Operation Manual

Chapter 11: Sound effects and music 203
the CD (if it is not already in the drive), so that the
audio data can be captured. You won’t need to repeat
this step subsequently unless you lengthen the clip.
CD recording options
Depending on your CD drive, Studio offers a number
of recording options. The choices are found in the CD.
Voice-over and Surround options panel (Setup ¾ CD,
Voice-over and Surround):
The default method is digitally “ripping” from your CD
to Studio. If you have an older CD drive that can’t
transfer the audio digitally, Studio lists alternative
options based on the capabilities of your system’s
audio hardware.
The SmartSound tool
SmartSound automatically creates background
music in the style of your choice. Within that
style, you select one of several songs, and within that
song, any of a number of versions. The list of versions
available also depends on the duration of background
music you specify.
To create music for a particular set of clips, select those
clips before opening the SmartSound tool. (To select
your whole movie, use Edit ¾ Select All or press