The Fairlight page differs in another unique respect from the Edit page Timeline, in that it

supports audio layering. Audio layering is a special audio editing mode that lets you
superimpose multiple audio clips in the same track, and whatever audio clip is on top dictates
which audio will play. In a way, when audio layering is enabled, superimposed audio clips are
treated the same as superimposed video clips that all have opacity set to 100%, with clips on
top obscuring (or muting) clips underneath.
Audio layering is incredibly useful for any situation where you’re combining pieces of multiple
takes together to create a single VO, audio vocal track, or dramatic performance, as you can
choose which pieces to prioritize via their superimposed position in the track, while you’re
preserving the other takes underneath in case you want them later.

TIP: Track Layering can be used on the Edit page as well.

Turning on Track Layers opens up space to edit more audio into each track

Toolbar
The toolbar has buttons that let you choose modes of audio-specific functionality and other
buttons that let you execute commands, such as placing markers and flags.

Buttons in the Fairlight page toolbar

Mixer
The Audio Mixer provides a set of graphical controls you can use to assign track channels to
output channels, adjust EQ and Dynamics, set levels and record automation, pan stereo and
surround audio, and mute and solo tracks, all while you continue to edit.
The Audio Mixer exposes a set of channel strips with controls that correspond to the tracks in
the Timeline, one for each track, plus a Master strip corresponding to the Master audio track in
the Timeline, that lets you choose the number of audio channels to output, and also lets you
adjust the overall level of the mix.

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