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`Sonic Foundry’s SIREN TM Jukebox allows you to play audio CDs and music files of various
`formats from your computer. SIREN Jukebox will record music from your personal CD
`collection to your computer for playback, as well as allow you to create custom CDs and
`download music to portable players.
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`With SIREN Jukebox, you can organize create and organize a personal music library, making
`it easy to locate a specific song, even in an extensive collection. SIREN Jukebox will also
`sort, group, and filter your music library to create custom playlists for any occasions.
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`This manual describes the basic features of SIREN Jukebox, and provides the procedures
`needed to take full advantage of the program.
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`SIREN Jukebox Highlights
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`Siren will help build and manage your music collection by:
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`0 Playing CDs and music files.
`0 Recording music from CDs to the computer for playback.
`0 Organizing music into playlists.
`0 Storing extensive database information for your music library.
`0 Helping you download music from the Internet.
`0 Creating custom CDs from your music library.
`0 Downloading music to portable players.
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`System Requirements
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`The system’s components affect Siren’s performance. What follows is a list of the minimum, com»
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`Minimum System Requirements
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`200 MHz processor
`VGA display
`32 MB RAM
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`DirectX Media 6.0 or later
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`Common System Requirements
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`Microsoft ® WindowsTM 98, 2000, or NT 4.0
`CD—ROM drive
`Supported CD—\X/riter (for CD writing features)
`Supported portable player (for portable player features; not available for Windows NT or
`Windows 2000 systems)
`20 MB hard—disk space for program installation
`Windows—compatible sound card
`Internet Explorer” 4.0 or later to view the online help
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`Recommended System Requirements
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`0 4 GB of hard drive space (This allows for storage of over 100 CDs).
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`Registration
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`Registering a SIREN Jukebox Download
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`Users who own a full version of Siren 1.0 and download Siren 1.5 from the Sonic Foundry
`web site, need only to uninstall the previous version and install the updated application.
`The Siren 1.0 serial number or product unlock key will unlock a full version of Siren 1.5.
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`Once Siren is unlocked, choose Register Siren from the Help menu and follow the dialog
`instructions to register the program. While registering is not mandatory, it allows Sonic
`Foundry to provide you with technical support, application updates, and special promotions.
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`Registering a Sonic Foundry SIREN Jukebox CD
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`Sonic Foundry’s new browserless registration process allows owners to immediately begin
`taking full advantage of Siren’s powerful array of features. The system will automatically
`detect if Siren is being installed from an authentic Sonic Foundry CD, and if so, unlock all
`of the program’s features without requiring any user input.
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`Once Siren is unlocked, choose Register Siren from the Help menu and follow the dialog
`instructions to register the program. While registering is not mandatory, it allows Sonic
`Foundry to provide you with technical support, application updates, and special promotions.
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`If the application was not purchased, users may elect to purchase a full version of Siren, or
`use Siren XPress.
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`Purchasing a Full Version of SIREN Jukebox
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`If Siren was not purchased, a registration dialog is displayed the first time the program is
`launched. From this dialog, users may elect to enter a serial number for a full version of
`Siren, or use Siren XPress.
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`Purchasing SIREN Jukebox Online
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`To purchase Siren online:
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`1. Select the I would like to use Siren XPress radio button and click. Siren XPress is
`launched.
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`2. From the Help menu, choose Instant Upgrade. The Purchase Upgrade dialog is displayed.
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`3. Select the I want to purchase online radio button and click
`launch its browser and connect to the Sonic Foundry Web site.
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`4. Follow the instructions to purchase the upgrade. When the transaction is completed a
`Product Unlock Key is emailed to the user.
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`5. Enter the Product Unlock Key and click. The full version of Siren is unlocked.
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`Purchasing SIREN Jukebox Over the Phone
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`To purchase Siren over the phone:
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`1. Select the I would like to use Siren XPress radio button and click. Siren XPress is
`launched.
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`2. From the Help menu, choose Instant Upgrade. The Purchase Upgrade dialog is displayed.
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`3. Select the I want to purchase over the phone radio button and click I....:T>i9s§.z_]. The Purchase
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`Upgrade via Phone dialog is displayed.
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`4. Write down the provided Computer ID number and contact the Sonic Foundry Customer
`Service Department at:
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`0 1—800—577—6642 in the U.S., Canada, and the Virgin Islands
`0 +800—OOO—76642 in Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, UK,
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`5. When the transaction is complete, enter the Product Unlock Key and click. The
`full version of Siren is unlocked.
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`Note: Note: The Computer ID is a number
`that serves to identify the computer for
`licensing purposes only, and contains no
`specific information about you, your
`computer, or any files or other data on your
`system. Sonic Foundry is aware of your
`privacy concerns and strives to collect only as
`much data as is required to make your Internet
`and/or product use experience as efficient and
`satisfying as possible.
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`Using SIREN Jukebox XPress
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`Users not wishing to purchase a full version of Siren may use Siren XPress, a limited version
`of the application, free of charge. To avoid confusion, features included only in the full
`version of Siren are identified with the following icon: ‘A
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`Music Files
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`Music files are any audio file Siren will playback from the computer. Siren supports the
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`to prevent unauthorized duplication. In addition to playing .wma
`files. Siren can also create .wma files from music recorded off
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`audio CDs. as well as from .wav and .mp3 files.
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`Main Window
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`Siren’s main window and panels are depicted below. Each of the labeled panels can be
`toggled on/off by choosing the appropriate panel in the View menu. For more information, see
`SIREN Jukebox Panels on page I 5.
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`Using Online Help
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`Siren includes online help, which contains detailed information about all program
`components and functions. Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher (included on the Siren CD—
`ROM) must be installed on the system to view online help.
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`Accessing Help
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`Online help is displayed using the keyboard or the Help menu.
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`Main Help Window
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`The main help window is displayed by choosing Contents and Index from the Help menu or
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`The Index tab provides a complete listing of the help topics available. Use the scroll bar to
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`Help on the Web
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`Additional help is available on the Sonic Foundry web site. To quickly connect to the Sonic
`Foundry web site, choose Sonic Foundry on the Web followed by the appropriate help subject
`from Help menu. Siren launches an internal browser and attempts to connect to the
`appropriate page on the Sonic Foundry web site, via your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
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`Prior to using Siren, users must configure various operating settings to allow them to take
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`Before using Siren for the first time, users should:
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`0 Customize the Siren window; displaying, sizing, and arranging panels to make the screen
`as comfortable and intuitive as possible. For more information, see Customizing the SIREN
`Jukebox Screen on page 9.
`0 Specify the music library folders using the Configuration Wizard. For more information, see
`Configuration Wizard on page 10.
`0 Verify that the computer is configured to play CD5 automatically. For more information,
`see CD Autoplay on page 47.
`0 Search the computer for music to begin building a music library.
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`Customizing the SIREN Jukebox Screen
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`Users can move and resize the majority of Siren’s panels. Panels can also be toggled on/off by
`choosing the appropriate panel from the View menu. For more information, see SIREN
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`Configuration Wizard
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`The Configuration Wizard is automatically launched the first time Siren is run, and allows users
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`Completing the Configuration Wizard
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`To use the Configuration Wizard:
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`1. Choose Configuration Wizard from the Options menu. The Welcome to the Configuration
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`Sonic Foundiy SIREN Jukebox can automatically giab artist,
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`8. Select the checkbox( es) corresponding to the file type(s) for which Siren will serve as the
`default player.
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`9. Click. Siren’s preferences are configured. Individual settings may be edited by
`choosing Preferences from the Options menu.
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`Searching for Music on a Hard Drive
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`Siren will scan the specified drive(s) for .wav, .mp3, and .wma files, then either physically
`move the files to the music files folder or simply add links to each song.
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`To search the computer for music:
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`1. Choose Search Computer for Music from the Options menu. The Search Computer for Music
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`4. To physically move files to the music library folder, select the Move located music files into
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`When this checkbox is cleared, music files remain in their system location, and Siren
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`to begin searching. Once Siren has completed the search, it indicates the
`number of music files found.
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` E. The music search is completed and Siren’s main window is displayed.
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`Searching for Music in a Network, Removable Drive, or Folder
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`To search a network, removable drive, or folder for music:
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`Select the Navigator panel’s Explore My Files icon.
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`8. Click LmEC]. The music search is completed and Siren’s main window is displayed.
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`Compact Mode
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`Siren allows users to place the application in compact mode and use skins to give the Siren a
`new look. Though skins typically include only a portion of available Siren controls (often
`only the Transport bar) they are convenient for placing on the desktop and providing limited
`Siren control while working in another application.
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`Toggling Compact Mode On/Off
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`Users can toggle between Siren’s compact and normal modes by:
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`Siren features a number of built—in skins. To use a skin, simply select it from the Skins menu.
`Siren is automatically placed in compact mode and the new skin is displayed.
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`Getting More Skins
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`Users can download additional Siren skins, as well as the resources needed to create custom
`skins. To download new skins, or the Sonic Foundry Skin Grafter’s Kit, choose Get Skins
`from the Skins menu. Siren launches the internal browser and attempts to connects to the
`page of the Sonic Foundry web site dedicated to Siren skin support.
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`Displaying Panels
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`To toggle a panel display on/off, select the appropriate panel from the View menu.
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`Create Music
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`The Create Music with ACID icon launches any Sonic Foundry ACID product installed on the
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`Spectrum is one of Siren’s two visual displays. The Spectrum panel is capable
`of displaying real—time visualizations based on FFT (Fast Fourier Transform)
`analysis of songs.
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`Selecting the Spectrum Display
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`To select the Spectrum panel display, right click on the panel and choose the
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`Selecting full screen mode expands the Spectrum display to fill the screen at a user—specified
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`The Graphic EO panel divides the audio spectrum in sixteen bands, and allows users to
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`Reverb simulates the acoustics of various venues and situations. It can also be used to create
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`Configuring Reverb
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`Configuring Siren’s Reverb involves three individual parameters:
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`0 Mix determines the amount of processed sound in the output. When Mix is set to 100%,
`only the reverberated signal is heard. For more realistic reverb effects, reduce the mix
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`0 Size determines the time lapse between the initial audio and the onset of reverberation.
`This, in turn, determines the illusion of the size of the acoustic space. Longer times are
`associated with larger spaces, therefore, increasing the Size values simulates a larger room.
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`Like Graphic EO, Reverb values are set by left—clicking on
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`‘Moving the thumb to the right increases the value.
`‘Moving the thumb to the left decreases the value.
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`Users are encouraged to experiment freely with the Reverb parameters to create custom
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`Enabling Reverb
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`Selecting the Reverb checkbox applies reverberation to the current audio. Clearing the
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`Clicking the title bar of the Reverb panel displays the
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`‘Reset all Reverb parameters
`‘Enable/disable the Reverb
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`Time Stretch alters the length of a song without changing its
`pitch. It is important to realize that this feature is most
`effective for applying light to medium time compression or
`expansion. Attempting to severely alter the length of a song
`typically results in a distracting distortion of the audio
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`Setting Time Stretch
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`To set Time Stretch, left click on the slider thumb and drag it left or right:
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`‘ Moving the thumb to the right speeds the song up, thereby decreasing its length.
`‘ Moving the thumb to the left slows the song down, thereby increasing its length.
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`Notice that the Time Stretch value is depicted as a percentage of the song’s original speed.
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`Note: Double—clicking the Time Stretch slider
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`Enabling Time Stretch
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`Selecting the Time Stretch checkbox applies the current setting to the audio. Clearing the
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`Time Stretdw Shortcut Menu
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`OI-Ialve the length of a song
`°Restore a song to its original length and tempo
`°Enable/disable Time Stretch
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`Scope
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`Scope, Siren’s other visual effect, displays real—time visualizations based on
`waveform analysis of songs.
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`Selecting the Scope Display
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`To select the Scope display, right click on the panel and choose the desired
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`Full Screen Mode
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`Choosing full screen mode expands the Scope display to fill the screen at a user—specified size
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`Song Info
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`The Song Info panel lists the artist, album, and genre of the current song.
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`Status Bar
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`The Status Bar is a scrolling display that provides playback information, based on whether
`Siren is in Playback or Recording mode.
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`During playback, the Status Bar displays:
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`0 The current song’s title, artist, album, sample rate, bit—depth, channels, and bit rate
`0 The next song’s title, artist, and album
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`During recording, the Status Bar displays:
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`0 The name of the song being recorded, its track number, and sample rate
`0 Size of the song (in MB)
`0 Drive location of the music library
`0 Space remaining on drive
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`Volume
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`The Volume panel, which contains a volume fader and level meters, allows users to determine
`and monitor Siren’s playback volume.
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`Setting Volume
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`To set Siren’s volume, left—click the fader thumb and drag it up or down:
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`0 Moving the thumb up increases playback volume.
`0 Moving the thumb down decreases playback volume.
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`Volume Shortcut
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`Right—clicking the Volume panel displays the Volume shortcut menu. Using this menu, users
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`0 Reset volume level clips
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`0 Enable/disable volume meter labeling
`0 Determine labeling increments
`0 Enable/disable the hold peak and hold valley features
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`For additional information on any of Siren's panels, refer to online help.
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