The transport controls

The transport controls allow you to play, stop, rewind, toggle looping on/off, and record. The current song position is shown to the right.

The browser

The browser is used to locate and import content by dragging and dropping into your arrangement. It contains all you need to get started with a new song, including beats, bass loops, synthesizer sounds, and audio effects.

The sequencer

The sequencer is where you do all your recording and arranging.

Creating a new project

To create a new project, go to the "File" menu and select "New...". This opens the "New project" dialog where you can select from a range of predefined setups, covering different recording situations such as multi-tracking or midi sequencing.

Opening an existing project

Select "Open..." from the "File" menu to open an existing project.

Saving your project

Select "Save as..." from the "File" menu to save your project. Enter a name for your project in the dialog that appears and click OK to save.

Sharing your mix

Click the export button next to the transport controls to open the "Export project" dialog. Here you can export you track as a MP3 or WAV file, so you can listen to it on the move or share it with others.

Tips & tricks

• It's a good idea to save your project often, you never know when the electricity goes down!
• You can define your own keyboard shortcuts in File > Setup > Shortcuts.
• Visit www.energy-xt.com for more information about Energy XT. Here you will also find our forum where you can ask questions and read about how other people are using Energy XT.