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Audio processing and functions
Audio processing
Envelope
The Envelope function allows you to apply a volume envelope to the selected audio.
The dialog contains the following settings:
Curve Kind buttons
These determine whether the envelope curve consists of spline curve segments (left
button), damped spline segments (middle button) or linear segments (right button).
Envelope display
Shows the shape of the envelope curve. The resulting waveform shape is shown in
dark gray, with the current waveform shape in light gray. You can click on the curve to
add points, and click and drag existing points to change the shape. To remove a point
from the curve, drag it outside the display.
Presets
If you have set up an envelope curve that you may want to apply to other events or
clips, you can save it as a preset by clicking the Store button.
• To apply a stored preset, select it from the pop-up menu.
• To rename the selected preset, double-click on the name and enter a new one in
the dialog that opens.
• To remove a stored preset, select it from the pop-up menu and click Remove.
Fade In and Fade Out
For a description of these functions, see the chapter “Fades, crossfades, and
envelopes” on page 143.
Gain
Allows you to change the gain (level) of the selected audio. The dialog contains the
following settings:
Gain
This is where you set the desired gain, between -50 and +20 dB. The setting is also
indicated below the Gain display as a percentage.