yourmix.mixtikl

The "mix file" is a text file that list all the loops and sound FX used in a mix, as well as the mix tempo, root, key mix information etc. When you save your mix, you are saving a mix file, e.g. demo1.mixtikl or mymix1.mixtikl.

For a real example, see the mix files in one of the Audio Loop Collection 1 add-on Tiklpaks.

Note: You must have at least one these in a Construction Kit Pak, but you do not need one in a Separates Pak that does not display in the Pak list.

Note: NO AUDIO or MIDI etc DATA is saved in a mix file, so you may share your mix files.

Note: Most Tiklpaks/Paks will be governed by a Licence Agreement, which will mean you will not be allowed to share the samples/loops in the Pak (in relation to Intermorphic Tiklpaks, see the Intermorphic Tiklpak EULA).

1. Create an empty text file, paste into it the text below, and save it in your Pak directory (e.g. MyName_MyPak) as e.g MyMix.mixtikl
   
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   <?xml version="1.0"?>
   <mixtikl>
     <version value="2"> </version>
   <global type="0" tempo="60" root="D" msmt="2" msss="0" filename="MyMix.mixtikl" pak="MyName_MyPak" >
   </global>
     <track id="0" midivol="86">
       <cell id="0"> </cell>
       <cell id="1"> </cell>
       <cell id="2"> </cell>
       <cell id="3"> </cell>
     </track>
     <track id="1" midivol="86">
       <cell id="0"> </cell>
       <cell id="1"> </cell>
       <cell id="2"> </cell>
       <cell id="3"> </cell>
     </track>
     <track id="2" midivol="86">
       <cell id="0"> </cell>
       <cell id="1"> </cell>
       <cell id="2"> </cell>
       <cell id="3"> </cell>
     </track>
     <track id="3" midivol="86">
       <cell id="0"> </cell>
       <cell id="1"> </cell>
       <cell id="2"> </cell>
       <cell id="3"> </cell>
     </track>
     <track id="4" midivol="86">
       <cell id="0"> </cell>
       <cell id="1"> </cell>
       <cell id="2"> </cell>
       <cell id="3"> </cell>
     </track>
     <track id="5" midivol="88">
       <cell id="0"> </cell>
       <cell id="1"> </cell>
       <cell id="2"> </cell>
       <cell id="3"> </cell>
     </track>
     <track id="6" midivol="86">
       <cell id="0"> </cell>
       <cell id="1"> </cell>
       <cell id="2"> </cell>
       <cell id="3"> </cell>
     </track>
     <track id="7" midivol="86">
       <cell id="0"> </cell>
       <cell id="1"> </cell>
       <cell id="2"> </cell>
       <cell id="3"> </cell>
     </track>
     <track id="8" midivol="86">
       <cell id="0"> </cell>
       <cell id="1"> </cell>
       <cell id="2"> </cell>
       <cell id="3"> </cell>
     </track>
     <track id="9" midivol="86">
       <cell id="0"> </cell>
       <cell id="1"> </cell>
       <cell id="2"> </cell>
       <cell id="3"> </cell>
     </track>
     <track id="10" midivol="86">
       <cell id="0"> </cell>
       <cell id="1"> </cell>
       <cell id="2"> </cell>
       <cell id="3"> </cell>
     </track>
     <track id="11" midivol="86">
       <cell id="0"> </cell>
       <cell id="1"> </cell>
       <cell id="2"> </cell>
       <cell id="3"> </cell>
     </track>
   </mixtikl>
   
   

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2. Start Mixtikl (close and re-open already open)
3. Select Mixer from the menu
4. From the Pak list select your Pak "MyName_MyPak"
5. Create a mix
   1. Set the mix Tempo and Root from the tempo/root button on the top toolbar.
   2. For tracks 1-12 select each of the content cells in Sections 1 to 4, and add in the content element you want from your Pak. Tap/hold the cells to make them loop (you will see the loop symbol), as you wish, and/or lock one of the sections itself (bottom toolbar).
   3. For any tracks that you want to be "1 shot" loops, select the cell in column 7 for that track, and tap until it shows as an orange dot with an exclamation mark; sequenced cells are represented by an orange arrow and loop cells with just an orange loop symbol.
   4. Adjust any of the track volumes and pans, as necessary (column 1), and mute or solo settings (column 4).
   5. To add global FX to the mix (if required), select your FX as a global FX (top button on column 7). You can add track level FX by selecting an FX unit in column 7 for that track.
   6. Select Menu > Save, and name your file.
   7. You can include as many .mixtikl files as you like in a Pak.
6. Now that you have created your customised .mixtikl file, delete the placeholder mix file, e.g MyPakTest.mixtikl and replace with this file.