Cyberlink AudioDirector - 3.0 Instruction Manual
CyberLink
AudioDirector
User's Guide
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Contents
....................................................1Introduction
................................................................................................1Welcome
............................................................................1Main Features
............................................................................2DirectorZone
............................................................................2Updating AudioDirector
................................................................................................3System Requirements
....................................................5AudioDirector Workspace
................................................................................................6AudioDirector Rooms
................................................................................................6Media Library
................................................................................................6Adjustments and Effects Panel
................................................................................................7AudioDirector Timeline
............................................................................8Audio Channels
............................................................................10Range Selection
............................................................................10Timeline View
............................................................................12Timeline Markers
............................................................................12Timeline Zoom
................................................................................................13AudioDirector Quick Bar
................................................................................................15Playback Controls
............................................................................16Video File Playback
............................................................................17Audio Level Meter
................................................................................................18Expanding the Workspace
................................................................................................20Keyframes Panel
............................................................................20Volume Tab
............................................................................20Effect Tab
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................................................................................................21AudioDirector Preferences
Importing Media into the
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Library
................................................................................................25Importing Audio and Video Files
................................................................................................26Downloading Sound Clips
................................................................................................27Recording Audio
....................................................29AudioDirector Projects
............................................................................21General Preferences
............................................................................21File Preferences
............................................................................22Project Preferences
............................................................................22DirectorZone Preferences
............................................................................23Audio Setting Preferences
............................................................................25Supported Formats
............................................................................26Downloading Sound Clips from DirectorZone
............................................................................26Downloaded Sound Clips Library
............................................................................27Recording Settings
....................................................31Editing Audio
................................................................................................31Using the Editing Tools
................................................................................................32Adjusting Audio
............................................................................32Applying Fades
............................................................................34Trimming Audio
............................................................................35Adjusting Length
............................................................................36Adjusting Pitch
............................................................................36Inserting Silence
............................................................................37Inserting Noise
............................................................................38Reversing Audio
............................................................................38Adjusting the Master Volume
............................................................................39Panning Audio Left/Right
................................................................................................41Applying Audio Effects
............................................................................41Using Dynamic Range Control
............................................................................42Using the Equalizer
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............................................................................43Applying the Radio Effect
............................................................................44Applying the Phone Effect
............................................................................45Adding Delays
............................................................................46Adding Reverb
............................................................................47Removing Vocals in Music
............................................................................48Applying VST Effects
....................................................49Restoring Audio
................................................................................................49Using Visual Repair
............................................................................49Regional Selection Tools
............................................................................60Repairing the Audio
................................................................................................62Using Noise Reduction
................................................................................................63Clip Restoration
................................................................................................63Using Click Removal
....................................................65Mixing Audio
....................................................69Producing the Audio
................................................................................................69Supported Formats
................................................................................................69Producing Audio
................................................................................................70Producing Video
Sharing Audio on
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DirectorZone
....................................................75AudioDirector Hotkeys
Licensing and Copyright
....................................................77
Information
....................................................79Technical Support
................................................................................................79Before Contacting Technical Support
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................................................................................................80Web Support
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Note: this document is for reference and informational use only. Its content and the
corresponding program are subject to change without notice.
Chapter 1:
Introduction
This chapter introduces the CyberLink AudioDirector program and includes an
overview of its features. It also outlines the recommended system requirements for
running the program.
Welcome
Welcome to the CyberLink family of digital software programs. CyberLink
AudioDirector lets you record, trim, cut, restore, and enhance digital audio from
both imported audio files or the audio track in your videos. You can also apply
effects to audio, save audio in different formats, and mix the audio from multiple
sources into one file.
Main Features
CyberLink AudioDirector includes many features that make your audio editing
easier than before. This section describes the main features in the CyberLink
AudioDirector program.
In CyberLink AudioDirector, you can perform the following functions:
edit audio files or the audio track of an imported video file.
download sound clips from DirectorZone.
record custom audio using a microphone or other input device, directly into
the audio timeline.
restore audio by applying the Click Removal, Noise Reduction, or Clip
Restoration functions, or use Visual Repair for more precise fixing.
apply a number of effects to audio files, including delays, reverb, dynamic
range compression, vocal removal, and more.
import and apply custom VST plugin effects to your audio files.
mix up to 100 audio tracks into one customized audio file.
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Note: you must connect to the Internet to use this feature.
share created audio files on DirectorZone.
DirectorZone
DirectorZone is a web service that lets you download sound clips created by other
users, so you can use them in your audio. You may also share your own custom
sound clips by uploading them to DirectorZone.
To access the benefits of DirectorZone, click the Sign in to DirectorZone link on the
top of the CyberLink AudioDirector window.
Go to http://directorzone.cyberlink.com to view more information on the features
and benefits of the DirectorZone web site.
Updating AudioDirector
Software upgrades and updates (patches) are periodically available from CyberLink.
CyberLink AudioDirector automatically prompts you when either is available.
To update your software, do this:
1. Open the Upgrade Information window by doing one of the following:
click the button.
click on the AudioDirector logo in the top right corner, and then on the
Upgrade button in the About AudioDirector window.
2. Click the feature you would like to upgrade to, or the patch you want to
update CyberLink AudioDirector with.
3. A web browser window opens, where you can purchase product upgrades or
download the latest patch update.
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Note: to ensure you can enjoy all the features within CyberLink AudioDirector,
make sure your computer meets or exceeds the minimum system requirements.
Minimum System Requirements
OS
Windows 8/7/Vista/XP (with DirectX 9 or above).
Memory
512 MB (1 GB recommended).
CPU
Pentium 4 1.8 GHz.
HDD Space
100 MB free space required for transcoding audio.
Sound Card
Windows-compatible sound card.
Device
Microphone for recording audio.
Resolution
1024x768 16 bit color or higher.
System Requirements
The system requirements listed below are recommended as minimums for running
CyberLink AudioDirector.
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Chapter 2:
AudioDirector
Workspace
This chapter provides a complete overview of the CyberLink AudioDirector
workspace. It also takes you through the settings used to customize the program to
your preference.
A - Im port M edi a, B - Open Downloa ded Sou nd Cl ips Libra ry, C - D ow nloa d Sound Cl ips, D - Media
Li bra ry, E - AudioDirector Preferen ces, F - AudioDirector Room s, G - Ti meline Sl ider, H - Ra nge
Sel ecti on, I - Au dioDirec tor Qu ick Ba r, J - Au dio Cha nnel s, K - Ch annel Selec tio n, L - Toggl e Tim eli ne
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View , M - Ti meline Zo om Control s, N - Audio Level M eter, O - Key fram e Pa nel , P - Expa nd Workspa ce,
Q - R ecord Audio, R - P la yba ck Controls, S - Adjustm ents a nd Effec ts Pa nel
AudioDirector Rooms
CyberLink AudioDirector has the following main rooms: the Edit, Restore, and Mix
rooms.
Edit: in this room you can adjust, trim, cut, and enhance digital audio, and
much more. See Editing Audio for more information.
Restore: in this room you can repair audio clips using the Click Removal, Clip
Restoration, and Noise Reduction features, or manually fix audio using the
Visual Repair. See Restoring Audio for more information.
Mix: in this room you can record and mix multiple audio tracks into one
customized audio file. See Mixing Audio for more information.
The workspace within each CyberLink AudioDirector room is different, but do
contain common features and areas. All the rooms have the audio library, as well as
the AudioDirector quick bar you use to edit and add audio as required.
Media Library
When you import media into CyberLink AudioDirector, it is available in the media
library. You can freely edit, restore, and apply effects to all of the media in the
media library, or use the media in the Mix room.
You can import audio and also video files into the media library, as CyberLink
AudioDirector lets you edit and restore the audio track of videos you import.
See Importing Media into the Library for more information on importing audio and
videos files into the media library.
Adjustments and Effects Panel
The adjustments and effects panel is where you set the edits you want to make to
your audio clips and apply effects. The adjustments and effects that are displayed
depends on which room you are in.
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Note: the timeline can display up to 8 channels (7.1 channel). See Audio Channels
for more information.
Note: you can switch the view of the timeline by clicking the buttons in the top right
corner of the program. See Timeline View for more information.
AudioDirector Timeline
The timeline is a visual representation of digital audio files selected in the media
library. When a media file is selected, CyberLink AudioDirector displays each of its
audio channels separately in the timeline.
By default, the values along the top represent the playback time, while the values
along the right indicate the audio intensity, or loudness, measured in decibels.
The timeline is available in the Edit, Restore, and Mix rooms of CyberLink
AudioDirector, and is where you work on editing, restoring, and mixing your audio
files.
When you click the play button, the timeline slider begins to move, indicating the
current playback position. If required, you can click and drag the timeline slider to
any position if you want to jump forward in the audio.
In the Mix room there are multiple tracks in the timeline. Each file you add, adds
another layer of audio onto the final outputted media.
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Note: CyberLink AudioDirector supports the import and edit of audio and video
files with 5.1 channel audio. It also supports the import of audio and video files with
7.1 channels, but only for .WAV audio files are all 8 channels displayed in the
program and available for editing. For video files with 7.1 channel audio, two of the
audio channels (BL/BR) are hidden and unavailable for editing.
Channel Label
Channel Type
L
Front left
R
Front right
C
Center
LFE
Low-frequency effects
BL
Back left
BR
Back right
Lc
Front left of center
Rc
Front right of center
See Mixing Audio for information on mixing audio in CyberLink AudioDirector.
Audio Channels
When a media file is selected in the library, CyberLink AudioDirector displays all of
its audio channels in the timeline. The timeline can display up to eight channels,
and supports the following audio channel configurations:
7.1 surround sound (8 channels).
5.1 surround sound (6 channels).
stereo (2 channels).
mono (1 channel).
Multi-Channel Display
When a media file has more than one audio channel, each audio channel is labeled
in the top left corner. The following table defines the terminology for all the
possible audio channel types available in a selected media file and the possible
availability for the various audio channel configurations:
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BC
Back center
Ls
Side left
Rs
Side right
TpC
Top center
TpFL
Top front left
TpFC
Top front center
TpFR
Top front right
TpBL
Top back left
TpBC
Top back center
TpBR
Top back left
Note: the type of channel that is available in the selected media file is completely
dependent on the audio configuration of the file.
Selecting Channels for Editing
When you are editing and restoring audio in CyberLink AudioDirector, you can
choose to apply the edits, effects, fixes, etc. to all the channels, or just one single
channel.
Click if you want to apply the edits to all of the audio channels, or to
make edits on one specific channel only. Once selected, just click the channel you
want to apply the edits to in the timeline.
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Range Selection
When editing and restoring audio, drag the timeline slider to a position in the
timeline (or use the playback controls to find the position), and then click and drag
one of the blue nodes on either side of the timeline slider to select a range of the
audio file.
You can also click and drag on the waveform directly to select a range of the audio.
Note that when you select a range of the audio, the editing tools on the
AudioDirector quick bar become active. See Using the Editing Tools for detailed
information about using each of these tools.
Details about the selected range are indicated in the Start, End, and Length fields
below the timeline. Once you have a range of an audio file's wave form selected,
you can then preview, cut, copy, delete or crop it as required.
Timeline View
When a file is selected in the media library in the Edit or Restore rooms, CyberLink
AudioDirector by default displays the waveform view for each channel in the
timeline.
There are two available timeline views to choose from: click for the waveform
view, or for spectral frequency view.
Click the buttons in the top right corner of the timeline to switch between the two
available views.
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Waveform View
When a file is selected in the media library, CyberLink AudioDirector by default
displays the waveform information for each channel in the timeline. The waveform
view is a visual representation of both the time and the audio intensity (or loudness,
measured in decibels) of the audio in each channel.
Spectral Frequency View
The spectral frequency view is a graphical representation of the audio in each
channel, and is ideal when using the Visual Repair feature. The colored graph you
see in this view is a three dimensional illustration of the audio attributes in the
selected media file.
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Note: you can double click on a time marker to edit its properties, if required.
Note: when using the zoom controls, you can click the button at any to time to
zoom all the way back out for a full view of the audio waveform.
The graph shows playback time along the top, and the frequency (relative pitch) of
the audio (measured in hertz) along the right. The colors on the graph indicate the
amplitude or strength of the audio at the point in time. The lighter the color, the
louder the audio is at that frequency and time.
Timeline Markers
When editing, restoring, or mixing audio, click to add a timeline marker at the
current position of the timeline slider. Markers are used to mark the positions in
your audio files where you might want to edit the audio file or start an effect from.
In the Mix room, use markers when adding audio clips as they will snap to the
timeline markers.
Adding Timeline Markers
To add a timeline marker, do this:
1. Use the playback controls to find, or drag the timeline slider to the position
where you want the marker, and then click .
2. Input a Description for the new timeline marker, if required.
3. Click on OK to add the new timeline marker.
Timeline Zoom
When editing, restoring, or mixing audio on the timeline, use the controls to zoom
in on the audio timeline to make your editing more precise. There are two types of
zooming available: horizontal zoom and vertical zoom.
Horizontal Zoom
The horizontal zoom controls let you increase/decrease the time magnification of
the audio in the timeline.
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Button
Function
In all the rooms you can click on this button to cut a selected portion
out of the audio file, and place it on your clipboard for pasting. See
Using the Editing Tools for more detailed information.
In all the rooms you can click on this button to make a copy of a
selected portion on your clipboard for pasting. See Using the Editing
Tools for more detailed information.
In all the rooms you can click on this button to paste the audio wave
form you cut or copied to the right of the current timeline position.
See Using the Editing Tools for more detailed information.
In all the rooms you can click on this button to delete a selected
portion of the audio file. See Using the Editing Tools for more detailed
Use these zoom controls if you want to, for example, zoom in on a specific two
seconds in an audio clip.
Vertical Zoom
Vertical zoom lets you increase/decrease the intensity magnification of the audio in
the timeline.
Use these zoom controls if you want to, for example, zoom in on a specific noise to
get a closer look at the waveform.
AudioDirector Quick Bar
The AudioDirector quick bar offers you several tools you can access in all the
rooms. Depending on which room you are in, the buttons on the quick bar differ.
The available functions on the AudioDirector quick bar are as follows:
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information.
In all the rooms you can click on this button to crop to the selected
portion of the audio file. See Using the Editing Tools for more detailed
information.
In all the rooms you can click this button to add timeline markers at
the current timeline slider position. See Timeline Markers for more
detailed information.
In all the rooms you can click this button to share the selected audio
file on DirectorZone. See Sharing Audio on DirectorZone for more
detailed information.
In all the rooms you can click this button to produce the selected
audio or video file, exporting it with all the edits you made applied.
See Producing Audio for more detailed information.
Click this button in the Mix room to configure the profile settings of
the mixed audio you produce. See Mixing Audio for more detailed
information
Click this button in the Mix room to add a mix track to the timeline.
See Mixing Audio for more detailed information.
Click this button in the Mix room to split an audio file that is selected
on a mix track into two separate parts. See Mixing Audio for more
detailed information.
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Playback Controls
Click to play the audio from the current position to the end of the track.
Click to pause playback.
Click to stop playback.
If is displayed, the current audio file plays to the end of the track. If
is displayed, the audio will loop continuously until you click pause or stop.
Click to toggle between the two available audio playback behaviors.
Click to make the timeline slider jump to the beginning of the current
selected audio track or selected range of the audio waveform.
During playback, click and hold this button to rewind through the current
audio track.
During playback, click and hold this button to fast forward through the
current audio track.
Click to make the timeline slider jump to the end of the current selected
audio track or selected range of the audio waveform.
Click to record custom audio in CyberLink AudioDirector. See Recording
Audio for detailed information on recording custom audio in the
program.
Playback Controls
Once media is imported into the program, use the available playback controls to
preview it. To preview a file, select it in the media library and then use the controls
as follows:
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Video File Playback
When you import video files into the library, a small video preview displays in the
bottom left corner of the CyberLink AudioDirector window when it is selected.
When you click play, the video plays with the audio for added reference when
editing the video file's audio track.
During playback, you can:
click to minimize the video preview window. Click to restore it.
click to undock the preview window if you would like a larger preview
that you can resize to your preference.
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the video preview window also includes slightly different playback controls,
that include the and buttons you can use to step backwards or
forwards one frame when the video is paused.
click to re-dock the preview window to the bottom left.
Audio Level Meter
Use the audio level meter to view the audio level, or loudness in decibels, of the
current clip at different moments in time during playback. If the audio levels rise to
the red levels, you can adjust the master volume to lower the audio level.
In the Mix room, each mix track has its own audio level meter. Just use the volume
slider to the left of the track to adjust the audio level as necessary.
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Expanding the Workspace
You can adjust the CyberLink AudioDirector workspace to fit your editing
requirements. For example, you can expand out the adjustment and effects panel
to get better look at all the available controls, if required.
You can also expand the keyframe panel for a better view when adjusting the
master volume and panning audio left or right. Doing so, reduces the width of the
audio tracks in the timeline.
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If you have lots of media in the library, you can expand it to view all the files.
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Keyframes Panel
The keyframes panel provides powerful and precise editing tools in the Edit room.
On the Volume tab you can adjust the master volume of audio, or pan audio to the
left or right channel. On the Effect tab, you can precisely apply multiple effects to a
single audio clip.
Volume Tab
On the Volume tab on the keyframes panel, you can adjust the master volume and
pan audio the left or right.
See Adjusting Master Volume and Panning Audio Left/Right for more detailed
information on the use of these editing features.
Effect Tab
The Effect tab shows you precisely where effects you applied are located in the
audio clip you are editing.
On this tab you can perform the following on the effects:
deselect an effect to disable it and preview the audio without the effect
applied. Reselect it to reapply it.
hover your mouse over the effect on the tab and then click to edit the
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effect in the effects panel.
to remove effects, hover your mouse over the effect on the tab and then click
on the individual effect. Click to the right of the panel to remove all the
similar effects from the entire timeline.
AudioDirector Preferences
Use the CyberLink AudioDirector preferences to select a UI language, set the default
profile settings for audio files, and more.
To configure your preferences in CyberLink AudioDirector, click the button.
General Preferences
In the Preferences window, select the General tab. The available options are as
follows:
Internet
Automatically check for software updates: select to periodically check for
updates or new versions of AudioDirector automatically.
Language
Use system default language: select this option for the language display to be
the same as the language of your operating system.
User defined: select this option and then select the language from the dropdown list that you want to use.
File Preferences
In the Preferences window, select the File tab. The available options are as follows:
File default profile settings:
Sample rate: select the sample rate from the drop-down that CyberLink
AudioDirector will use by default when producing audio.
Bit depth: select the default bit depth from the drop-down that CyberLink
AudioDirector will use when producing audio.
Channels: select the default number of channels you want in the audio files
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