Operation Manual

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fourth set of controls, which affect the overlay audio
track.
Availability: Surround sound is not supported in the SE and
QuickStart versions of Studio.
Record voice-overs: To record a voice-over,
simply click the Record button and begin
speaking into your microphone.
Add CD audio: Use this tool to add tracks, in
whole or in part, from an audio CD.
Background music: This tool lets you add
background music using SmartSound, Studio’s
powerful music generator. Choose a style, song,
and version. Studio will create a musical soundtrack
that matches the duration of your movie.
Audio effects: This tool lets you apply plug-in
effects to any audio clip. The popular VST
standard for audio plug-ins is supported, enabling you
to augment your library with add-on and third party
effects. Factory-supplied effects include a configurable
noise reduction filter, graphic EQ, reverb and others.
Some “locked” premium effects are also included for
you to try out. For information about purchasing
premium content for Studio, see “Expanding Studio”
on page 11.