Reference Guide

592 AudioSnap (Producer and Studio only)

Using global tools on AudioSnap transient markers

At the heart of AudioSnap are transient markers. SONAR automatically detects transients for all

audio clips in your project.Although you can also edit transient markers with the Select tool, Move

tool, Timing tool, Split tool, Freehand tool, Erase tool and Mute tool, this chapter focuses on the

Smart tool since it is the easiest way to edit transient markers.

In order to edit audio transient markers, you must assign a track’s Edit Filter to Audio Transients

(see “Selecting the data type to edit” on page 416).

For more information about using different tools on AudioSnap transient markers, see:

“Using the Smart tool on AudioSnap transients” on page 427

“Using the Select tool on AudioSnap transients” on page 432

“Using the Move tool on AudioSnap transients” on page 436

“Using the Timing tool on AudioSnap transients” on page 443

“Using the Split tool on AudioSnap transients” on page 447

“Using the Freehand tool on AudioSnap transients” on page 450

“Using the Erase tool on AudioSnap transients” on page 459

“Using the Mute tool on AudioSnap transients” on page 462

To enable the Smart tool

1. Select the Smart tool in the Control Bar.

2. Assign the desired track’s Edit Filter control to Audio Transients.

All audio clips show transient markers and the AudioSnap palette appears.

If you select another data type in the Edit Filter, transient markers will no longer be visible and

the AudioSnap palette closes.

The following table describes how the Smart tool behaves when interacting with transient markers

and clips.

Note: Displaying transient markers does not mean that AudioSnap is enabled. AudioSnap is

only active on a clip when at least one transient marker has been stretched.

Action On transient marker On clip

Click Selects the transient marker. Selects the clip and opens the

AudioSnap palette.

Right-click Opens the transient marker context menu. Opens the AudioSnap context menu.

Table 114. Smart tool actions