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What is Acoustic Mirror? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

The acoustic signature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183

Adding an acoustic signature to an audio file. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Adjusting the acoustic signature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184

The Acoustic Mirror dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

General tab controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185 Envelope tab controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186 Summary tab controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 Recover tab controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188

Creating impulse files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

What you need to create custom impulses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189 Recording the impulse in an acoustic space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190 Recording the impulse through an electronic device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190 Recovering the impulse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191 Trimming the impulse file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192 Adding summary information to your impulse file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192 Using the new impulse file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193

Using impulse files in creative ways. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Processing individual audio elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193 Adding realistic stereo to mono recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193 Creating special effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193 Recreating spaces for foley effects and dialog replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194 Panning with head-related transfer functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194

Troubleshooting Acoustic Mirror. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

Stuttering during real-time previewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195 Impulses do not recover properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195 Recovered impulse is too noisy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196 Error message explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196

What is Wave Hammer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

Displaying Wave Hammer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197

The Wave Hammer dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

Compressor tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 Volume Maximizer tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199

Working with MIDI/SMPTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

What is MIDI? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

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Contents Registration Assistance Sony Pictures Digital Inc Table of Contents Command descriptions Meters Main screenData window ToolbarsUsing undo and redo Creating a new data windowSaving a file Editing audioSelecting audio using start and end values Selecting audio during playback Fine-tuning a selectionCreating and using views Zooming and magnifyingWhy use markers, regions, and the playlist? Using markersUsing command markers in streaming media files Changing the bit depthUsing regions Using the Regions ListUsing the playlist Recording audioFinding and repairing audio glitches Applying presetsExtracting audio from CDs Burning CDsSound Forge processes Auto Trim/Crop Bit-Depth ConverterChannel Converter DC OffsetSwap Channels Time Stretch Volume Adjusting envelopesAdding an effect Adding a chain of effectsWhat is Acoustic Mirror? Using impulse files in creative waysTroubleshooting Acoustic Mirror What is Wave Hammer?Using the Midi Keyboard Midi triggersSound Forge and Midi timecode synchronization SamplersLoops Looping techniquesEditing loops Crossfading loopsUsing a spectrum graph Using a sonogramAdjusting Spectrum Analysis settings Working in the frequency domainAbout Ircam files About Bicsf and Ebicsf files Opening files Saving filesIntroduction Introducing Sound ForgeSample files Full version of Sound Forge versus Screenblast Sound ForgeInstalling Sound Forge System requirementsGetting help within Sound Forge Online helpAbout your rights in Sound Forge software What’s This? helpHelp on the Web About Your Privacy Proper Use of Software Optimizing for Sound ForgeDefragmenting your hard drive Increasing total buffer sizeIncreasing preload size Turning off the playback cursor and record counterTurning off the play output meters Turning on passive updating for video and time displaysTurning on passive updating for video displays Optimizing for Sound Forge Using the mouse Learning the SoundForge Workspace Using the mouse wheel Main screenMain screen components Floating and docking windows Shortcut key Description Data window Component DescriptionDisplaying data window components PlaybarToolbars Docking a toolbarFloating a toolbar Displaying a toolbarStandard toolbar Transport barNavigation toolbar Views toolbarStatus/Selection toolbar Regions/Playlist toolbarProcess toolbar Effects toolbar Tools toolbar Levels toolbarAcid Loop Creation Tools toolbar Command descriptions ToolTipsPlay Device toolbar Turning off ToolTipsResetting clipping indicators MetersScaling meters Displaying VU/PPM meters Showing labelsHolding peaks and valleys Scale Integration timeControls Faders and slidersEnvelope graphs To select or clear all envelope points Stereo files Displaying the waveform on an envelope graphWorking with stereo files Selecting data in stereo files Toggling channel selections Single-channel editing Getting Started Creating a projectUsing the Open dialog Getting media filesUsing the Explorer window Peak files Working with video files Playing a file Viewing the current positionPlaying a file from a specified point Playing in Loop Playback mode Playing a selectionViewing selection status Creating a new data window Viewing selection statisticsSaving a file Active data windows vs. inactive data windowsCopying data to a new file Using the Save As dialog Creating custom templates Saving all open audio filesEditing audio Saving files as a workspaceCopying Pasting CuttingDeleting Trimming/Cropping MixingUsing undo and redo Using the Undo/Redo History window Play the pre-mix file Selecting status formats Format name DescriptionExperimenting with status formats Configuring the Measures & Beats format Rendering files Exporting to Net MD devicesExporting to Clié handheld devices Recovering files after a crash Recovering filesDeleting recovered files Setting the cursor position Navigating Zooming, SelectingUsing the overview bar Previewing audio with pre-rollUnderstanding the overview bar Navigating in the overview bar Zooming and magnifying Playing audio in the overview barNavigating with the audio event locator Zooming the time ruler horizontal Zooming the level ruler vertical FullUsing custom zoom settings Formatting the level rulerUsing zooming shortcuts Using the Magnify toolZooming the time ruler with the Magnify tool Selecting audio using start and end values Using the Set Selection dialogFine-tuning a selection Adjusting a selection with the mouseAdjusting a selection with the keyboard Selecting audio during playbackCreating and using views Understanding snappingDisplaying the Views toolbar Creating viewsNAVIGATING, ZOOMING, and Selecting Changing File Attributes Formats Editing file attributesEditing attributes in the Properties dialog Editing attributes in the status barChanging the sample rate Changing the bit depthIncreasing bit depth Decreasing bit depth Understanding dither and noise shapingMinimizing quantization error Converting mono/stereo channels Converting from mono to stereoUsing the Channel Converter Converting file formatsConverting from stereo to mono Save as typeAdding summary information Viewing and editing summary informationViewing extended summary information Editing extended summary information Saving summary informationIncluding additional embedded information Using Markers Regions, Playlist/Cutlist Why use markers, regions, and the playlist?Using markers Inserting markersNaming markers Customizing automatic labeling Changing the marker position Using markers to create regions Detecting and marking clippingUsing command markers in streaming media files Defining streaming media commandsCommand Player type Description Defining Scott Studios data commands Inserting command markersCommand Description Editing command properties Saving command properties as a custom templateMoving the cursor to a command marker Deleting command markersUsing regions Inserting regionsInserting regions automatically Parameter Description Editing regions WhileCreating new files from regions Using the Regions List Displaying the Regions ListWorking with the Regions List Regions ListChanging region order Using the playlist Displaying the playlistAdding regions to the playlist Understanding the playlist display Customizing the playlist displayRepeating a region during playlist playback PlaylistPlaying from the playlist Arranging the playlistReplicating a region in the playlist Using stop points Deleting a region from the playlistCreating a new file from the playlist Configuring the playlist as a cutlist Saving a playlist/cutlist file Opening a playlist/cutlist fileCopying the playlist/cutlist to the clipboard 112 Recording Extracting, Burning Recording audioRecording manually 114 Recording automatically Triggering by a set threshold Recording a specific length punch-in Specifying a punch-in location at the time of recording Choosing a recording mode Automatic retake automatically rewind Adjusting for DC offset Playing back recorded audio Mini-transport bar in Record dialogUsing remote recording mode Synchronizing with other devices Viewing input levels Inserting markers while recordingConfiguring gap detection Automatically labeling windows and regionsChanging blinking status Extracting audio from CDs Type drop-down list in the Open dialogBurning CDs 129 Proper use of software Closing a CDEditing, Repairing Synthesizing Audio Crossfading, overwriting, and replicatingCrossfading OverwritingReplicating Create a selection containing Sound editing just gets easier Using drag-and-drop Repeating an operationDragging mono selections into stereo destinations Snapping to events in drag-and-drop operationsPasting, mixing, and crossfading with drag-and-drop Mixing Finding and repairing audio glitches Creating new windows with drag-and-dropLocating glitches Repairing audio Open the file containing the glitch Repairing audio glitches manually with the Pencil tool Synthesizing audio Generating DTMF/MF tonesGenerating audio with frequency modulation Specifying the number and arrangement of operators Generating simple waveforms Applying presets Using presetsProcessing Audio Previewing processed audio Preview parameters Sound Forge processes Bypassing a process while previewingUsing Auto Trim/Crop Preset DescriptionAuto Trim/Crop Auto Trim/Crop controlsBit-Depth Converter Minimum inter-phrase silenceConverting a file’s bit depth Channel Converter Channel Converter controls Control DescriptionDC Offset Estimating DC OffsetDC Offset controls Fade Graphic fade Creating a graphic fadeFade Fade Creating a custom graphic fadeGraphic Fade Controls Fade Fade Out Insert SilenceInserting silence into a file Insert Silence controlsInvert/Flip MuteNormalize Muting an audio selectionNormalizing Audio Normalize ControlsNormalize to Pan/Expand Option DescriptionCreating a pan Creating a custom panResample Pan/Expand controlsDownsampling audio Upsampling audioResample controls Reverse Smooth/EnhanceVolume Increasing the volume of a selectionSwap Channels Time StretchVolume control 168 Applying Effects Adding an effectSaving effect settings as a custom preset Adding a chain of effectsApplying effects using the Plug-In Chainer Adding plug-ins to a chain Selecting the processing mode for audio tail data Arranging plug-ins on a chain Bypassing effectsConfiguring chained plug-ins Saving individual plug-in settings as a custom presetRemoving plug-ins from a chain Saving plug-in chainsUsing the Plug-In Manager window Managing effectsLoading plug-in chains Using the Preset Manager Organizing effects in the DX Favorites menuAdding a volume or panning envelope Automating Effect ParametersAdding an effect automation envelope Adjusting effect parameters with envelopes Previewing effect automationApplying effects automation Showing or hiding effect automation envelopesAdjusting envelopes Removing effect automation envelopesAdding envelope points Flipping an envelopeSetting fade properties Cutting, copying, and pasting envelope pointsCopying an envelope to another data window 182 What is Acoustic Mirror? Adding an acoustic signature to an audio fileAcoustic signature Adjusting the acoustic signature Acoustic Mirror dialog General tab controlsEnvelope tab controls Summary tab controls Recover tab controls Forge CD-ROMCreating impulse files What you need to create custom impulsesRecording the impulse in an acoustic space Recording the impulse through an electronic deviceRecovering the impulse Trimming the impulse file Adding summary information to your impulse fileUsing impulse files in creative ways Using the new impulse fileProcessing individual audio elements Adding realistic stereo to mono recordingsRecreating spaces for foley effects and dialog replacement Panning with head-related transfer functionsFile Name Impulse positioning Troubleshooting Acoustic Mirror Impulses do not recover properlyStuttering during real-time previewing Recovered impulse is too noisy Error message explanationsWhat is Wave Hammer? Wave Hammer dialogDisplaying Wave Hammer Compressor tabAttack time Volume Maximizer tab 200 What is MIDI? Working with 13 MIDI/SMPTEMidi triggers Playback versus triggered playbackTriggering file playback Triggering region playback Using region playback triggers Advantages of external Midi controllers Playing regions using MTC from a sequencer Sound Forge and Midi timecode synchronizationPlaying regions using MTC from an external device Using Sound Forge to generate MTC for a Midi sequencerUsing Sound Forge to generate MTC for an external device Sampling SamplersExternal samplers Configuring the Sampler Tool Internal samplersCreating a sampler configuration Open loop versus closed loop Saving sampler configurations Sending and receiving samplesSending a sample Receiving a sampleUsing the Midi Keyboard Midi unity note and Fine tuneDisplaying the Midi Keyboard Turning on the Midi KeyboardConfiguring the Midi Keyboard output port and channel Troubleshooting the Midi KeyboardSpecifying instruments Generating chordsSetting up MIDI/SDS hardware Troubleshooting MIDI/SDS with open loopSetting up SCSI/SMDI hardware Troubleshooting SCSI/SMDI Conflicting Scsi IDsPeriodic transfer failures Sampler is recognized but does not transfer reliablyAdaptec 1540/1542CF does not recognize a sampler Looping LoopsSustaining and release loops Creating a sustaining loop Creating a sustaining loop with a release loop Looping techniques Match endpoint amplitudesMatch endpoint waveform slope Match endpoint sound levelsEditing loops Avoid very short loopsEditing a loop without the Loop Tuner Editing a loop with the Loop TunerLoop Tuner Switching between the sustain and release loops Crossfading loops Using the Crossfade Loop tool Creating loops for Acid Creating an Acid one-shot fileCreating an Acid loop file Creating an Acid 2.0 disk-based file Using the Acid Loop Creation Tools toolbar Creating an Acid beatmapped fileEditing loops for Acid Halving or doubling a loopShifting a selection left or right Rotating audio Setting loop tempo Saving loop points234 Using the video strip Working with VideoViewing video Enabling frame animation Animating the video strip Previewing files with video Video Preview windowButton Description Using an external monitor Display squareAttaching video to an audio file Setting video options Detaching video from an audio fileVideo file properties Configuring your video settings Saving a video fileItems Description 243 244 Using Spectrum Analysis Working in the frequency domainUsing a spectrum graph Fast Fourier TransformDisplaying a spectrum graph Monitoring an input and output source Navigating a spectrum graph Changing the graph typeChanging the zoom level Updating a spectrum graphViewing multiple spectrum graphs Printing the graph Using a sonogram Displaying a sonogramTuning a sonogram Updating a sonogramAdjusting Spectrum Analysis settings Returning to a spectrum graphPrinting the sonogram Frequency minimum Saving spectrum graph settings 256 Project file commands Magnification and view commandsShortcuts Keyboard shortcutsData window edit commands + PPress 259Cursor movement Press Cursor moves to+ + Selecting data Press To select from cursor to+ Z + LNavigation and playback Record dialog keyboard shortcuts+ K + F7Plug-In Chainer Regions ListPlaylist Mouse wheel shortcuts Additional mouse shortcutsMouse wheel action Result Hold Ctrl and click to preview a Cut operation. Hold 266 Microsoft Audio Compression Manager Audio data compression and decompression268 Smpte Timecode Smpte 25 EBU 25 fps, VideoSmpte Drop Frame 29.97 fps, Video Smpte Non-Drop Frame 29.97 fps, VideoSmpte 30 30 fps, Audio Smpte Film Sync 24 fpsUsing Csound Ebicsf FilesAbout Ircam files About Bicsf and Ebicsf filesSaving files Index 122Csound Cursor position Custom graphic fadeIii MIDI/SDS SCSI/SMDI Index Preload size Pre-roll to cursor Preset Manager Plug-ins,See EffectsVii Viii Displaying Effects Levels Navigation Play Device SCSI/SMDI
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