Adobe AUDITION 1.5 User Manual

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2Learning about Adobe Audition Are looking for detailed information about a feature • In Help, use the Index or Search tabs. • In windows and dialo

CHAPTER 492Editing AudioSpecifying which channel of a stereo waveform to editBy default, Adobe Audition applies selections and edits to both channels

93ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo copy audio data:1 In the waveform display, select the audio data you want to copy. Or, to copy the entire waveform, d

CHAPTER 494Editing AudioMixing audio data when pastingThe Mix Paste command lets you mix audio data from the clipboard or a file with the current wavef

95ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideModulate Modulates the audio with the current waveform for an interesting effect. The result is similar to overlapping,

CHAPTER 496Editing AudioWorking with cuesCues are locations in a waveform that you define. Using cues makes it easy to navigate within a waveform in or

97ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo define a cue:1 Do one of the following:• Place the cursor exactly where you want the cue point to be in the waveform d

CHAPTER 498Editing Audio• Beat Cues is just like Basic Cues, but you use it to mark musical beats. Beat cues are a very powerful feature because an au

99ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideAdjusting cuesYou can easily adjust the position of cues, as well as the duration of range cues.To reposition a cue:Do o

CHAPTER 4100Editing AudioTo convert a range cue to a point cue:Right-click a cue handle, and choose Make Point. The two parts of the range cue handle

101ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideSetting cues automaticallyThe Auto-Cue feature lets you locate phrases or beats and automatically add them to the cue l

3 ADOBE AUDITION 1.5 User Guide Working with Adobe Audition You can work with Adobe Audition in many different ways. In this section, you’ll find dir

CHAPTER 4102Editing Audio• Find Levels scans the waveform (or a selected range) to have Adobe Audition automat-ically determine a good starting point

103ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo play items in a play list:Do one of the following:• To play the entire play list, select the first item in the list,

CHAPTER 4104Editing AudioTo mute existing audio data:1 Select the desired range of audio data.2 Choose Effects > Silence. Unlike deleting or cuttin

105ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideFor very quiet, low-noise-floor audio, enter a lower amplitude value (such as –60 dB). For noisier audio, you might ente

CHAPTER 4106Editing AudioInverting and reversing audioThe Invert effect simply inverts the waveform’s samples, making all positive offsets negative an

107ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo generate DTMF signals:1 Place the cursor where you want to insert the signals. Or, if you want to replace part of th

CHAPTER 4108Editing AudioGenerating noiseThe Noise command lets you generate random noise in a variety of colors. (Traditionally, color is used to des

109ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideStyle Specifies a style for the noise:• Spatial Stereo generates noise by using three unique noise sources and spatially

CHAPTER 4110Editing Audio3 Do one of the following:• To create a constant tone, select Lock To These Settings Only. Then, set options as desired, and

111ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideThe most common sample rates for digital audio editing are as follows:• 11,025 Hz Poor AM Radio Quality/Speech (low-end

4Learning about Adobe Audition If you want to create video soundtracks • Easily create and remix soundtracks used in Adobe ® Premiere ® Pro and Aft

CHAPTER 4112Editing AudioHigher values retain more high frequencies (they prevent aliasing of higher frequencies to lower ones), but the conversion ta

113ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo remove all or most of the lead vocals from many stereo music recordings, you can convert a stereo waveform to mono w

CHAPTER 4114Editing AudioTo change the bit depth of a file:1 Choose Edit > Convert Sample Type. Alternatively, click the Convert Sample Type button

115ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideDifferent curves result in different types of background noise. The type of curve to use depends on the source audio, fi

CHAPTER 4116Editing AudioTo apply a sample rate conversion preset:Choose a preset from the list. The sample type settings change to the settings define

117Chapter 5: Enhancing and Restoring Audiodobe Audition provides many tools you can use to repair audio and improve sound quality. Powerful noise red

118CHAPTER 5Enhancing and Restoring AudioThe mastering process consists of several stages, which are usually performed in the following order:1. Analy

119ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideAnalyzing frequency rangeIn Edit View, you can use the Frequency Analysis window to analyze frequency range either stat

CHAPTER 5120Enhancing and Restoring AudioHold buttons Ta ke up to four frequency snapshots as a waveform is playing. The frequency outline (which is r

121ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideAnalyzing phaseIn Edit View, you can use the Phase Analysis window to analyze phase either statically for a selected ra

5 What’s New in Adobe Audition 1.5 his overview introduces you to the key new features of Adobe Audition 1.5, including streamlined workflow with othe

CHAPTER 5122Enhancing and Restoring AudioTo analyze phase:1 In Edit View, select or play a range of the waveform.2 Choose Analyze > Show Phase Anal

123ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo zoom in on a graph:In the vertical or horizontal ruler, right-click and drag the magnifying glass icon.To navigate a

CHAPTER 5124Enhancing and Restoring AudioWaveform Statistics dialog box, Histogram tabTo view a waveform histogram:1 In Edit View, select an audio ran

125ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideRemoving noiseIn Edit View, you can use effects in the Noise Reduction menu to reduce background noise and broadband no

CHAPTER 5126Enhancing and Restoring AudioClick/Pop detection graph A. Level of detected clicks and pops B. Level of rejected clicks and popsTo visuall

127ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo restore clipped audio:1 In Edit View, select an audio range.2 In the Effects tab of the Organizer window, expand Noi

CHAPTER 5128Enhancing and Restoring AudioFor more information, search for “Hiss Reduction options” in Help.Using the Noise Reduction effect (Edit View

129ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo reduce noise:1 In Edit View, select a range that contains only noise and is at least half a second long.To select no

CHAPTER 5130Enhancing and Restoring AudioDynamic EQ is especially effective as a real-time effect in Multitrack View, where you can use clip envelopes

131ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo use the FFT Filter effect:1 In Edit View, select an audio range.2 In the Effects tab of the Organizer window, expand

6What’s New in Adobe Audition 1.5 Sound your best With high fidelity, 32-bit internal processing, Adobe Audition supports up to 32-bit files and sampl

CHAPTER 5132Enhancing and Restoring AudioTo use the Notch Filter effect:1 Select an audio range (Edit View) or track (Multitrack View).2 In the Effect

133ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideUsing the Quick Filter effect (Edit View only)The Quick Filter is an 8-band graphic equalizer that you can easily custo

CHAPTER 5134Enhancing and Restoring AudioScientific Filters graph for Butterworth filter (Remove Subsonic Rumble preset)A. Group Delay (milliseconds) B.

135ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo use the Amplify/Fade effect:1 In Edit View, select an audio range.2 In the Effects tab of the Organizer window, expa

CHAPTER 5136Enhancing and Restoring AudioUsing the Dynamics Processing effectThe Dynamics Processing effect varies the output level of a waveform base

137ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideUsing the Hard Limiting effectThe Hard Limiting effect drastically attenuates audio that rises above a defined threshold

CHAPTER 5138Enhancing and Restoring AudioTo use the Normalize effect:1 In Edit View, select an audio range.2 In the Effects tab of the Organizer windo

139Chapter 6: Applying Stereo, Pitch, and Delay Effectsf you want to add richness and depth to sound, you can use the effects in Adobe Audition to cha

140CHAPTER 6Applying Stereo, Pitch, and Delay EffectsTo use the Binaural Auto-Panner effect:1 In Edit View, select a stereo range.2 In the Effects tab

141ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideExpanding works by subtracting or adding differing amounts of right and left channel signals, so sounds occurring on th

7 ADOBE AUDITION 1.5 User Guide Work efficiently Adobe Audition puts all the tools you need at your fingertips so you can get your work done quickly an

CHAPTER 6142Applying Stereo, Pitch, and Delay EffectsTo use the Center Channel Extractor effect:1 Select a stereo range.2 In the Effects tab of the Or

143ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideUsing chorus, flanger, and phaser effectsThese effects can thicken sound or make it outrageous. They range from the Cho

CHAPTER 6144Applying Stereo, Pitch, and Delay EffectsUsing the Flanger effectFlanging was originally achieved by sending an audio signal to two reel-t

145ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideUsing the Graphic Phase Shifter effectThe Graphic Phase Shifter lets you adjust the phase of a waveform by adding contr

CHAPTER 6146Applying Stereo, Pitch, and Delay EffectsUsing the Pitch Correction effect (Edit View only)The Pitch Correction effect provides two ways t

147ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideAdding delays and echoesDelay refers to separating copies of an original signal by some number of milliseconds. Echoes

CHAPTER 6148Applying Stereo, Pitch, and Delay EffectsDynamic Delay is especially cool when used as a real-time effect in Multitrack View. If you add t

149ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideUsing the Echo Chamber effectThe Echo Chamber effect can simulate the ambiance of almost any room. Settings let you spe

CHAPTER 6150Applying Stereo, Pitch, and Delay EffectsTo use the Multitap Delay effect:1 Select an audio range (Edit View) or track (Multitrack View).2

151ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideNote: Because the Full Reverb effect can take longer to process than the other effects, it may not be the best choice f

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CHAPTER 6152Applying Stereo, Pitch, and Delay EffectsTo use the QuickVerb effect:1 Select an audio range (Edit View) or track (Multitrack View).2 In t

153ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo use the Reverb effect:1 Select an audio range (Edit View) or track (Multitrack View).2 In the Effects tab of the Org

CHAPTER 6154Applying Stereo, Pitch, and Delay EffectsUsing the Convolution effectThe Convolution effect multiplies every sample in one wave (the impul

155ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo use the Convolution effect:1 Select an audio range (Edit View) or track (Multitrack View).2 In the Effects tab of th

CHAPTER 6156Applying Stereo, Pitch, and Delay EffectsThe Music dialog boxTo use the Music effect:1 In Edit View, select the part of the waveform you w

157ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideUsing the Envelope Follower effect (Multitrack View only)The Envelope Follower effect varies the output level of one wa

CHAPTER 6158Applying Stereo, Pitch, and Delay EffectsFor example, using the default setting of three bands with crossover values of 800 and 3200 creat

159ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo use the Vocoder effect:1 In Multitrack View, position the wave clips so that the sections you want to process togeth

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161Chapter 7: Mixing Multitrack Sessionsn Multitrack View, you can mix together multiple audio files to create layered soundtracks and elaborate musica

9 Chapter 1: Looking at the Wo r k Area elcome to Adobe Audition. Adobe Audition gives you an efficient work area and user interface to edit and mix

162CHAPTER 7Mixing Multitrack SessionsWorking with sessionsThe Multitrack View work area includes several unique elements that help you mix sessions.

163ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo convert the sample rate of an existing session, use the Save Session As command and save converted copies of all ref

CHAPTER 7164Mixing Multitrack SessionsTo insert or delete time in a session:1 Place the current-time indicator at the desired insertion point, or sele

165ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo select a range in the track display:1 In the toolbar, select either the Hybrid tool or the Time Selection tool .2

CHAPTER 7166Mixing Multitrack SessionsTo change background mixing settings:Right-click the Mix Gauge, and choose any of the following:• Disable Backgr

167ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideNote: Adobe Audition sends and receives timecode through the MIDI Out and MIDI In ports of your system. To configure the

CHAPTER 7168Mixing Multitrack SessionsWorking with clipsWhen you insert an audio, MIDI, or video file in Multitrack View, the file becomes a clip on the

169ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo move selected clips:1 Select the Move/Copy Clip tool in the toolbar.2 Drag the clips.If you prefer, select the Hyb

CHAPTER 7170Mixing Multitrack SessionsAligning clipsYou can align the left or right edges of multiple clips, giving them the same start or end point.T

171ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideUsing the Adjust Boundaries command to reveal more of a previously edited clipThough the procedures in this section men

10 CHAPTER 1 Looking at the Work Area All three views have a similar user interface, including the following components: Menus The menus in the menu

CHAPTER 7172Mixing Multitrack SessionsTo return to the full, original version of a clip:Select the clip, and choose Edit > Full. Alternatively, rig

173ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo rejoin split clips:1 In the toolbar, click the Move/Copy Clip tool or the Hybrid tool .2 Position the clips besid

CHAPTER 7174Mixing Multitrack SessionsTo copy a clip to a different track or to irregular positions in the current track, see “Copying audio and MIDI

175ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideAudio Clip Properties windowA. Pan slider B. Pan text box C. Volume text box D. Vo lume sliderE. Pathname for source fil

CHAPTER 7176Mixing Multitrack SessionsCrossfading audio clipsYou can crossfade audio clips to transition smoothly from the end of one clip to the begi

177ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTime stretching audio clipsTime stretching lets you change the length of an audio clip without changing its pitch. This

CHAPTER 7178Mixing Multitrack Sessions3 Choose one of the following time stretching options from the pop-up menu, set related options, and then click

179ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideRevealing hidden clipsIf tracks contain overlapping clips, you can reveal hidden clips throughout a session.To reveal h

CHAPTER 7180Mixing Multitrack SessionsUsing the Track Properties windowIn the Track Properties window, you can adjust several settings for the selecte

181ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideSoloing and muting tracksYou can solo tracks to hear them separately from the rest of a mix. Conversely, you can mute t

11 ADOBE AUDITION 1.5 User GuideYou can combine destructive and nondestructive editing to suit the needs of a project. If a multitrack clip requires

CHAPTER 7182Mixing Multitrack SessionsThe list of devices is determined by the devices you designate in the Device Order dialog box. (See “Designating

183ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideIn the EQ tab of the track controls, the track equalization text boxes show the current low-, mid-, and high-frequency

CHAPTER 7184Mixing Multitrack SessionsWorking with ReWire tracksTo work with ReWire tracks, you must first set up ReWire connections, assigning ReWir

185ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideWorking with MIDI tracksAudition can import MIDI files as clips on MIDI tracks. MIDI tracks contain a subset of the cont

CHAPTER 7186Mixing Multitrack SessionsTo apply a real-time effect to a track:From the Effects tab of the Organizer window, drag the effect to the trac

187ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideWhen you click Serial or Parallel in the FX mixer, mix settings automatically change to achieve the results above. For

CHAPTER 7188Mixing Multitrack Sessions• To change the ratio of dry to wet audio that an effect receives, enter percentages in the Src and Prv text bo

189ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideNote: Wet/dry mix envelopes have the same initial position as volume envelopes, so you may need to hide one to reveal t

CHAPTER 7190Mixing Multitrack SessionsNote: With MIDI clips, volume envelopes control MIDI velocity, which usually represents the force with which a n

191ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideUsing the Track MixerThe Track Mixer provides another method for viewing the tracks in a session. Though it lacks the w

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CHAPTER 112Looking at the Work AreaChoosing commandsCommands let you perform a wide variety of tasks. You can choose commands from the menus at the to

CHAPTER 7192Mixing Multitrack SessionsTo use the Track Mixer:1 In Multitrack View, choose Window > Mixer.2 Click the Track Mixer tab, and set the f

193ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideLock Locks or unlocks a track. If the Lock button is disabled, the track has no effects.H, M, L Show the amplitude of h

CHAPTER 7194Mixing Multitrack SessionsThe Bus MixerA. Bus controls B. Scroll barTo create and configure a new bus:1 In Multitrack View, choose Window &

195ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo mix and reconfigure buses:1 In Multitrack View, choose Window > Mixer.2 Click the Bus Mixer tab, and then set the

CHAPTER 7196Mixing Multitrack SessionsMixing down ReWire tracks and specific audio clipsYou can mix down ReWire tracks and specific audio clips to a new

197Chapter 8: Using Loopsoops let you use one sound file in a variety of compositions, each with a different tempo and key.About loopsLoop-based song c

198CHAPTER 8Using LoopsDefining loopsTo come up with a good loop, you first need to select and save a waveform that, when played over and over, repeats

199ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User Guide6 Click the Play Looped button to repeatedly play your selection.7 Adjust the start and end of the selection until ju

CHAPTER 8200Using LoopsBeats Per Minute Displays the number of beats that occur in a one-minute interval. You can calculate this value by clicking Ext

201ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTempo Specifies the number of beats per minute in the loop. Adobe Audition calculates this value automatically based on

13ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo customize a shortcut:1 Choose Options > Keyboard Shortcuts And MIDI Trigger.2 Select the function you want to assi

CHAPTER 8202Using Loops• Beat Splice loops the file based on beats detected in it, similarly to the Find Beats And Mark command. (See “Defining loops” o

203ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideRepeat Every X Beats Repeats the loop at the number of beats you specify. If loop infor-mation is already entered for t

CHAPTER 8204Using LoopsSetting the tempo, time signature, and key for sessionsThe Session Properties window lets you specify the tempo, time signature

205ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideWorking with loops in the track displayAfter you add loops to a multitrack session, you can edit them in the track disp

CHAPTER 8206Using LoopsTo extend or shorten a loop-enabled clip:1 Select the clip, and then position the pointer over the bottom left or right handle—

207Chapter 9: Working with Videodobe Audition tightly integrates with digital video, enhancing any video project with professional sound. To create un

208CHAPTER 9Working with VideoTo remix or edit a mixdown in an Adobe Premiere Pro or After Effects project:1 In the Adobe Premiere Pro or After Effect

209ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideWorking with video clipsWhen you import a video file into a multitrack session, video data becomes a video clip on the s

CHAPTER 9210Working with VideoPreviewing videoIn the Video window, you can preview video clips as a multitrack session plays to precisely synchronize

211ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo customize the video preview:Right-click the Video window, and select any of the following:• A zoom percentage to zoo

CHAPTER 114Looking at the Work AreaTo show or hide a toolbar:Choose View > Toolbars, and choose a toolbar name from the submenu. A check mark indic

CHAPTER 9212Working with VideoTo preview a video mixdown:1 Choose Edit > Snapping > Snap To Frames.2 In the session display, select an area that

213Chapter 10: Creating Surround Sounddobe Audition includes the Multichannel Encoder, a self-contained dialog box where you can access the tracks of

214CHAPTER 10Creating Surround SoundUsing the Multichannel EncoderThe Multichannel Encoder dialog box contains several options and controls that let y

215ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo use the Multichannel Encoder:1 Open an existing Adobe Audition session, or create a new session in the Multitrack wi

CHAPTER 10216Creating Surround SoundTo select a track to pan for surround sound:In the Multichannel Encoder dialog box, click the name of the track.Th

217ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideSurround Panner, Summed To Mono Lets you use the Surround Panner to position your sound source. However, this option al

CHAPTER 10218Creating Surround SoundYou can also drag the Panner Point outside the sound field directly on top of one of the five main speakers or on to

219ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideIf you prefer to keep your track panned to a fixed point throughout the duration session, deselect Pan Envelopes. Desele

CHAPTER 10220Creating Surround Sound8 To use spline curves for smoother transitions between points, select Splines. 9 Drag the playback cursor back t

221ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideZooming into and out of the waveform displayThere are several options for zooming in and out within the waveform displa

15ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo undock a window:Drag the window’s handle to the middle of the work area until you see an outline of the window.The wi

CHAPTER 10222Creating Surround SoundPlay All Plays from the cursor location, playing the multichannel mix with all tracks that are checked in the Trac

223ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideNote: Some sound cards that offer 5.1 playback, such as the Creative Labs Audigy, display only one device driver in the

CHAPTER 10224Creating Surround SoundThe Multichannel Export Options dialog boxExporting a multichannel sessionOnce you’ve completed mixing your multic

225ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User Guide4 Select one of the following:Export As Six Individual Mono Wave Files Creates standard Windows PCM .wav mono files tha

CHAPTER 10226Creating Surround Sound• Fold Down To Stereo Settings folds down the 6-channel playback to a stereo playback on a non-Windows XP system o

227Chapter 11: Saving, Exporting, and Closing Filesdobe Audition lets you save audio files and export sessions to a variety of common audio file formats

228CHAPTER 11Saving, Exporting, and Closing Files3 Depending on the format you choose, additional options might be available. To view format-specific o

229ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo save a session:1 Do one of the following:• Choose File > Save Session to save changes to the current session file.

CHAPTER 11230Saving, Exporting, and Closing FilesTo export a mix to an audio file:1 Do one of the following:• To export part of a session, select the

231ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User Guide4 Select Save Extra Non-Audio Information to save header fields containing file infor-mation and cue marks in the file. 5

CHAPTER 116Looking at the Work AreaTo hide a window:Do one of the following:• Choose the window name from the Window menu.• Click the button that corr

CHAPTER 11232Saving, Exporting, and Closing FilesSome formats provide options for saving audio data. Click Options in the Save As dialog box to access

233ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideACM Waveform (.wav)Microsoft ACM (Audio Compression Manager) is part of all 32-bit versions of Windows. Adobe Audition

CHAPTER 11234Saving, Exporting, and Closing FilesAIFF is a good choice for Windows/Mac OS cross-platform compatibility. Before you open AIFF files in A

235ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideThe .cel format avoids a potential problem with .mp3 files. During encoding, a very small amount of silence is added to

CHAPTER 11236Saving, Exporting, and Closing FilesDVI/IMA ADPCM (.wav)The International Multimedia Association (IMA) flavor of ADPCM compresses 16-bit d

237ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User Guide• Block Size offers three size options, each with a different compression ratio and quality level: Large (Default Quali

CHAPTER 11238Saving, Exporting, and Closing Files• mp3PRO® encodes the file mp3PRO. The PRO data helps re-create high frequencies in the compressed file

239ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideWindows Media Audio (.wma) The WMA format utilizes a perceptual compression scheme and lets you select from three diffe

CHAPTER 11240Saving, Exporting, and Closing Files• 24-bit Packed Int (type 1, 24-bit) saves straight 24-bit integers so any data beyond the bounds is

241ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuidePCM Raw Data (.pcm) (.raw)This format is simply the PCM dump of all data for the wave. No header information is contain

17ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo delete a placekeeper window:Right-click the window’s handle, and choose Close.Navigating in the display windowThe dis

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243Chapter 12: Scripting and Batch Processingf you regularly perform certain audio tasks, you can automate them with scripts and batch processing to w

244CHAPTER 12Scripting and Batch Processing4 Set the following options as desired, and click OK:Set Amount Of Silence Adds silence between cue points

245ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User Guide3 Click the Analyze Loudness tab, and then click Scan For Statistical Information to display amplitude statistics for e

CHAPTER 12246Scripting and Batch ProcessingSetting options on the Normalize tabUse the following options in the Normalize tab to specify how you want

247ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideBatch processing filesThe Batch Processing dialog box in Adobe Audition enables you to run a single script repeatedly ov

CHAPTER 12248Scripting and Batch Processing• Click Hide Path to display the name of the file without its full path. • Click Open Raw PCM As to select t

249ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideRemove From Source List If Converted OK Removes filenames from the source list after the files are converted successfully

CHAPTER 12250Scripting and Batch ProcessingA set of scripts can be grouped together in a script collection. For example, a script collection called “a

251ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User Guide7 After you record the script, choose Options > Scripts.8 Click Stop Current Script.9 Ty pe a description for the sc

CHAPTER 118Looking at the Work AreaTo zoom in or out by using the zoom controls:Do any of the following:• Click the Zoom In Horizontally button to z

CHAPTER 12252Scripting and Batch ProcessingFor example, if a script was recorded with the current-time indicator at 0:10:00, selecting this option app

253ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideUsing favorites (Edit View only)The Favorites menu in Edit View lists custom commands you can create. The Favorites dia

CHAPTER 12254Scripting and Batch ProcessingName Specifies the name of a favorite. Use this text box to help organize the Favorites menu by doing one or

255ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User Guide• Show Dialog causes the dialog box for the particular command to display, with the settings you specified for the favor

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257Chapter 13: Burning Audio CDsdobe Audition provides an integrated CD burning utility that makes it easy to create audio CDs from audio and session

258CHAPTER 13Burning Audio CDsInserting tracksAdobe Audition provides a variety of ways to insert tracks into CD Project View. Keep in mind that you’r

259ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideSelecting tracksIn CD Project View, you can select one or more tracks by clicking in the track list. You can also selec

CHAPTER 13260Burning Audio CDsTo close the source files when removing tracks:1 Select one or more tracks.2 Choose Edit > Destroy Selected Tracks (Re

261ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideCopy Protection Sets the copy protection flag (as defined by the Red Book specification) for the track. In order for copy

19ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideYo u can also use the wheel on your mouse to zoom in and out. To do so, place the pointer over the horizontal scroll bar

CHAPTER 13262Burning Audio CDsTo set CD options and write a CD:1 Insert a blank, writable CD into the CD burning device.2 In CD Project View, click Wr

263Appendix A: Keyboard Shortcutseyboard shortcuts help you work more efficiently.About keyboard shortcutsThe default keyboard shortcuts address most a

264Keyboard ShortcutsKeys for selecting ranges, channels, and tracksKeys for copying waveformsUp Arrow Select the left channel or next higher trackDow

265ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideKeys for editing clipsKeys for repeating commandsKeys for using markersCtrl+Up Arrow Select the previous clip in the cu

266Keyboard ShortcutsKeys for scrolling waveforms and sessionsKeys for viewing windowsCtrl+Home Scroll to the beginningCtrl+End Scroll to the endCtrl+

267Appendix B: Digital Audio Primernderstanding the fundamentals of sound is the first step in learning about digital audio. In this primer, we’ll intr

268Digital Audio PrimerWaveformsAmplitude reflects the change in pressure from the peak of the waveform to the trough. Cycle describes the amount of ti

269ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideIn-phase waves reinforce each other.Sometimes the peaks of one waveform match up with the troughs of another. The peaks

270Digital Audio PrimerTw o simple waves combine to create a complex wave.Analog audioA microphone works by converting the pressure waves of sound int

271ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTw o sample ratesA. Low sample rate that distorts the original sound wave.B. High sample rate that perfectly reproduces

CHAPTER 120Looking at the Work AreaYo u can also use the wheel on your mouse to scroll in the display window. To do so, place the pointer over the dis

272Digital Audio PrimerAmplitude resolution is just as important as frequency resolution. Higher bit depth means greater dynamic range, a lower noise

273ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideAn audio file on your hard drive, such as a WAV file, consists of a small header indicating sample rate and bit depth, an

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275Appendix C: GlossaryAACM (Audio Compression Manager) A Microsoft technology that enables Windows applications to compress and decompress files in a

276GlossaryAttack The first part of the sound that you hear. Some sounds (like pianos and drums) have a very fast attack; the loudest portion of the so

277ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideBit Part of the numbering system used in digital data. Bits are combined in groups to form digital words, which represe

278GlossaryClip A visual representation of individual audio, video, or MIDI files in Adobe Audition’s Multitrack View.Clipping In digital audio, distor

279ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideDC offset Some sound cards record with a slight DC offset, in which direct current is introduced into the signal, causi

280GlossaryDry Used to describe an audio signal without any signal processing such as reverb; the opposite of Wet.DSP See “Digital Signal Processing (

281ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideFlushing The process Adobe Audition performs when it copies the audio data from a waveform file to Adobe Audition’s temp

21ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideUsing the status barThe status bar runs along the very bottom of Adobe Audition’s main window. It can display informatio

282GlossaryLLevel Meters Adobe Audition’s Level Meters are found by default along the bottom of the application window, and they are used to monitor t

283ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideMiniplug A common name for 1/8-inch plugs and jacks, sometimes known as minijacks. On the most common sound cards, mini

284GlossaryNormalize To adjust the highest peak of a waveform to a certain percentage relative to the digital maximum, 0 dBFS, thereby raising or low

285ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuidePink noise Noise with a spectral frequency of 1/f, producing the most natural-sounding generated noise. By equalizing p

286GlossaryRRCA cable Sometimes called a phono cable, RCA cables have RCA plugs or jacks at either end and are normally used to connect stereo system

287ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideSS/N ratio Signal-to-noise ratio describes the difference between the highest signal level before distortion and the av

288GlossaryTTempo The rhythmic speed of music, normally measured in bpm. (See “Beats per minute (bpm)” on page 276.)Timecode An audio or digital signa

289ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideWaveform display The area of Edit View in which you view and edit audio data. By default this audio material appears as

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291IndexAabsorptive surfaces, simulating with Echo effect 148ACMdefined 275Waveform format 233adapter, defined 275ADAT, defined 275Add/Remove VST Dire

iii Contents Learning about Adobe Audition Getting help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHAPTER 122Looking at the Work AreaFile Size) Represents how large the active audio file is, measured in kilobytes. If you see 308 K in the Status Bar,

INDEX292bit depthautomatically converting files to 32-bit 51changing 113defined 277downsampling for playback 38fundamentals of 271bit resolution, defi

293ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideConvert Sample Type commandusing to change the bit depth 114using to change the sample rate 111using to convert between

INDEX294dynamic range, displayed in Level Meters 81Dynamics Processing effect 136Eechoadding to audio 147defined 280Echo Chamber effect 149Echo effect

295ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User Guidegrid lines, showing or hiding 50Group Waveform Normalize command 244HHard Limiting effect 137Help 3Help tab, Favorites

INDEX296MIDIdefined 282fundamentals of 273tracks, about 185triggering 12MIDI devices, choosing 36MIDI Timecode (MTC), defined 282MIDI Trigger, defined

297ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuidePp.d.f. (probability distribution function) 38pan envelopes 188, 218Pan/Expand effect 140Panner Point, in Multichannel

INDEX298resizing windows 14restoring audio, about 117restoring default workspace 44reverbadding 150defined 286tails 152Reverb effect 152reversing audi

299ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideSnap To Ruler (Coarse) command 205Snap To Zero Crossings command 198snappingabout 91clips 170SND format 233, 238soloing

INDEX300Rewind button 79showing and hiding 71Stop button 78Trim command 95, 170Trim Digital Silence command 102TXT format 234Uundocking windows 14undo

23ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo undo a change:Choose Edit > Undo [name of change]. Or, click the Undo button in the toolbar.The Undo command con

CHAPTER 124Looking at the Work AreaOrganizing files and effectsThe Organizer window appears in Edit View, Multitrack View, and CD Project View. This ha

25ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo display the Files tab:1 If the Organizer window isn’t showing, choose Window > Organizer to display it. 2 Click th

CHAPTER 126Looking at the Work AreaTo change the listing and sort order of files in the Files tab:Make sure that the advanced options are showing, and

27ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo display the Effects tab:1 If the Organizer window isn’t showing, choose Window > Organizer to display it.2 Click t

CHAPTER 128Looking at the Work AreaTo display the Favorites tab:1 If the Organizer window isn’t showing, choose Window > Organizer to display it.2

29ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo apply a preset:Double-click the preset name. The settings defined by the preset are reflected in the dialog box.To add

CHAPTER 130Looking at the Work AreaGraph with straight lines between control points compared to graph with spline curves When you use spline curves, t

31ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuidePreviewing effects in Edit ViewMany dialog boxes provide a Preview button for previewing effects in real time. This mean

CONTENTS iv Chapter 3 Importing, Recording, and Playing Audio Opening audio files and multitrack sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Inser

CHAPTER 132Looking at the Work Area3 Do one of the following:• Choose Effects > Enable Preroll And Postroll Preview. • In an effects dialog box, se

33ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo set up directories for VST effects:1 In Edit View, choose Effects > Add/Remove VST Directory.The Add/Remove VST Di

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35Chapter 2: Setting up Adobe Auditionou can customize the way Adobe Audition works by setting up devices and internal preferences. About setting up A

36CHAPTER 2Setting up Adobe AuditionSetting up devicesYou can use a wide range of devices with Adobe Audition. Sound card inputs let you bring audio s

37ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User Guide5 Adjust the order of devices for use in Multitrack View by selecting a device and clicking Move Up or Move Down. The fir

CHAPTER 238Setting up Adobe AuditionLimit Playback To Downsamples audio data for playback. Use this option to compensate for limitations imposed by yo

39ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideThe capabilities of the selected recording device are shown in the Supported Formats table. A Yes or No indicates differ

CHAPTER 240Setting up Adobe AuditionYou cannot record audio directly from a MIDI input device into Adobe Audition. In order to work with MIDI data in

41ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo set options for incoming SMPTE timecode:1 If your MIDI interface supports sample-accurate synchronization, choose Opt

v Chapter 6 Applying Stereo, Pitch, and Delay Effects About using stereo, pitch, and delay effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139Changing st

CHAPTER 242Setting up Adobe AuditionTo set up external controllers:1 Choose Options > Device Properties, and click the Ext. Controller tab.2 Select

43ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User Guide• Insert All Outputs To Individual Tracks. ReWire devices may offer multiple channel outputs. This option routes each av

CHAPTER 244Setting up Adobe AuditionGeneral optionsThe General tab in the Settings dialog box provides options for adjusting mouse behavior in Adobe A

45ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideCtrl Key Allows Dockable Windows To Dock Disables the Ctrl key from preventing a window to dock when moving the window a

CHAPTER 246Setting up Adobe AuditionEdit View Play/Record Buffer Determines the buffer size (in seconds) to be used when sending data to and from your

47ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTemporary Folders Specifies the folders in which you want Adobe Audition to store temporary files. Adobe Audition creates

CHAPTER 248Setting up Adobe AuditionDelete Clipboard Files On Exit Deletes Adobe Audition clipboard files when you exit. In general, leave this option

49ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideSpectral Tab Lists the display elements for Adobe Audition’s spectral display. Select an item from the list and click th

CHAPTER 250Setting up Adobe AuditionDisplay optionsThe Display tab in the Settings dialog box provides options for adjusting Adobe Audition’s Spectral

51ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideShow Center Lines Displays center lines in the waveform display. The center lines represent zero amplitude of the wavefo

CONTENTS vi Chapter 9 Working with Video About working with video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207Working wit

CHAPTER 252Setting up Adobe AuditionDither Transform Results (increases dynamic range) Enables dithering when processing effects such as FFT Filter or

53ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideAuto-Convert Settings For Paste When pasting different sample formats, Adobe Audition uses these settings when auto-conv

CHAPTER 254Setting up Adobe AuditionAllow For Partially Processed Data After Canceling Effect Determines what happens after you click the Cancel butto

55ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideOpen Order Determines the order in which Adobe Audition opens a sound card’s playback (in) and record (out) ports for us

CHAPTER 256Setting up Adobe AuditionNote: On sound cards that support sample accurate devices (that is, synchronized device starting, and all devices

57ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideAuto Zero-Cross Edits Automatically adjusts the beginning and end points of all Cut, Copy, and Paste-type edits to the n

CHAPTER 258Setting up Adobe AuditionManage Temporary Folder Reserve Space dialog boxA. Open waveforms B. Undo items for the selected waveform C. Locat

59ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo manage temporary folder reserve space:1 Choose File > Manage Temporary Folder Reserve Space.2 Do any of the follow

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61Chapter 3: Importing, Recording, and Playing Audioou can bring audio into Adobe Audition by importing it from an audio or video file or by recording

vii Chapter 13 Burning Audio CDs Using CD Project View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .257Assembling tra

62CHAPTER 3Importing, Recording, and Playing AudioTo preview the contents of a selected file:Do any of the following:• Click Play to listen to the file

63ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideNote: Older sound cards might not be able to play 32-bit files properly. To check the capabil-ities of your sound card, c

CHAPTER 364Importing, Recording, and Playing AudioTo insert an audio file into a multitrack session:1 In Multitrack View, position the current-time ind

65ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideAdobe Audition provides two methods for ripping tracks from CDs: using the Open command and using the Extract Audio From

CHAPTER 366Importing, Recording, and Playing Audio5 For Interface Option, choose Generic Win32 or ASPI/SPTI. In most cases, ASPI/SPTI is the best choi

67ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User Guide• D5 sends the D5 SCSI Op Code to the CD-ROM drive.• NEC works with older NEC CD-ROM drives.CD Speed Lists all extractio

CHAPTER 368Importing, Recording, and Playing AudioTo preview the CD Audio input level:1 Open your favorite third-party CD player application (such as

69ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideCurrent-time indicatorTo set the current-time indicator:Do one of the following in the display window:• Click exactly wh

CHAPTER 370Importing, Recording, and Playing AudioFeatures that help you monitor timeA. Playback cursor B. Timeline C. Time windowTo display the Time

71ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User Guide• SMPTE 24 fps (Film) displays time in a format where each second equals 24 frames, suitable for film.• Samples displays

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CHAPTER 372Importing, Recording, and Playing AudioRecording audioYou can record audio from a microphone or any signal you can plug into the Line In po

73ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo set start and stop times for recording:1 Enable timed record mode.2 Click the Record button .3 Specify the maximum r

CHAPTER 374Importing, Recording, and Playing AudioTo record a new clip in a track:1 In the track controls area for the track, click the In 1 button, s

75ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideNote: You can't punch into a loop-enabled clip. For information about disabling loops, see “Setting impermanent loo

CHAPTER 376Importing, Recording, and Playing AudioTo play from the current-time indicator to the end of the current view:Set the current-time indicato

77ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo play a selected range of audio with preroll and postroll:1 In Edit View, right-click the Play button or the Play To

CHAPTER 378Importing, Recording, and Playing AudioTo preview a file at the session tempo (Multitrack View only):In Multitrack View, select Follow Sessi

79ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo pause playing or recording audio:Click the Pause button in the Transport Controls window. Click the Pause button ag

CHAPTER 380Importing, Recording, and Playing AudioUsing the Level MetersThe Level Meters represent the incoming signal in dBFS (decibels below full sc

81ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo clear a clip indicator:Click the clip indicator, or right-click the Level Meters and choose Clear Clip Indicator.Note

1 Learning about Adobe Audition elcome to Adobe ® Audition TM 1.5, the ultimate software tool for audio editing, mixing, and mastering.Adobe provid

CHAPTER 382Importing, Recording, and Playing AudioSelect Static Peaks as a great way to find out how loud a song will get before you record it. Just s

83Chapter 4: Editing Audiodobe Audition provides a powerful and easy-to-use interface for preforming a variety of editing tasks, such as copying, past

84CHAPTER 4Editing AudioMany editing tasks require that you select a precise range of a waveform. When selecting a range, you’ll probably want to zoom

85ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User Guide• 16-bit produces a CD-quality waveform. This setting is suitable for most broadcast and music recordings.• 32-bit creat

CHAPTER 486Editing Audio• Waveform View (the default) displays a waveform as a series of positive and negative peaks. The x-axis (horizontal ruler) re

87ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideSelecting audio dataTo edit a waveform, you must first select the audio data that you want to modify. Adobe Audition pro

CHAPTER 488Editing AudioTo select a range in only one channel:Do one of the following:• Drag near the top of the left (upper) channel. The cursor disp

89ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideTo make a marquee selection:1 In Spectral View, click the Marquee Selection button in the toolbar. If this button isn’

CHAPTER 490Editing Audio• Adjust Right Side To Left adjusts the right range boundary leftward to the next zero crossing point.• Adjust Right Side to R

91ADOBE AUDITION 1.5User GuideFor finding beats with material that has fast transient attacks, such as drums, specify a quick Rise Time and a high Deci