Apple MainStage 2 - Manual (Page 151)

If Playback is stopped, moves to the previous marker or to the beginning of the audio
file if the current playhead position precedes the first marker. If the file contains no
markers, moves 8 bars (if Sync is on) or 20 seconds (if Sync is off ). Press Play to start
playback from this position.
• Go to Next Marker button: In play mode, immediately moves to the next marker (to the
right of the current playhead position) if the audio file contains markers. Playback
continues from this position. If the audio file contains no markers, moves forward 8 bars
(if Sync is on) or 20 seconds (if Sync is off ). Playback continues from the new position.
If Playback is stopped, moves to the next marker or to the end of the audio file if the
current playhead position is after the last marker. If the file contains no markers, playback
rewinds by 8 bars (if Sync is on) or 20 seconds (if Sync is off ). Press Play to start playback
from the new position.
Using the Playback Information Display
The information display shows information about several key aspects of your audio
material, and lets you edit some of the displayed values.
• Position field: Shows the current position in hours, minutes, and seconds (when Sync
is off ), or in bars and beats (when Sync is on).
• Length field: Displays the overall length of the loaded audio file in hours, minutes, and
seconds (when Sync is off ), or in bars and beats (when Sync is on).
• Meter field: When Sync is on, lets you define the meter (time signature) of the audio
file. The bar and beat values can be altered independently. Editing the Meter field
changes the ruler display, and may alter the Length field display, but has no impact on
audio playback.
• Tempo field: Displays the MainStage concert tempo in beats per minute when Sync is
on. Playback follows only a single, constant tempo. The Tempo field is disabled when
Sync is off.
Note: Because Playback instances use the concert tempo when Sync is on, you can use
audio files recorded at different tempos, and have them all play back at the same tempo
(the concert tempo).
• Fade Time field: Sets the fade-out time in seconds. Drag vertically to adjust this value.
Click the Fade button to start or stop a fade-out.
151 Appendix A The Playback Plug-in