Apple WaveBurner 1.6 User Manual

5 (1)

WaveBurner

User Manual

Copyright © 2009 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.

Your rights to the software are governed by the accompanying software license agreement. The owner or authorized user of a valid copy of Logic Studio software may reproduce this publication for the purpose of learning to use such software. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted for commercial purposes, such as selling copies of this publication or for providing paid for support services.

The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Use of the “keyboard” Apple logo (Shift-Option-K) for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Apple may constitute trademarkinfringementandunfaircompetitioninviolation of federal and state laws.

Everyefforthasbeenmadetoensurethattheinformation in this manual is accurate. Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors.

Note: Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, applications, and Internetsites,imagesshowninthismanualmaybeslightly different from what you see on your screen.

Apple

1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014–2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com

Apple, the Apple logo, Logic, Logic Studio, Mac, Mac OS, MainStage, SuperDrive, and WaveBurner are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Finder is a trademark of Apple Inc.

Other company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective companies. Mention of third-party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products.

Contents

Preface

7

Welcome to WaveBurner

 

7

About WaveBurner

 

7

About the WaveBurner Documentation

 

8

Additional Resources

Chapter 1

9

Getting to Know WaveBurner’s Interface

 

10

An Introduction to the WaveBurner Interface

 

11

Using the Toolbar

 

12

Using the Overview

 

12

Using the Wave View Area

 

14

Using the Inspector

 

20

Using the Regions and CD Tracks Lists

 

23

Using the Region and Mix Plug-Ins Lists

 

23

Using the Monitoring Window

 

24

Customizing the Interface

Chapter 2

27

Getting Started with WaveBurner

 

28

WaveBurner Project Workflow

 

28

Elements of a Project

 

29

Creating, Opening, and Saving Projects

 

30

Adding Audio Files to a Project

 

31

Auditioning Projects and Controlling Playback

 

32

Navigating in the Wave View Area

Chapter 3

35

Working with Regions

 

36

Selecting and Renaming Regions

 

36

Cutting, Copying, and Deleting Regions

 

37

Reordering and Moving Regions

 

37

Trimming Regions

 

38

Reversing a Region Editing Operation

 

38

Adjusting Region Levels

 

39

Adding and Adjusting Fades

 

41

Normalizing Regions

 

42

Checking a Region for Clipping

3

 

43

Bouncing Regions

Chapter 4

45

Working with Tracks

 

45

Working in the CD Tracks List

 

47

Bouncing Tracks

 

48

Bouncing a Mix

Chapter 5

49

Working with Markers

 

49

Types of Markers

 

50

Inserting and Deleting Markers

 

52

Moving Markers

Chapter 6

55

Working with Effects

 

55

Effects Included with WaveBurner

 

56

Adding and Removing Effects

 

57

Changing the Order of Effects

 

58

Bypassing Effects

 

58

Adjusting Effect Parameters

 

59

Saving and Loading Effects Settings

 

59

Automating Region Effect Parameters

 

61

Automating Mix Effect Parameters

 

63

Using Audio Units Effects

Chapter 7

65

Burning a Project to a CD

 

65

Setting Disc Options

 

67

Previewing Transitions

 

68

Burning the CD

 

68

Bouncing or Exporting Your Project

 

69

Creating a CD Quickly

Chapter 8

71

Setting WaveBurner Preferences

 

72

General Preferences

 

73

Audio Preferences

 

74

Preview Preferences

 

75

Bounce Preferences

 

76

Burn Preferences

 

77

SDII Preferences

 

78

Mastering Notes Preferences

Chapter 9

79

WaveBurner Keyboard Shortcuts

 

79

WaveBurner File Menu Keyboard Shortcuts

 

79

WaveBurner Edit Menu Keyboard Shortcuts

 

80

WaveBurner Disc Menu Keyboard Shortcuts

 

80

WaveBurner View Menu Keyboard Shortcuts

4

Contents

80WaveBurner Window Menu Keyboard Shortcuts

81WaveBurner Transport Operations Keyboard Shortcuts

81WaveBurner Wave View Area Keyboard Shortcuts

82WaveBurner Help Keyboard Shortcuts

Contents

5

Welcome to WaveBurner

Preface

WaveBurner is an application that lets you assemble, master, and burn audio CDs using a SuperDrive or CD burner supported by Mac OS X. You can also export DDP files.

Audio CDs created with WaveBurner can be played back on any audio CD player, and can be used as pre-masters for mass production.

This preface covers the following:

About WaveBurner (p. 7)

About the WaveBurner Documentation (p. 7)

Additional Resources (p. 8)

About WaveBurner

WaveBurner enables you to create professional-quality audio CDs in a straightforward, no-fuss way. It provides an intuitive interface that makes it easy to add and edit audio in your project. Advanced audio processing options are available through use of the Logic Studio effects plug-ins, enabling you to produce highly polished CD masters.

WaveBurner supports all Red Book options for CD audio data storage. You can add up to the maximum of 99 tracks and 99 subindexes per track allowable by the RedBook standard, include ISRC codes for each track, set copy protection and pre-emphasis flags for each track, and add UPC/EAN codes for the CD. The CDText standard is also supported, enabling you to add text information that can be read by any CD Text-compatible player.

WaveBurner also allows you to export DDP (Disc Description Protocol) files if requested by mastering facilities.

About the WaveBurner Documentation

This guide outlines the workflow of a typical WaveBurner project. You will find detailed information in each section that explains, how, why, and when to use different functions and options.

7

Logic Studio comes with various documents that will help you get started as well as provide detailed information about the included applications.

WaveBurner User Manual: This is a comprehensive document that describes the WaveBurner interface, commands, and menus and gives step-by-step instructions for creating WaveBurner projects and for accomplishing specific tasks. It is written for users of all levels of experience.

Logic Studio Effects: This document covers the use of the Logic Studio effect plug-ins with Logic Pro, MainStage, and WaveBurner.

Additional Resources

Along with the documentation that comes with Logic Studio, there are a variety of other resources you can use to find out more.

Release Notes and New Features Documents

Each application offers detailed documentation that covers new or changed features and functions. This documentation can be accessed in the following location:

• Click the Release Notes and New Features links in the application Help menu.

Logic Studio Website

For general information and updates, as well as the latest news on Logic Studio, go to:

http://www.apple.com/logicstudio

Apple Service and Support Websites

For software updates and answers to the most frequently asked questions for all Apple products, go to the general Apple Support webpage. You’ll also have access to product specifications, reference documentation, and Apple and third-party product technical articles.

http://www.apple.com/support

For software updates, documentation, discussion forums, and answers to the most frequently asked questions for Logic Studio, go to:

http://www.apple.com/support/logicstudio

For discussion forums for all Apple products from around the world, where you can search for an answer, post your question, or answer other users’ questions, go to:

http://discussions.apple.com

8Preface Welcome to WaveBurner

Getting to Know WaveBurner’s

1

Interface

You create your projects in the main WaveBurner window. You can add and organize the regions in your project, graphically edit regions, pauses, and crossfades, play the project to preview your changes, and add effects plug-ins. Further features enable you to add mastering and other notes, include CD-Text, and to set codes and flags that are available in the Red Book standard.

All interface elements interact with each other, so selecting a region in one area will also update and select the same region in other areas. This approach also applies to CD tracks, markers, and fades—providing immediate access to all parameters and information, regardless of how you prefer to work with the interface.

This chapter covers the following:

An Introduction to the WaveBurner Interface (p. 10)

Using the Toolbar (p. 11)

Using the Overview (p. 12)

Using the Wave View Area (p. 12)

Using the Inspector (p. 14)

Using the Regions and CD Tracks Lists (p. 20)

Using the Region and Mix Plug-Ins Lists (p. 23)

Using the Monitoring Window (p. 23)

Customizing the Interface (p. 24)

9

Apple WaveBurner 1.6 User Manual

An Introduction to the WaveBurner Interface

This section briefly describes all interface elements of WaveBurner. The interface is highly configurable, enabling customized workflows.

Toolbar

Overview

Wave View area

Mix lane

Auto Rendering button

Inspector

 

Regions and CD Tracks

 

Region and Mix Plug-In

 

 

 

 

lists

 

lists

The default WaveBurner interface features the following main areas:

Toolbar: Contains a number of tools and command buttons. You can customize the toolbar. See Using the Toolbar.

Overview: Displays a timeline of the entire project, including all regions. See Using the Overview.

Wave View area: Displays regions in chronological order. You can graphically edit regions, track markers, pauses, and crossfades in the Wave View area. See Using the Wave View Area. Region automation data can also be created and edited in the Wave View area. See Automating Region Effect Parameters.

Mix lane: Displays track (Mix plug-in) automation data and a “results” waveform. Edits to regions in the Wave View area and changes to effects configurations and parameters or automation data are reflected in the Mix lane waveform. See Automating Mix Effect Parameters.

Inspector: Displays detailed information on tracks, regions, markers, fades, and the project. Enables you to add comments and notes, set tags, add CD-Text and more. See Using the Inspector.

10

Chapter 1 Getting to Know WaveBurner’s Interface

RegionsandCDTrackslists: Lists the regions in chronological order. You add and organize regions in the Regions list. Tracks can be renamed and reordered in the CD Tracks list. See Using the Regions and CD Tracks Lists.

RegionandMixPlug-Inslists: You add effects plug-ins, load and save settings, and adjust plug-in parameters in the Region and Mix Plug-Ins lists. See Using the Region and Mix Plug-Ins Lists.

Using the Toolbar

The toolbar contains a number of default tools that include buttons to hide or show windows, the Counter, Cut and Normalize Region buttons, Burn and Zoom tools and many other potential options. You are free to customize the toolbar to meet your needs. See Customizing the Toolbar.

Lists button

 

Monitoring Windows

 

 

 

 

Mix Lane button

 

button

 

 

 

 

 

 

Automation button

 

Counter

 

The toolbar buttons outlined below alter the interface and display key information.

Lists and Mix Lane buttons : Hide or show the entire lists area at the bottom or the Mix lane below the Wave View area, causing a corresponding increase in the vertical size of the Wave View area.

Automation button : Switches Automation mode on or off.

Monitoring Window button : Hides or shows the Monitoring window.

Counter : The Track field displays the track number. The smaller number is the current index marker. The current location of the position line is shown in minutes and seconds in the Time field.

Click the Counter to open a Time display shortcut menu, and choose from the following formats: Track Time Elapsed, Track Time Remaining, Disc Time Elapsed, Disc Time Remaining.

Chapter 1 Getting to Know WaveBurner’s Interface

11

Using the Overview

The Overview displays the entire project. A red rectangle in the Overview indicates the portion of the project currently visible in the Wave View area. The thin strip above the Overview indicates CD track numbers.

To navigate your project with the Overview

µDrag the red rectangle horizontally. The Wave View area will update to reflect the area contained in the red rectangle.

µDrag up or down in the red rectangle to zoom out or in, respectively. The Wave View area will update to reflect the area contained in the red rectangle.

Note: The red rectangle itself will resize once a sufficient zoom level has been reached.

µDrag the left or right boundary of the red rectangle horizontally (a Resize tool is shown). This resizes the rectangle and updates the Wave View area to reflect the area contained in the red rectangle.

Using the Wave View Area

The Wave View area is the main workspace for your projects. You view and graphically edit regions and markers in this area.

Each region is displayed as a green rectangle, containing a waveform. Each region also features an adjustable volume level line, called the level envelope. Regions are arranged, alternately, between two horizontal Region lanes. Two lanes are used as this makes it easier to edit overlapping regions.

12

Chapter 1 Getting to Know WaveBurner’s Interface

Track start markers are displayed as purple flags and index markers are shown as orange flags in the Marker bars above and below the Region lanes.

Vertical Waveform Zoom

 

control

Position line

Horizontal Zoom control

Time ruler

Marker bar

Region lanes

Marker bar

Mix lane

Auto Rendering button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scroll bar

 

Marker buttons

 

Transport buttons

 

 

Edit Tool buttons

The Wave View area contains the following elements:

Marker bars: You add, remove, and position markers in the Marker bars, located at the top and bottom of the Wave View area. See Working with Markers.

Time rulers: These show time units, enabling you to precisely place regions and transitions at specific locations. Right-click (or Control-click) any ruler to open a shortcut menu that enables you to change the ruler time format. You can also access this menu by clicking the Arrow icon at the right end of the Zoom slider. If you enable the CD Track Time menu item, the time rulers will display the track time (rather than the overall disc time).

Regionlanes: Display regions. This is where you cut, move, and trim regions and adjust region levels. See Working with Regions and Working with Tracks. You can also create and edit effect parameter automation data in the Region lanes. See Automating Region Effect Parameters.

Position line: Shows the current playback position. See Moving the Position Line.

Mix lane: The Mix lane is primarily designed for creating and editing automation data for mix effect plug-ins. When the Auto Rendering button is enabled the Mix lane displays the waveform results of edits performed in the Region lanes. The waveform also updates to reflect changes caused by effects and automation. See Automating Mix Effect Parameters. Clipped signals are shown in red in the Mix lane. Use of markers that do not conform to the Red Book standard are displayed as they will actually appear on the CD in the Mix lane.

Chapter 1 Getting to Know WaveBurner’s Interface

13

Vertical Waveform Zoom control: Click to set the zoom level of the vertical waveform display. See Navigating in the Wave View Area.

Horizontal Zoom control: Click the control or drag the slider to zoom in or out. See Navigating in the Wave View Area.

Scrollbar: Drag to change the visible area of the project. Drag the Zoom Scroll buttons at either end of the scroll bar to zoom the display to fit the window. See Navigating in the Wave View Area.

Editing Tool buttons: When automation mode is not active: Choose either the Pointer or Scissors tool when working in the Region lanes. Hold Command to temporarily switch between the two tools. See Working with Regions.

When automation mode is active: Choose either the Pencil or Automation tool when working in the Mix lane or Region lanes. Hold Command to temporarily switch between the two tools. See Working with Effects.

Marker buttons: Click one of the buttons to select either marker type, before adding them to the Marker bar. Track start markers are displayed as purple flags, index markers as orange flags. Hold Command to temporarily switch between the two tools. See Working with Markers.

Transport buttons: Control the playback, stop, forward, and rewind functions, and the location of the position line. Click the Catch button (“running man” icon) to ensure that the position line is always visible in the Wave View area. See Auditioning Projects and Controlling Playback.

Auto Rendering button: Enables or disables the automatic rendering function, which works in the background while other tasks are being performed. The results of edits or changes to regions, including fades, trims, moves, level adjustments, or the addition of effects and effect parameter automation, are reflected in the Mix Lane waveform.

Using the Inspector

The Inspector is shown, by default, in the lower-left corner of WaveBurner’s interface. It contains a number of tabbed panes that provide information about your project or individual regions.

Note: The appearance and position of the Inspector can be reconfigured to meet your needs. See Customizing the Interface.

To choose the type of information shown in the Inspector

µClick a region in the Regions list window or Wave View area to display region parameters. Click the General, Audio File, Fades, or Comments tab.

µClick a track in the CD Tracks list or click a track start marker in the Marker bar to display (CD) track parameters. Click the General or Comments tab.

14

Chapter 1 Getting to Know WaveBurner’s Interface

µClick to the left of the first region or on an empty space on a Region lane in the Wave View area to display disc parameters. Click the General or Comments tab.

µClick an index marker (orange) in either Marker bar or the Regions or CD Tracks list to display index point parameters.

µAdjust a region fade handle in the Wave View area to display fade parameters.

Some of the information shown in the Inspector is automatically generated and cannot be altered. Other information, such as CD-Text or Mastering Notes, require your input.

To edit any editable text or numeric field in the Inspector 1 Click in the field.

2Type in the text or value and either press Enter or click in another value field, to complete your edit.

You can use the Edit menu Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, Select All, and Special Character commands in any text entry field in the Inspector.

Viewing Region Info in the Inspector

You can view and edit information for the selected region and the corresponding source audio file in the Inspector tabs outlined below.

The Previous and Next buttons allow you to step between the preceding and following region in the Regions list. This can accelerate the editing of a particular parameter in several regions.

General Tab

The General tab contains the following region parameters:

Title field: Click, and type in a new name to edit.

Length field: Overall length of the region is shown here and cannot be edited.

Chapter 1 Getting to Know WaveBurner’s Interface

15

Gap To Previous Region field: The length of the gap between the start of the selected region and the end of the previous region. Negative values refer to overlapping regions—in other words, a given region starts before the previous region has ended.

Trim Start and Trim End fields: These two values show the start and end points of the selected region—relative to the start and end points of the audio file. If the region spans the complete audio file, Trim Start and Trim End will display values of 0.

GainLeftandGainRightfields: These fields show the gain settings for the left and right audio channels. Adjust by holding down the arrows on either side of the numerical value, or click directly on the value and type in a new one.

Region Peak Position and Level fields: Indicate the position—relative to the start of the region, not the audio file—and level of the highest audio peak in the region. Any volume changes made in WaveBurner (using the region’s volume envelope, for example) are not taken into account.

Audio File Tab

The Audio File tab contains the following audio file parameters:

Location field: Displays the full folder path and name of the selected file.

Replace File button: Click to open a dialog. Browse to, and choose a file and click Open (or Cancel, to exit the dialog).

Show in Finder button: Click to open the Finder, showing the file.

Information panel: Displays the following information: audio file type and format, file size and length, bit depth and ordering, sample rate, peak position and level, and file creation and modification dates.

Fades Tab

The Fades tab allows you to view and edit the Fade In and Fade Out parameters for the selected region.

Fade-In and Fade Out pop-up menus: Click to choose one of the following fade curve types: No Fade, Free, S-Curve, and Concave/Convex.

Set Linear button: Click to reset fade curves to linear (straight line).

Length fields: Click to input the fade length.

Shape fields: If a fade curve type other than Free is selected, Shape allows you to edit the points of the fade curve. Low shape values result in a shallower curve. A value of zero equals a straight line.

Curve point x/y coordinates fields: Indicate the positions of fade curve envelope points shown in the Wave View area. If the curve type is set to Free, you can edit the curve point coordinates by clicking the value field arrows.

16

Chapter 1 Getting to Know WaveBurner’s Interface

Comments Tab

The Comments tab enables you to add notes and information for a region. These comments will not appear on the CD.

Viewing CD Track Info in the Inspector

You can view and edit information for the selected track in the Inspector tabs outlined below. These parameters can also be changed in the CD Tracks list. See Working in the CD Tracks List.

The Previous and Next buttons allow you to step between the preceding and ensuing tracks in the CD Tracks list. This can accelerate the editing of a particular parameter in several tracks.

General Tab

The General tab contains the following CD Track parameters:

Title field: Click, and type in a new name to edit.

Track field: Displays the track number. This cannot be changed directly.

Pause Length field: The pause before the track starts. Click, and type in a new value.

Start Time field: Start time of the track as it would appear on the CD.

Track Length field: Displays the track length. This cannot be changed directly.

ISRC field: Type in the ISRC code, an international identification system for sound recordings and music video recordings. Each ISRC is a unique and permanent identifier for a specific recording that can be encoded into a product. See Adding ISRC Codes for further information.

SCMS pop-up menu: Enables you to engage the Serial Copy Management System, which preventsdigitalcopiesoftheoriginalor acopy. ChooseFreetodeactivateSCMS. See Setting the Copy Prohibit Bit for further information.

Chapter 1 Getting to Know WaveBurner’s Interface

17

Pre-Emphasis checkbox: Enables or disables pre-emphasis. See Setting Track Pre-Emphasis for further information.

Comments Tab

The Comments tab enables you to add notes and information about a track for mastering purposes. These comments will not appear on the CD.

Viewing Index Point Info in the Inspector

You can view and edit information for the selectedindexpointin the Inspector tabs outlined below.

The Previous and Next buttons allow you to step between the preceding and ensuing index points.

General Tab

The General tab contains the following index point parameters:

Title field: Click, and type in a new name.

Track field: Displays the track number.

Index field: Displays the index number.

PositionRelativetoDiscfield: Shows the position of the index point, relative to the disc time.

Position Relative to Track field: Shows the position of the index point, relative to the track start time.

Comments Tab

The Comments tab allows you to enter notes for the selected index point. These comments will not appear on the CD.

18

Chapter 1 Getting to Know WaveBurner’s Interface

Viewing CD-Text Info in the Inspector

The CD-Text tab allows you to view or edit information for either the entire album or a selected track.

You can choose a track with the pop-up menu in the top-left corner or by clicking the Previous and Next buttons to step to the preceding or following track.

Click, and enter information into any of the following fields.

Title

Performer

Songwriter

Composer

Arranger

Message

Note: CD-Text can only be written to your disk if your CD burner supports CD-Text and the Write CD-Text Data option is checked in WaveBurner > Preferences > Burn. Only CD-Text–compatible CD players display CD-Text.

Maximum Size for CD-Text

ACD-Text“block”cancontainamaximumof256“packs.”Fourpacksareusedforinternal purposes. The other 252 packs can be used for CD-Text information. Each pack contains 12 characters. This means that a total of 3024 characters of CD-Text can be saved per disc. One character is used to separate each track: with the maximum number of 99 tracks (and the CD title track), this means that 2924 characters are actually available for use. You should note that artist and title information is saved separately, so two separation characters are required per track if you choose to include this information. In real-world terms, a 20-track CD would have just under 150 characters available for each track. Given that the total number of characters is the major determining factor, you are free to use 150 characters for one track, 300 for another, and 50 for another—up to the total number of available characters.

Viewing Mastering Notes in the Inspector

You can add mastering information notes to your project, in case you need to refer to them later. You can save details for the session, the client, and add general comments. Three separate tabs are available in the Inspector.

Session: Contains the Session ID, date and time, company, studio, engineer, source media, bit rate, and sample rate fields.

Note: The Date and Time fields in the Session tab contain two convenient buttons that will automatically enter the current date (Today button) or time (Now button).

Chapter 1 Getting to Know WaveBurner’s Interface

19

Client: Contains the the disc title, client, artist, producer, and copyright fields.

Comments: Allows you to add notes and information about a session.

Note: Although track information is not displayed in the Inspector’s Mastering Notes, it is included when you export or print mastering notes. See Working with Tracks.

To add or edit mastering information

1 Click the Mastering Notes tab in the Inspector.

2 Click the Session, Client, or Comments tab, as applicable.

3Click the appropriate checkbox, and enter information in the field. Press Return or click another field to complete your edit.

Note: You can deactivate any checkbox if you do not wish to include the corresponding information in your exported or printed notes.

Using the Regions and CD Tracks Lists

The Regions and CD Tracks lists are shown, by default, in the center of the lower section of WaveBurner’s interface. It contains two tabbed windows that display, and allow you to edit, information for individual regions or tracks.

Note: The appearance and position of the Regions and CD Tracks lists can be reconfigured to meet your needs. See Customizing the Interface.

Regions List

You add and organize your project’s regions in the Regions list. Regions are displayed chronologically (in time order) from top to bottom. When you select a region in the Regions list, the corresponding region is also selected in the Wave View area. See Working with Regions.

20

Chapter 1 Getting to Know WaveBurner’s Interface

The Regions list displays the following information about each region:

Number

Start time

Title

Length

The Effects bypass state is indicated by a checkbox. When checked, the effect is active and when unchecked, the effect is bypassed.

Comment

Markers for the region can be hidden or shown by clicking the triangle at the far left.

To add a region to the list

Do one of the following:

µClick the Import button at the top left of the Regions list. Choose the file in the dialog and click Open. Click Cancel to abort the operation.

µChoose File > Import Audio File or use Command-F. Choose the file in the dialog and click Open. Click Cancel to abort the operation.

µClick the Import button on the toolbar. Choose the file in the dialog and click Open. Click Cancel to abort the operation.

µDrag the file from the Finder.

To move or copy a region

Do one of the following:

µDrag the audio file icon in the first column up or down the list.

µOption-drag a region name to copy the region.

To change the time information display

Do one of the following:

µClick the arrow menu in the upper-right corner of the Regions list and choose the preferred option from the Time Format pop-up menu.

µTo determine how the time display of markers is shown: Activate the Relative menu item to display relative values (elapsed time since track start), or deactivate the menu item to display absolute values (elapsed time since CD start).

Chapter 1 Getting to Know WaveBurner’s Interface

21

CD Tracks List

The CD Tracks list displays the track order as it will appear on the CD and shows information about each track. See Working with Tracks.

The CD Tracks list includes the following information for each track:

Number

Start time

Title

Length

Copy Protection state (SCMS)

Pre-emphasis state (PE)

ISRC code

Pause start time

Comments

Markers for the track can be hidden or shown by clicking the triangle at the far left.

To change the time information display

Do one of the following:

µClick the arrow menu in the upper-right corner of the CD Tracks list and choose the preferred option from the Time Format pop-up menu.

µTo determine how the time display of markers is shown: Activate the Relative menu item to display relative values (elapsed time since track start), or deactivate the menu item to display absolute values (elapsed time since CD start).

22

Chapter 1 Getting to Know WaveBurner’s Interface

Using the Region and Mix Plug-Ins Lists

You add and organize plug-ins in the two Plug-Ins lists. The Region Plug-Ins list shows plug-ins used on the currently selected region. The Mix Plug-Ins list displays plug-ins used on the overall project. Click the corresponding tab to select either list. See Working with Effects for detailed instructions on the use of both Plug-Ins lists.

Note: The appearance and position of the Region and Mix Plug-Ins lists can be reconfigured to meet your needs. See Customizing the Interface.

Using the Monitoring Window

The Monitoring window displays the volume level for the left and right channels of your project in real time. It features Bypass, Mono, and Gain controls.

To show or hide the Monitoring window

Do one of the following:

µChoose Window > Open (or Close) Monitoring Window.

µPress Command-L.

µClick the Monitoring Window button on the toolbar.

Mode pop-up menu: Choose Peak, RMS, or Peak&RMS display mode for the meters.

Chapter 1 Getting to Know WaveBurner’s Interface

23

Bypass button: Bypasses the output used for playback.

Mono button: Outputs the audio in mono.

Gain slider and field: Adjusts the playback output level.

Customizing the Interface

The WaveBurner interface is highly configurable, enabling you to adjust and arrange onscreen elements to meet your working preferences. All layout changes are saved with your project.

Handling Windows

You can hide or show various interface elements and windows with toolbar buttons, menu items, or keyboard shortcuts. Different sections of the interface can be resized, and the entire lists and Inspector area can be opened as an independent window. All layout changes are saved with your project.

To hide or show the following windows or elements

Do one of the following:

µThe lists and Inspector area can be hidden or shown by clicking the Lists toolbar button, or by choosing View > (Hide or Show) Lists Area.

µThe Mix lane can be hidden or shown by clicking the Mix Lane toolbar button, by choosing View > (Hide or Show) Mix Lane, or by using the Option-M keyboard shortcut. Use of the View > Maximum Zoom In (Option–Control–Down Arrow) and Maximum Zoom Out (Option–Control–Up Arrow) commands will also automatically hide or show the Mix lane, if open.

µThe Monitoring window can be hidden or shown by clicking the Monitoring Window toolbar button, by choosing Window > (Open or Close) Monitoring Window, or by using the Command-L keyboard shortcut.

µAll plug-in windows can be hidden or shown by choosing Window > (Hide or Show) All Plug-in Windows, or by using the V keyboard shortcut.

To adjust the relative sizes of each interface section

µDrag the parallel lines shown in the borders of each interface area. Vertical borders can be dragged horizontally, and horizontal borders can be dragged vertically.

To open and close the lists and Inspector area in a separate window

Do one of the following:

µChoose Window > Open Lists as Separate Window. The Wave View area and Mix lane, if open, are automatically resized.

24

Chapter 1 Getting to Know WaveBurner’s Interface

µChoose Window > Close Lists as Separate Window, or click the standard Mac OS X Close Window button (in the separate lists window) to reattach the lists and Inspector area to the main window. The Wave View area and Mix lane, if open, are automatically resized.

Handling Tabs and Lists

WaveBurner allows individual tabs in the Inspector or list areas to be opened as independent windows. You can also rearrange the layout of these areas to suit your workflow and to maximize screen usage. All layout changes are saved with your project.

To open list and Inspector tabs in a separate window

µHold any tab in the Inspector or lists areas, and drag it out of the area (a “ghost” window is shown while dragging, and a blue outline indicates the tab row). Release the mouse button, and the dragged tab will open as a new, independent window.

To reattach list and Inspector tabs opened in a separate window

µHold the tab in the Inspector or list area that you have opened as a separate window, and drag it to a position beside another tab in an area (a “ghost” window is shown while dragging, and a blue outline indicates the tab row). Release the mouse button, and the dragged tab is reattached to the area.

You are free to move tabs within—or between—the Inspector and list areas.

To rearrange list and Inspector tabs

µHold any tab in the Inspector or lists areas, and drag it to a position beside another tab in any area (a “ghost” window is shown while dragging, and a blue outline indicates the tab row). Release the mouse button, and the dragged tab is attached at the dropped position.

Note: When the last tab has been moved from one area into another, the empty area is removed. It is possible to combine all Inspector tabs, the Regions and CD Tracks tabs, and both Plug-Ins tabs into a single, merged area.

To remove a list or Inspector tab

1Hold any tab in the Inspector or lists areas, and drag it out of the area (a “ghost” window is shown while dragging, and a blue outline indicates the tab row). Release the mouse button, and the dragged tab will open as a new, independent window.

2 Click the standard Mac OS X Close Window button (in the separate tab window).

To restore the default list and Inspector layout 1 Choose Window > Open Lists as Separate Window.

2Choose Window > Close Lists as Separate Window, or click the standard Mac OS X Close Window button (in the separate lists window) to reattach the lists and Inspector area to the main window.

Chapter 1 Getting to Know WaveBurner’s Interface

25

Loading...
+ 57 hidden pages