MindMachine/MindMachine-Timeline-QuickRef.md

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.