Mixing Down Multiple Tracks:Using the Mixdown option when saving a file

To distribute the waveform data recorded or edited as multiple tracks, you usually need to convert the file into a mono- or stereo-track file. In Windows, WAVE format is commonly used as the sound file format for distribution.
Mixdown refers to the process that combine multiple tracks into one (mono) or two (stereo) tracks.

Mixing down multiple tracks when saving a file

If you turn on the Mixdown checkbox when saving a file, MySoundStudio will mix down the tracks in the file to mono or stereo tracks while maintaining the original settings including volume, pan, mute on/off status, and master volume (the volume specified for Play in the Controller window ).

  1. Open the file 3track.dgs in the Tutorial folder.

  2. Leave the Track Pan Control slider for TRACK 1 set to the middle of the slider, and drag the Track Pan Control slider for TRACK 2 all the way to R position.

  3. Click the Mute button for TRACK 3 to mute the track.
    The button icon changes to depressed appearance, and the waveform for TRACK 3 is grayed.



  4. Choose File - Save As.
    The Save As dialog box appears.

  5. Set Save As Type to Wave (Microsoft)(*.wav), and turn on the Mixdown checkbox.



  6. Click Save.

  7. When the following message box appears, click Yes.



    Tracks are mixed down, and a new multi-track window opens.



    Now you have a stereo pair of waveform tracks. Play the file to see the effect.

The settings described above are used to demonstrate how the Mixdown feature works for better understanding. Experiment with various settings to achieve the effect you want.