Compose
Compose
Composing is for shaping your own setup. You can edit clips, tune parameters, manage which content lives where, and prepare a full performance you can come back to. Everything you can do when performing is still here. Composing adds the editing layer on top.
This is the right approach when you have time to think about your sound and want to build something personal.
What you can do
Everything you can do when performing, plus:
- Edit clips to change which content they reference and how they trigger
- Tune parameters on every clip and content item to dial in the look
- Manage variants to create alternative versions of a clip you can switch between
- Organize content across tracks, layers, and clips
Who it is for
People who want their own setup. If you have used Resolume, VDMX, or Ableton Live to build a personal performance template, you will recognize the workflow. Composing in Fantasynth is for anyone who wants more control over how it looks and feels in their hands, without going all the way to authoring custom shaders.
When to switch from performing
Switch to composing when:
- You want to tweak a clip’s behavior beyond what its variants offer
- You are building a setup for a specific show, song, or theme
- You want to reorganize tracks and layers around your performance flow
- You need to save a scene with your exact clip selection
Keyboard shortcuts
Everything from the Perform shortcuts still applies. Composing adds clip and scene editing shortcuts (apply to both clip buttons and scene slots):
| Mouse | Action |
|---|---|
| Right-click | Edit |
| Shift + Right-click | Copy |
| Shift + Click | Paste |
| Alt + Right-click | Select swap source |
| Alt + Click | Swap with source |
| Alt + Shift + Click | Clear |
On Mac, use Option instead of Alt.
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + Z | Undo |
You can also see all shortcuts in the app under Settings > Shortcuts.