Windows hotkeys

Hello staq –

I don’t think you’ve done anything wrong 🙂

Here’s a cut/paste from the FAQ section of the BAE site that explains how to set various audio levels on your computer that might help, and while it doesn’t specifically address the keyboard shortcut question, I think you’ll see how it applies.

To sum it up, though, you should use the BAE volume control to adjust your listening levels. The BAE toolbar makes this really easy to do, and can be activiated by right-clicking on the bottom of your screen (the area where open programs minimize), selecting "toolbars," and checking "Breakway." There’s even a "mute" button, and options to display the meters and scope if you so choose. Not a keyboard shortcut, but quite handy just the same since you don’t have to bother going into the Windows mixer.

Hope this helps!

What should I do with my media player’s volume setting?

For the best sound quality, keep your media player’s volume all the way up and adjust the sound level using the Breakaway control. Generally, Breakaway works best with the media player volume all the way up, so it has the full audio signal to work with. Use the Volume slider in the Breakaway window to adjust the output level.

What should I do with my system Output Volume setting?

Turn it all the way up. Breakaway uses a high quality dither volume control algorithm, so it’s safe to exclusively use the volume control in Breakaway.

What should I do with the volume control on my speakers?

With the Breakaway volume control at maximum (0dB), set the volume control on your speakers as loud as the speakers can handle cleanly (without distortion), then leave it there and use Breakaway’s control.

Jim

[quote author=”staqUUR”]No hotkeys. I can live with that but it’s a pity. They’re quite handy and I’ve grown used to them. Could that be added to future versions of BAE?[/quote]

Yes! It will come.

///Leif