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Chapter 7 Flex Time Editing
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Key Concepts
Flex Time editing:  A process that allows you to edit the timing of single or multiple
audio regions.
Flex mode:  A track-based setting that detemines how the timing of your audio will be
altered.
Transient marker:  A marker that denotes a signicant point or peak in an audio le.
Transient detection process:  A process that analyzes audio les for transients the rst
time you enable a track for Flex Time editing. Detected transients are marked and
stored in the audio les.
Flex marker:  A marker that you drag to alter the timing of audio material.
Flex view:  An Arrange area view that allows you to edit the timing of audio material.
Flex tool:  A tool that allows you quick access to the basic Flex Time editing
functionality, without having to turn on Flex view in the Arrange area.
Quantization:  The process of correcting the timing of your material.
Quantize pop-up menu:  A menu in the Region Parameter box that allows you to set
the value used for quantization.