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Intro

In the Multitrack Editor you can mix together multiple audio tracks to created layered compositions and soundscapes. The Multitrack Editor is non-destructive, meaning that you can always make changes to you project.

Make a New Session

• Multritrack sessions create a .sesx project file. This file contain no audio data. It just references the audio files that are used.
• Always keep all of the audio files and .sesx file in one folder.

1. On the Storage drive create a new folder with your name.
2. In Audition go to File > Multitrack Session and set the following settngs:
   1. Session Name: use a meaningful name.
   2. Folder Location: Click Browse and select your folder on the Storage drive.
   3. Template : None
   4. Sample Rate: 48000
   5. Bit Depth : 32 Float
   6. Master: Stereo
   7. Click OK

Importing Files

• Before importing files copy them to a folder inside your session folder.
• If audio files are located outside of the session folder Audition will ask to copy the files when saving. Always click Yes

Importing to the Files Panel

1. Go to Files > Import > Files...
2. Browse to your files;
   • Click on a file to select one file
   • Shift click to select multiple concurrent files
   • Command click to select multiple non-concurrent files

Importing Files to the Editor Panel

1. Drag the file to the track and time where you want the file.

Working in the Editor Panel

• To add a clip to the Editor panel drag it from the Files panel to the track (vertical) and time (horizontal) where you want the clip.
  • If the clip does not match the session sample rate it will ask to make a copy with the correct sample rate.

Moving Clips

• Use the Move tool to move clips.
• To move a clip click on the the name and drag to the new location.
• To keep the time time location when moving between track, hold the Shift key while dragging.
• When snapping is on clips will be aligned to the edges of the nearest clip.
  • Press the S key or click the magnet icon to turn snapping on or off.

Trimming and Extending Clips

• With the Move tool or the Time Selection tool move to the edge of a clip until the red bracket appears.
• Clips can be shortened or lengthened. This is non-destructive.

Fades and Crossfades

• For more detail see the Adobe article
• To add a fade in or fade out to a clips click the square in the upper corner at the beginning or end of a clip.
• Drag left or right to apply the fade.
• Drag up or down to change the shape.
• When clips overlap an crossfade will be added.
• Adjust the crossfade like you adjust a fade.
• Automatic crossfades can be turned off by selecting a clip and unselecting Clip > Automatic Crossfade Enabled
  • This only effects the selected clip.