Sony 7 manual Learning the Sound, Forge Workspace, Using the mouse

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CHAPTER

	Learning the Sound
3	Forge Workspace

This chapter provides a detailed overview of Sound Forge toolbars and controls.

Using the mouse

The following table defines the mouse-related terms used throughout this manual.

Pointing	Moving the mouse pointer over an item.
Clicking	Pointing to an item and quickly pressing and releasing the left mouse button. If there is no left or
	right specification, left-clicking is implied.

Right-clicking	Pointing to an item and quickly pressing and releasing the right mouse button. Right-clicking is
	frequently used to display shortcut menus.
Double-clicking	Identical to clicking, but instead of pressing and releasing the mouse button once, it is done twice
	in quick succession. Double-clicking always indicates the left mouse button.

Triple-clicking	Identical to clicking, but instead of pressing and releasing the mouse button once, it is done three
	times in quick succession. Triple-clicking always indicates the left mouse button.
Toggle-clicking	Clicking the right mouse button while holding down the left mouse button. This is used to toggle
	options and is a shortcut for drag-and-drop editing and using the Magnify tool.

Shift-clicking	Holding down the Shift key while clicking the mouse. Shift-clicking is typically used to skip
	dialogs and quickly repeat operations.
Ctrl-clicking	Holding down the Ctrl key while clicking the mouse. Ctrl-clicking is used to modify the operation
	of a normal click.

Dragging	Holding down the left mouse button while moving the mouse pointer and releasing the mouse at
	the desired location. Dragging is used to quickly move sections of data between windows, as well
	as to adjust sliders, scrollbars, and faders.
Slow-dragging	Holding down the right and left mouse buttons while adjusting sliders and faders increases the
	resolution of the movement. This is useful when making fractional adjustments to parameters.

Tip: Once you are familiar with Sound Forge basics, you may want to use mouse and keyboard shortcuts. For more information, see Shortcuts on page 257.

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Contents Registration Assistance Sony Pictures Digital Inc Table of Contents Main screen Command descriptions MetersData window ToolbarsCreating a new data window Using undo and redoSaving a file Editing audioSelecting audio during playback Fine-tuning a selection Selecting audio using start and end valuesCreating and using views Zooming and magnifyingUsing markers Why use markers, regions, and the playlist?Using command markers in streaming media files Changing the bit depthUsing the Regions List Using regionsUsing the playlist Recording audioApplying presets Finding and repairing audio glitchesExtracting audio from CDs Burning CDsBit-Depth Converter Sound Forge processes Auto Trim/CropChannel Converter DC OffsetAdjusting envelopes Swap Channels Time Stretch VolumeAdding an effect Adding a chain of effectsUsing impulse files in creative ways What is Acoustic Mirror?Troubleshooting Acoustic Mirror What is Wave Hammer?Midi triggers Using the Midi KeyboardSound Forge and Midi timecode synchronization SamplersLooping techniques LoopsEditing loops Crossfading loopsUsing a sonogram Using a spectrum graphAdjusting Spectrum Analysis settings Working in the frequency domainSaving files About Ircam files About Bicsf and Ebicsf files Opening filesIntroducing Sound Forge IntroductionSample files Full version of Sound Forge versus Screenblast Sound ForgeSystem requirements Installing Sound ForgeGetting help within Sound Forge Online helpWhat’s This? help About your rights in Sound Forge softwareHelp on the Web About Your Privacy Proper Use of Software Sound Forge Optimizing forDefragmenting your hard drive Increasing total buffer sizeTurning off the playback cursor and record counter Increasing preload sizeTurning off the play output meters Turning on passive updating for video and time displaysTurning on passive updating for video displays Optimizing for Sound Forge Learning the Sound Using the mouseForge Workspace Main screen Using the mouse wheelMain screen components Floating and docking windows Shortcut key Description Component Description Data windowPlaybar Displaying data window componentsDocking a toolbar ToolbarsFloating a toolbar Displaying a toolbarTransport bar Standard toolbarViews toolbar Navigation toolbarRegions/Playlist toolbar Status/Selection toolbarProcess toolbar Effects toolbar Levels toolbar Tools toolbarAcid Loop Creation Tools toolbar ToolTips Command descriptionsPlay Device toolbar Turning off ToolTipsMeters Resetting clipping indicatorsScaling meters Showing labels Displaying VU/PPM metersHolding peaks and valleys Scale Integration timeFaders and sliders ControlsEnvelope graphs To select or clear all envelope points Displaying the waveform on an envelope graph Stereo filesWorking with stereo files Selecting data in stereo files Toggling channel selections Single-channel editing Creating a project Getting StartedGetting media files Using the Open dialogUsing the Explorer window Peak files Working with video files Viewing the current position Playing a filePlaying a file from a specified point Playing a selection Playing in Loop Playback modeViewing selection status Viewing selection statistics Creating a new data windowActive data windows vs. inactive data windows Saving a fileCopying data to a new file Using the Save As dialog Saving all open audio files Creating custom templatesSaving files as a workspace Editing audioCopying Cutting PastingDeleting Mixing Trimming/CroppingUsing undo and redo Using the Undo/Redo History window Play the pre-mix file Format name Description Selecting status formatsExperimenting with status formats Configuring the Measures & Beats format Exporting to Net MD devices Rendering filesExporting to Clié handheld devices Recovering files Recovering files after a crashDeleting recovered files Navigating Zooming, Selecting Setting the cursor positionPreviewing audio with pre-roll Using the overview barUnderstanding the overview bar Navigating in the overview bar Playing audio in the overview bar Zooming and magnifyingNavigating with the audio event locator Zooming the time ruler horizontal Full Zooming the level ruler verticalFormatting the level ruler Using custom zoom settingsUsing the Magnify tool Using zooming shortcutsZooming the time ruler with the Magnify tool Using the Set Selection dialog Selecting audio using start and end valuesAdjusting a selection with the mouse Fine-tuning a selectionAdjusting a selection with the keyboard Selecting audio during playbackUnderstanding snapping Creating and using viewsCreating views Displaying the Views toolbarNAVIGATING, ZOOMING, and Selecting Editing file attributes Changing File Attributes FormatsEditing attributes in the Properties dialog Editing attributes in the status barChanging the bit depth Changing the sample rateIncreasing bit depth Understanding dither and noise shaping Decreasing bit depthMinimizing quantization error Converting from mono to stereo Converting mono/stereo channelsConverting file formats Using the Channel ConverterConverting from stereo to mono Save as typeViewing and editing summary information Adding summary informationViewing extended summary information Saving summary information Editing extended summary informationIncluding additional embedded information Why use markers, regions, and the playlist? Using Markers Regions, Playlist/CutlistInserting markers Using markersNaming markers Customizing automatic labeling Changing the marker position Detecting and marking clipping Using markers to create regionsDefining streaming media commands Using command markers in streaming media filesCommand Player type Description Inserting command markers Defining Scott Studios data commandsCommand Description Saving command properties as a custom template Editing command propertiesMoving the cursor to a command marker Deleting command markersInserting regions Using regionsInserting regions automatically Parameter Description While Editing regionsCreating new files from regions Displaying the Regions List Using the Regions ListWorking with the Regions List Regions ListChanging region order Displaying the playlist Using the playlistAdding regions to the playlist Customizing the playlist display Understanding the playlist displayRepeating a region during playlist playback PlaylistArranging the playlist Playing from the playlistReplicating a region in the playlist Deleting a region from the playlist Using stop pointsCreating a new file from the playlist Configuring the playlist as a cutlist Opening a playlist/cutlist file Saving a playlist/cutlist fileCopying the playlist/cutlist to the clipboard 112 Recording audio Recording Extracting, BurningRecording 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 Mini-transport bar in Record dialog Playing back recorded audioUsing remote recording mode Synchronizing with other devices Inserting markers while recording Viewing input levelsAutomatically labeling windows and regions Configuring gap detectionChanging blinking status Type drop-down list in the Open dialog Extracting audio from CDsBurning CDs 129 Closing a CD Proper use of softwareCrossfading, overwriting, and replicating Editing, Repairing Synthesizing AudioCrossfading OverwritingReplicating Create a selection containing Sound editing just gets easier Repeating an operation Using drag-and-dropDragging mono selections into stereo destinations Snapping to events in drag-and-drop operationsPasting, mixing, and crossfading with drag-and-drop Mixing Creating new windows with drag-and-drop Finding and repairing audio glitchesLocating glitches Repairing audio Open the file containing the glitch Repairing audio glitches manually with the Pencil tool Generating DTMF/MF tones Synthesizing audioGenerating audio with frequency modulation Specifying the number and arrangement of operators Generating simple waveforms Using presets Applying presetsProcessing Audio Previewing processed audio Preview parameters Bypassing a process while previewing Sound Forge processesPreset Description Using Auto Trim/CropAuto Trim/Crop Auto Trim/Crop controlsMinimum inter-phrase silence Bit-Depth ConverterConverting a file’s bit depth Channel Converter Control Description Channel Converter controlsEstimating DC Offset DC OffsetDC Offset controls Creating a graphic fade Fade Graphic fadeCreating a custom graphic fade Fade FadeGraphic Fade Controls Insert Silence Fade Fade OutInserting silence into a file Insert Silence controlsMute Invert/FlipNormalize Muting an audio selectionNormalize Controls Normalizing AudioNormalize to Option Description Pan/ExpandCreating a custom pan Creating a panPan/Expand controls ResampleUpsampling audio Downsampling audioResample controls Smooth/Enhance ReverseIncreasing the volume of a selection VolumeSwap Channels Time StretchVolume control 168 Adding an effect Applying EffectsAdding a chain of effects Saving effect settings as a custom presetApplying effects using the Plug-In Chainer Adding plug-ins to a chain Selecting the processing mode for audio tail data Bypassing effects Arranging plug-ins on a chainSaving individual plug-in settings as a custom preset Configuring chained plug-insRemoving plug-ins from a chain Saving plug-in chainsManaging effects Using the Plug-In Manager windowLoading plug-in chains Organizing effects in the DX Favorites menu Using the Preset ManagerAutomating Effect Parameters Adding a volume or panning envelopeAdding an effect automation envelope Previewing effect automation Adjusting effect parameters with envelopesApplying effects automation Showing or hiding effect automation envelopesRemoving effect automation envelopes Adjusting envelopesAdding envelope points Flipping an envelopeCutting, copying, and pasting envelope points Setting fade propertiesCopying an envelope to another data window 182 Adding an acoustic signature to an audio file What is Acoustic Mirror?Acoustic signature Adjusting the acoustic signature General tab controls Acoustic Mirror dialogEnvelope tab controls Summary tab controls Forge CD-ROM Recover tab controlsWhat you need to create custom impulses Creating impulse filesRecording the impulse through an electronic device Recording the impulse in an acoustic spaceRecovering the impulse Adding summary information to your impulse file Trimming the impulse fileUsing the new impulse file Using impulse files in creative waysProcessing individual audio elements Adding realistic stereo to mono recordingsPanning with head-related transfer functions Recreating spaces for foley effects and dialog replacementFile Name Impulse positioning Impulses do not recover properly Troubleshooting Acoustic MirrorStuttering during real-time previewing Error message explanations Recovered impulse is too noisyWave Hammer dialog What is Wave Hammer?Displaying Wave Hammer Compressor tabAttack time Volume Maximizer tab 200 Working with 13 MIDI/SMPTE What is MIDI?Midi triggers Playback versus triggered playbackTriggering file playback Triggering region playback Using region playback triggers Advantages of external Midi controllers Sound Forge and Midi timecode synchronization Playing regions using MTC from a sequencerUsing Sound Forge to generate MTC for a Midi sequencer Playing regions using MTC from an external deviceUsing Sound Forge to generate MTC for an external device Samplers SamplingExternal samplers Internal samplers Configuring the Sampler ToolCreating a sampler configuration Open loop versus closed loop Sending and receiving samples Saving sampler configurationsSending a sample Receiving a sampleMidi unity note and Fine tune Using the Midi KeyboardDisplaying the Midi Keyboard Turning on the Midi KeyboardTroubleshooting the Midi Keyboard Configuring the Midi Keyboard output port and channelSpecifying instruments Generating chordsTroubleshooting MIDI/SDS with open loop Setting up MIDI/SDS hardwareSetting up SCSI/SMDI hardware Conflicting Scsi IDs Troubleshooting SCSI/SMDIPeriodic transfer failures Sampler is recognized but does not transfer reliablyAdaptec 1540/1542CF does not recognize a sampler Loops LoopingSustaining and release loops Creating a sustaining loop Creating a sustaining loop with a release loop Match endpoint amplitudes Looping techniquesMatch endpoint waveform slope Match endpoint sound levelsAvoid very short loops Editing 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 an Acid one-shot file Creating loops for AcidCreating an Acid loop file Creating an Acid 2.0 disk-based file Creating an Acid beatmapped file Using the Acid Loop Creation Tools toolbarHalving or doubling a loop Editing loops for AcidShifting a selection left or right Rotating audio Saving loop points Setting loop tempo234 Working with Video Using the video stripViewing video Enabling frame animation Animating the video strip Video Preview window Previewing files with videoButton Description Display square Using an external monitorAttaching video to an audio file Detaching video from an audio file Setting video optionsVideo file properties Saving a video file Configuring your video settingsItems Description 243 244 Working in the frequency domain Using Spectrum AnalysisFast Fourier Transform Using a spectrum graphDisplaying a spectrum graph Monitoring an input and output source Changing the graph type Navigating a spectrum graphUpdating a spectrum graph Changing the zoom levelViewing multiple spectrum graphs Printing the graph Displaying a sonogram Using a sonogramUpdating a sonogram Tuning a sonogramReturning to a spectrum graph Adjusting Spectrum Analysis settingsPrinting the sonogram Frequency minimum Saving spectrum graph settings 256 Magnification and view commands Project file commandsShortcuts Keyboard shortcuts+ P Data window edit commands259 PressPress Cursor moves to Cursor movement+ + Press To select from cursor to Selecting data+ Z + LRecord dialog keyboard shortcuts Navigation and playback+ K + F7Regions List Plug-In ChainerPlaylist Additional mouse shortcuts Mouse wheel shortcutsMouse wheel action Result Hold Ctrl and click to preview a Cut operation. Hold 266 Audio data compression and decompression Microsoft Audio Compression Manager268 Smpte 25 EBU 25 fps, Video Smpte TimecodeSmpte Drop Frame 29.97 fps, Video Smpte Non-Drop Frame 29.97 fps, VideoSmpte Film Sync 24 fps Smpte 30 30 fps, AudioEbicsf Files Using CsoundAbout Ircam files About Bicsf and Ebicsf filesSaving files 122 IndexCursor position Custom graphic fade CsoundIii MIDI/SDS SCSI/SMDI Index Plug-ins,See Effects Preload size Pre-roll to cursor Preset ManagerVii Viii Displaying Effects Levels Navigation Play Device SCSI/SMDI