The Buffer section lets you control how audio is read from and written to the RTGS3 buffers. The read position can be set with the slider or automated with the playback controls, or you can switch to Streaming Mode.
Each slider has a random range associated with it, which is displayed as a semitransparent red bar surrounding its control knob. For detailed information about how these sliders work see Tutorial 1: Understanding the RTGS3 slider controls.
Position = the location (in milliseconds) at which a grain will be read from the audio buffers
"View Buffers..." button = opens the Buffers window, where you can load and edit audio data and view its waveform
Streaming Mode toggle = switches between static mode and Streaming mode. For information about using Streaming Mode, see Tutorial 3: Working with Live Audio
The Buffer Automation Controls let you automate movement of the Buffer Position slider:
When the Loop toggle is active, movement of the slider is limited to the values set in the number fields.
The five buttons which make up the Playback Controls are: (1) rewind to zero, (2) rewind 500 ms, (3) play/stop, (4) fast forward 500 ms, and (5) set playback direction (forwards, backwards, back and forth)
The Speed menu and slider let you set the speed of automation of the Position slider. Use the menu to set an exact speed ratio: for example, if you wanted to time stretch a sound by 200% set the menu to 1:2. Use the slider for fine control.