Mixer channels allow the sources connected to them, such as instrument tracks, to produce sound. You can access all channels in the Mixer panel and Mixer window, and individual channels in the Track Inspector for the corresponding track.
Each channel in the Mixer panel provides the following controls and displays:
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Pan control
Allows you to position the sound/MIDI output of the channel on the stereo spectrum for stereo playback.
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Fader value
Displays the current volume as a value, corresponding to the position of the fader. Allows you to enter the volume level directly.
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Audio channels use dB.
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MIDI channels use MIDI volume, from 0 to 127.
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Fader
Allows you to control the volume level of the channel.
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Channel meter
Indicates the output volume of the channel in real time.
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Mute
Allows you to mute the channel. Indicates whether the channel has an active mute state.
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Solo
Allows you to solo the channel. Indicates whether the channel has an active solo state.
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Channel name
Displays the name of the channel.
Instrument channels display the full instrument name set for that instrument in the Edit Instrument Names dialog and its instrument number, if applicable.