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Inserting regions using drag-and-drop

One of the easiest ways to insert a region is to drag a selection from a data window into the Regions List.

1.Create a selection containing the opening drum roll in Fill.pca.

Create a selection

2.Drag the selection from the data window to the Regions List. The Insert Marker/Region dialog appears.

3.Name the region and click OK.

Inserting regions using the time ruler shortcut

1.Create another selection in the waveform display.

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

3.Name the region and click OK.

Inserting regions using the keyboard

1.Create a selection in the waveform display.

2.Press R . The Insert Marker/Region dialog appears.

3.Name the region and click OK.

Inserting regions automatically

In addition to the previously described methods, you can also insert regions automatically.

Inserting regions while recording

The most efficient way of inserting regions is to do it while recording your audio. This is especially useful when working on a project that you will piece together from multiple takes. To create regions while recording, specify Multiple takes creating Regions from the Mode drop-down list in the Record dialog. For more information, see Multiple takes creating Regions on page 120.

Tip: Sound Forge automatically names regions for you while recording. You can customize this automatic labeling feature. For more information, see Customizing automatic labeling on page 93.

Inserting regions based on rapid sound attacks

1.Open the Fill.pca file.

2.From the Tools menu, choose Auto Region. The Auto Region dialog appears.

3.Clear the Build regions using the current tempo check box.

USING MARKERS, REGIONS, AND THE PLAYLIST/CUTLIST

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