How do I fade in / fade out a region or track using the screenreader VoiceOver?

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How do I fade in / fade out a region or track using the screenreader VoiceOver?

I don't know if I can fade in / fade out individual regions in GB 10; nonetheless, I would like to fade in a master track. I know about regions points and automation, etc, I would just like to do this with VoiceOver? Garage Band is a mighty recording tool for blind users, and I am getting better and better. Adding a fade in or customizing the fade out is the next step.

All ideas appreciated. Wishing you a Happy New Year! 🙂 M.

MacBook Air (11-inch Mid 2012), OS X El Capitan (10.11.2)

Posted on Jan 1, 2016 1:42 AM

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Answer 1

léonie

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Jan 1, 2016 9:05 AM in response to BlindGuitardian

The "Mix" menu in Garageband 10 has a "Fade out" command for the complete project. If you bind it to a keyboard shortcut, you should be able to use it with voice over.

There is unfortunately no similar fade-in command.

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Answer 2

Jan 1, 2016 9:11 AM in response to léonie

Hi Leonie, and many thanks for your reply. I know the command in the Mix menu and have used it. I can drag regions and cycle areas around, am able to move around on the XY Pad in the virtual Drummer section. Since these are by no means actions one would expect from a screenreader to do, I was hoping that navigating the control points for fade in / fade out would also be a matter of finding where to do it.

I am going to write an email to Accessibility@Apple.com to suggest this feature.

Many thanks for your response.

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Answer 3

léonie

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Jan 1, 2016 10:47 AM in response to BlindGuitardian

I Have not found keyboard shortcuts to do this. In some cases the commands from Logic do work, but I don't know Logic very well. I hope HangTime or Edgar will drop in.

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