User Guide

RECORDING
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APPLYING SOUND PROCESSING FUNCTIONS
The Effects, Process, and Tools menus contain a variety of functions you can use
to apply an effect to the sound data, display information, or even synthesize
new sounds. Each function is documented in detail in chapter 6, Sound Forge XP
Reference. In this section, you will see examples of a few of the functions to help
you become accustomed to using them.
You will learn about:
• Applying Simple Processes and Effects
• Applying Functions to Stereo Files
• Using Sound Processing Controls
• Processing Shortcuts
APPLYING SIMPLE PROCESSES AND EFFECTS
APPLYING AN EFFECT TO THE ENTIRE SOUND FILE
To apply an effect, first select a section of data on which you wish to operate.
To select the entire file, double-click on the waveform display.
If you don’t have a selection when you perform an effect that requires
one, Sound Forge XP will apply the effect to the entire file.
To show how effects are used:
1. Open the TUTOR1.WAV file.
2. Select Reverse from the Process menu. The Reverse operation reverses the data
selection, making it sound like it’s playing backwards.
3. Once the operation has finished, press the Play button to hear how TUTOR1
sounds when played backwards.
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