User Manual

Core Avid Audio Plug-Ins
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Use the rms and peak buttons to switch the calibration of the generated signal between RMS and
Peak modes. Peak generates the signal at the maximum possible level without clipping. RMS
generates the signal at levels consistent with the root-mean-square value, or the effective average
level of the signal.
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The Signal Generator produces a tone as soon as it is inserted on a track. To mute the tone, click
the Bypass button.
Time Compression Expansion (AudioSuite)
The Time Compression Expansion plug-in lets you adjust the duration of selected regions by
increasing or decreasing the selection’s length without changing pitch. This function is
particularly important in audio postproduction applications because it lets you adjust sounds to
specific time lengths or timecode durations for synchronization.
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The Time Compression Expansion plug-in is in the Unused Plug-ins folder. Avid recommends
you use the Time Shift plug-in.
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To change duration (length) and pitch simultaneously, use the Pitch Shift plug-in.
The Time Compression Expansion plug-in can compress or expand two tracks as a “stereo pair,”
processing the two sides of the stereo signal relative to each other.
The Time Compression Expansion plug-in has special parameters that let you enter time
compression or expansion values in different formats. They are located in the Source and
Destination columns, and include the Ratio slider. You can also fine-tune the compression and
expansion process in the following ways:
• Press and hold the Ctrl key (Windows) or the Command key (Macintosh) to engage slider
fine-tune mode.
• Alt+click (Windows) or Option+click (Macintosh) a field or slider to reset its default value.
Signal Lets you select the waveform:
•Sine
• Square
• Sawtooth
• Triangle
• White Noise
• Pink Noise
Option Description