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===Make a New Session=== | ===Make a New Session=== | ||
| + | * Read the [[File Management - Audition|File Management]] article for more detail. | ||
| − | * | + | * Multitrack 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. | *Always keep all of the audio files and .sesx file in one folder. | ||
| − | # On the ''' | + | # On the your '''Desktop''' drive create a new folder with your name. |
| − | # In '''Audition''' go to '''File > Multitrack Session''' and set the following | + | # In '''Audition''' go to '''File > Multitrack Session''' and set the following settings: |
## '''Session Name''': use a meaningful name. | ## '''Session Name''': use a meaningful name. | ||
| − | ## '''Folder Location''': Click '''Browse''' and select your folder on | + | ## '''Folder Location''': Click '''Browse''' and select your folder on your Desktop. |
## '''Template''' : None | ## '''Template''' : None | ||
## '''Sample Rate''': 48000 | ## '''Sample Rate''': 48000 | ||
| − | ## '''Bit Depth''' : | + | ## '''Bit Depth''' : 24 |
## '''Master''': Stereo | ## '''Master''': Stereo | ||
## Click '''OK''' | ## Click '''OK''' | ||
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#* '''File Name''' : name the file | #* '''File Name''' : name the file | ||
#* '''Location''' : click browse to select a folder | #* '''Location''' : click browse to select a folder | ||
| − | #* '''Sample Source''': | + | #* '''Sample Source''': Click Change and set Bit Depth to 24 bits. and click OK |
| − | + | # '''Click OK''' | |
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[[Category:Audition]] | [[Category:Audition]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:59, 22 October 2019
Contents
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
- Read the File Management article for more detail.
- Multitrack 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.
- On the your Desktop drive create a new folder with your name.
- In Audition go to File > Multitrack Session and set the following settings:
- Session Name: use a meaningful name.
- Folder Location: Click Browse and select your folder on your Desktop.
- Template : None
- Sample Rate: 48000
- Bit Depth : 24
- Master: Stereo
- 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
- Go to Files > Import > Files...
- 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
- 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.
Clip Volume
- Each clip has it's own volume and pan settings that move with the clip when it is moved.
- Hover over the volume 0r pan line and double click to add a point.
- Points can be moved up or down or left to right to change the values.
- These setting do not affect the volume or pan control in the mixer.
Track Volume
- Each track has its own volume and pan settings.
- These settings also show up as the levels in the mixer panel.
- These are separate from the clip volume and pan settings.
- The levels are set for in time in the track. They do not move with clips.
- This can be confusing.
- On the left side of a track click the Read triangle so it is pointing down.
- For Show Envelopes select volume or pan.
- Hover over the volume 0r pan line and double click to add a point.
- Points can be moved up or down or left to right to change the values.
Saving
- Go to File > Save to save the session.
- If any files are located outside of your session folder a warning will appear.
- Click Yes to have the files copied to your session folder.
Exporting
- Go to Export > Multitrack Mixdown > and select
- Time Selection to export only the selected time
- Entire Session for the entire project
- Selected Clips for selected clips
- In the Export Multitrack Mixdown dialog set
- File Name : name the file
- Location : click browse to select a folder
- Sample Source: Click Change and set Bit Depth to 24 bits. and click OK
- Click OK
