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• Choose the Load Setting command. A dialog opens. Only settings for compatible plug-in

types are shown. Each plug-in has its own set of parameters, and therefore its own file
format.

Note: You can also choose plug-in settings from the Library tab of the Media area in the
Arrange window. See

Using the Library to Choose Plug-in Settings

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To choose the next or previous setting
Do one of the following:

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In the plug-in window header, click the left arrow to choose the previous setting, or the
right arrow to choose the following setting.

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Make use of the following key commands:

• Next Plug-in Setting

• Previous Plug-in Setting

• Next Plug-in Setting or EXS Instrument

• Previous Plug-in Setting or EXS Instrument

• Next Channel Strip or Plug-in Setting or EXS Instrument

• Previous Channel Strip or Plug-in Setting or EXS Instrument

To replace a setting
Do one of the following:

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Browse to, and choose the setting you want to use from the plug-in Settings menu.

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Choose the Load Setting command, then choose the setting from the dialog.

To compare changed plug-in parameters with the original settings

1

Make adjustments to the plug-in parameters.

The Compare button turns blue (with white text), indicating that you have made changes
to the plug-in parameters, but have not saved the edited plug-in setting in the project.

2

Click the Compare button to listen to the setting that was originally saved with the project.

The Compare button turns black (with white text).

3

Click the Compare button again to switch back to the edited plug-in setting.

The Compare button again turns blue (with white text).

This feature allows you to audition your audio or instrument track playback through two
variations of a plug-in. The tweaked version can be saved as a new plug-in setting via
the Settings menu, if you decide to keep it. If you save it, the Compare button turns black
and is disabled.

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Chapter 10

Working with Instruments and Effects