Sony 7 manual Using the Undo/Redo History window

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Using the Undo/Redo History window

The Undo/Redo History window may seem confusing at first, but you will find it invaluable once you have mastered it. This window allows the audio file to be auditioned in various versions by undoing/redoing multiple operations.

To display the Undo/Redo History window, choose Undo/Redo History from the View menu.

Press Alt + 7 .

Note: The undo/redo history for an audio file is retained until you close the file or exit Sound Forge. If you want to retain undo/redo history indefinitely, you should work with a Sound Forge project (.frg) file.

Play buttons

Performed operations

Undone operations

Undoing and redoing

1.Verify that the Voiceover.pca data window is active and choose Undo/Redo History from the View menu. The Undo/Redo History window appears. If you have performed the previous procedures, the window should look like the figure below:

Current Undo/Redo History window

Notice that the Mix operation appears at the top of the Undo pane. The most recent operations always display at the top of the appropriate list.

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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 helpWhat’s This? help About your rights in Sound Forge softwareHelp 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 Learning the Sound Using the mouseForge Workspace Main screen Using the mouse wheelMain 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 Levels toolbar Tools toolbarAcid Loop Creation Tools toolbar Command descriptions ToolTipsPlay Device toolbar Turning off ToolTipsMeters Resetting clipping indicatorsScaling meters Displaying VU/PPM meters Showing labelsHolding 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 Getting Started Creating a projectUsing the Open dialog Getting media filesUsing 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 Creating a new data window Viewing selection statisticsActive data windows vs. inactive data windows Saving a fileCopying 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 Exporting to Net MD devices Rendering filesExporting to Clié handheld devices Recovering files Recovering files after a crashDeleting recovered files Setting the cursor position Navigating Zooming, SelectingPreviewing 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 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 bit depth Changing the sample rateIncreasing 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 typeViewing and editing summary information Adding summary informationViewing extended summary information Saving summary information Editing extended summary informationIncluding additional embedded information Using Markers Regions, Playlist/Cutlist Why use markers, regions, and the playlist?Inserting markers Using markersNaming markers Customizing automatic labeling Changing the marker position Using markers to create regions Detecting and marking clippingDefining streaming media commands Using command markers in streaming media filesCommand Player type Description Inserting command markers Defining Scott Studios data commandsCommand 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 Displaying the playlist Using the playlistAdding regions to the playlist Understanding the playlist display Customizing 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 Playing back recorded audio Mini-transport bar in Record dialogUsing remote recording mode Synchronizing with other devices Viewing input levels Inserting markers while recordingAutomatically labeling windows and regions Configuring gap detectionChanging 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 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 Synthesizing audio Generating DTMF/MF tonesGenerating audio with frequency modulation Specifying the number and arrangement of operators Generating simple waveforms Using presets Applying 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 DescriptionEstimating DC Offset DC OffsetDC Offset controls Fade Graphic fade Creating a graphic fadeCreating a custom graphic fade Fade 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 controlsUpsampling audio Downsampling 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 chainsManaging effects Using the Plug-In Manager windowLoading plug-in chains Using the Preset Manager Organizing effects in the DX Favorites menuAutomating Effect Parameters Adding a volume or panning envelopeAdding 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 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 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 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 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 Samplers SamplingExternal 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 chordsTroubleshooting MIDI/SDS with open loop Setting up MIDI/SDS hardwareSetting 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 Loops LoopingSustaining 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 an Acid one-shot file Creating loops for AcidCreating an Acid loop file Creating an Acid 2.0 disk-based file Using the Acid Loop Creation Tools toolbar Creating an Acid beatmapped fileHalving or doubling a loop Editing loops for AcidShifting a selection left or right Rotating audio Setting loop tempo Saving loop points234 Working with Video Using the video stripViewing video Enabling frame animation Animating the video strip Video Preview window Previewing files with videoButton Description Using an external monitor Display squareAttaching 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 Using Spectrum Analysis Working in the frequency domainFast Fourier Transform Using a spectrum graphDisplaying a spectrum graph Monitoring an input and output source Navigating a spectrum graph Changing the graph typeUpdating a spectrum graph Changing the zoom levelViewing multiple spectrum graphs Printing the graph Using a sonogram Displaying a sonogramTuning a sonogram Updating a sonogramReturning to a spectrum graph Adjusting Spectrum Analysis settingsPrinting the sonogram Frequency minimum Saving spectrum graph settings 256 Project file commands Magnification and view commandsShortcuts Keyboard shortcutsData window edit commands + PPress 259Press Cursor moves to Cursor movement+ + Selecting data Press To select from cursor to+ Z + LNavigation and playback Record dialog keyboard shortcuts+ 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 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