11.5

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Amplitude / Normalize
Amplitude / Normalize > Normalize
This function modifies the sample’s overall amplitude. The data is altered so
that the maximum amplitude occurring in a specified range is set to 100% (or
any other value between 1-400%). Samplitude 11.5 Producer attempts to
detect the maximum and relate it to the selected percentage, and then all
other values are weighted with the new factor.
The "Normalize" function is designed to fully modulate or overmodulate
samples. this can be useful for processing done before conversion from a
higher sample resolution to a lower resolution. Since the dynamic range of the
low resolution is smaller, it still can be fully utilized by applying the "Normalize"
function.
When you are working with sounds from a single instrument, you should set
the factor to 100%.
If, however, your audio material has background percussion, then you will be
able to overmodulate the sample up to 120-200%. This will only cut off the
new percussion peaks. The same method allows you to alter the sound of
natural instruments by overmodulating them (clipping).
As preparation for further physical processing, e.g. filters, reverb, dynamic
compression, etc., a level reduction of 50-70% is suggested. This should avoid
clipping during post processing.
Important: If the volume level during the recording is relatively low and the
material is normalized later, the result will not be of the same quality if the
recording level is maximized to its fullest range. If, for example, the volume
level was only set to 50% of the possible range, the audio material will be in