Quickstart
Wave Editor
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Contents
1 Instructions in brief 1
1.1 Introduction....................................................................................1
1.2 How this information is organized..................................................1
1.3 Notes for the user..........................................................................2
1.4 Important terms.............................................................................2
2 About Wave Editor 3
2.1 Introduction....................................................................................3
2.2 Structure of the program................................................................ 4
3 Settings 6
3.1 Selecting the input and output devices..........................................6
3.2 Setting the editor options...............................................................6
2.2.1 Workspace.........................................................................4
3.2.1 Changing the language used.............................................6
3.2.2 Setting the disp l a y features................................................7
3.2.3 Specifying the directories used..........................................8
3.2.4 Audio output ......................................................................9
4 View 10
4.1 Specifying the view......................................................................10
4.2 How the audio files can be represented.......................................11
4.3 Zooming......................................................................................12
4.3.1 Vertical zoom...................................................................12
4.3.2 Horizontal zoom...............................................................13
5 Audio files 14
5.1 Loading and playing back audio files...........................................14
5.2 Selecting sections of audio files...................................................15
5.2.1 Saving the selection as a new audio file...........................16
5.3 Inserting an audio file ..................................................................16
5.4 Recording a new audio file ..........................................................17
5.5 Converting an audio file...............................................................18
5.6 Editing audio files........................................................................20
5.6.1 Muting..............................................................................20
5.6.2 Normalization...................................................................20
5.6.3 Changing volume.............................................................21
5.6.4 Fading in and out.............................................................22
6 Recording gramophone records 23
6.1 Preparation..................................................................................23
6.2 Recording....................................................................................24
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7 Effects 26
7.1 Introduction..................................................................................26
7.1.1 Saving the effect settings.................................................26
7.1.2 Loading the effect settings...............................................26
7.1.3 Deleting the effect settings...............................................27
7.2 Equalizer.....................................................................................27
7.3 Transposing.................................................................................28
7.4 Dynamics ....................................................................................28
7.5 Time correction............................................................................30
7.6 Delay...........................................................................................30
7.7 Flanger........................................................................................31
7.8 Chorus.........................................................................................31
7.9 Reverberation..............................................................................32
8 Enhancement 33
8.1 Introduction..................................................................................33
8.2 High frequency rebirth.................................................................33
8.3 DC Offset Correction...................................................................33
8.4 Noise Reduction..........................................................................34
8.5 Noise Analysis.............................................................................34
9 Index 38
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1 Instructions in brief
1.1 Introduction
These brief instruct ions are aimed at putting you in the position where you can
quickly create your own audio files or to edit existing ones. Because this is a
sizeable and powerful program, only the main points are dealt with here and
some parts of the program are not explained in detail (or at all).
You can find more detailed information on Wave Editor in the online help feature
that you can call up at any time (press the F1 key). You can also f ind the latest
information on Wave Editor at the www.nero.com
1.2 How this information is organized
Internet site.
These instructions contain practical examples of how to creat e and edit audio
files as well as details for ref er ence.
The individual sections offer the following information:
Section 1 explains how the manual is organized and the symbols used.
Section 2 introduces Wave Editor and its features and describes the structure of
the program.
Section 3 explains how you can set the input and output device and specify the
different program options.
Section 4 describes, how you can change the appearance of Wave Editor and
work with the zoom function.
Section 5 shows how you can easily work with audio files including editing them.
Section 6 explains, how analog gramophone r ecordings can be saved as digital
audio files.
Section 7 shows you how to alter audio files by using special effects.
Section 8 shows you how to alter the sound of audio files by optimization.
Section 9 helps you find the Informat ion you need with the aid of the index.
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1.3 Notes for the user
The following symbols are used in these instructions:
This symbol stands for 'warning' or ' danger'.
Hints that bear this symbol are very important and t he pr ogram may
behave incorrectly if you ignore them.
This symbol stands for 'usef ul t ip' or 'worth knowing'.
Information marked this way is important and instructive.
1.4 Important terms
A number of important terms relating to audio files are explained below. The
rate or frequency selected influences the quality of the recording significant ly.
Bit depth /
resolution
Sampling rate The sampling rate shows how often an analog-digital
In principle, audio data is made up of periodic vibrations,
which can be illustrated by a curve. The resolut ion shows
exactly how the sampling value of a curve should be
determined. The higher the resolution, the more exactly
this can be done.
converter determines a value f rom an analog sig nal in one
second. Here too, the rule is T he higher the sam pling rat e,
the more exactly this can be done.
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2 About Wave Editor
2.1 Introduction
Wave Editor is a user-friendly program for editing and recording audio files,
which may be of the 'wav', 'mp3', 'vqf' or 'aiff' format. The ot her types of format
that can also be read by Wave Editor depend on the plug-ins that have been
installed.
Individual audio-files can be created quickly and easily using the various filters
and sound optimization methods.
Wave Editor is star t ed by: St ar t > Programs > ahead Nero > Nero Wave Editor.
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2.2 Structure of the program
Wave Editor's st ructure corresponds to that of the usual W indows elements: a
menu bar, various toolbars and a status bar. The Wave Editor workspace shows
the selected audio file.
The individual elements of the window are arranged clearly and understandably,
making Wave Editor very easy to use.
2.2.1 Workspace
The Wave Editor workspace comprises three separate elements: the 'Sound
Display', the 'Level Meter' and 'Spectrum Analyzer'.
The 'Sound Display' shows a graphic image of the audio file that is currently
open.
The 'Level Meter' regulates how the open audio file is played.
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The 'Spectrum Analyzer' displays the bandwidth of the open audio file (in
decibels - dB).
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3 Settings
3.1 Selecting the input and output devices
To be able to record and reproduce audio files, a soundcard is needed. If a
number of components that can play audio f iles have been installed, select the
desired device.
1. In the 'Options' menu, select the 'Device Settings' command. The standard
devices set in the control panel will be selected.
If you wish to specify another device, click on the corresponding dropdown
button and highlight the desired device.
2. Click on the 'OK' button to save the devices chosen.
3.2 Setting the editor options
A number of various general 'Editor Options' can be configured. This area
comprises four 'tab' (index) cards. By clicking with the mouse you can bring one
of the index cards to the forefront and edit the settings.
Click on the 'OK' button to save the and close the dialog. 'Cancel' closes the
dialog without saving the changes. 'Apply' saves the changes, though without
closing the dialog so that additional changes can be made to the settings on
other index cards. 'Help' starts the online help feature.
3.2.1 Changing the language used
Depending on the (human) lang uages that have been installed, you can choose
the language in which the menu items and commands appear.
1. In the 'Options' menu, select the ' Edit or O ptions' command.
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2. Click on 'General' on the dropdown button and highlight the language you
prefer.
3.2.2 Setting the display features
The display options for the sound display can be changed on this index card.
1. In the 'Options' menu, select the ' Edit or O ptions' command.
2. Click on the ' View' index card and specify whether the following control fields
should be activated or disabled:
! Show axis to the left of the audio visualization
! Show time rules above the audio visualization
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! Trace playback position line while playing
3.2.3 Specifying the directories used
The directories relevant for Wave Editor can be specified on this index card.
1. In the 'Options' menu, select the ' Edit or O ptions' command.
2. Click on the 'Directories' index card and specify:
! The directory for the intermediat e storage of the temporary files
! The directory in which the presettings are located
! The directory in which the plug-in files are located
by clicking on the
button and selecting the appropriate dir ect ory.
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3.2.4 Audio output
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The settings for audio out put can be specified on this index card.
1. In the 'Options' menu, select the ' Edit or O ptions' command.
2. Click on the 'Audio Output Settings' index card and specify whether the
following control fields should be activated or disabled:
! Use noise shaping when converting to lower bit depths
! Use dithering when converting to lower bit depths
3. Specify the bit resolution on the dropdown button and highlight the number of
bits wanted.
Dithering and noise shaping are used to minimize noise disturbance at lo
resolutions. Noise shaping shifts the dist urbance to bandwidths that the human
ear cannot hear particularly well. Dithering adds a quiet noise signal so that
there is no longer any correlation between the desired signal and the noise
signal causing the disturbance.
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4 View
4.1 Specifying the view
The nature of the Wave Editor display can be altered using the 'View' menu.
Selecting (check mark in front of the command) of the respective command will
open the corresponding Wave Editor element. Disabling this command (no
check mark bef ore t he command) will ensure that the elem ent concerned is not
displayed.
Standard toolbar
Level meters
Vertical zoom bar
Status bar
Spectrum analyzer
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4.2 How the audio files can be represented
There are three different ways of displaying audio files. You can change them at
any time.
Wave display
Spectrogram display
Wavelet display
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4.3 Zooming
With Wave Editor, audio files can be both horizontally and vertically zoomed, so
that special parts of the audio files or marked elements within them can be
viewed in more detail.
4.3.1 Vertical zoom
The vertical zoom determines the height of the curve progression displayed and
can be changed by selecting the desired zoom setting.
The vertical zoom setting can only be changed if the vertical zoom bar is
displayed. If it is not visible, it can be displayed via the 'View' menu and the
'vertical zoom bar' command.
The following example shows the 100% zoom, i.e. levels from –100% to +100%
of the maximum levels.
Selecting the 200% zoom reduces the displayed levels to –50% to +50% of the
maximum levels.
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4.3.2 Horizontal zoom
The horizontal zoom determines the size of the audio f ile that is visible in the
audio display. The size of the zoom determines how accurately the curve
progression can be recognized. It can be set using the appropriate button on the
standard menu bar (or via the 'View' menu).
The following example shows a complete audio file. In the status line you can
see that the file is displayed from second 0 t o second 5.524.
Click on the button
that only second 0.000 to second 2.934 of the file is displayed.
to zoom in on the section. In the status line you can see
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5 Audio files
5.1 Loading and playing back audio files
Stored audio data can be quickly and easily loaded and played back.
1. In the 'File' menu select the command 'Open', highlight the audio file you
require and click on the 'Open' button.
2. Click on the button
meter will graphically display t he level contr o l for the left and right-hand audio
channels.
Parallel to this, t he current playback time appears in the lower border of the
window.
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to play the whole audio file. While playing, the level
5.2 Selecting sections of audio files
With Wave Editor, you can quickly and easily select a specific section of an
audio file.
1. Open an audio file.
2. With the mouse, click in t he 'Wave' section on the point that is to mark the
beginning of the selection and (k eeping the mouse button pressed) drag the
mouse to the right until you have mark ed the section you want. Then release
your finger from t he mouse but ton. The sect ion selected is now highlighted in
white.
The exact times of the selected sect ion can now be seen in the status bar. In
the example shown, the section of the audio f ile selected is that from second
1.046 to 2.652.
3. Click on the button
playing, the level meter will graphically display the level control for the left
and right-hand audio channels.
4. Click on the gray area to the left of the 'Wave' window to revoke the
selection.
to play the selected section of the audio file. W hile
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5.2.1 Saving the selection as a new audio file
A selection within an audio file can be saved as a new file.
1. Open an audio file and highlight the section you want.
2. In the 'Edit' menu, select the 'Copy to File' com mand.
3. In the window that now opens, enter the name of your choice in the 'File
name' field and click on the 'Save' butt on.
5.3 Inserting an audio file
A saved audio file can also be inserted in an existing file.
1. Open an audio f ile and mark the position where the other audio file is t o be
inserted.
2. In the 'Edit' menu, select the command 'Insert File', highlight the file you
require and click on the 'Open' button.
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The file will then be inserted and appears in the opened one as a marked
selection.
5.4 Recording a new audio file
Using the Wave Editor, you can record your own audio files from a sound
source (line-in, microphone or CD audio). One particular reason for
(re)recording audio files is to capture the sound of vinyl records. You can then
use this new recording to make an audio CD with the aid of Ner o. In t he section
'Recording gramophone records' , you can find more detailed information on how
to record tracks fr om a phonograph record.
1. In the 'File' menu, select the 'New' command.
If a file has been edited, you will be queried as to whether you wish to save
the changes.
2. In the 'Audio' m enu, select the 'Record' command and determine the desired
sampling rate and sampling resolution. To so this, click on the dropdown
button and highlight the desired list box.
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3. Click on t he 'OK' but ton to t ake over these details. The recor ding console will
appear.
4. Click on the
the recording time as well as the recording level display.
5. Click on t he 'O K' but ton t o stop r ecording . T he audio f ile r ecorded will appear
in the display area.
button to start recording . In the adjacent fields you will see
5.5 Converting an audio file
If needed, existing audio f iles can be converted in order to improve their q uality
to a desired level.
Only an entire audio file can be converted, i.e. highlighted sections of a file
cannot be converted separately.
1. Open the desired file.
2. In the 'Edit' menu, select the 'Convert Sam ple For m at' command.
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3. Specify the sample format by selecting the desired sampling rate and the
sampling resolution. To so this, click on the dropdown button and highlight
the desired list box.
The higher the sampling r ate and the sampling resolution, the more memory the
file will need.
4. If necessary, change the conversion settings by selecting t he desir ed filter.
5. Click on the 'OK' button to make the changes to the file.
6. In the 'File' menu, select the 'Save' command to save the changes to the file
or select the 'save as' command to create a new audio file.
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5.6 Editing audio files
One particular feature of Wave Editor is its ability to edit audio files
nondestructively. This means that changes to t he audio file (e.g. as a result of
using special effects or sound enhancement) can be checked immediately
without having to perform a time-consum ing recalculation of the audio data. The
edited audio file is only computed while it is being saved.
5.6.1 Muting
Muting removes all the signals in the section selected.
1. Open an audio file and highlight the section you want.
2. In the 'Volume' menu, select the 'Mute' command. This will lead to the
selected position of the audio file being overwritten with 'silence'.
5.6.2 Normalization
Normalization leads to an the volume being matched to a standard value.
During normalization, the whole audio file or the select ed section of the file is
proportionately increased or reduced on the basis of a measurement of the
maximum value.This does not m ean that the volume at each point of the audio
file is equally high, but only how loud the loudest point in the selected section
may be. Normalization is largely used to give different audio files the same
volume spectrum.
1. Open an audio file and highlight the section you want.
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2. In the ' Volume' m enu, select t he 'Change Volum e' command. Push t he slider
in the direction required (pushing it upward will lead to a higher maximum
level; pushing it down will result in a lower maximum level) then click on t he
'OK' button.
The altered volume is shown in the section selected.
5.6.3 Changing volume
This section describes how to alter the volume of a selected section, for
example because it is too quiet.
1. Open an audio file and highlight the section you want.
2. In the ' Volume' menu, select the 'Nor malize' command. Push t he slider in the
direction required (if you push it upward it will increase the volume; pushing
downward will reduce the volume) then click on the 'OK' button.
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The altered volume is shown in the section selected.
5.6.4 Fading in and out
There are four dif ferent methods available for fade-in and fade-out effects.
To fade in, t he volume of the selected section is relatively intensely reduced at
the beginning and then reduced less and less towards the end. Fading out is
exactly the opposite; the volume of the selected section is reduced relatively
little at the beginning but t hen diminishes more and more toward the end. The
fade in and fade out effects follow a mathematical curve.
! Linear – the volume is reduced or increased at a rate proportional to the time
! Exponential – the volume increases in line with an exponential function.
! Logarithmic – the volume increases in line with a sinusoidal function.
! Sinusoidal – the volume increases at an interval of half t he wavelength of a
sinusoidal function.
1. Open an audio file and highlight the section you want.
2. In the 'Volume' menu, select the 'Fade I n' or 'Fade Out' command and select
the effect you requir e.
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6 Recording gramophone
records
6.1 Preparation
There are many ways of reproducing the sound of r ecords on a computer; the
following example only describes the basic procedure for doing t his.
The signal received fr om the record player's magnetic sam pling system cannot
be directly fed into the soundcard's line-in input, as the signal is frequencydistorted for technical reasons. A so-called 'frequency corrector preamplifier'
between the sampling system and the soundcard is needed in order to correct
the frequency response. This is most easily performed using the amplifier's
phono input.
In order to rerecord, you will need:
! a record player
! an amplifier
! a computer with a soundcard
! around 700 MB free memory
! cables to connect the individual components
Sometimes leakage pickups (hum ming) can arise when the soundcard is link ed
to the amplifier. The humming is caused when two devices that have already
been grounded (earthed) are connected with one audio cable. A by-pass power
filter or transf ormer can solve the problem. Som etimes it is sim ply enough if t he
devices are connected to different power sources.
1. Connect the record player to the amplifier .
2. Connect the amplifier to the soundcard.
3. Clean the record.
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6.2 Recording
1. Start Wave Editor: Start > programs > ahead Nero > Nero Wave Editor.
2. In the 'File' menu, select the 'New' command.
3. In the 'Audio' m enu, select the 'Record' command and determine the desired
sampling rate and sampling resolution. To so this, click on the dropdown
button and highlight the desired list box.
For a recording that is to be written on a CD, a sampling rat e of 44100 Hz and a
sampling resolution of 16 bit are r ecommended.
4. Click on the 'OK' button to take over these settings. The recording console
will appear.
5. Click on t he
You will see the recording time and the level control display in the recording
console while you are recording.
button to star t recording, then place the stylus on the record.
If the level is too loud or too quiet , you can change it. Open the volume control
and move the slider of the 'line' section in t he desir ed direction.
6. At the end of a track, click on the 'OK' button to stop recording. The audio file
recorded will appear in the display area.
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7. Click on the button check the recording.
You can best monitor the recording if you wear headphones.
8. Adjust the audio file as you wish, using a filter or opt imize the sound.
9. Repeat the corresponding steps to record more tracks.
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7 Effects
7.1 Introduction
One particular f eature of W ave Editor is its ability to nondestructively edit audio
files. This means that chang es to the audio f ile (e.g. as a result of using special
effects or sound enhancement) can be checked immediately without having to
perform a time-consum ing recalculation of the audio data. The edited audio file
is only computed during saving.
Click on the
allows you to check straightaway that you are happy with the results.
button to play back the audio file with the changes st ated. This
7.1.1 Saving the effect settings
It is very easy to save the effect settings.
1. Use the mouse t o click in the t ext window of the appropriate dialog and enter
a name.
2. Click on the 'Add' button to save the settings.
7.1.2 Loading the effect settings
You can load your own effect settings and t hose supplied with Wave Editor as
easily as you can save them.
1. In the dialog concerned, click on the dropdown button and, in the list box
field, highlight the name of the desired setting.
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2. Click on the button to check the setting.
7.1.3 Deleting the effect settings
It goes without saying that eff ect settings can also be deleted.
1. In the dialog concerned, click on the dropdown button. Then, in the list box
field, highlight the name of the setting you wish to delete.
2. Click on the 'Remove' button to remove the chosen sett ing .
3. In the dialog t hat follows, click on the 'Yes' button t o confirm t hat you wish to
delete.
7.2 Equalizer
With the aid of Wave Editor's 6-band equalizer, you can amplify restore set
frequency bands, making it possible to deliberately alter these bandwidths.
1. Open the desired file.
2. Select the 'Equalizer' command in the 'T ools' m enu.
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3. Push the slider in the dir ection required – if you push it upward there will be
amplification; pushing it down will have the opposite effect.
Click on the
allows you to check straightaway that you are happy with the results.
4. Click on the 'OK' button to take over the changes.
7.3 Transposing
With the transposing tool, the key (tonality) of an audio file (or a selected section
of one) can be changed. Transposing is particularly important when creating
files that are composed of loops. For instance, if you raise the frequency of t he
human voice by four semitones, it sounds as if the person speaking has helium
in his or her lungs ( i.e. ridiculously high-pitched). If the frequency is lowered by
four semitones, voices sound very much deeper.
1. Open the desired file.
2. Select the 'Transpose' command in the 'Tools' menu.
button to play back t he audio file with the chang es stated. T his
3. Use the 'Interval' and/or 'Fine Tune' round buttons to set the type and
intensity of the transposing.
The file may become longer as a result of the type of transposing chosen. If
you select the 'Maintain Original Length' cont rol field, the original file length
will be retained.
Click on the
allows you to check straightaway that you are happy with the results.
5. Click on the 'OK' button to take over the changes.
7.4 Dynamics
The dynamic processor changes the amplitude, i.e. the dynamic part of an audio
file. This is then limited, compressed or increased. This setting is made via
curve control; if the line runs from the lower lef t corner to the upper right-hand
corner, the amplitudes of the input (X) and output signals (Y) are the sam e at
each point. Editing this line will change the output in r elation to the input.
1. Open the desired file.
2. Select the 'Dynamic Processor' command in the 'Tools' m enu.
button to play back t he audio file with the chang es stated. T his
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3. Place the mouse cur sor on that part of the gr een line that you wish to alter –
a white square will appear at t he place where you click the mouse – and drag
the square to the position desired.
Repeat this procedure for all the sect ions select ed.
You can remove a dynamic position by clicking on the chosen square with the
right-hand mouse button.
In addition, you can also change the reaction t ime of the dynamic processor
using the 'Attack time' and ' Release t im e' r ound but tons.
Click on the
allows you to check straightaway that you are happy with the results.
button to play back t he audio file with the chang es stated. T his
6. Click on the 'OK' button to take over the changes.
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7.5 Time correction
An audio file can be shortened or extended by means of t ime correction. W hen
sampling files t hat are made up of loops, time correction is particularly import ant
- in order that all the audio elements have the same length. The undesired side-
effects caused by time correction can be remedied selectively, depending on the
audio element.
1. Open the desired file.
2. Select the 'Time Correction' comm and in the 'Tools' menu.
3. Set the correction factor – either by entering a number or by turning the knob.
4. Choose the appropriate optimizing method by clicking on the dropdown
button and highlighting t he desired list box field.
Click on the
allows you to check straightaway that you are happy with the results.
5. Click on the 'OK' button to take over the changes.
7.6 Delay
Delay generates echo effects by repeating the sound with an interval. The
combination of delay and feedback creat es an eff ect like that of an echo from a
distant mountain.
1. Open the desired file.
2. Select the 'Delay' command in the 'Eff ects' menu.
button to play back the audio f ile with the changes stat ed. This
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3. Choose a presetting by clicking on the dr opdown button and highlighting the
desired list box field or determine the delay or f eedback yourself by turning
the appropriate knob and change the signal and the effect with the sliders.
Click on the
allows you to check straightaway that you are happy with the results.
4. Click on the 'OK' button to take over the changes.
7.7 Flanger
The flanger creates unusual sound effects through variable modulation and
mixing. The effect is caused by the change in the time delay. Using t he flanger,
the original is mixed together with a signal that has been modulated (changed in
pitch). This signal is sometimes slower or sometimes faster than the original.
Pleasant stereo eff ects can be created if the sig nal then switches from "left" t o
'right' and back ag ain.
1. Open the desired file.
2. Select the 'Flanger' command in the 'Effects' menu.
button to play back t he audio file with the chang es stated. T his
3. Choose a presetting by clicking on the dr opdown button and highlighting the
desired list box field or determine the depth or freq uency yourself by turning
the appropriate knob and change the signal and the effect with the sliders.
Click on the
allows you to check straightaway that you are happy with the results.
4. Click on the 'OK' button to take over the changes.
7.8 Chorus
The chorus, like the flanger creates unusual sound effects through variable
modulation and mixing. In comparison with the flang er, the delay is longer and a
number of delayed, i.e. modulated sig nals are added at the same time. By these
means, the audio file receives a warm sound and the impression is created that
a greater number of voices can be heard..
1. Open the desired file.
2. Select the 'Chorus' command in the 'Effects' menu.
button to play back t he audio file with the chang es stated. T his
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3. Choose a presetting by clicking on the dr opdown button and highlighting the
desired list box field or determine the depth or freq uency yourself by turning
the appropriate knob and change the signal and the effect with the sliders.
Click on the
allows you to check straightaway that you are happy with the results.
4. Click on the 'OK' button to take over the changes.
button to play back t he audio file with the chang es stated. T his
7.9 Reverberation
The reverberation effect simulates the reflections of a real room, allowing the
impression to arise that the recording was made in another environment, e.g. in
a concert hall.
1. Open the desired file.
2. Select the 'Reverb' command in the 'Effects' menu.
3. Choose a presetting by clicking on the dr opdown button and highlighting the
desired list box field or set the reverberation, room size and/or 'brightness'
yourself by turning the appropriate knob, and change the signal and the
effect with the sliders.
Click on the
allows you to check straightaway that you are happy with the results.
4. Click on the 'OK' button to take over the changes.
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button to play back t he audio file with the chang es stated. T his
8 Enhancement
8.1 Introduction
The sound of audio files can be improved with the enhancement com m ands.
8.2 High frequency rebirth
High frequency rebirth improves the sound of muffled recordings. This is
performed by synthesizing higher frequency proportions which cause artificial
overtones to arise.
1. Open the desired file.
2. In the 'Enhancement' menu, select the 'High Frequency Rebirth' command.
3. Choose a presetting by clicking on the dr opdown button and highlighting the
desired list box field or determine the cutof f frequency yourself and change
the signal and the effect with the sliders.
Click on the
allows you to check straightaway that you are happy with the results.
4. Click on the 'OK' button to take over the changes.
button to play back the audio f ile with the changes stated. This
8.3 DC Offset Correction
DC offset correction impr oves recordings from poorly calibrated equipment (not
centered around the zero point). The subsonic frequencies are removed and
with them the DC errors.
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1. Open the desired file.
2. Select the 'DC Of fset Correct ion' command in the 'Enhancement' menu. The
correction is made to the selected part of the audio file.
With t his command, you do not have any selection choices and it is not possible
to check the result of optimization in advance.
8.4 Noise Reduction
Noise reduction improves recordings where noise disturbs the sound of the
audio file by removing undesired noises (back ground noise, buzzing, etc.) in a
particular bandwidth.
1. Open the desired file.
2. In the 'Enhancement' menu, select the 'Noise Reduct ion' command.
3. Select a presetting by clicking on the dropdown button and highlig hting the
desired list box field or set the subtraction profile, by placing the mouse
cursor on that part of t he green line that you wish to alter, – a white square
will appear at the place where you click the mouse – and drag the square to
the position desired.
Click on the
allows you to check straightaway that you are happy with the results.
4. Click on the 'OK' button to take over the changes.
button to play back the audio f ile with the changes stated. This
8.5 Noise Analysis
Noise analysis helps in analyzing undesired noises such as background noises,
buzzing, etc. The results obtained by analyzing the frequency characteristics of
the noise can be used to filter this noise out of the recording.
'Noise analysis' does not itself alter the audio file. However it enables 'Noise
Reduction' to be made.
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1. Open an audio f ile and highlig ht the section concer ned (which should consist
of noise only).
2. In the 'Enhancement' menu, select the 'Noise Analysis' command. The
window that now opens will show the bandwidth of the noise and thus
supplies the information needed for m uting.
3. Use the slider to specify the intensity of the m uting.
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4. Click on the 'OK' button to take over the chang es necessary to suppress the
noise.
5. Highlight the entire audio file in or der to suppress the noise for the whole file.
6. Select the 'Noise Reduction' command in the 'Enhancement' menu. The
result of the noise analysis will be shown.
7. The subtraction profile can be further changed by clicking on the 'Create
Editable Curves' button.
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8. Place the mouse cur sor on that part of the gr een line that you wish to alter –
a white square will appear at t he place where you click the mouse – and drag
the square to the position desired (or process the existing square).
Click on the
allows you to check straightaway that you are happy with the results.
button to play back t he audio file with the chang es stated. T his
9. Click on the 'OK' button to take over the changes.
10. Click on the gray area to the left of the 'Wave' window to revoke the
selection.
The subsequent image shows an audio file after it has been changed through
noise reduction.
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9 Index
Efffects
Chorus 31
Reverberation 32
Enhancement
DC Offset Correction 34
High Frequency Rebirth 33
Noise Analysis 35
Noise Reduction 34
F
Fade in 22
Fade out 22
A
Audio files
Converting 18
Editing 20
Inserting 16
Loading 14
Playing 14
Recording 17, 24
Saving section 16
Selecting section 15
Audio Output
Settings 9
B
Bit depth 2
Bitrate 2
C
Changing volume 21
D
Directories
Specifying 8
Display
Spectrogram 11
Wave 11
Wavelet 11
E
Effects
Deleting 27
Dynamics 28
Echo 30
Equalizer 27
Flanger 31
Loading 26
Saving 26
I
Input Device
Selecting 6
L
Language
Changing 6
M
Muting 20
N
Normalization 20
O
Output device
Selecting 6
R
Recording 17
Gramophone records 24
S
Sampling rate 2
Select
Input device 6
Output device 6
Spectrum analyzer 10
Standard toolbar 10
Status bar 10
T
Time correction 30
Transposing 28
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V
Vertical zoom bar 10
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