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Mute
Mute turns off a track, channel, or region so it is not heard.
Level relevance: introduced at Nat 4; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.
Explanation
Muting is useful for checking arrangements, comparing parts, removing unwanted sounds, and building a mix. It should not be confused with deleting audio.
Topics
MixingDAWControl
Curriculum statusofficial concept
Review statusdraft
Sources
- National 5 Music Technology course specification, May 2023, version 3.0 · accessed 2026-07-08
Used for the National 3, National 4, and National 5 technology and music concept tables.