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Tutorial 2: Editing audio
Normalize
Normalize raises the volume of the audio to the desired
amount. Usually you adjust the slider to “0” dB or “-1” dB
so that you get the maximum volume without clipping your
audio. A common use for Normalizing is to raise the level
of audio that was recorded at too low an input level.
Ö Please note that in some situations, this function may
lead to distortion. Therefore, you should use it carefully
and listen to the audio material afterwards, to make sure it
sounds as intended.
1. With the Object Selection tool, click on the audio
event you wish to change. Let’s pick the Bass audio event.
You can also use the Range Selection tool and select the section of audio
you want.
2. On the Audio menu–Process submenu, select “Nor-
malize”.
3. Adjust the slider to the amount you desire. A setting of
“0” db or “-1” db is common.
4. Click the Process button and your audio is now nor-
malized.
For a description of the “More” and “Preview” buttons, see the chapter
“Audio Processing and Functions” in the Operation Manual.
Reverse
The “Reverse” command reverses the audio selection.
This will sound as if you were playing a tape backwards.
1. With the Object Selection tool, click on the audio
event you wish to change. In our case, let’s pick the bass
audio event.
You can also use the “Range Selection” tool and select the section of
audio you want.
2. On the Audio menu–Process submenu, select “Re-
verse”.
3. If you have copied events in the Project window, this di-
alog box will open. It asks if you want all the copied events
changed (Continue) or if a new version is to be created so
that only your selection is affected (New Version).
4. Clicking either “Continue” or “New Version” will re-
verse your audio.