Reference Guide

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Working with Loops and Groove Clips
The Media Browser View
Audio Scaling
Audio scaling is the increase or decrease in the size (scale) of the waveform in clip. Audio scaling
allows you to make detailed edits by zooming in on the parts of the waveform closest to the zero
crossing (silence) while preserving the track size. By showing just the quietest parts of a clip, you
can make very precise edits.
The Audio Scale Ruler is located on the far left of the Loop Construction view.
Figure 78. Audio scale ruler
A. Audio Scale Ruler B. Clip
There are three right-click display options in the Audio Scale Ruler:
• Percentage. Shows audio scaling by percentage. For example, if the highest percentage in the
Audio Scale Ruler reads 2.0%, then only the parts of the waveform which are within 2% of the
zero crossing appear in the clip.
• dB. Shows audio scaling by dB. For example, if the highest dB in the Audio Scaling Ruler reads
-36, then only the parts of the waveform which are 36 dB below 0 dB appear in the clip.
• Zoom Factor. Shows audio scaling by a factor. For example, if the Zoom Factor reads 10, then
the waveform is zoomed in by a factor of 10.
The Media Browser View
The Media Browser view allows you to browse and preview your audio files (.wav, .mp3, .wma, etc.),
MIDI loops (.mid), Project5 patterns (.ptn), step sequencer patterns (.ssp) and REX loops (.rex)
before you drag them into your project. If you preview a Groove clip, it plays back at tempo and in
the key of your current project.
You can open the Media Browser view in any of the following methods:
•Select Views > Media Browser from the menu.
• Click the Media Browser button on the Views toolbar.
• Press ALT+1
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