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Functional overview 75
Timestretching: Speed correction can be made either as new object length/stretch
length or as stretch factor of the original value or you can indicate the desired tempo
as BPM (Beats Per Minute).
The button "<< from loop or range" makes it possible to extract the BPM value from
one selected range or the object length and enter it as the "Original BPM". Enter the
number of quarter notes in the dialog that opens and then confirm with "OK". This is
important if the object tempo is not entered correctly and another tempo needs to be
compensated.
The values can also be adjusted in stages using the knob.
If you wish to change the original speed ("Original BPM"), you will see that the speed
of the object you wish to correct adapts to that of the set stretch factor. The modes to
be selected are Resample, Standard, Smooth, Beat Marker Slicing, Beat Marker
Stretching, Monophonic Voice.
"Edit" opens a clear display of the already named parameters. If you move through the
individual modes with the mouse, a detailed explanation will appear for each mode.
You can learn more about individual algorithms in the menu reference under "Menu
Effects > Time/Pitch > Resampling / Timestretching / Pitchshifting (view page
371)".
"Reset" restores all pitchshifting and timestretching settings.
Elastic Audio provides a high-quality tool for pitch customization. The "Elastic Audio"
button opens the activated object in the Elastic Audio Editor.
The Use Elastic Audio (Pitch Automation), changes the pitch using Elastic Audio.
Ranges
Ranges are selected parts of an arrangement which are defined for editing or
accessing later on.
Example 1: A certain section of a song is to be completely removed from the
arrangement. To do so, first define a range that contains the material to be removed.
Next, activate the defined range for all tracks by double-clicking twice in the beat bar
of the range. If you press the Del key now, the material will be deleted from the
arrangement. Parts located behind the range will be automatically moved forward,
closing the gap.
In a similar fashion you can also copy the material inside the range to the clipboard in
order to insert it at a different location. First, create a range for all tracks as described
above and press Ctrl + C ("Edit" > "Copy"). Now, set the playback cursor at the