Audio tracks in final cut X

I'm considering buying the new FCP X to our company, but I'm curious about the new changes, for instance, what happend to the patch panel? Can I record audio in one track (i.e. track 1) and assign it to another one (i.e. track 2)?

pedromvieira wrote:
True! But if they ever do, is there any place in the software that allows me to place lets's say, voice in channel 1 and ambience on 2?
Thanks for your help and patience!
Pedro
Hey Pedro
Yes of course. You can use the Pan controls to create the track separation you need. Just go to Audio tab (in the Inspector window) and set the clip's Pan Mode to Stereo ... then you can use the pan control to pan your VO to left and your ambience to right.
Cheers
Andy

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