NERO WAVE EDITOR 2 User Manual
User Guide
Ahead Software AG
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REV 1.1
Contents
1 Instructions in brief........................................................................5
1.1 What's new in Nero Wave Editor? .............................................. 5
1.2 Introduction .................................................................................. 6
1.3 How this information is organized.............................................. 6
1.4 Notes for the user......................................................................... 6
1.5 Important terms............................................................................ 7
2 About Nero Wave Editor ................................................................8
2.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 8
2.2 Structure of the program ............................................................. 8
2.2.1 Workspace ..................................................................................... 9
3 Settings .........................................................................................10
3.1 Selecting the input and output devices ................................... 10
3.2 Setting the editor options.......................................................... 10
3.2.1 Setting the display features.......................................................... 11
3.2.2 Specifying the directories used .................................................... 12
3.2.3 Audio output ................................................................................. 13
3.2.4 VST Plug-ins ................................................................................ 14
4 View ...............................................................................................15
4.1 Specifying the view.................................................................... 15
4.2 How the audio files can be represented................................... 16
4.3 Zooming ...................................................................................... 17
4.3.1 Vertical zoom ............................................................................... 17
4.3.2 Horizontal zoom ........................................................................... 18
5 Audio files .....................................................................................19
5.1 Loading and playing back audio files ...................................... 19
5.2 Selecting sections of audio files............................................... 20
5.2.1 Saving the selection as a new audio file ...................................... 21
5.3 Inserting an audio file ................................................................ 21
5.4 Recording a new audio file........................................................ 22
5.5 Converting an audio file ............................................................ 23
5.6 Editing audio files ...................................................................... 25
5.6.1 Muting .......................................................................................... 25
5.6.2 Normalization ............................................................................... 25
5.6.3 Changing volume ......................................................................... 26
5.6.4 Fading in and out ......................................................................... 27
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6 Recording gramophone records.................................................28
6.1 Preparation ................................................................................. 28
6.2 Recording ................................................................................... 29
7 Effects ...........................................................................................31
7.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 31
7.1.1 Saving the effect settings ............................................................. 31
7.1.2 Loading the effect settings ........................................................... 32
7.1.3 Deleting the effect settings........................................................... 32
7.2 Equalizer ..................................................................................... 33
7.3 Transposing................................................................................ 34
7.4 Dynamics .................................................................................... 35
7.5 Time correction .......................................................................... 36
7.6 Delay............................................................................................ 37
7.7 Flanger ........................................................................................ 37
7.8 Chorus......................................................................................... 38
7.9 Reverberation ............................................................................. 39
7.10 Wah-Wah..................................................................................... 40
7.11 Phaser ......................................................................................... 41
7.12 Voice modification ..................................................................... 42
7.13 Pitch tuning................................................................................. 43
7.14 Karaoke filter .............................................................................. 44
8 Enhancement................................................................................45
8.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 45
8.2 Band extrapolation..................................................................... 45
8.3 DC Offset Correction.................................................................. 46
8.4 Filter toolbox............................................................................... 46
8.5 Declicker ..................................................................................... 47
8.6 Noise Reduction......................................................................... 48
8.7 Noise Analysis............................................................................ 49
9 Index..............................................................................................51
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1 Instructions in brief
1.1 What's new in Nero Wave Editor?
In comparison with the first version of the software, Nero Wave Editor has a
number of new and enhanced features, such as support for DirectX and VST
plug-ins. In addition, an overview of the existing processing steps allows you to
return quickly to any stage of the process, and crossfading allows you to create
professional recordings without pauses and hissing noises. The high quality
Declicker which suppresses the individual hissing and clicking noises from
records and the Decrackler which removes constant background crackling are
just two of the great new features.
Of course, Nero Wave Editor is non-destructive, which means that the original
file is not modified. As well as protecting the original file, this also speeds up the
work, as the changes do not need to be saved individually and are implemented
in real time. You only save your new audio file once you are happy with the
results of your editing. If Nero Wave Editor should crash before you have
saved your file, you can use the crash restore function to restore the most
recent version of your work when you restart the program.
Another new feature is the automatic separation of tracks which can then be
stored in new files.
Nero Audio Plug-in-Manager 6.0 reads and writes files in the following formats:
'wav', 'mp3', 'wma' and 'aiff'. You need an additional license to be able to create
an unlimited number of MP3 files, which you can obtain from Ahead Software
AG.
Nero Wave Editor's new effects include a wah-wah filter (a bandpass filter
which allows the center frequency to be changed over time), a phaser which
allows a signal to be combined with a phase-shifted version of itself, voice
modification with which you can modify vocals to create interesting results and
pitch tuning, which corrects the intonation of vocal or instrumental recordings.
Another new feature is band extrapolation, which makes old and dull sounding
recordings seem fresher by generating high frequencies and corresponding
basses to extend the frequency spectrum. Band extrapolation can also be used
to improve MP3 recordings with a very low bit rate. Using the filter toolbox
allows interference frequencies can be filtered out. The Karaoke filter removes
the human voice from stereo recordings in which the voice has been mixed in
the center of the stereo field, which allows the original song to be saved without
the vocals. With the stereo processor the stereo field can be corrected and the
stereo effect artificially amplified.
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1.2 Introduction
These brief instructions 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 Nero Wave Editor in the online help
feature that you can call up at any time (press the F1 key). You can also find the
latest information on Nero Wave Editor at the www.nero.com
1.3 How this information is organized
These instructions contain practical examples of how to create and edit audio
files as well as details for reference.
The individual sections offer the following information:
Section 1 explains how the manual is organized and the symbols used.
Section 2 introduces Nero 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.
Internet site.
Section 4 describes, how you can change the appearance of Nero 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 recordings 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 Information you need with the aid of the index.
1.4 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 the program may
behave incorrectly if you ignore them.
This symbol stands for 'useful tip' or 'worth knowing'.
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Information marked this way is important and instructive.
1.5 Important terms
A number of important terms relating to audio files are explained below. The
choice of sampling rate and bit depth has a significant influence on the quality of
the recording.
Bit depth /
resolution
Sampling rate The sampling rate indicates how often an analog-digital
In principle, audio data is made up of periodic vibrations,
which can be illustrated by a curve. The resolution 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 the sample value from an analog
signal. This is measured in sample values per second
(Hertz, often abbreviated as Hz). In this case it is also true
that the higher the sampling rate, the more accurate the
results.
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2 About Nero Wave Editor
2.1 Introduction
Nero 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 other types of
format that can also be read by Nero 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.
Nero Wave Editor is started by: Start > Programs > Ahead Nero > Nero Wave
Editor.
2.2 Structure of the program
Nero Wave Editor's structure corresponds to that of the usual Windows
elements: a menu bar, various toolbars and a status bar. The Nero Wave
Editor workspace shows the selected audio file.
The individual elements of the window are arranged clearly and understandably,
making Nero Wave Editor very easy to use.
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2.2.1 Workspace
The Nero 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.
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 files 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.
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3.2.1 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 'Editor Options' 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
Always keep the playback position in the window whilst playing
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3.2.2 Specifying the directories used
The directories relevant for Nero Wave Editor can be specified on this index
card.
1. In the 'Options' menu, select the 'Editor Options' command.
2. Click on the 'Directories' index card and specify:
The directory for the intermediate 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 directory.
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3.2.3 Audio output
The settings for audio output can be specified on this index card.
1. In the 'Options' menu, select the 'Editor Options' 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
1. 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 low
resolutions. Noise shaping shifts the disturbance 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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3.2.4 VST Plug-ins
On the ‘VST Plug-ins’ tab you will see the installed VST Plug-ins, if available.
To add VST-Plug-ins click on the ‘Add Plug-in’ button, select the directory
containing the plug-in, highlight and click on the ‘Open’ button.
To delete a VST-Plug-in, highlight the unwanted plug-in and click on the ‘Delete’
button.
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4 View
4.1 Specifying the view
The nature of the Nero 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 Nero Wave Editor element. Disabling this command
(no check mark before the command) will ensure that the element 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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