Sony 7 manual Using markers, Inserting markers, Naming markers

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Using markers

A marker is a tag placed in an audio file that is used as a reference point. Markers make navigating a file easier and more efficient.

Inserting markers

1.Click to position the cursor in the waveform.

2.From the Special menu, choose Insert Marker. Sound Forge places a marker in the waveform at the exact location of the cursor.

Press M .

The marker is placed in the waveform

Inserting markers using the ruler shortcut menu

The ruler shortcut menu allows you to insert and name a marker in a single step.

1.Click to position the cursor in the waveform.

2.Right-click the ruler and choose Insert Marker/Region from the shortcut menu. The Insert Marker/Region dialog appears.

3.Enter a name for the marker in the Name box and click OK. The new marker appears in the waveform.

Inserting markers during playback

To insert markers in real time during playback, press M .

Inserting markers during recording

To insert markers during recording, click the Drop Marker button ( ) in the Record dialog or press more information, see Inserting markers while recording on page 125.

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Naming markers

When you insert a marker, Sound Forge automatically names it for you. You can customize this automatic labeling feature, or you can name markers manually.

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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 helpWhat’s This? help About your rights in Sound Forge softwareHelp 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 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 PlaybarFloating a toolbar ToolbarsDocking 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 Play Device toolbar Command descriptionsToolTips Turning off ToolTipsMeters Resetting clipping indicatorsScaling meters Holding peaks and valleys Displaying VU/PPM metersShowing labels 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 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 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 stereoConverting from stereo to mono Using the Channel ConverterConverting file formats 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 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 Displaying the playlist Using the playlistAdding regions to the playlist Repeating a region during playlist playback Understanding the playlist displayCustomizing the playlist display 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 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 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 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 DescriptionEstimating DC Offset DC OffsetDC Offset controls Fade Graphic fade Creating a graphic fadeCreating a custom graphic fade Fade 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 controlsUpsampling audio Downsampling 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 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 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 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 fileProcessing individual audio elements Using impulse files in creative waysUsing the new impulse file 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 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 Samplers SamplingExternal 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 chordsTroubleshooting MIDI/SDS with open loop Setting up MIDI/SDS hardwareSetting 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 Loops LoopingSustaining 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 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 Shortcuts Project file commandsMagnification and view commands Keyboard shortcutsData window edit commands + PPress 259Press Cursor moves to Cursor movement+ + + Z Selecting dataPress To select from cursor to + L+ K Navigation and playbackRecord dialog keyboard shortcuts + 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 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