Creating A New Channel

To create a new channel in iDrum you can drag a sample into iDrum's channel view, use the add button in the master section, or use iDrum's contextual menu. These methods are detailed in more detail below.


Dragging an Audio File To Create a New Channel


1. Simply drag an AIFF or WAV file from the Finder or another application and drop it in iDrum's channel view. A red insert line appears while you are dragging to indicate where the new channel will appear when the file is dropped.


Using the 'Add Channel' Button in the Master Section To Create a New Channel


1. Click on the 'Add Channel' Button in the Master Section.

2. Select the AIFF or WAV file in the file dialog.

3. The new channel will appear above the currently selected channel, or at the end of the channel view if no channel is selected.


Using iDrum's Contextual Menu to Create a New Channel

1. Ctrl-click or click with the right mouse button anywhere in iDrum's window to bring up iDrum's contextual menu.


2. Select "Insert New Channel.." (if no channel is currently selected, choose "New Channel...")

3. Select the AIFF or WAV file in the file dialog.

4. The new channel will appear above the currently selected channel, or at the end of the channel view if no channel is selected.


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