Tracks in Kemaan Studio Studio

Tracks

Tracks are the fundamental building blocks of your project in Kemaan Studio Studio. Each track represents a dedicated channel for audio or MIDI data that flows through the mixer and eventually out to your master output.

Track Types

Kemaan Studio features two primary types of tracks:

  1. Audio Tracks: Designed to host and play back digital audio files (e.g., WAV, MP3). You can record directly into these tracks or drag and drop samples from the Browser.
  2. MIDI Tracks: Designed to host MIDI data and virtual instruments (VSTs). The MIDI data triggers the instrument, which then generates the audio signal.
Note
Kemaan Studio supports VST3 plugins directly in the browser! Make sure you have authorized Kemaan Studio to access your local plugin folder in the Studio settings.

Managing Tracks

Adding a New Track

To create a new track, you can:

  • Use the shortcut Ctrl + T (Audio Track) or Ctrl + Shift + T (MIDI Track).
  • Right-click in the empty space below existing tracks in the Arrangement View and select “Insert Audio Track” or “Insert MIDI Track”.
  • Drag an instrument or a sample from the Browser into the empty space in the Arrangement View.

Resizing Tracks

You can adjust the vertical height of any track to see more detail in the waveforms or MIDI notes. Click and drag the bottom edge of the track header in the Arrangement View.

Renaming and Coloring

To keep your project organized, the best practice is to rename and color code your tracks. Right-click the track header to access the context menu, where you can type a new name or select a color swatch.

Track Controls

Every track header features several essential controls:

  • Mute (M): Silences the track’s output.
  • Solo (S): Silences all other tracks, allowing you to hear only the soloed track(s).
  • Arm / Record Enable: Primes the track for recording audio or MIDI input.
  • Volume Slider: Adjusts the overall output level of the track.
  • Pan Knob: Adjusts the stereo positioning of the track’s output (Left to Right).

Understanding how to efficiently manage your tracks is key to keeping your workflow organized and your mix balanced as your project grows.