2.1. How to organise single tracks
2.1.1. Introduction
This video demonstrates how to quickly organize your tracks after importing them into Forte, allowing you to customize categories and keep your session tidy.
2.1.2. Selecting and organizing tracks
- After importing your audio files, locate the track you want to organize (for example, "Crash").
- Click on the three dots next to the track name, or right-click on the track.
2.1.3. Changing track category
- In the menu that appears, select the option to change the category.
- Choose the new category you want (e.g., move "Crash" to "Percussion").
- The track will instantly move to the selected category, updating your session’s organization.
2.1.4. Deleting tracks
- If you want to remove a track, use the same menu (three dots or right-click) and select the delete option.
- The track will be removed from your session.
2.1.5. Flexible and intuitive organization
- You can repeat these steps to reorganize any track as you wish.
- Forte allows you to customize your categories and move tracks freely, so your session always matches your preferred workflow.
2.2. How to organize multiple audio tracks in Forte
2.2.1. Introduction
This video shows how to efficiently organize multiple audio files in Forte Import, allowing you to quickly categorize, rename, or delete groups of tracks to keep your session tidy and well-structured.
2.2.2. Selecting multiple tracks
- Click on the tracks you want to select.
- Use Shift + Click to select a range of tracks.
- Use Command (or Ctrl) + Click to select individual tracks non-contiguously.
2.2.3. Changing categories for multiple tracks
- After selecting your tracks, right-click to open the context menu.
- Choose Change Category.
- For example, assign all selected tracks to the Percussion category.
- All selected tracks will instantly move to the chosen category, updating your session organization.
2.2.4. Renaming multiple tracks
- With multiple tracks selected, right-click and choose Rename.
- Rename the first track (e.g., “Drum”).
- Forte will automatically rename the rest sequentially (e.g., Drum 1, Drum 2, etc.).
2.2.5. Deleting multiple tracks
- Select the tracks you want to remove.
- Right-click and choose Delete.
- The selected tracks will be removed from the session.
2.2.6. Conclusion
Organizing multiple tracks in Forte Import is simple and fast. You can categorize, rename, or delete groups of tracks with just a few clicks, streamlining your workflow.
2.3. How to batch rename tracks in Forte Import
2.3.1. Introduction
This video demonstrates how to quickly batch rename multiple tracks in Forte Import, making it easy to keep your session organized and your track names consistent.
2.3.2. Selecting tracks for batch renaming
- Use Shift + Click to select all the tracks you want to rename at once.
- Then you can use the three dots menu or right-click to access batch renaming options.
2.3.3. Replacing text in track names
- Choose the Batch Rename option from the menu.
- For example, if you have tracks named "Percussion," you can replace that with "Perc."
- Forte will automatically rename the tracks as "Perc 1," "Perc 2," etc., applying sequential numbering as needed.
2.3.4. Adding text to track names
- You can also add text after the name, such as appending "OK" to each track.
- The result will be names like "Perc 1ok," "Perc 2ok," and so on.
2.3.5. Formatting track names
- Use the format feature to set a general base name and starting number for the tracks.
- For example, set the base name to "Perc" and start numbering from 1, resulting in "Perc 1," "Perc 2," etc.
2.3.6. Conclusion
Batch renaming in Forte Import is fast and flexible. You can replace, add, or format text across any group of tracks, keeping your session clear and consistent.