My current use of Mixcraft will be to create simple "mix CD's" using various downloaded songs (mp3, wma, etc...). Although I may occasionally do a bit of "clean up" editing, most of my projects will consist of "as is" audio tracks, segued together, without any beat mixing. For this purpose, I've selected the settings and options I would typically use and have created a soundless "project" of them to be used as a standard template.
Obviously for projects of his type I don't want changes such as tempo, key, looping, or time signatures to be applied by default. So here are the specifics about my template. If someone could look these over and let me know if I've overlooked anything (or made any mistakes) I'd appreciate it
1) Deleted the two "instrument" tracks that start by default when Mixcraft is launched. I've also added some additional blank "audio" tracks (enough to accommodate most of the projects I'll be making).
2) Switched "Beat View" to "Time View".
3) In Preferences > General, I've un-checked "change project tempo and key to match first sound".
4) Turned the following options off: Snap, Auto Beat Match, Metronome.
Thanks in advance for your time and expertise!