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The Sample Editor
VariAudio (Cubase only)
VariAudio (Cubase only)
With the AudioWarp features, editing audio in the time domain has become
significantly easier. However, editing pitch was limited to having just one single
numeric “transpose” value per event or part.
VariAudio offers completely integrated vocal editing and pitch alteration of individual
notes in monophonic vocal recordings and can solve intonation and timing problems
with only a few mouse clicks. It was developed and optimized specifically to be used
with monophonic vocal recordings. Though the detection and stretching of notes of
other monophonic audio recordings, such as those of a saxophone, may work well, the
quality of the end result depends greatly on the generic condition and structure of the
recording’s texture.
And how does it work? First, the vocal line is analyzed and split into segments shown
as graphic representation of the notes sung. After the detection process is complete,
the recognized notes can be modified entirely “non-destructively” so that any
modifications to the audio material can be undone.
VariAudio allows you to change your audio on the vertical axis (see “Changing the
pitch” on page 359) and on the horizontal axis (see “Warping segments” on page
362).
Ö If you load projects with VariAudio files in Cubase Artist, the original files will be
played back and your VariAudio modifications will be ignored. If you want to hear your
modifications in Cubase Artist, you will have to bounce the audio files that have been
edited with the Cubase VariAudio features.
Understanding the waveform display in VariAudio
When you open monophonic vocal recordings in the Sample Editor and activate the
Segments or the Pitch & Warp tool on the VariAudio tab, your audio is analyzed and
segmented to display the tonal portions, i.
e. the notes sung or played. This process is
called segmentation. The segmentation allows you to easily associate the audio with
your lyrics and to introduce pitch and timing changes.