Instruments & plug-ins

An instrument turns MIDI notes into sound. An audio effect processes audio already present. Select a track, then open Plugins in the bottom panel. Add Effect is one clickable button. You can also open Library → Devices and expand a category or search by name.

1. Select the track whose sound you want to change.
2. Add an appropriate effect from Library or Add Effect.
3. Play a short section and change one parameter at a time.
4. Compare the device enabled and bypassed at a similar listening level.
5. Reorder devices only when you mean to change the signal flow.
6. Save the project after a useful result.

Knobs and value fields show parameter values and units. Hover a control for a short explanation. Drag to adjust; many numeric controls support exact entry through their value interaction. A preset changes a collection of device settings, so compare it carefully with the current sound. Presets are starting points, not a substitute for listening in context.

A response or transfer graph shows the effect of its controls. A live meter, spectrum or envelope marker needs incoming sound or notes. A fixed waveform preview is not an audio oscilloscope.

The device reference in this guide lists individual instruments, audio effects and MIDI processors, with their controls and limitations. Start with EQ and dynamics for the most common sound-shaping tools.

Library → Plug-ins lists discovered compatible installed plug-ins in the current build. Install a plug-in using its vendor's installer and follow the app's scan/error messages. A scanned entry is not proof that every editor, preset or automation workflow works. If a plug-in is unavailable or fails, preserve the project and its placeholder rather than deleting it to make a warning disappear. Development compatibility is still being tested; no blanket vendor or format guarantee is made here.