution of 8 and you try to insert a note "
"in the middle of two bars (looking for a 16 bars precision), notes will be "
"placed in the previous or in the following 8th bar. This constraint can be "
"removed if you disable the whole grid resolution (choose \"off\" from the "
"grid resolution LCD control). Now you'll be able to place notes wherever you "
"prefer."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1239
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">HEAR</emphasis> : when enabled Hydrogen will play "
"the sample as it's being added to the pattern."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1242
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">QUANT</emphasis> : enables/disables quantization. "
"When enabled the beats inserted will automatically respect the grid "
"resolution currently applied."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1246
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Drumset / Instrument</emphasis> : when set to "
"Drumset the keys on your midi keyboard will map to the instruments in your "
"drumkit as described in the instrument mapping table below. If you set it to "
"Instrument the keys of your midi keyboard will trigger the instrument that "
"is currently selected. The pitch of the instrument will follow the key you "
"press on your keyboard. This feature is mainly used for non-drum "
"instruments. An example : if you use a sample of a piano for one of your "
"instruments, you will be able to 'play' that piano instrument using your "
"keyboard just like you are playing a piano synth."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1254
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Note Length / Note off</emphasis> : these are 2 "
"different ways to define the duration of a note. See <xref linkend=\"sect."
"pattern_editor.sequence_area\"/> for usage."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1257
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Drum/Piano</emphasis> : switch Pattern Editor "
"between Drum and Piano mode. (see below)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:1265
#, no-c-format
msgid "Pattern Editor Drumkit"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1266
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The section on the left shows you what drumkit is currently selected (GMkit "
"by default) and below that you can see the instruments that are part of this "
"kit."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1277
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Each instrument has its own set of features that are accessible by right-"
"clicking the instrument. From the context menu that pops up you can select"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1280
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Clear notes</emphasis> : to remove all notes for "
"this instrument in this pattern."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1281
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Fill notes</emphasis> : this allows you to fill up "
"the pattern with notes for the selected instrument. Depending on the choice "
"you make (fill all, fill 1/2, fill 1/4 ...) notes will be placed at all, "
"1/2, 1/4, etc of the note positions <emphasis role=\"bold\">that are allowed "
"by the grid setting</emphasis>. So be careful not to mix up the 'musical' "
"1/2-note and the 'fill 1/2' note."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1285
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Randomize velocity</emphasis> : automatically apply "
"a pseudo-random velocity to each note of that instrument in the pattern. The "
"more velocity you set on the instrument, the more hydrogen will hit "
"<quote>hard</quote> on that instrument when played."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1291
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Delete Instrument</emphasis> : well, deletes the "
"instrument ;-)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1294
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The small red and green buttons right of the instrument names are the "
"<quote><emphasis role=\"bold\">mute</emphasis></quote> (red) and "
"<quote><emphasis role=\"bold\">solo</emphasis></quote> (green) buttons."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1298
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The order of the instruments can be rearranged by simply dragging an "
"instrument up/down in the list and dropping it on a new position within the "
"drumkit. Doing so will not change anything to the sequence you have created "
"for that instrument, nor will it change anything to the song or pattern you "
"are working on. It <emphasis role=\"bold\"> will</emphasis> however, have an "
"impact on the <emphasis role=\"bold\">MIDI note mapping</emphasis> : in the "
"table below you can find the link between the instrument position, the MIDI "
"note and the qwerty keyboard keys."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1306
#, no-c-format
msgid "<emphasis role=\"bold\">Important Notes</emphasis> :"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1307
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The name of the instrument depends on the drumkit that is loaded. This list "
"below refers to the GMkit that is loaded by default."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1310
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Try to follow the GM midi standard as accurately as possible. This will "
"ensure that switching between drumkits goes smoothly. You are of course free "
"to place your instruments anywhere in your drumkit, and sometimes it isn't "
"even possible to follow the GM standard, but it makes life a lot easier if "
"you do."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1313
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Keep in mind that it is the <emphasis>position</emphasis> of the instrument "
"(within the loaded drumkit) that is linked to a MIDI-note/keyboard-key and "
"<emphasis>not the name</emphasis> of the instrument."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1328
#, no-c-format
msgid "Here's a quick reference of the above bindings for your convenience."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:1341
#, no-c-format
msgid "Pattern Editor Sequence area"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1342
#, no-c-format
msgid "This is where it all happens, this is where you can make music :-)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1343
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"In this area you can see your selected pattern and add notes for any "
"instrument. The simplest way to create a pattern is by adding notes using "
"your mouse (and the 'Fill/Clear notes' function described above). Where you "
"can add notes depends on the used pattern size and resolution."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1347
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"If you are using Hydrogen as a pure 'drum' you just want Hydrogen to 'hit' "
"the instrument wherever there's a 'dot' in the pattern. If you are using "
"Hydrogen as an 'instrument', the length of the note becomes very important. "
"There are 2 ways to define the length of a note : in 'Note Length' mode you "
"can add a note by left-cliking, and you can 'stretch' that note by right-"
"click-dragging it. This will change the dot into a rectangle that represents "
"the duration of that note. In 'Note Off' mode you can also add a note by "
"left-clicking, but a right-click will now add a blue dot that represents the "
"end of that note. <informalfigure id=\"fig.NoteOff_NoteLength\"> "
"<mediaobject> <imageobject> <imagedata fileref=\"img/NoteOff_NoteLength.png"
"\" format=\"PNG\"/> </imageobject> </mediaobject> </informalfigure> (Figure "
"above, from left>right : a 'normal' note, a note in 'note length' mode, a "
"note in 'note off' mode)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1363
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"So far we have only used the mouse to create a pattern, but you can also "
"record your beats by clicking the Record button <inlinemediaobject> "
"<imageobject> <imagedata fileref=\"img/Rec_button.png\" format=\"PNG\"/> </"
"imageobject> </inlinemediaobject> (see <xref linkend=\"sect.main_menu\"/>) "
"and simply playing your pattern on your MIDI drum or your pc keyboard (see "
"instrument mapping above). This is probably a more musical way of creating a "
"pattern, but it's up to you to decide what works best for you. (Also see "
"<xref linkend=\"chap.create_song\"/> for a basic walk-through of how the "
"pattern editor works)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:1378
#, no-c-format
msgid "Pattern Editor Note Properties"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1379
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Clicking on an instrument or adding/removing a note next to it will select "
"this instrument. Once an instrument is selected the note properties for this "
"instrument will be shown in the form of vertical lines in the bottom window. "
"The lines represent the value for the selected property of each note of the "
"selected instrument. You can select another note-property from the note "
"property drop-down list (located bottom-left). There are 4 note properties "
"available :"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1388
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Velocity</emphasis> : how hard the note is played "
"(the volume of the note)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1389
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Note that the color of the note-dot and the vertical bar will change "
"according to the velocity value you have defined. A light shade of gray "
"means a low velocity (low volume) and the higher you set the velocity the "
"darker the color will be, turning red when you reach the point of clipping."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1397
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Pan</emphasis> : with this parameter you can define "
"the stereo image of the note (how loud it will be in the left/right output)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1402
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Lead/Lag</emphasis> : Lead and Lag allows a slight "
"note lead or lag in respect of the actual beat. The range is ca. 5 ticks "
"which equals around ca. 10 ms at a tempo of 120bpm. Changing the lead/lag "
"can make a huge difference to the way your pattern sounds and feels. It's a "
"groove thing ;-)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1411
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Notekey</emphasis> : if you select this note "
"parameter the area where you can modify the parameter will change into a "
"'piano keyboard'"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1422
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The striped black and white area represents a piano keyboard and in the gray "
"area you can choose the octave. By placing a dot on the octave scale and a "
"dot on the 'keyboard' you can choose any note."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:1433
#, no-c-format
msgid "Pattern Editor Piano mode"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1434
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Drum mode (see <xref linkend=\"fig.PatternEditor_DrumMode\"/>) focuses on "
"using Hydrogen as a drum machine. If you are using Hydrogen as an instrument "
"there is a big chance that the Piano mode is for you. It gives you a "
"complete 'piano keyboard' so you can easily put down your tunes."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1437
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"You can compare the Piano mode to the Note properties Notekey (described "
"above), only here you have a complete piano keyboard, so you dont have to "
"select the octave first."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:1440
#, no-c-format
msgid "Pattern Editor in Piano mode"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:1454
#, no-c-format
msgid "Mixer"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1456
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The Mixer window can be opened by pressing Alt+M, by clicking Mixer in the "
"Tools menu, or by clicking the Mixer button on the main toolbar."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1459
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The Mixer consists of 3 sections (left>right) : the instrument channel "
"strips, the FX plugin rack and the master fader section. The Hydrogen Mixer "
"works very much like a hardware mixer does : it lets you set the volume, "
"pan, FX and several other things for every instrument."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:1465 manual.docbook:2862
#, no-c-format
msgid "The Mixer"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:1475
#, no-c-format
msgid "Instrument channel strips"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1476
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"From top to bottom : the 2 top elements on the strip are a 'play' button / "
"'trig' led combination. ( <inlinemediaobject> <imageobject> <imagedata "
"fileref=\"img/btn_play_on_mixer.png\" format=\"PNG\"/> </imageobject> </"
"inlinemediaobject> ) The play button lets you trigger the instrument at "
"maximum velocity (handy for checking clipping), and the trig led lights up "
"whenever this instrument is triggered (from the song sequence, or by an "
"external midi controller). Right of this button/led you will find another "
"led that shows you what instrument is currently selected. This is also the "
"instrument that is selected in the pattern editor. As soon as you change one "
"of the settings of a channel strip the instrument will be selected."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1490
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Just below you can find the Mute <inlinemediaobject> <imageobject> "
"<imagedata fileref=\"img/btn_mute_on.png\" format=\"PNG\"/> </imageobject> </"
"inlinemediaobject> and Solo <inlinemediaobject> <imageobject> <imagedata "
"fileref=\"img/btn_solo_on.png\" format=\"PNG\"/> </imageobject> </"
"inlinemediaobject> buttons and the Pan(orama) knob. Note that the Mute and "
"Solo states are also reflected in the Song editor."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1509
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Next are 4 pre-fader FX send knobs that determine how much of this "
"instrument will be sent to the effect plugins in the FX rack. "
"<informalfigure id=\"fig.FX_send_knobs\"> <mediaobject> <imageobject> "
"<imagedata fileref=\"img/FX_send_knobs.png\" format=\"PNG\"/> </imageobject> "
"</mediaobject> </informalfigure> Just below that you can find an LCD peak-"
"value display, and finally the volume fader and VU meter for that instrument."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1525
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">IMPORTANT NOTE</emphasis> : keep in mind that the "
"volume and pan settings that you find on the Mixer are global settings. The "
"per-note velocity and pan settings in the Pattern editor are settings that "
"are relative to the settings in the Mixer window !"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:1533
#, no-c-format
msgid "FX rack and LADSPA plugins"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1534
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The FX rack has 4 bays where you can load a LADSPA effect plugin, but before "
"you can load any plugins these must be installed (surprised ? ;-)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1536
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"There are dozens of plugins available for download from various sources :"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1540
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"SWH-Plugins available at <ulink url=\"http://plugin.org.uk\">http://plugin."
"org.uk</ulink>."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1542
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"(Note : if you want to compile these plugins you need the FFTW tarball from "
"<ulink url=\"http://www.fftw.org\">http://www.fftw.org</ulink>)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1548
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"CMT available at <ulink url=\"http://www.ladspa.org\">http://www.ladspa.org</"
"ulink>."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1552
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"TAP available at <ulink url=\"http://tap-plugins.sf.net\">http://tap-plugins."
"sf.net</ulink>."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1556
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Calf plugins <ulink url=\"http://calf.sourceforge.net/\">http://calf."
"sourceforge.net/</ulink>."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1560
#, no-c-format
msgid "...."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:1567
#, no-c-format
msgid "Plugins Kill"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1568
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"A badly designed LADSPA plugin is capable of hanging, crashing, freezing, "
"screeching, overflowing buffers, and even phoning home. If you start having "
"issues with Hydrogen, disable your plugins and see if things improve. Some "
"plugins are not designed for real-time use, and some are just plain better "
"than others."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1575
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Once you have installed some plugins you can select one by clicking the "
"<inlinemediaobject> <imageobject> <imagedata fileref=\"img/edit_off.png\" "
"format=\"PNG\"/> </imageobject> </inlinemediaobject> button. (if you do not "
"see the FX rack, make sure that the <inlinemediaobject> <imageobject> "
"<imagedata fileref=\"img/showFX_on.png\" format=\"PNG\"/> </imageobject> </"
"inlinemediaobject> button (in the Master section) is enabled)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1593
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Now the FX selector window will pop up : <figure id=\"fig.select_effect\"> "
"<title>Select an Effect</title> <mediaobject> <imageobject> <imagedata "
"fileref=\"img/MixerFXSelect.png\" format=\"PNG\"/> </imageobject> </"
"mediaobject> </figure> Once you have selected a plugin you will immediately "
"have access to its parameters: <informalfigure id=\"figLADSPA_FX_Properties"
"\"> <mediaobject> <imageobject> <imagedata fileref=\"img/"
"LADSPA_FX_Properties.png\" format=\"PNG\"/> </imageobject> </mediaobject> </"
"informalfigure> You can select another plugin by clicking the 'Select FX' "
"button. If you quickly want to enable/disable the effect click the "
"'Deactivate' button (or the Bypass ( <inlinemediaobject> <imageobject> "
"<imagedata fileref=\"img/bypass_over.png\" format=\"PNG\"/> </imageobject> </"
"inlinemediaobject>) button in the FX rack). This can be handy for a quick A/"
"B comparison."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1628
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"After you have selected the FX and tweaked it's parameters you can use the "
"FX return knob to increase/decrease how much of this FX will be returned to "
"the master output."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:1634
#, no-c-format
msgid "Master section"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1635
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The Master section contains the Master volume fader with VU meters and three "
"global Humanize settings for Velocity, Timing and Swing (in order to add a "
"'human feel' to the song): <itemizedlist> <listitem> <para>Velocity : adds a "
"certain randomness to the note velocity. The higher you turn this knob, the "
"more the velocity will be randomized. </para> </listitem> <listitem> "
"<para>Timing : adds a certain randomness to the note timing (lead/lag). The "
"higher you turn this knob, the more the timing will be randomized.</para> </"
"listitem> <listitem> <para>Swing : this knob will add a certain amount of "
"swing to the song.</para> </listitem> </itemizedlist> Note that Hydrogen can "
"also be switched to 'per instrument output' mode (see <xref linkend=\"sect."
"preferences.audio_tab\"/>), and in this mode all channel strip outputs will "
"be available in Jack (not just the Master output). This allows you to route "
"the individual instruments directly into any other Jack enabled application "
"(eg Ardour) and gives you a lot more flexibility."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1663
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"On the bottom-right of the Master section the 'FX' button "
"<inlinemediaobject> <imageobject> <imagedata fileref=\"img/showFX_on.png\" "
"format=\"PNG\"/> </imageobject> </inlinemediaobject> will show/hide the FX "
"rack, and the 'Peak' button <inlinemediaobject> <imageobject> <imagedata "
"fileref=\"img/showPeaks_on.png\" format=\"PNG\"/> </imageobject> </"
"inlinemediaobject> will enable/disable the VU meters."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1679
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The VU meter fall off speed can be configured in the preferences window (see "
"<xref linkend=\"sect.preferences.appearance_tab\"/>)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:1689
#, no-c-format
msgid "Sound Library (Drumkit/Pattern/Song Manager)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1691
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"First of all a little history on the Sound library and Drumkits. Hydrogen "
"began as a dedicated drum machine but has evolved into a versatile sound "
"synthesizer/sequencer that is capable of generating and manipulating all "
"sorts of sounds. Hence the original \"Drumkit\" terminology is slightly "
"misleading. You can load any kind of sound into a \"Drumkit\" and manipulate "
"that sound just like playing a regular synthesizer. This is also the main "
"reason why the Piano mode was added to the pattern editor (see <xref linkend="
"\"sect.pattern_editor.piano_mode\"/>)."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1698
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"In this manual (and in other documentation) \"Drumkit\" and \"Soundlibrary\" "
"frequently mean the same thing, but not always. The diagram below shows the "
"actual relation between the Soundlibrary and Drumkits: <figure id=\"fig."
"SoundlibraryHierarchy\"> <title>Soundlibrary/Drumkit hierarchy</title> "
"<mediaobject> <imageobject> <imagedata fileref=\"img/"
"SoundlibraryHierarchy_V4.png\" format=\"PNG\"/> </imageobject> </"
"mediaobject> </figure> As you can see the Soundlibrary contains all Drumkits "
"(System and User drumkits), your saved Patterns and your saved Songs. Each "
"Drumkit is a collection of a number of instruments (snare, kick, sampled "
"voice, bass sound ...) and in its turn an instrument can consist of multiple "
"layered samples. Note that every block has a number of parameters (continue "
"reading for more details)."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1714
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"This said. let's take a look at the Soundlibrary interface and see what it "
"can do for you:"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1715
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The Sound Library saves you time in managing your drum kits, favourite "
"patterns, and favourite songs. When making new songs and new drum kits, it "
"allows you to reuse and mix the instruments and patterns from other kits and "
"songs."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:1720
#, no-c-format
msgid "The Soundlibrary"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:1730
#, no-c-format
msgid "System Drumkits"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1732
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"This lists the drumkits that were installed by your system administrator. "
"The location of these System Drumkits is determined by the compile-time "
"prefix. On Unix-like operating systems, this is usually <filename role="
"\"directory\">/usr/share/hydrogen/data/drumkits</filename>, or possibly "
"<filename role=\"directory\">/usr/local/share/hydrogen/data/drumkits</"
"filename>. These kits are available to all users on the system, and users "
"are usually not able to add to them."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1741
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"To load a drumkit from here, right-click the drumkit and select "
"<guimenuitem>Load</guimenuitem>. This will replace your current drumkit with "
"the one that you selected. To load a single instrument from that kit, left-"
"click the <guibutton>plus</guibutton> to the left of the drumkit's name to "
"show all the instruments. With your left mouse button, click and drag the "
"instrument into your current kit. The instrument will be added to the "
"drumkit that you currently have loaded."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:1752
#, no-c-format
msgid "(Adding) User Drumkits"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1754
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"These are your own drum kits that you can manage yourself. They are usually "
"stored in <filename role=\"directory\">$HOME/.hydrogen/data/drumkits</"
"filename>. When you are creating a new drumkit, you can save it here by "
"selecting <menuchoice><guimenu>Instruments</guimenu><guimenuitem>Save "
"library</guimenuitem></menuchoice>."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1761
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"You can import existing drumkits from other users via <menuchoice> "
"<guimenu>Instruments</guimenu><guimenuitem>Import library</guimenuitem> </"
"menuchoice>. The Import window will pop up with the Internet tab selected. "
"By default the link to the drumkit list (on hydrogen-music.org) will be "
"filled in, and after pressing the 'Update list' button you will get a "
"complete list of all drumkits that are available for download. In the status "
"column you can see if a kit is installed or not. <figure id=\"fig."
"import_drumkit\"> <title>Import Drumkit</title> <mediaobject> <imageobject> "
"<imagedata fileref=\"img/Sound_Library_import.png\" format=\"PNG\"/> </"
"imageobject> </mediaobject> </figure> If you select one of the drumkits you "
"will see info about this kit in the right pane of the Import window: name, "
"description, author and also the license type. <warning> <para>If you are "
"using Hydrogen for commercial purposes, (creating songs and selling these on-"
"line or in any other way) you need to pay special attention to the license "
"type of the drumkit(s) you are using. </para> <para> If the exact license is "
"not available for a drumkit, do _NOT_ assume that it is a CC (or other open "
"and free license type). </para> <para> Even if the kit is CC licensed you "
"should always check with the author before using the kit in your songs. </"
"para> <para>DISCLAIMER : hydrogen is not responsible for the drumkits that "
"are made available for download by our users, either via the hydrogen-music."
"org site or via any other channel.</para> </warning> You can install a "
"drumkit by selecting it and clicking 'Download and Install'. <informalfigure "
"id=\"fig.downloading_soundlibrary\"> <mediaobject> <imageobject> <imagedata "
"fileref=\"img/Downloading_SoundLibrary.png\" format=\"PNG\"/> </imageobject> "
"</mediaobject> </informalfigure> Once the kit has been downloaded it will be "
"available in the Sound Library under \"User drumkits\"."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:1819
#, no-c-format
msgid "Songs in the Sound Library"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1821
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"To save songs in the Sound Library, put them in your data directory "
"underneath the <filename role=\"directory\">songs</filename> folder (usually "
"<filename role=\"directory\">$HOME/.hydrogen/data/songs)</filename>. To "
"remove them, remove the file from that folder."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:1828
#, no-c-format
msgid "Patterns in the Sound Library"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1830
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Before you save a pattern to the sound library, be sure to give it a title "
"and a category. Right-click on the pattern, select "
"\"<guimenuitem>Properties</guimenuitem>\" and enter the details. You can use "
"one of the categories already provided, or create your own categories by "
"simply typing in a category name. The category name is important, because "
"the patterns will be filed by category in the Sound Library."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1838
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"You can add a pattern to the sound library by right clicking the title of "
"the pattern in the song editor, and selecting \"<guimenuitem>Save Pattern</"
"guimenuitem>\". It will now appear in the Sound Library underneath "
"\"<guilabel>Patterns</guilabel>\" and the category that you assigned to the "
"pattern."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:1847
#, no-c-format
msgid "Drumkits and Instrument Editing"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:1855
#, no-c-format
msgid "Concepts"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1857
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The synthesizer in Hydrogen is a sample-based synthesizer. A sample is a "
"piece of pre-recorded audio (usually between 0.1 sec and 3 sec). To play a "
"note, the sample is simply played back at the right time. There are a few "
"concepts and terms that you should understand when you are putting together "
"a drumkit. (See <xref linkend=\"glossary\"/> for more detailed explanations.)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:1867
#, no-c-format
msgid "Sampling Synthesizer Terms"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: term
#: manual.docbook:1870
#, no-c-format
msgid "<term>Sample</term>"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1870
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"A short recording of a sound, typically between 0.1 and 3.0 seconds long."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: term
#: manual.docbook:1874
#, no-c-format
msgid "<term>Gain</term>"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1874
#, no-c-format
msgid "Volume adjustment."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: term
#: manual.docbook:1878
#, no-c-format
msgid "<term>Velocity</term>"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1878 manual.docbook:3383
#, no-c-format
msgid "How hard you hit a note."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: term
#: manual.docbook:1882
#, no-c-format
msgid "ADSR Envelope Generator"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1882
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"An Attack/Decay/Sustain/Release envelope generator. After you trigger a "
"note, Hydrogen will <emphasis>attack</emphasis> the note by increasing its "
"volume from 0 to the full velocity of the note. After reaching full "
"velocity, it will <emphasis>decay</emphasis> the note by lowering the volume "
"until it reaches the <emphasis>sustain</emphasis> level. When the note is "
"<emphasis>released</emphasis>, Hydrogen reduces the volume from the sustain "
"level back down to 0. See <ulink url=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/"
"ADSR_envelope\">ADSR Envelope</ulink> for more info"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: term
#: manual.docbook:1894
#, no-c-format
msgid "<term>Attack</term>"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1894
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The amount of <emphasis role=\"bold\">time</emphasis> to go from 0 to full "
"velocity."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: term
#: manual.docbook:1899
#, no-c-format
msgid "<term>Decay</term>"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1899
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The amount of <emphasis role=\"bold\">time</emphasis> to go from full "
"velocity to the sustain volume."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: term
#: manual.docbook:1904
#, no-c-format
msgid "<term>Sustain</term>"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1904
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The <emphasis role=\"bold\">level</emphasis> (how loud) to hold the note "
"between the sustain and the release. It is a percentage of the velocity. It "
"does not depend on time."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: term
#: manual.docbook:1910
#, no-c-format
msgid "<term>Release</term>"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1910
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The amount of <emphasis role=\"bold\">time</emphasis> to go from the sustain "
"volume back down to 0."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1917
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Typical samples that are used in Hydrogen are: the sound of a single drum "
"hit, the sound of a single cymbal hit, the sound of a single cowbell hit. "
"Whenever you put a note in the pattern (or play a note using MIDI), Hydrogen "
"will play whatever sound you have loaded. So, to put together a drum kit you "
"need to gather short recordings of the bass drum, each tom, each cymbal, the "
"high hat open, the high hat closed, the snare drum (snare on), the snare "
"drum (snare off), rim shots, etc."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1928
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"However, there are no rules about what a sample can be. It's not uncommon to "
"use Hydrogen to trigger non-drum sounds like: audio clips of people talking, "
"a clip from a song, sound effects, audio clips from movies, and famous "
"people speaking. Be creative!"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:1937
#, no-c-format
msgid "Creating a New Drumkit"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1938
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"In the next paragraphs we will show you how to create a complete drumkit. "
"Keeping in mind the 'Soundlibrary hierarchy' (see <xref linkend=\"fig."
"SoundlibraryHierarchy\"/>) we will use a top-down approach, so we will start "
"at the Drumkit level and work our way down to the samples."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1943
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Creating a new drumkit with Hydrogen is done with the Instrument Editor. You "
"can load samples, set envelope parameters, set the gain, and other advanced "
"features like mute groups, a low-pass resonance filter, and pitch "
"randomization."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1948
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"TIP : Instead of creating your own drumkit, you can also use or download "
"existing drumkits using the <xref linkend=\"sect.sound_library\"/>."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1951
#, no-c-format
msgid "Lets make a brand new drum kit :"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1953
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"select <menuchoice> <guimenu>Instruments</guimenu> <guimenuitem>\"Clear All"
"\"</guimenuitem> </menuchoice> . This will give you a bank of 32 blank "
"instruments. To delete instruments, right-click on on each instrument and "
"select \"<guimenuitem>Delete Instrument</guimenuitem>\". To add more "
"instruments, select <menuchoice> <guimenu>Instruments</guimenu> <guimenuitem>"
"\"Add instrument\"</guimenuitem> </menuchoice> ."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1973
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Select an instrument to start editing it. This is done by left-clicking on "
"the name of the instrument in the instrument list (at the left). You will "
"notice that the name of the instrument in the Instrument Editor matches the "
"one that you clicked."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1980
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Once you have your drum kit working the way you want, select <menuchoice> "
"<guimenuitem>Instruments</guimenuitem> <guimenuitem>\"Save library\"</"
"guimenuitem> </menuchoice> . You will be prompted for the name of the kit to "
"save. If you wish to <emphasis>overwrite</emphasis> an existing kit, you "
"will need to type in the same name as the kit that you want to replace."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1993
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Drumkits are automatically stored in the <filename class=\"directory\">data</"
"filename> directory (i.e. <filename class=\"directory\">$HOME/.hydrogen/data/"
"drumkits</filename>)."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:1999
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"To export a drumkit (for sharing with others), it must first be loaded into "
"your Sound Library. Then, select <menuchoice> <guimenuitem>Instruments</"
"guimenuitem> <guimenuitem>\"Export library\"</guimenuitem> </menuchoice> "
"from the menu. Select the drum kit that you wish to export, and give it a "
"file name to save it to."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:2015
#, no-c-format
msgid "Instrument Parameters"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2017
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"In the instrument editor, click on the <guibutton>General</guibutton> "
"button. Here you can adjust several parameters that apply to the instrument "
"(applies to all layers as well). <figure id=\"instrumenteditor.general\"> "
"<title>The Instrument editor General view</title> <mediaobject> "
"<imageobject> <imagedata fileref=\"img/Instrument_General.png\" format=\"PNG"
"\"/> </imageobject> </mediaobject> </figure> The parameters are:"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2033
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Envelope parameters</emphasis>: <guibutton>Attack</"
"guibutton>, <guibutton>Decay</guibutton>, <guibutton>Sustain</guibutton>, "
"<guibutton>Release</guibutton>. (See <xref linkend=\"def.envelopegenerator\"/"
">)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2039
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\"><guibutton>Gain</guibutton></emphasis>: The overall "
"volume of the instrument."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2043
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\"><guibutton>Mute Group</guibutton></emphasis>: Which "
"mute group this instrument is a member of (see <xref linkend=\"def.mutegroup"
"\"/>)."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2048
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Filter Parameters</emphasis>: <guibutton>Byp</"
"guibutton>ass, <guibutton>Cutoff</guibutton>, <guibutton>Resonance</"
"guibutton>."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: guibutton
#: manual.docbook:2053
#, no-c-format
msgid "Random Pitch"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: guibutton
#: manual.docbook:2057
#, no-c-format
msgid "Midi out Channel and Note"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: guibutton
#: manual.docbook:2060
#, no-c-format
msgid "<guibutton>Auto Stop-Note</guibutton>"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2064
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"It's important that you understand <xref linkend=\"sect.instrument_editing."
"concepts\"/> in order to continue on."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:2069
#, no-c-format
msgid "Envelope Parameters"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2071
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"When the instrument is triggered, its volume is run through an ADSR "
"Envelope. The parameters operate as follows:"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2076
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Attack</emphasis> &mdash; the amount of "
"<emphasis>time</emphasis> that the volume of the sample goes from 0 to the "
"full velocity of the note. If the value is 0, the sample will play "
"immediately at full velocity. If the value is 1.0, the sample volume will "
"use the maximum time available for the attack parameter."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2083
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The attack, decay, and release parameters are all set by the number of "
"<emphasis>audio samples</emphasis>. This means that the time changes "
"depending on the sample rate of your sound card. The max time for each of "
"them is 100,000 audio samples (typ. 2.27 sec at 44.1 kHz)."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2092
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Decay</emphasis> &mdash; the amount of "
"<emphasis>time</emphasis> for the volume of the sample to go from full "
"velocity down to the sustain volume. If the value is 0, the sample will "
"immediately skip from the attack volume to the sustain volume. If the value "
"is 1.0, the sample volume will use the maximum time available for the decay "
"parameter."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2101
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Sustain</emphasis> &mdash; the <emphasis>volume</"
"emphasis> to play the note after the decay phase is over, and until the note "
"is released. If set to 0, the note will be silent. If set to 1.0, the note "
"will play at full velocity."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2108
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Release</emphasis> &mdash; the <emphasis>time</"
"emphasis> to fade out the note from the sustain volume back down to 0 "
"(silent). If set to 0, the note will fade out in the minimum amount of time "
"(about 5 ms). If set to 1, it will fade out for the maximum time available."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2117
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"If the sample is shorter than the times that you specify, the sample will "
"end, regardless of which phase of the ADSR it is in. If the note is "
"sustained, it does <emphasis>not</emphasis> draw out the note while you are "
"holding it. It only holds the gain (volume) parameter during that time."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:2126
#, no-c-format
msgid "Gain and Mute Group"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2128
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The gain sets the overall volume for the sample. This gain is applied after "
"the gain that you set for the layer, and before the gain that is set for the "
"mixer. If the Gain is 0, the instrument will be silent. If the gain is 1.0 "
"the volume of the samples will not be adjusted (i.e. 0 dB). If the gain is "
"set higher, the samples will be amplified."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2136 manual.docbook:2315
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"It is very easy to set the <guibutton>Gain</guibutton> too high, causing "
"your sample to clip. Remember to test the gain with full-velocity notes. If "
"you clip your signal here, it will only get worse as Hydrogen processes it."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2142
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Hydrogen provides more mute groups than you know what to do with (over 256). "
"A mute group is a grouping of instruments that are mutually exclusive "
"&mdash; only one instrument may be playing at any time. If one is playing "
"and another instrument in the group is triggered, it will immediately "
"silence (mute) and start playing the other instrument. This is useful, "
"especially, for instruments like hi-hats where the open sound and the closed "
"sound are different instruments."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2151
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"If the mute group is set to \"<guilabel>Off</guilabel>\", then the "
"instrument is not part of any mute grouping. If the mute group is set to any "
"number, then that is the group that the instrument is a part of. To set "
"other instruments into the same grouping, set their mute group parameter to "
"the same number. (For example, to group all the high-hat instruments, you "
"can set all their mute group parameters to 1. To have a snare drum mute "
"group, set their mute group parameters to 2.)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:2163
#, no-c-format
msgid "Filter and Random Pitch"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2165
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The filter is a low-pass resonance filter. If you don't wish to use is, "
"click the <guibutton>BYP</guibutton>ass button so that it's red. If it's not "
"red, then the filter is active. The cutoff parameter adjusts the cutoff "
"frequency for the filter. The resonance parameter adjusts how much to "
"resonate the cutoff frequency. If the resonance is set to 0, then the filter "
"is just a simple low-pass filter."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2174
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The cutoff frequency of the filter varies with the sample rate of your audio "
"card. The range of the knob (0 to 1.0) is optimized for a 48,000 kHz sample "
"rate."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2192
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The random pitch parameter allows you to randomly vary the pitch of the "
"sample every time it is triggered. The value is set between 0 and 1.0. The "
"pitch change is fairly small: &plusmn;2 half-steps &times; value. Using this "
"sparingly can help your sequences to sound more like a real drummer."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:2203
#, no-c-format
msgid "Midi out settings"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2205
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Hydrogen is capable of generating midi messages that you can use to trigger "
"any external midi device or application. To do this you simply need to "
"configure the Midi out channel and Note for every instrument. As you can see "
"this is a very flexible approach that enables you to trigger samples or "
"sounds from multiple devices and/or apps. Finally you need to make sure the "
"proper Midi routing/wiring is in place and you're set."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2213
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"From now on every time a note is played for that instrument (in the Hydrogen "
"sequencer) a midi message will be sent to your external app/device and "
"trigger a sound. This way you can use Hydrogen as a pure sequencer for other "
"apps, or combine the internal Hydrogen sampler with multiple external apps/"
"devices."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:2221
#, no-c-format
msgid "<title>Auto Stop-Note</title>"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2223
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"If this box is checked Hydrogen will immediately stop any playing sample "
"that belongs to this instrument whenever the instrument is re-triggered."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2225
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"This option is particularly useful when you are using long samples like a "
"crash or some existing audio that you have sampled (like a looped voice in a "
"dance/electro song) For the crash you will need to use the Auto Stop-Note "
"when you are sequencing multiple notes in fast succession and want to make "
"it sound realistic. If you do not check this option the cymbal will start to "
"sound like multiple cymbals instead of only one (since the sample of each "
"individual hit will be played completely). For the voice sample this option "
"is useful if you are trying to get that 'stuttering' effect."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:2242
#, no-c-format
msgid "Creating an Instrument and Layers"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2244
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"For each instrument in a drum kit, you can load several samples and set "
"different synthesizer parameters. This section will step you through how to "
"create a new instrument and load the samples."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2248
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"To begin creating an instrument, select <menuchoice> <guimenu>Instruments</"
"guimenu> <guimenuitem>Add instrument</guimenuitem> </menuchoice>. This will "
"give you a blank instrument to start from."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2255
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Now, you need two samples. Any .WAV or .FLAC file will do. Hydrogen provides "
"several in the <filename class=\"directory\">data/drumkits</filename> "
"directory."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2259
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"In the instrument editor, click on <guibutton>Layers</guibutton>. You can "
"layer several samples into the instrument. Which one is played depends on "
"the velocity of the incoming note. Click <guibutton>Load Layer</guibutton> "
"and point the <guimenu>Audio File Browser</guimenu> to your sample. Note "
"that the <guimenu>Audio File Browser</guimenu> will allow you to preview the "
"sample before you load it. It will also allow you to load more than one "
"sample at a time. But for now, only load one."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2268
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"After you load the sample, you'll see that there is now a <guilabel>1</"
"guilabel> at the top, and the topmost rectangle has turned light blue. To "
"load a second sample, click the slot just below it, and then click "
"<guibutton>Load Layer</guibutton> to bring in another sample."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2274
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"After bringing in both samples, you'll probably notice that only the "
"<emphasis>first</emphasis> sample is being played whenever you trigger the "
"instrument. This is because you need to set the <emphasis>velocity</"
"emphasis> ranges for the layers. Move your mouse to the sides of the light "
"blue rectangles and you see that you get a left-right drag cursor. Now drag "
"the sample to the left or right (like a curtain). You will now see Layer 2 "
"appear."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:2283
#, no-c-format
msgid "The Instrument editor Layers view"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2291
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The velocity setting for the layer is 0-velocity on the left, and full "
"velocity on the right. Set up Layer 1 to sound for soft notes, and Layer 2 "
"to sound for hard notes (i.e. Layer 1 on the left and Layer 2 on the right)."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2296
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Now, in the pattern area, set up a simple pattern that plays this "
"instrument. Adjust the velocity settings on each note so that you can get "
"the different samples to sound. Now set the pattern to loop and notice how "
"your different samples are getting triggered. (To learn about editing a "
"pattern, see <xref linkend=\"sect.pattern_editor\"/>)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2303
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"For each layer, you can set the <guibutton>Gain</guibutton> and the "
"<guibutton>Pitch</guibutton>. The pitch also has a <guibutton>Fine</"
"guibutton> adjustment."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2307
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Use the <guibutton>Gain</guibutton> adjustment to control how loud the "
"sample will play. This is necessary because it's extremely difficult to get "
"a set of samples that all sound at about the same volume. By adjusting here, "
"the samples that were recorded too quietly can be turned up to match your "
"loud samples (that had to be turned down)."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2321
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The pitch of the sample can be modified with the pitch controls. The "
"<guibutton>Pitch</guibutton> knob adjust the pitch in musical half-steps. "
"(So, -12 is down 1 octave). The pitch on the right adjusts the pitch "
"&plusmn;50 cents. (One half-step is 100 cents.)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2327
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The pitch is adjusted by playing the sample back faster or slower. This is "
"called the Doppler Effect. So, if you have a 1-second sample that you turn "
"down -12 (1 octave), your sample will only last for .5-seconds. If you do "
"not want this to happen you should use rubberband instead (see <xref linkend="
"\"sect.layer_editing.section2\"/>)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2334
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"You can hear the sample in a layer by clicking the layer id (just below the "
"'General' and 'Layers' buttons) and the 'Delete Layer' button will delete "
"the currently selected layer."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:2341
#, no-c-format
msgid "Sample Editor"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2342
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"So far we have created a multilayered Drumkit, set a number of instrument "
"parameters, played with velocity settings and so on. Now it's time to go one "
"step deeper and edit the samples using one of the newest Hydrogen features: "
"the Sample Editor."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2346
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The Sample Editor allows you to tweak and manipulate your samples. This is a "
"function that will really speed up the creation of a drumkit since you can "
"do the fine-tunning of the sample within Hydrogen. In pre-0.9.5 builds the "
"typical workflow would be to prepare your sample in an external sound "
"editor, import the sample in Hydrogen, test it, go back to the audio editor, "
"import again, test ... The sample editor allows you to do most of the sample "
"manipulation within Hydrogen. This mean less switching between Hydrogen and "
"your audio editor and more time to make music !"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2356
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The changes you make to your samples in the Sample Editor are <emphasis role="
"\"bold\">non-destructive </emphasis> and are saved <emphasis role=\"bold"
"\">per song</emphasis>. So the original sample will not be changed, and you "
"can reuse the same sample in multiple songs with different Sample Editor "
"settings."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:2365
#, no-c-format
msgid "The Sample Editor"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2373
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The Sample Editor consists of 3 sections (as indicated in the figure above):"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:2376
#, no-c-format
msgid "Sample Editor in/out points"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2377
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"In this section you can set the start, stop and loop points for the sample "
"by dragging the the 3 markers: <itemizedlist> <listitem><para>S-marker "
"(green) : indicates the Start-point (in-point) of the sample.</para></"
"listitem> <listitem><para>E-marker (red) : indicates the End-point (out-"
"point) of the sample.</para></listitem> <listitem><para>L-marker (blue) : "
"determines the loop-in point of your sample</para></listitem> </"
"itemizedlist> You can easily move one of the markers by grabbing them close "
"to the letter that marks them. Whenever you grab one of the markers you will "
"see a detail view of the position of that marker on the second (smaller) "
"window on the right, making it easy to find the zero-crossings in the "
"sample. This detail window also has a slider next to it that allows you to "
"zoom in and out on the vertical axis. Think of it as a sort of volume 'zoom'."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2392
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Underneath these 2 windows you can find (from left>right) : the position of "
"the Start marker, the position of the Loop marker, the Loop mode, the number "
"of loops and the position of the End marker. The position of the markers is "
"expressed in number of samples from the very beginning of the sample. These "
"values will change if you drag the markers, but you can also fine-tune the "
"marker position by using the up/down arrows of the spinboxes, the up/down "
"keys on your keyboard, or by using your mouse scroll wheel while hovering "
"above the spinboxes."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2399
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Apart from the marker positions there are 2 settings that apply to the "
"Sample Editor's loop function: loop mode and loop number. With the loop "
"function you can repeat the part of your sample <emphasis>that is in between "
"the Loop- and the End-marker</emphasis>. The way it is looped is determined "
"by the Loop mode (forward, revers or ping-pong) and the number of times it "
"is looped is determined by the Loop number."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2405
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"If you want to hear a preview of the tweaking you have done so far, you "
"first need to press the 'Apply Changes' button (@ the bottom of section 3) "
"and then the Play button to hear the result."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:2411
#, no-c-format
msgid "Sample Editor rubberband"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2412
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"This section of the Sample Editor allows you to control the Rubberband "
"settings. Rubberband is a tool that can change the tempo of a sample without "
"changing the sample's pitch (and vice versa)."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2415
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"If you are using Ubuntu you can install rubberband from the Software Center "
"(rubberband-cli). For other linux distros check your package manager. For "
"other platforms please check <ulink url=\"http://breakfastquay.com/"
"rubberband/\">the rubberband site </ulink>. After installing rubberband you "
"should check if the path to the rubberband cli is configured correctly (see "
"<xref linkend=\"sect.preferences.general_tab\"/>)."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2421
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"If rubberband is installed correctly you will have access to the rubberband "
"settings, and an extra button named 'RUB' will be available in the Main "
"Toolbar, right of the BPM LCD display:"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2434
#, no-c-format
msgid "Back to the rubberband settings :"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2436
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Sample length to beat : when set to 'off', rubberband functionality is "
"disabled. Normally this parameter should be set to the length of the part of "
"the sample between the Start and End marker, expressed in number of beats."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2440
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Pitch : this setting allows you to change the pitch of the sample, expressed "
"in semitones,cent."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2443
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Crispness : this setting does not affect tempo or pitch, but changes the way "
"the sample sounds."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2448
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Note</emphasis>: If you want Hydrogen to recalculate "
"the sample length on the fly (using rubberband) you must enable the 'RUB' "
"button (see figure above)."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:2455
#, no-c-format
msgid "Sample Editor volume/pan"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2456
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"In the bottom section of the Sample Editor you can see the end result of the "
"tweaks you have made by pressing the Apply Changes button. You can also "
"change the the Volume and Panorama (Pan) of your sample here. This is done "
"by creating 'envelopes' like the ones you find in numerous DAW's for "
"automation. To edit an envelope you first need to select 'Volume' or "
"'Panorama'in the upper right corner of section 3. The Volume envelope is "
"blue, and the pan envelope is yellow. Left clicking in the bottom window "
"will ad a node to an envelope and also allows you to drag an existing node. "
"Right-clicking a node will delete it. Don't forget to Apply Changes before "
"you play your tweaked sample."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:2471
#, no-c-format
msgid "Tips on Editing Instruments"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2473
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"With all of the different parameters available to tweak, it can be difficult "
"to set up something that sounds nice when you're done. Here are a few tips "
"on setting up an instrument:"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2477
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Turn down the gain.</emphasis> Every gain knob (i.e. "
"an amplifier), this is a <emphasis>gain stage</emphasis>. With every gain "
"stage you have, it's easy to overdrive your signal &mdash; which means the "
"signal gets distorted by clipping. In addition, if you have two samples "
"that, by themselves, peg your meters &mdash; what do you think happens when "
"you combine them? That's right, you overdrive the signal again."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2485
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"If things sound bad and distorted, start by turning down the gain setting on "
"the layer... especially if it's larger than 1.0. Then turn down the "
"instrument gain. Then any gain on a LADSPA effect. Then the fader on the "
"mixer. Then the master output fader."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2490
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Test samples at full velocity.</emphasis> Your "
"sample will be played louder if the velocity is higher. So, if you set "
"everything to sound nice and full with velocity at 0.7, what will happen "
"when you get a full velocity of 1.0? (<emphasis>Hint: clipping.</emphasis>)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2496
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Try to use samples that are -6 dB max.</emphasis> "
"Visually, this means samples that peak at only 1/2 of full scale. Otherwise, "
"turn your layer gain to about .5."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2501
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Remove all DC offsets from the sample.</emphasis> In "
"a sample editor, there is usually a line down the center of your sample's "
"waveform. This is the zero-line. The beginning of your sample should be on "
"this line. The end of your sample should also be on this line. However, if "
"your signal is a little above or a little below this line, you will hear a "
"click at the beginning and the end of your sample whenever it is played. If "
"your sample editor doesn't provide any tools to fix a DC offset problem, you "
"can eliminate the noise by putting a slight fade-in/out at the ends of your "
"sample."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2511
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">The ADSR will not be longer than your sample.</"
"emphasis> If you have a short sample, it doesn't matter how long you set the "
"attack and delay &mdash; the sample will stop playing at the end."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2516
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">Things change with the sample rate.</emphasis> If "
"you have a really nice setup with all your parameters painstakenly "
"tweaked... things <emphasis>will</emphasis> change if you change the sample "
"rate of your audio card. Many of Hydrogen's internal settings and parameters "
"are based on how many samples go by, not on how many seconds go by. The "
"sorts of things that change are: anything time-base (like attack and "
"release) and anything frequency based (like the cutoff frequency)."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:2531
#, no-c-format
msgid "Midi"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2533
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"In this section you can find more info about defining MIDI actions and how "
"they can be useful for you. Before you can work with midi actions you should "
"have your Midi devices, drivers and connections configured correctly (see "
"<xref linkend=\"sect.preferences.midi_tab\"/>)."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2539
#, no-c-format
msgid "Lets take a look at the available options :"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:2550
#, no-c-format
msgid "Midi Events"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2552
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"An Event is an incoming Midi message, coming from a MIDI controller or an "
"external sequencer."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2554
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"If you look at the Events list you will see that there are 3 types of Events "
"available (as described in the Midi standard):"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2560
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">NOTE</emphasis>: input coming from a regular black/"
"white key of a keyboard or a drumpad"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2564
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">CC</emphasis>: controller commands coming from "
"faders or rotary controllers"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2568
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">MMC_x</emphasis>: <ulink url=\"http://en.wikipedia."
"org/wiki/MIDI_Machine_Control\"> machine control events</ulink> coming from "
"play/stop... buttons on a controller"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2576
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The Param. (parameter) value to the right of the Event is the identifier of "
"the note/button/controller that is linked to this Action. This parameter can "
"be entered manually, or automatically by using the Midi learn function (see "
"<xref linkend=\"sect.preferences.midi_tab\"/>)."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2582
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"You can also activate the Midi learn function by Shift-clicking most of the "
"gui elements. A 'Waiting for Midi input...' popup informs you that Hydrogen "
"is now waiting for you to press a key or turn/move a controller."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2586
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"If you Shift-click on a gui element that does not support Midi automation a "
"popup will inform you."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:2595
#, no-c-format
msgid "Midi Actions"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2597
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Next is a list of the available Actions: an Action describes what Hydrogen "
"should do when a specific Midi Event is detected."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2600
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"** Some of the Midi Actions require that the Action Parameter is configured. "
"The Parameter usually references a specific channel, instrument, FXsend... "
"Keep in mind that the Parameter value is <emphasis>zero-based</emphasis>. So "
"if you want to reference channel 1 you have to enter '0' in the Parameter "
"field (1 for channel 2, 2 for channel 3 ...)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2607
#, no-c-format
msgid "<emphasis role=\"bold\">PLAY</emphasis> : start playback"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2611
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">PLAY/STOP_TOGGLE</emphasis> : toggles between PLAY "
"and STOP. Execute this action will start playback, execute it again and "
"playback will stop + the playhead will return to the start of the song"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2617
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">PLAY/PAUSE_TOGGLE</emphasis> : toggles between PLAY "
"and PAUSE. (the playhead will not return to the start of the song, but will "
"stay at its current position)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2622
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">STOP</emphasis> : stops playback and returns to the "
"start of the song"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2626
#, no-c-format
msgid "<emphasis role=\"bold\">PAUSE</emphasis> : pauses the song"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2630
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">MUTE</emphasis> : mutes the the Master output "
"(sequencer keeps running)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2634
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">UNMUTE</emphasis> : unmutes the Master output "
"(sequencer keeps running)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2638
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">MUTE_TOGGLE</emphasis> : toggles between MUTE and "
"UNMUTE (sequencer keeps running)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2642
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">NEXT_BAR</emphasis> : jumps to the next bar in the "
"song"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2646
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">PREVIOUS_BAR</emphasis> : jumps to the previous bar "
"in the song"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2650
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">BPM_INCR</emphasis> : increments the tempo of the "
"song"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2654
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">BPM_DECR</emphasis> : decrements the tempo of the "
"song"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2658
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">BPM_CC_RELATIVE</emphasis> : changes the tempo "
"relative to the current tempo, using a controller"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2662
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">MASTER_VOLUME_RELATIVE</emphasis> : changes the "
"Master output volume, relative to the current setting (e.g. if you are using "
"rotary encoders)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2667
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">MASTER_VOLUME_ABSOLUTE</emphasis> : changes the "
"Master output volume to the absolute value of the midi control (use with "
"midi fader or pot)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2672
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">STRIP_VOLUME_RELATIVE</emphasis> : see "
"MASTER_VOLUME_RELATIVE, but applies to the channel strip defined in the "
"Action Parameter **"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2677
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">STRIP_VOLUME_ABSOLUTE</emphasis> : see "
"MASTER_VOLUME_ABSOLUTE, but applies to the channel strip defined in the "
"Action Parameter **"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2682
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">EFFECTx_LEVEL_RELATIVE</emphasis> : changes the "
"volume level of effect 'x'; the value you enter in the Action Parameter "
"determines the channel strip this action applies to **"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2687
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">SELECT_NEXT_PATTERN</emphasis> : selects the pattern "
"that is defined in the Action Parameter **"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2691
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">SELECT_AND_PLAY_NEXT_PATTERN</emphasis> : combines "
"the SELECT_NEXT_PATTERN with PLAY"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2695
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">PAN_RELATIVE</emphasis> : changes the panorama "
"setting, relative to the current value; the value you enter in the Action "
"Parameter determines the channel strip this action applies to **"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2700
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">PAN_ABSOLUTE</emphasis> : changes the panorama "
"setting to the absolute value that the linked controller sends to Hydrogen"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2704
#, no-c-format
msgid "<emphasis role=\"bold\">BEATCOUNTER</emphasis> : sets the tempo (see"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2708
#, no-c-format
msgid "<emphasis role=\"bold\">TAP_TEMPO</emphasis> : sets the tempo (see"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2712
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">SELECT_INSTRUMENT</emphasis> : selects one of the "
"instruments in the drumkit"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:2733
#, no-c-format
msgid "A new song"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:2735
#, no-c-format
msgid "\"Song\" mode and \"Pattern\" mode"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2737
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"This section is a quick-and-dirty walkthrough to Hydrogen. Refer to the "
"tutorial for a more detailed overview."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2740
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Hydrogen has 2 main modes: \"Pattern\" mode and \"Song\" mode (refer to "
"<xref linkend=\"sect.main_toolbar\"/> for the buttons that activate each "
"mode). When \"Pattern\" mode is activated the current pattern is "
"continuously repeated. This mode is very well suited to tweak your pattern "
"until it's just right, since the pattern you are working on is constantly "
"repeated. This way you can immediately hear the changes you have made. In "
"\"Song\" mode the whole song is played. This is useful when putting together "
"the patterns to create the structure of the song."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:2750
#, no-c-format
msgid "A new pattern"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2755
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"We'll start from the empty song with an empty pattern created when Hydrogen "
"starts up: \"pattern\" mode should be selected by default. Now let's click "
"on the <quote>Play</quote>button, and while the pattern is playing let's add "
"notes by left_mouse_clicking in the grid of the Song Editor (<xref linkend="
"\"fig.pattern_editor.2\"/>). Adjust the grid resolution and BPM speed if "
"needed. Remember some constraints of the grid: if you are working with a "
"resolution of 16 you can't go back to 8 and remove a 16th note; same thing "
"happens if you are working with a resolution of 8 and you try to insert a "
"note in the middle of two bars (looking for a 16 bars precision): they will "
"be placed on the previous or on the following 8th bar (unless you choose "
"<quote>off</quote> from the Grid Resolution LCD in which case you're free to "
"place notes wherever you prefer). <emphasis role=\"bold\">Be sure to select "
"the correct pattern in the Song Editor before adding notes in the Pattern "
"Editor!</emphasis>"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:2771
#, no-c-format
msgid "The Pattern Editor"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:2781
#, no-c-format
msgid "A new sequence"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2783
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Once patterns are created (<xref linkend=\"fig.insert_notes\"/>), we can "
"copy/paste/delete them using the Select Mode (see <xref linkend=\"sect."
"song_editor.main_controls\"/>)."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:2789
#, no-c-format
msgid "Inserting Notes in a Pattern"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:2800
#, no-c-format
msgid "Adjust from the mixer"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2802
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Of course we can always use the mixer window, either when creating or "
"playing patterns."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2805
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The Mixer frame (<xref linkend=\"fig.mixer.2\"/>) is made of 32 independent "
"tracks, each of these is bound to an instrument, plus a \"Master Output\" "
"control and a \"FX\" button to show and hide the effects panel. Every line "
"features 3 buttons ( <inlinemediaobject> <imageobject> <imagedata fileref="
"\"img/btn_play_on_mixer.png\" format=\"PNG\"/> </imageobject> </"
"inlinemediaobject> <inlinemediaobject> <imageobject> <imagedata fileref="
"\"img/btn_solo_on.png\" format=\"PNG\"/> </imageobject> </inlinemediaobject> "
"<inlinemediaobject> <imageobject> <imagedata fileref=\"img/btn_mute_on.png\" "
"format=\"PNG\"/> </imageobject> </inlinemediaobject> ), pan adjust "
"( <inlinemediaobject> <imageobject> <imagedata fileref=\"img/MixerPan.png\" "
"format=\"PNG\"/> </imageobject> </inlinemediaobject> ), current maximum "
"peak, volume fader and name of the track. Clicking on <inlinemediaobject> "
"<imageobject> <imagedata fileref=\"img/btn_solo_on.png\" format=\"PNG\"/> </"
"imageobject> </inlinemediaobject> will play the selected instrument, cutting "
"the others. The \"Mute\" button <inlinemediaobject> <imageobject> <imagedata "
"fileref=\"img/btn_mute_on.png\" format=\"PNG\"/> </imageobject> </"
"inlinemediaobject> , simply mute <emphasis>that</emphasis> instrument. The "
"maximum peak indicates the maximum volume reached from the instrument. The "
"peak must be in a range of 0.0 and 1.0 (in <xref linkend=\"fig.mixer.2\"/> "
"you can see a few volumes too loud). Peaks outside that range will get "
"distorted (especially with OSS audio driver). Keep an eye on each vu-meter "
"and if distortion appears, turn the volume down for that instrument."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:2874
#, no-c-format
msgid "Shortcut lists"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2878
#, no-c-format
msgid "<emphasis role=\"bold\">[CTRL + N]</emphasis> = New Project"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2883
#, no-c-format
msgid "<emphasis role=\"bold\">[CTRL + O]</emphasis> = Open File"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2888
#, no-c-format
msgid "<emphasis role=\"bold\">[CTRL + D]</emphasis> = Open Demo"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2893
#, no-c-format
msgid "<emphasis role=\"bold\">[CTRL + S]</emphasis> = Save File"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2898
#, no-c-format
msgid "<emphasis role=\"bold\">[CTRL + SHIFT + S]</emphasis> = Save File as"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2903
#, no-c-format
msgid "<emphasis role=\"bold\">[CTRL + P]</emphasis> = Export Pattern as"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2908
#, no-c-format
msgid "<emphasis role=\"bold\">[CTRL + M]</emphasis> = Export MIDI file"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2913
#, no-c-format
msgid "<emphasis role=\"bold\">[CTRL + E]</emphasis> = Export Song"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2918
#, no-c-format
msgid "<emphasis role=\"bold\">[CTRL + Q]</emphasis> = Quit Hydrogen"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2923
#, no-c-format
msgid "<emphasis role=\"bold\">[ALT + D]</emphasis> = Show Director window"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2928
#, no-c-format
msgid "<emphasis role=\"bold\">[ALT + M]</emphasis> = Show Mixer window"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2933
#, no-c-format
msgid "<emphasis role=\"bold\">[ALT + I]</emphasis> = Show Instrument rack"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2938
#, no-c-format
msgid "<emphasis role=\"bold\">[ALT + P]</emphasis> = Show Preferences window"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2943
#, no-c-format
msgid "<emphasis role=\"bold\">[CTRL + ?]</emphasis> = Show manual"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2948
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">[Backspace]</emphasis> = Restart song or pattern "
"from the beginning"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2954
#, no-c-format
msgid "<emphasis role=\"bold\">[spacebar]</emphasis> = Play / Pause"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2959
#, no-c-format
msgid "<emphasis role=\"bold\">[,]</emphasis> (comma key) = Beatcounter"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2964
#, no-c-format
msgid "<emphasis role=\"bold\">[\\]</emphasis> (backslash) = Tap tempo"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2969
#, no-c-format
msgid "<emphasis role=\"bold\">[+] and [-]</emphasis> = Tempo up / down"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2974
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">[F9]</emphasis> = Jump back to previous bar in the "
"song"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2979
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">[F10]</emphasis> = Jump to the next bar in the song"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2984
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">[F12]</emphasis> = Panic button (stops the song and "
"mutes all playing sounds)"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: title
#: manual.docbook:2994
#, no-c-format
msgid "Glossary"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:2996
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"This is a glossary of general terms encountered when using Hydrogen, "
"synthesizers, drums, or samplers. The definitions here provide more detail "
"and explanation than the simplified ones in the text. For example, the text "
"of the manual would have you believe that an ADSR is the only kind of "
"envelope generator and could only ever control the volume. While the "
"simplified definitions help new users start using Hydrogen quickly, they can "
"lack the nuances presented here."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossterm
#: manual.docbook:3009
#, no-c-format
msgid "ADSR"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3011
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"A type of envelope generator that allows you to control the <link linkend="
"\"def.attack\">Attack</link>, <link linkend=\"def.decay\">Decay</link>, "
"<link linkend=\"def.sustain\">Sustain</link>, and <link linkend=\"def.release"
"\">Release</link> parameters. Generally, the parameters are proportional to "
"the <link linkend=\"def.velocity\">velocity</link>."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3020
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"In Hydrogen, the ADSR envelope generator only controls the volume "
"(attenuation)."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3023
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Read more about this in the Wikipedia Article <ulink url=\"http://en."
"wikipedia.org/wiki/ADSR_envelope\">ADSR Envelope</ulink>"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossdef
#: manual.docbook:3025
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<glossseealso otherterm=\"def.envelopegenerator\"></glossseealso> "
"<glossseealso otherterm=\"def.attack\"></glossseealso> <glossseealso "
"otherterm=\"def.decay\"></glossseealso> <glossseealso otherterm=\"def.sustain"
"\"></glossseealso> <glossseealso otherterm=\"def.release\"></glossseealso>"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossterm
#: manual.docbook:3036
#, no-c-format
msgid "<glossterm>Attack</glossterm>"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3038
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"This is the first phase of an ADSR envelope, and is the amount of "
"<emphasis>time</emphasis> to turn the parameter up from 0 to full velocity "
"after triggering the note."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossterm
#: manual.docbook:3047
#, no-c-format
msgid "Attenuation"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3049
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"In filters and mixers, this the amount that a signal is reduced (volume)."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossterm
#: manual.docbook:3059
#, no-c-format
msgid "Band-Pass Filter"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3061
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"A filter that preserves a certain band of frequencies, and attenuates "
"(silences) all others. This is often done by combining a high-pass and a low-"
"pass filter."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossdef
#: manual.docbook:3063
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<glossseealso otherterm=\"def.filter\"></glossseealso> <glossseealso "
"otherterm=\"def.highpassfilter\"></glossseealso> <glossseealso otherterm="
"\"def.lowpassfilter\"></glossseealso>"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossterm
#: manual.docbook:3074
#, no-c-format
msgid "Clipping"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3076
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"A phenomenon that happens to a signal when the signal is too large for "
"whatever is receiving it. The peaks of the signal (which are normally smooth "
"curves) get cut off straight at the max volume (clipped). This distorts the "
"sound and is usually undesirable."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3081
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"An example of clipping is when you play music louder than your speaker can "
"handle. Parts of the music sound harsh and fuzzy."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossterm
#: manual.docbook:3087
#, no-c-format
msgid "Cutoff Frequency"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3089
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"On high-pass and low-pass filters, this is the frequency that divides "
"between those that pass, and those that are attenuated (silenced). In a high-"
"pass resonance filter, or a low-pass resonance filter, the cutoff is also "
"the frequency zone that gets boosted."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3094
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"For example, if you have a low-pass filter and you set the cutoff frequency "
"high (i.e. 20kHz)... the filter will not affect the sound. All the audible "
"frequencies will pass through undisturbed. As you lower the cutoff frequency "
"to something like 40 Hz (the low string on a bass guitar), it sounds like "
"someone is putting a blanket over the speaker. The higher frequencies are "
"being attenuated above 30 Hz."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossdef
#: manual.docbook:3099
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<glossseealso otherterm=\"def.filter\"></glossseealso> <glossseealso "
"otherterm=\"def.highpassfilter\"></glossseealso> <glossseealso otherterm="
"\"def.lowpassfilter\"></glossseealso> <glossseealso otherterm=\"def."
"resonancefilter\"></glossseealso>"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossterm
#: manual.docbook:3111
#, no-c-format
msgid "<glossterm>Decay</glossterm>"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3113
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"After reaching full velocity from the attack, this is the amount of "
"<emphasis>time</emphasis> to turn the parameter down from full velocity to "
"the sustain level."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossterm
#: manual.docbook:3122
#, no-c-format
msgid "DC-offsety"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3124
#, no-c-format
msgid "DC offset, or DC coefficient is the mean value of the wavefor.m"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3125
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"DC offset is usually undesirable. For example, in audio processing, a sound "
"that has DC offset will not be at its loudest possible volume when "
"normalized (because the offset consumes headroom), and this problem can "
"possibly extend to the mix as a whole, since a sound with DC offset and a "
"sound without DC offset will have DC offset when mixed. It may also cause "
"other artifacts depending on what is being done with the signal."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossterm
#: manual.docbook:3138
#, no-c-format
msgid "Envelope Generator"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3140
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"A way to control (change) a parameter over time as a response to triggering, "
"holding, and releasing a note."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3146
#, no-c-format
msgid "Did your eyes just glaze over? Let's try again:"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3148
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Imagine that you're playing a note on the keyboard and you have your other "
"hand on a knob (volume, filter cutoff, etc.). As you play the note, you "
"twist the knob (often up, then down... or down, then up). You do the same "
"thing on each note. That's what an envelope generator does. See also <link "
"linkend=\"def.adsr\">ADSR</link>"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossterm
#: manual.docbook:3159
#, no-c-format
msgid "Fader"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3161
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"A slider control used to adjust the attenuation (volume) in a mixer. Faders "
"always have an \"audio\" taper, which means that the attenuation amount "
"changes on an exponential scale."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossterm
#: manual.docbook:3168
#, no-c-format
msgid "Filter"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3170
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"A device that changes a sound by attenuating specific frequencies. A tone "
"knob is an example of a simple, low-pass filter."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossdef
#: manual.docbook:3171
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<glossseealso otherterm=\"def.bandpassfilter\"></glossseealso> <glossseealso "
"otherterm=\"def.highpassfilter\"></glossseealso> <glossseealso otherterm="
"\"def.lowpassfilter\"></glossseealso> <glossseealso otherterm=\"def."
"resonancefilter\"></glossseealso>"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossterm
#: manual.docbook:3183
#, no-c-format
msgid "<glossterm>Gain</glossterm>"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3185
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"In an amplifier, this adjust how much (or how little) a signal is amplified "
"(volume). A higher gain value is a louder signal."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossterm
#: manual.docbook:3193
#, no-c-format
msgid "High-Pass Filter"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3195
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"A filter that attenuates (silences) low frequencies, but allows high "
"frequencies to pass through."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossdef
#: manual.docbook:3196 manual.docbook:3241
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<glossseealso otherterm=\"def.filter\"></glossseealso> <glossseealso "
"otherterm=\"def.cutoff\"></glossseealso>"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossterm
#: manual.docbook:3206
#, no-c-format
msgid "Instrument"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3208
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"In Hydrogen, an instrument is a single noise-maker (like a bass drum kick, "
"or a tom)."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossterm
#: manual.docbook:3219
#, no-c-format
msgid "Layer"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3221
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"In an instrument you can load several different samples (each one called a "
"<emphasis role=\"bold\">layer</emphasis>), and have a different sample play "
"depending on the velocity of the note. Only one sample at a time will play."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3226
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"Suppose you have a sample of a floor tom being struck softly. If you simply "
"play the sample louder &mdash; it will <emphasis>not</emphasis> sound the "
"same as a real tom that has been struck very hard. If you wish to mimic this "
"in your instrument, you can load one sample for soft playing, and a "
"different sample for loud playing."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossterm
#: manual.docbook:3238
#, no-c-format
msgid "Low-Pass Filter"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3240
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"A filter that attenuates (silences) high frequencies, but allows low "
"frequencies to pass through."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossterm
#: manual.docbook:3251
#, no-c-format
msgid "Mute"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3253
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"To make no noise. A setting on an instrument that prevents any audio output."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossterm
#: manual.docbook:3259
#, no-c-format
msgid "Mute Group"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3261
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"A group of instruments (samples) that should mute (stop playing) immediately "
"after another instrument in the group is triggered."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3264
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"This is typically used in hi-hats, where there's a different instrument "
"(sample) for when the hi-hat is open or closed. With a real hi-hat, the "
"sound of the open hi-hat will stop as soon as you close it. However, if you "
"use two samples &mdash; the open sound will continue even after you have "
"triggered the closed sound. By placing both instruments in the same mute "
"group (group #1, for example)... triggering closed sound will immediately "
"stop the open sound (and vice versa)."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossterm
#: manual.docbook:3280
#, no-c-format
msgid "Octave"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3282
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"A span of frequencies where the top-most frequency is exactly twice the "
"frequency of the bottom frequency."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3285
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"For example, the range 20 Hz to 40 Hz is an octave. So is 120 Hz to 240 Hz, "
"and 575 Hz to 1150 Hz. While the frequency differences are very different "
"(20 Hz, 120 Hz, and 575 Hz, respectively), to the human ear they "
"<emphasis>sound</emphasis> like the same distance."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossterm
#: manual.docbook:3299
#, no-c-format
msgid "<glossterm>Release</glossterm>"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3301
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"After the note is released, this is the amount of <emphasis>time</emphasis> "
"to reduce the parameter from the sustain level to 0."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossterm
#: manual.docbook:3310
#, no-c-format
msgid "Resonance"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3312
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"When referring to a resonance filter, this is the parameter that determines "
"how much of a boost (gain) to give the frequencies at the cutoff."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossterm
#: manual.docbook:3321
#, no-c-format
msgid "Resonance Filter"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3323
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"A filter that gives a large boost to a very narrow range of frequencies. "
"Typically it will be part of a high-pass or a low-pass filter, where the "
"boosted frequencies are centered on the cut-off frequency."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossdef
#: manual.docbook:3326
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<glossseealso otherterm=\"def.filter\"></glossseealso> <glossseealso "
"otherterm=\"def.cutoff\"></glossseealso> <glossseealso otherterm=\"def."
"resonance\"></glossseealso>"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossterm
#: manual.docbook:3335
#, no-c-format
msgid "Roll-off"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3337
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"This is the amount that frequencies are attenuated (suppressed) as the "
"frequency changes (typically measured in dB/octave)."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3340
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"For example, in a low-pass filter the frequencies below the cutoff frequency "
"are not attenuated (they pass-through with the same volume). Same with the "
"cutoff frequency. As you go above the cutoff frequency, the frequencies that "
"are near the cutoff frequency are not attenuated very much at all. However, "
"the frequencies that are much higher than the cutoff are attenuated "
"(suppressed) a lot. This is usually approximated by a straight line (on a "
"log scale) and measured in in dB of attenuation per octave of frequency."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossdef
#: manual.docbook:3347
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"<glossseealso otherterm=\"def.attenuation\"></glossseealso> <glossseealso "
"otherterm=\"def.filter\"></glossseealso>"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossterm
#: manual.docbook:3357
#, no-c-format
msgid "<glossterm>Sample</glossterm>"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3359
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"A short recording of a sound, typically between .1 and 3.0 seconds long."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossterm
#: manual.docbook:3365
#, no-c-format
msgid "<glossterm>Sustain</glossterm>"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3367
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"The <emphasis>level</emphasis> to hold the parameter after finishing the "
"decay time. This level will be maintained until the not is released."
msgstr ""

#. Tag: glossterm
#: manual.docbook:3381
#, no-c-format
msgid "<glossterm>Velocity</glossterm>"
msgstr ""

#. Tag: para
#: manual.docbook:3385
#, no-c-format
msgid ""
"MIDI devices are required to send this information along with the note. "
"Synthesizers use this information to adjust several parameters on the sample "
"(typically the volume). In Hydrogen, it is only used to adjust how loud the "
"sample is played back."
msgstr ""
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