User Guide

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 Xfade (Crossfade): In a crossfaded loop, there is no hard cut between the loop end
and loop start points. Rather, the loop end and start points are crossfaded for a
smooth transition. This is especially convenient with samples that are hard to loop,
and would normally produce clicks at the transition point—the join in the loop. The
Crossfade field allows you to determine the time of the crossfade. The higher the
value, the longer the crossfade, and the smoother the transition between the loop
end and start points.
 E. Pwr (Equal Power) checkbox: Allows you to enable an exponential crossfade curve
that causes a volume boost of 3 dB in the middle of the crossfade range. This will
fade out/fade in the joined portions of a loop at an equal volume level.
Note: The perfect settings for the crossfade parameters depend on the sample
material. A loop which cycles reasonably smoothly is the best starting point for a
perfect crossfade loop, but a crossfaded loop does not always sound better. Just
experiment a little with the parameters, and you’ll soon find out how, when, and where
they work best.
Editing Samples in the Sample Editor
The most intuitive way to adjust sample and loop start and end points is to have a
visual representation of the waveform, which you can use as a guide to graphically
move the points to where you want them to be on the waveform. This allows you to
get much closer to the desired values much quicker than having to type in numerical
values without any visual guide.