> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.mixlarlabs.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Sliders

> Customize your Mixlar Mix sliders with audio sources, system controls, smart home actions, and more.

# Sliders

Sliders are one of the core features of the Mixlar Mix.\
Each slider can control **audio**, **MIDI**, **system actions**, or **smart home devices**.\
You can also assign custom colors to keep your layout organized and easy to recognize.

<Image src="/images/Screenshot-2025-12-08-11-21-28-AM.png" alt="Slider assignment UI" style={{ borderRadius: "12px", marginTop: "18px" }} />

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## Adding a slider source

To assign a slider:

1. Click the **+ button** underneath any slider
2. The **Assignment Window** will open
3. Choose what the slider should control
4. Save your selection

Sliders can control **single** or **multiple** sources.

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## The assignment window

Inside the Assignment Window, you'll see several tabs.\
Each tab represents a different type of action a slider can control.

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Card title="Audio Sources" icon="volume-high" shadow>
    Control individual applications, game audio, browsers, chat apps, or full system volume.
  </Card>

  <Card title="MIDI Output" icon="music" shadow>
    Send MIDI CC values to DAWs or music software.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Smart Home" icon="house" shadow>
    (Requires setup)\
    Control lights, scenes, devices, and automations connected through Home Assistant.
  </Card>

  <Card title="System Controls" icon="sliders" shadow>
    Adjust microphone levels, speaker output, screen brightness, window switching, and more.
  </Card>
</Columns>

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## Audio control examples

Common audio assignments include:

* Game audio
* Chat apps (Discord, Zoom, Teams)
* Browser audio
* Spotify/music players
* System volume output
* Windows audio processes like `audiodg.exe`

<Card icon="lightbulb" title="Tip">
  Select multiple audio sources to create a grouped slider.
</Card>

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## Custom slider colors

Every slider can be assigned a custom color.

* Default color follows your theme
* Click the color square next to any slider to change it
* Colors help quickly identify slider purpose

Many users use:

* Purple for music
* Green for chat
* Red for microphone
* Blue for game audio
* Orange for system functions

Color coding is especially helpful when using multiple profiles.

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## Multi-binding (controlling more than one thing)

Sliders can control more than one source at once.\
This allows you to build grouped audio controls or hybrid system sliders.

Examples:

* Group all browser tabs + music players
* Control Discord + Zoom volume simultaneously
* Pair mic volume with noise suppression level
* Link multiple smart devices to one slider

Just select more than one item inside the Assignment Window.

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## Saving and using your slider

After choosing your assignments:

1. Click **Save**
2. Move the physical slider on your Mixlar Mix
3. The selected sources will adjust instantly

Your slider is now fully configured and ready for daily use.

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## Next steps

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  <Card title="Profiles" icon="folder" href="/controls/profiles">
    Learn how to save and organize different slider setups for gaming, work, and streaming.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Macros" icon="keyboard" href="/controls/macros">
    Add custom actions, shortcuts, automation steps, and more using macro buttons.
  </Card>
</Columns>