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Audio effects (audio plug-ins)

Editing audio

• In the Track view, Track Inspector or Console view, right-click the effects bin and select an effect

from the pop-up menu.

• Set effect parameters (or select a preset).

• Listen to the track and adjust parameters based on what you hear.

You can add audio effects, like MIDI effects, to audio tracks in real time (during playback) in the

Console and Track views. Unlike some of the audio processing discussed so far, using effects in

real time is non-destructive. This means that the audio clip data itself is not modified, and no new

audio files are created. For more information about real-time effects, see “Mixing” on page 803.

See:

“Real-time audio effects processing” on page 773

“Destructive audio effects processing” on page 774

Real-time audio effects processing

From the Console and Track views you can destructively apply audio effects for one or more tracks.

When you are pleased with the audio effects you have patched into a track, you can apply the

effects to the track. Destructively applying effects to a track saves resources, allowing you to include

additional tracks and/or effects.

To apply audio effects

Add one or more audio effects to one or more tracks in either the Track view or the Console view,

and then:

1. In the Track view, select the tracks you want to be affected.

2. Select Process > Apply Effect > Audio Effects from the menu.

3. If desired, select the option to delete the effects after applying them.

4. Click OK.

If you do not delete the effects from each track after applying them, they remain active.