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The Preview button and the Bypass check box

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Reactive previewing

Selecting the Reactive previewing check box allows you to update previews in real time by manipulating the dialog’s controls.

Tip: You can temporarily suspend reactive previewing by

pressing Shift .

Bypassing a process while previewing

You are also able to A/B test an effect by using the Bypass check box to switch between previewing the processed and unprocessed audio file.

•When you select the Bypass check box, Sound Forge plays the unprocessed audio file when you click the

Preview button.

•When you clear the Bypass check box, Sound Forge plays the processed audio file when you click the

Preview button.

Sound Forge processes

The remainder of this chapter describes the functions located in the Process menu.

PROCESSING AUDIO

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Contents Registration Assistance Sony Pictures Digital Inc Table of Contents Data window Command descriptions MetersMain screen ToolbarsSaving a file Using undo and redoCreating a new data window Editing audioCreating and using views Selecting audio using start and end valuesSelecting audio during playback Fine-tuning a selection Zooming and magnifyingUsing command markers in streaming media files Why use markers, regions, and the playlist?Using markers Changing the bit depthUsing the playlist Using regionsUsing the Regions List Recording audioExtracting audio from CDs Finding and repairing audio glitchesApplying presets Burning CDsChannel Converter Sound Forge processes Auto Trim/CropBit-Depth Converter DC OffsetAdding an effect Swap Channels Time Stretch VolumeAdjusting envelopes Adding a chain of effectsTroubleshooting Acoustic Mirror What is Acoustic Mirror?Using impulse files in creative ways What is Wave Hammer?Sound Forge and Midi timecode synchronization Using the Midi KeyboardMidi triggers SamplersEditing loops LoopsLooping techniques Crossfading loopsAdjusting Spectrum Analysis settings Using a spectrum graphUsing a sonogram Working in the frequency domainAbout Ircam files About Bicsf and Ebicsf files Opening files Saving filesSample files IntroductionIntroducing Sound Forge Full version of Sound Forge versus Screenblast Sound ForgeGetting help within Sound Forge Installing Sound ForgeSystem requirements Online helpAbout your rights in Sound Forge software What’s This? helpHelp on the Web About Your Privacy Proper Use of Software Defragmenting your hard drive Optimizing forSound Forge Increasing total buffer sizeTurning off the play output meters Increasing preload sizeTurning off the playback cursor and record counter 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 PlaybarFloating a toolbar ToolbarsDocking 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 Play Device toolbar Command descriptionsToolTips Turning off ToolTipsResetting clipping indicators MetersScaling meters Holding peaks and valleys Displaying VU/PPM metersShowing labels 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 dialogAdjusting a selection with the keyboard Fine-tuning a selectionAdjusting a selection with the mouse Selecting audio during playbackCreating and using views Understanding snappingDisplaying the Views toolbar Creating viewsNAVIGATING, ZOOMING, and Selecting Editing attributes in the Properties dialog Changing File Attributes FormatsEditing file attributes 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 stereoConverting from stereo to mono Using the Channel ConverterConverting file formats 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 Moving the cursor to a command marker Editing command propertiesSaving command properties as a custom template Deleting command markersUsing regions Inserting regionsInserting regions automatically Parameter Description Editing regions WhileCreating new files from regions Working with the Regions List Using the Regions ListDisplaying the Regions List Regions ListChanging region order Using the playlist Displaying the playlistAdding regions to the playlist Repeating a region during playlist playback Understanding the playlist displayCustomizing the playlist display 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 CDCrossfading Editing, Repairing Synthesizing AudioCrossfading, overwriting, and replicating OverwritingReplicating Create a selection containing Sound editing just gets easier Dragging mono selections into stereo destinations Using drag-and-dropRepeating an operation 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 previewingAuto Trim/Crop Using Auto Trim/CropPreset Description 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 Inserting silence into a file Fade Fade OutInsert Silence Insert Silence controlsNormalize Invert/FlipMute 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/EnhanceSwap Channels VolumeIncreasing the volume of a selection 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 effectsRemoving plug-ins from a chain Configuring chained plug-insSaving individual plug-in settings as a custom preset 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 Applying effects automation Adjusting effect parameters with envelopesPreviewing effect automation Showing or hiding effect automation envelopesAdding envelope points Adjusting envelopesRemoving effect automation envelopes 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 fileProcessing individual audio elements Using impulse files in creative waysUsing the new impulse file 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 explanationsDisplaying Wave Hammer What is Wave Hammer?Wave Hammer dialog Compressor tabAttack time Volume Maximizer tab 200 Midi triggers What is MIDI?Working with 13 MIDI/SMPTE 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 Sending a sample Saving sampler configurationsSending and receiving samples Receiving a sampleDisplaying the Midi Keyboard Using the Midi KeyboardMidi unity note and Fine tune Turning on the Midi KeyboardSpecifying instruments Configuring the Midi Keyboard output port and channelTroubleshooting the Midi Keyboard Generating chordsSetting up MIDI/SDS hardware Troubleshooting MIDI/SDS with open loopSetting up SCSI/SMDI hardware Periodic transfer failures Troubleshooting SCSI/SMDIConflicting Scsi IDs 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 Match endpoint waveform slope Looping techniquesMatch endpoint amplitudes Match endpoint sound levelsEditing a loop without the Loop Tuner Editing loopsAvoid very short loops 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 Shortcuts Project file commandsMagnification and view commands Keyboard shortcutsData window edit commands + PPress 259Cursor movement Press Cursor moves to+ + + Z Selecting dataPress To select from cursor to + L+ K Navigation and playbackRecord dialog keyboard shortcuts + 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 Drop Frame 29.97 fps, Video Smpte TimecodeSmpte 25 EBU 25 fps, Video Smpte Non-Drop Frame 29.97 fps, VideoSmpte 30 30 fps, Audio Smpte Film Sync 24 fpsAbout Ircam files Using CsoundEbicsf 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