# MindMachine Timeline Editor - Quick Reference Guide

## Getting Started

1. **Enter Timeline Editor** from the main MindMachine screen
2. **Select Curves** by tapping left (brightness/blink) or right (carrier/binaural) sides
3. **Create Points** by tapping anywhere on the graph
4. **Edit Points** by dragging them to new positions
5. **Zoom/Pan** using pinch gestures and drag

## Touch Controls

### Point Management
- **Create**: Tap empty area
- **Move**: Drag existing point
- **Delete**: Long-press point (haptic feedback)
- **Smooth**: Double-tap between points

### Navigation
- **Zoom In**: Pinch together
- **Zoom Out**: Pinch apart
- **Pan**: Drag graph horizontally
- **Selection**: Use left/right handles to set duration

## Curve Selection

- **Visual Curve**: Brightness (left) / Blink Rate (right)
- **Audio Curve**: Carrier Frequency (left) / Binaural Beat (right)

**Active Curve**: Highlighted with glow effect

## Parameter Ranges

- **Brightness**: 0% - 100%
- **Blink Rate**: 0.1 - 30 Hz
- **Carrier Frequency**: 200 - 1200 Hz
- **Binaural Beat**: 0.5 - 30 Hz

## Duration Limits

- **Minimum**: 1 minute
- **Maximum**: 8 hours
- **Default**: 20 minutes

## Visual Feedback

- **Point Creation**: White flash + haptic tap
- **Point Movement**: Subtle glow + haptic feedback
- **Curve Selection**: Smooth color transition + haptic
- **Range Limits**: Visual indicator + haptic feedback

## Tips

- Start with 3-4 points for simple curves
- Use pinch zoom for precise control
- Preview your session before saving
- Long-press for help on any control

## Troubleshooting

- **Can't create points**: Check if curve is selected
- **Points disappear**: You may have deleted them by long-press
- **Can't zoom**: Check if you're at minimum/maximum zoom level
- **Audio not working**: Ensure headphones are connected

## Help

Long-press anywhere for context-sensitive help or tap the "?" icon in the corner.