Xara Audio Cleaning Lab - 2013 Instruction Manual
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Preface
Congratulations! You now own a high-performance digital audio lab, which is perfect
for cleaning your records, tapes, CD tracks, MP3 collections, audio or video files,
enhancing the sound, combining your media in any order, and burning or exporting
everything in optimum quality directly onto CD or DVD.
The volume and sound on each track can be perfectly synced and equalized. Various
audio formats can be combined, simultaneously edited, and burned. The method is
especially easy and clear, since automatic settings, assistants and step-by-step
instructions make sure that the process goes smoothly and easily. Neither previous
experience using the software nor long processing time are necessary.
The print manual provides an introduction and tutorial that explains all the most
important features with step-by-step instructions.
In addition, an electronic manual is supplied in PDF, which systematically explains all
of the program's components one after the other. You can also use the program's
help file by pressing "F1". If you prefer to discover the many possibilities of the
program by yourself, then use the PDF manual and help file simply as a reference. An
alphabetical index is included for this purpose.
Have fun with MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 2013.
The MAGIX team.
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Table of Contents
Copyright 2
Preface 3
Before You Start 10
System requirements 10
Installation 10
Support 11
Uninstalling the program 12
Serial number 13
More about MAGIX 14
MAGIX Online World 14
magix.info 14
Introduction 15
What is MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 2013? 15
What’s new in MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 2013? 15
Features 16
Stereo phono pre-amp 17
Introduction 17
LP recordings on your PC or laptop 18
Record from a line-in device (tape deck, MP3 player, ...) on PC or laptop 19
Technical details 20
Quick start 22
Program start 22
Load and play audio files 23
Cleaning 25
Mastering 27
Object effects 27
Cut out undesired passages 28
Retouch short noises such as clicks or pops 30
Export 31
Overview of the program interface 32
Track window and constant control elements 34
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MAGIX News Center 34
The master track 34
Mouse mode 37
Marker 40
Undo 40
Redo 40
Transport console 40
Zoom 41
Zoom settings 42
Volume control/Auto button 43
Import 44
Audio files 44
Record 44
CDs 52
Arranging in the master track 57
What is an object? 57
Project 57
Adjust object volume 58
Fading objects in and out 58
Duplicate objects 58
Reducing and increasing the length of objects 59
Deleting and moving objects 59
Cut objects 59
Join and mix objects 60
Fading objects 60
Change song order 61
Automatic insertion of pauses between objects 61
Several songs in a single long object 61
Object effects 61
Draw volume curve 62
Quick zoom 62
Set track markers 63
Automatic track recognition 63
Check and move track markers 64
Cleaning 65
Choose preset 65
Using the effect modules 65
Set automatically 66
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Step-by-Step 66
Bypass 67
Project and Object Effects 67
Info Box 68
Analyzer 69
DeClicker/DeCrackler 69
DeClipper 70
DeHisser 71
DeNoiser 72
Remove DC offset 74
Tempo/Resampling 75
Mastering 77
Choose preset 77
Using the effect modules 77
Mastering Agent 77
Bypass 78
Project and Object Effects 78
Enhancer 78
Equalizer 79
Brilliance Enhancer 81
SoundCloner 82
MultiMax 85
Dynamics 86
Reverb/Echo 87
Plug-ins 88
Tape simulation (plug-in) 89
De-Esser (Plug-in) 91
Energizer (plug-in) 92
Analogue Modelling Suite: AM-Track SE 94
Sound Effects 100
Surround mode 100
Acoustics simulator 102
Resampling/Timestretching 104
Chorus (Plug-In) 106
Distortion 107
Voice over 108
Export 110
Export audio 110
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MP3 files 112
Audio CD 113
Create audio DVD 119
Data disc 120
Batch conversion 120
Source files 121
Effects 122
Target format 123
Destination files 123
File Menu 124
New Project 124
Load project 124
Save Project 124
Save project as 124
Burn project backup onto CD/DVD / Burn data CD/DVD 124
Load audio file 125
Load audio CD 125
Import DVD audio 126
Record 126
Export audio 126
Batch conversion 126
Load video sound 127
Export video sound 127
Internet 128
Delete old projects 132
Exit 132
Edit Menu 133
Undo 133
Redo 133
Undo list 133
Set marker 133
Split 133
Remove object beginning 133
Remove object end 134
Cut 134
Copy 134
Paste 134
Delete 134
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Remove pauses 135
Voice-Over 135
Surround Editor 135
Create Surround Transitions 136
Load/Save realtime effects settings 136
Apply all realtime effects 136
Effects menu 137
Destructive effects 137
Normalize object volume 137
Loudness adjustment 139
Isolate Stereo Channels 139
Switch channels 139
Invert phase 140
Backwards 140
CD/DVD menu 141
Set track marker 141
Set Pause marker 141
Set track markers automatically 141
Set track marker to object edges 141
Split objects at marker positions 141
Set auto pause length 142
Delete marker 142
Delete all markers 142
Delete CD track 142
Create audio CD 142
Show CD-R drive information 142
Show CD-R disc information 143
Create audio DVD 143
Track Agent 143
MAGIX Xtreme Print Center 143
Get CD track information (freeDB) 144
CD info options 144
Open CD track list online 145
audioid 145
Options menu 147
Edit mouse mode 147
Cut Mouse mode 147
Zoom mode 147
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Delete mouse mode 148
Resampling/Timestretching mouse mode 148
Volume draw mode 148
Wave drawing mode 149
Spectral edit mouse mode 149
2 tracks 150
Stereo display 150
Surround Mode 150
Activate volume curve 150
Overview mode 150
Play parameter 151
Video window 152
Units of measurement 152
Mouse snap active 152
Auto crossfade mode active 152
Display values scale 153
Options for automatic track marker recognition 153
Path settings 154
Show start selection 154
"Share" menu 155
Community upload 155
Use as background music 155
Add to music collection 155
Help menu 156
Help 156
Display tips 156
Show tutorial video 156
System information 156
About MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 2013 156
Register online 156
Update check 157
Restore original program settings 157
Activate MP3/AAC encoder 157
Keyboard layout and mouse-wheel support 161
Keyboard layout 161
Mouse-wheel support 162
Index 163
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Before You Start
System requirements
Operating system:
For Microsoft® Windows® XP | Vista® | 7
Computer:
• 1 GHz processor, or higher
• 512 MB RAM
• Available drive space: 500 MB
• Graphics card resolution 1024 x 768
• 16-bit sound card
• DVD-ROM drive
• Line in slot
Optional:
• Burn CDs/DVDs with CD/DVD±R(W) recorder
Installation
Step 1: Insert the program disc into the drive. The installation program starts up
automatically in Windows. If the disc doesn't run automatically,
• open the Windows Explorer and click the letter of the CD/DVD drive.
• Now double-click on "Start.exe" to start the installer.
Step 2: To begin the installation of MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 2013, click on
"MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 2013". The MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 2013 installation
program will appear.
Simply follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process and then
click on "Continue". All files are copied onto the hard drive.
Step 3: Once the installation is complete, confirm by pressing "Finish". You may start
the program at any time using the Windows "Start" menu
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Support
Dear MAGIX customer,
Our aim is to provide fast, convenient, solution-focused support at all times. To this
end, we offer a wide range of services:
• Unlimited web support:
As a registered MAGIX customer, you have unlimited access to web support
offered via the convenient MAGIX service portal on http://support.magix.net,
including an intelligent help assistant, high-quality FAQs, patches and user
reports that are constantly updated.
The only requirement for use is product registration at www.magix.com
• The online community, on-the-spot support and a platform for exchange:
MAGIX customers have free and unlimited access to the online community at
www.magix.info, which includes approx. 150,000 members and offers the
opportunity to ask members questions concerning MAGIX products as well as
use the search function to search for specific topics or answers. In addition to
questions & answers, the knowledge pool includes a glossary, video tutorials and
a discussion forum. The multiple experts, found round-the-clock at
www.magix.info guarantee quick answers, which sometimes come within
minutes of a question being posted.
• Email support for MAGIX products:
For every new MAGIX product you will receive, as of date purchase, 12 months of
email based customer service.
Premium email support:
For priority support, or if you want the MAGIX support team to help with nonMAGIX related hardware problems you can purchase a Premium email support
ticket. Log in at http://support.magix.net and click on "Purchase access code",
the ticket is for a specific problem, and is valid until it is solved, it is not restricted
to an email.
Please note: To be able to use the Premium email support and free product email
support via the Internet, you have to register your MAGIX product using the serial
number provided. This can be found on the CD case of your installation CD or on the
inside of the DVD box.
• Additional telephone service:
Besides the large number of free customer service offers, we also offer a feebased telephone customer service.
Here you can find a summary of our technical support telephone numbers:
http://support.magix.net/
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Mail (Europe): MAGIX Development Support, P.O. Box 20 09 14, 01194 Dresden,
Germany
Mail (North America): MAGIX Customer Service, 1105 Terminal Way #302, Reno,
NV 89502, USA
Please make sure you have the following information at hand:
• Program version
• Configuration details (operating system, processor, memory, hard drive, etc.),
sound card configuration (type, driver)
• Information regarding other audio software installed
MAGIX Sales Department
You can reach the MAGIX Sales Department workdays for help with the following
questions and problems:
• Orders
• Product consulting (pre-purchase)
• Upgrade requests
• Returns
Europe
Monday - Friday, 09:00-16:00 GMT
U.K.: 0203 3189218
Denmark: 45 699 18763
Sweden: 46 852 500713
Finland: 35 89 42419023
Norway: 47 210 35843
North America
9 am to 4 pm EST Mon-Fri
Phone: 1-305-722-5810
Uninstalling the program
If you would like to uninstall MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 2013, you can do this in the
control panel under "Software" or go to "Programs > MAGIX > MAGIX Audio
Cleaning Lab 2013 > Service and Support > Uninstall MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab
2013".
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Serial number
A serial number is included in each product. This serial number is required for the
installation of the software and enables usage of additional bonus services. Please
store this number in a safe place.
What can a serial number do?
With a serial number your program is clearly assigned to you and only you. This will
allow you take advantage of the free email support service. Serial numbers also help
to protect against software piracy which ensures that we are able to continually
provide our customers with an optimal price/performance ratio.
Where can the serial number be found?
The serial number can be found on the reverse side of your CD/DVD case. If your
product is packed in a DVD box, you'll find the serial number on the inside.
If you have purchased the download version, you will receive a confirmation email
with the serial number.
When will you need the serial number?
The serial number is required when you start or register the program for the first time.
Note: We explicitly recommend registering your product (free), since only then are
you entitled to download updates and to use MAGIX support services (view page
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More about MAGIX
MAGIX Online World
Everything you need for your website
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• Publish your website for free with the MAGIX free web hosting service
• Register your domain name of choice for your website at a great price
Discover MAGIX Online World at www.magix-online.com
magix.info
Do you have questions, need help, or are looking for expert tips and tutorial videos on
using your MAGIX product? At magix.info you will find answers and solutions as well
as workshops and a comprehensive user forum for software and multimedia queries.
You can access magix.info online at www.magix.info
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Introduction
What is MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 2013?
MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 2013 is a gentle but powerful cleaner for all kinds of
acoustic material including records, tapes, CD tracks, speech recordings and MP3s.
Digital cleaning removes everything from light crackling to severe interference on
scratched records, old cassettes and MP3s that have been compressed too many
times. A fine polish of the sound brings new life to every song and the disc-burning
function lets you save your sensitive sound material on audio or data CD to protect it
from further damage.
Individual tracks and even specific sections of a track can be given their own effect
settings. Additionally, the entire sound can be cleaned up, refreshed, and especially
important for compilations, the volume can be balanced.
MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 2013 is fast, easy-to-use and very gentle: Almost all
effects are calculated in realtime when being played without damaging the recorded
material at all. The original recordings and songs remain untouched on the hard disk.
You can therefore to your heart's content without having to worry about causing any
lasting damage to your audio material.
What’s new in MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 2013?
SoundCloner 2
SoundCloner analyzes the sound characteristics of songs and transfers them to other
recordings. Allowing you to apply the sound of a 60s soul recording to a modern pop
song for example. SoundCloner 2 (view page 82) has been completely redesigned
and now takes
frequency spectrum.
Simple preset preview
Lots of presets for cleaning and mastering effects can be previewed when selecting
them from the menus, plus the audio material you're working with will be used too.
This allows you to compare various presets quickly and easily.
Improved interface
The user interface and many windows have been redesigned and decluttered to make
MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 2013 more clear and easy to use.
the dynamic range of the source track into account as well as the
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Features
Import
You can either import existing audio files in many conventional formats into MAGIX
Audio Cleaning Lab 2013, or simply use MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 2013 to record
your own music. No matter whether cassette, tape reel, LP, or via streaming Internet,
with only a few clicks, you can digitize your music and edit it further with MAGIX
Audio Cleaning Lab 2013.
Cleaning
The key feature of MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 2013 is its ability to remove
unpleasant noise in music and enhance the overall sound. There are numerous
professional tools available for this such as the "DeClicker", "DeCrackler",
"DeClipper", "DeNoiser" (including DeRumbler preset), and "DeHisser". You can also
add several sound effects to your music.
Mastering
So that your recordings sound optimal, a selection of mastering tools are available to
you once you have cleaned up the audio material. Try them out yourself to see which
settings are the best, or let MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 2013 do the work for you by
searching for the best settings automatically. For more detailed information about the
tools, please read MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 2013's help file.
Export
Of course, you can also export your recordings. There is a wide range of formats
available which enable you to enjoy your recordings anywhere you like.
Supported formats
Import:
Audio: WAV, MP3, WMA, AIFF, OGG Vorbis, M3U, CUE, CD-A, FLAC, AAC
Video sound import: AVI, WMV, MXV, MOV, DV-AVI, MPEG-2
Export:
Audio: WAV, MP3
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, MP3 Surround1, WMA, AIFF, OGG Vorbis, CD-A, FLAC, AAC2,
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Audio-DVD, Data-DVD
Video sound export: AVI
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Activate MP3 encoder for free
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Fee-based activation
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Stereo phono pre-amp
This chapter is only important for users, who bought MAGIX Rescue Your Vinyl and
Tapes! 2013. In addition to MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 2013, MAGIX Rescue Your
Vinyl and Tapes! 2013 also includes a phono pre-amp. Customers who bought
MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 2013 can skip to the Quick Start chapter.
Introduction
Audio signals coming from record players have to be pre-amplified first before they
are further processed by an amplifier or PC. Otherwise the recording's basses would
be too quiet. This procedure is called “RIAA equalization”.
MAGIX Stereo pre-amp PA-005-2 USB takes over any pre-amplification of LP
recordings and also offers the function of converting analog signals that travel from
the output of the stereos to the PC, to digital data, which then can be processed by
the PC.
It functions as an analog/digital converter, just like the sound card in the PC. Due to
its top-quality conversion and sound creation, it is preferable to many other onboard
sound cards. For this reason, it is recommended to use the USB pre-amp to carry out
recordings from MP3 players, cassette and tape recorders.
The PA-005-2 USB offers additional functions such as a switch for both MC and MM
magnetic systems.
Note: MC and MM are different types of pick-ups for record players. “MC” –
“Moving Coil” – is the less frequent type, whereas “MM” – “Moving Magnet” – is the
normal type. If you are unsure of which type to use, select the setting “MM” within
PA 005-2 USB. If you have any problems with the quality of your recording, try the
“MC” setting.
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LP recordings on your PC or laptop
If you take a closer look at the pre-amp, you will see two input jacks:
• A cartridge for an RCA plug
• A cartridge for a mini stereo jack (next to the pre-amp)
The RCA connector of the pre-amp can only be used for unamplified signals, such as
the ones that come from record players. If you have a record player that delivers
amplified sounds already (some devices from the 70s, as well as some DUAL record
players), please use the mini jack (with the help of an adapter cable from a retail
store) and change the plug to “Line-in” (see below: “Record from a line-in device”).
Preparation:
• Set the INPUT-switch of the PA-005-2 USB to “PHONO”.
• Connect your record player via an RCA cable with the PA-005-2 USB.
• Connect a USB port of your PC with the PA-005-2 USB using the provided cable.
Once connected, the LED on the pre-amp should light up.
• If the connection is correct, then your PC will automatically detect the PA-005-2
USB.
• If a ground line exists on your record player, connect it with the extra screw next
to the switch on the magnetic system (“MM/MC”).
Tip: In the event of the ground line of your record player being too short and to avoid
hum loops, you should stick the stripped end piece into a flower pot or tape it onto
the radiator.
When connecting, avoid the use of USB extension cables as this normally leads to a
loss of function. The pre-amp should also be connected directly to prevent any
disturbance in its functionality due to the use of USB hubs and port replicators.
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Application:
• Switch your record player on and play a record.
• Start MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 2013 and select “Restore vinyl sound” in the
startup dialog.
• Activate the recording function (“R” key) and make sure that “PA-005-2 USB”
under “Sound card” is selected.
• Start recording in MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 2013. The LED should flash while
recording.
• Start LP playback.
Record from a line-in device (tape deck, MP3 player, ...) on PC or laptop
As mentioned before, you can also use the PA-005-2 USB to record tapes, MP3
player, CD player and other devices. Such devices have line connectors for output and
their signals do not have to be pre-amplified. The PA-005-2 USB is only used to
convert analog signals into digital data.
Preparation:
• Connect your audio source (e.g. tape deck) via a 3.5 mm mini cable with the PA-
005-2 USB.
• Connect a USB port of your PC with the PA-005-2 USB using the provided cable.
Once connected, the LED on the pre-amp should light up.
• Set the INPUT-switch of the PA-005-2 USB to “LINE”.
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*You can purchase such an RCA-to-mini stereo jack cable in every retail store at low cost.
Application:
• Switch on your audio source
• Start MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 2013 and activate the recording (as explained
above)
• Start playback on the audio source
Technical details
• Input resistance: 50 kOhm at 1 kHz
• Output resistance: 50 kOhm
• Amplifier: 29dB/MM, 32dB/MC
• Maximum input voltage: 40mV/MM, 24mV/MC
• Maximum output voltage: 1.1V eff
• Bandwidth: 30 Hz - 20 kHz
• Signal-to-noise ratio:> 50 dB
• Voice-over: > 55 dB
• Power supply: Standard USB connection
• or optional USB charger
• Power consumption: 5V/500mA
• Size: approx. 120 x 72 x 28 mm
• Sample rate (2 channel recordings): 8KHz, 11.025KHz, 16KHz, 22.05KHz, 24KHz,
32KHz, 44.1KHz and 48KHz
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Technical changes and errors excepted!
Disposal
This device may not be disposed of as common domestic waste, as it accords with
European standards 2002/96/EG for waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE). This standard provides for EU-wide valid disposal and recycling of waste
electronics. For disposal of your waste electronic devices, please use the disposal and
collection systems available to you. Information regarding this is available to you from
your local civic offices.
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Quick start
In this chapter, we will guide you through all of the important functions in MAGIX
Audio Cleaning Lab 2013 step-by-step. You don't need any special experience; just
some time for recordings and hard drive space.
With MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 2013 you can load audio material from a number of
different sources into projects in order to clean it up, edit it, or export it.
Analog material like records or tapes have to be digitized first so that it can be
processed by the computer. The recording function in MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab
2013 can be used for this purpose.
Program start
After starting the program a selection dialog will appear.
Choose whether you want to create a new project or load an existing one.
You don't have any existing projects yet so we will create a new project. You can
either create a new, empty project or choose a preset from the drop down menu.
The choices are:
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• Restore vinyl sound: for records.
• Clean tape sound: for cassettes.
• Optimize voice and audio books: for speech.
• Edit digital files: for MP3 files, web radio recordings and much more.
The effects will be adjusted according to the selected preset. The presets can be
changed at any time.
You need suitable audio files to use each feature. In the following section we assume
you already have digitized material on your hard drive which you would like to clean
up.
Note: If you want to digitize records, you should use a USB phono pre-amp to
connect your record player to your PC. This ensures best possible sound quality. You
can find a suitable USB phono pre-amp in our MAGIX Online Shop at
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Load and play audio files
After starting the program, MAGIX Audio Cleaning Lab 2013 displays an empty
project window. You are in the "Import" section, which is recognizable by the lit
button below the project window.
The workflow in this section is very easy:
• You can load your audio files, e. g. in MP3 format by clicking the "Audio files"
button.
• You can record LPs or tapes by using the "Record" button.
• You can import audio CDs via the "CDs" button.
After import, a waveform display of the audio track appears in the main window.
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The waveform display gives you an idea of the audio track's progression. Even some
noises can be recognized. Crackling, for example, creates a clearly identifiable peak in
the waveform.
Below to the right, you'll find the transport controls for playback, stop and winding.
You'll be familiar with these functions from other playback devices.
Use the mouse for quicker navigation: If you click into the waveform display with the
mouse, the playback marker will be moved exactly to this position. You can start and
stop the track by pressing the spacebar of your keyboard.
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Cleaning
There are many types of noise. Let's start with the easiest ones: constant humming or
irritating hissing. There are many types of noises. Let's start with the easiest ones:
constant humming or irritating hissing. These kinds of noise are usually caused by
tape recorders, record players or microphones and are audible throughout the
complete track. Find out how to get rid of these irritating noises:
• Switch to the "Cleaning" section.
Most of the elements that are displayed here are identical to the ones in the "Import"
section, but the function area in the lower left hand corner has changed decisively.
Five different functions for removing audio disturbances are available here, which are
adjusted differently in the start dialog depending on your selection. The modules are
"DeClicker", "DeCrackler", "DeClipper", "DeNoiser", and "DeHisser". If you click on
one of these modules, you will find explanations regarding purpose and workflow of
the individual module on the info monitor located in the bottom right-hand corner.
You can use the knob to control the
amount of each cleaning effect.
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If you are not satisfied with the
presets in the start dialog, you can
choose further presets using the
arrow menu.
To get an idea of how the selected
effect affects your audio material, you
can turn it on and off by clicking on
the symbol in the left-hand corner.
Click on the symbol in the bottom
right hand corner to open a user
interface where you can set all of the
available parameters for the effect.
In a way, this symbol represents the effect's engine hood. The interface located
behind it was designed to simulate professional audio editing devices.
Depending on the effect device, you can specify very effective audio editing settings
here. To do so, it's necessary to know a bit about audio editing though. Usually,
however, you will not need these special functions, but they can be useful in complex
cases. You can find more information in the „Cleaning effects“ (view page
65)chapter.
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Mastering
"Mastering", the objective in the second effects area is to optimize the audio material.
• Click on the "Mastering" button.
You will find the following effects modules here: "StereoFX", "Equalizer", "Brilliance",
"Sound Cloner", "Dynamics", "Multimax", "Reverb / Echo", "Energizer" and "Chorus".
The functionality of the optimization effects is the same in principle: Adjust the
strength of the effect via the slider, switch the effect on and off to compare the
original with the edited audio material and access the actual operation console by
clicking on the symbol in the bottom right-hand corner.
Object effects
If you combine the audio material from various sources, it's normally not sensible to
apply cleaning and mastering effects to all objects in the same way. Tape recordings
typically have different noise than LP recordings. Therefore, there are two different
ways you can use the effects: Project effects and Object effects.
In the cleaning and mastering area you can see how the two types of effects are
applied. "Project" is the default setting.
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The settings for project effects are applied to the entire sound, i.e. for all objects in the
master track.
Each object can also have its own individual effect settings. To add an effect to an
object, click on "Object".
This will highlight the object that you want to edit. There are also many audio effects
available. These effects can be set separately for every object in the master track .
Cut out undesired passages
Now let's take a look at some special kinds of audio noises, the kind that occur when
someone mistakenly bumps into a microphone during a recording.
Clicks, pops, rustling or even longer unwanted sounds can be cut out of the track by
using the scissors tool in the track window.
Note: This technique is only useful if the noise is the only sound and nothing else
should be heard. If a click or pop occurs in the middle of the music, it's better to use
theRetouching clicks and pops (view page 30) method described in the section
below.
• Select the scissor mouse mode.
The mouse pointer turns into a pair of scissors. If you move it across the track, the
playback marker moves with it.
• Play the audio track and search for the section that you want to cut out.
• Click before and after the section to cut at these points.
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This way, three separate objects are created on the track.
• Switch back to standard mode, select the object in the middle and delete it using
the menu command "Edit" > "Delete".
The back of the object automatically moves back and slightly overlaps with the front
part of the object. You can use the handles to make fine adjustments to the transition.
• There are handles at the top left and right hand corners, which allow you to
create fade ins and outs.
• The handle at the top center is for adjusting the volume. If you pull it downwards,
the volume of the object is reduced.
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