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File handling
Importing audio
In Cubase audio can be imported in a variety of different
formats. For example, you can import tracks from audio
CDs, or import audio files saved in different formats (com-
pressed and uncompressed).
For information on how to import audio files into the Pool
and import options, see
“About the Import Medium dialog”
on page 202.
Audio file import options
When you are importing audio files, there are a number of
options concerning how the files should be treated by
Cubase:
• You can choose to copy the file into the audio folder of
the project and have the project make reference to the
copied file rather than the original file.
This helps you keep your project “self-contained”.
• You can choose to split stereo and multi-channel files
into a number of mono files.
• You can set all files in the project to the same sample
rate and sample size (resolution).
Using the “On Import Audio Files” pop-up menu in the
Preferences dialog (Editing–Audio page), you can define
what Cubase does when importing an audio file. The avail-
able options are described in the following.
Open Options Dialog
An Options dialog appears when you import, allowing you
to select whether you want to copy the files to the audio
folder and/or convert them to the project settings. Please
note the following:
• When importing a single file of a format other than the
project settings, you can specify which properties (sample
rate and/or resolution) are changed.
• When importing multiple files at the same time, you can
select to convert the imported files automatically if neces-
sary, i.e. if the sample rate is different than the project’s or
the resolution is lower than the project setting.
Use Settings
No Options dialog will appear when you import. Instead,
you can select standard actions from the list below the
pop-up menu that are performed automatically each time
you import audio files:
Importing audio CD tracks
You can import audio from audio CDs into Cubase proj-
ects in two ways:
• To import the CD tracks directly into project tracks,
choose the “Audio CD…” option from the Import sub-
menu of the File menu.
The imported audio CD track(s) are inserted on the selected audio
track(s) at the project cursor position.
• To import the CD tracks into the Pool, select “Import
Audio CD…” from the Media menu.
This might be the preferred method if you want to import several CD
tracks in one go.
Option Description
Copy Files to
Working Directory
If files are not already in the project’s audio folder,
they are copied there before being imported.
Convert and Copy to
Project If Needed
If files are not already in the project’s audio folder,
they are copied there before being imported. Fur
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thermore, if the files have a different sample rate or
a lower resolution than the project settings, they
are automatically converted.