The sidebar sits on the left side of the main window. Switch between tabs with ⌘1 through ⌘5.
Tracks (⌘1)
A hierarchical track list showing all tracks and groups. Each track has inline toggles for Mute, Solo, and Hide. Drag tracks to reorder or move them into and out of groups.
A + button at the bottom lets you add sample or instrument tracks.
Browser (⌘2)
A file browser for audio samples. Add folders via the Command Palette → “Add Sample Folder”. The browser shows your favorite folders as an outline view.
Click a file to preview it. Drag one or multiple files onto the timeline to import them as new tracks.
Instruments (⌘3)
Lists all installed Audio Unit instruments, organized by manufacturer. Drag an instrument onto an instrument track to load it. Plugins are scanned on first launch — use “Scan All Plugins” from the Command Palette to rescan.
Effects (⌘4)
Lists all installed Audio Unit effects, organized by custom categories. Drag an effect onto the Plugin Strip to add it to a track. Saved presets are shown under their respective plugin.
Project (⌘5)
Global project settings and metadata:
| Section | Content |
|---|
| Artwork | Project cover image |
| Audio | Sample rate |
| Key & Scale | Root note and scale type for Musical Typing and MIDI generation |
| Grid | BPM, groove template and amount |
| Tasks | Per-project task list with checkboxes |
| Versions | Version history with audio previews |
Focus Areas
Jump keyboard focus directly to a panel:
| Shortcut | Focus |
|---|
⌘1–⌘5 | Sidebar (respective tab) |
⌘0 | Timeline |
⌘6 | Plugin Strip |
Last modified on March 28, 2026
