Steinberg Wavelab Elements 7 Manual
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9.1 Dialogs 123 Related topics Audio Streaming Settings Audio File Format Dialog 9.1.36 Rename File dialog This dialog allows you to rename a file, and/or optionally change the folder where it is stored. The file suffix may be selected from the drop-down list. All open documents that have a reference to the file are updated. Associated peak and marker files are also updated. This function is particularly useful when renaming Audio Files. If you rename an Audio File outside WaveLab Elements (using your computer's file browser), the next time you open an Audio Montage with a reference to that file, WaveLab Elements will not find it. To avoid this, use this dialog to rename files and all references to the file from the open Audio Montage are automatically updated to use the newly named file. You can access this dialog by choosing File>Rename... . For an explanation of each parameter and interface feature, click on , or the 'What's this?' question mark icon. For more information see Getting Help Related topics 9.1.37 CD Text Editor This dialog allows you to add CD-Text data to an audio CD. CD-Text is an extension of the Red Book Compact Disc standard and allows you to store text information on an audio CD. Information such as the disk title, songwriter, composer and disc ID, can be added for example. The text data you enter is displayed by CD players that support the CD-Text format. In WaveLab Elements you can add information about the disk itself and each individual track. This information is entered in a series of text fields that scroll together horizontally. There is one pane of fields for the disk itself and a pane for each track. You can scroll between these with a slider bar. Buttons allow you to copy between fields to make entering information easier. Tip: Make sure the "Enable CD-Text Burning" checkbox is ticked before burning an audio CD if you wish to write CD-Text data. For an explanation of each parameter and interface feature, click on , or the 'What's this?' question mark icon. For more information see Getting Help Related topics CD Authoring CDs and DVDs Write Audio CD WaveLab Elements 7
124 Interface Elements 9.1.38 Render Montage window This dialog allows you to process the montage session you are working on, mixing down multiple tracks into a mono or stereo file and applying any active plug-in effects you have active. This process is sometimes also referred to as mixing or bouncing down. You can select options for which regions of the session are rendered, whether to create a named file or a temporary, untitled file, and whether to mute the effects chain when finished. There are various options to render all or parts of the Montage, into one or more files - use "What's this..." You can access this dialog in the Audio Montage Workspace via the Render button from the Master Section window. For an explanation of each parameter and interface feature, click on , or the 'What's this?' question mark icon. For more information see Getting Help Related topics Rendering Audio Plug-ins Audio File Format Dialog Master Section 9.1.39 Render Wave window This dialog allows you to process the Audio File or selection you are working on, applying any effects you have active. It applies all active plug-ins to the selected audio region or the whole file, and you can op- tionally change the format of the rendered file. This process is sometimes also referred to as "mixing" or "bouncing down". You can select options for which regions of the session are rendered, whether to create a new file or process in place, and whether to mute the effects chain when finished. You can also choose to copy marker locations to the new file. You can access this dialog in the Audio File Workspace via the Render button from the Master Section window. For an explanation of each parameter and interface feature, click on , or the 'What's this?' question mark icon. For more information see Getting Help Related topics Rendering Audio Plug-ins Audio File Format Dialog Master Section WaveLab Elements 7
9.1 Dialogs 125 9.1.40 Sample attributes This dialog allows you to define settings for an audio sample before loading it into a hardware or software sampler. The settings do not process the sample in any way, they just give the file properties that the receiving sampler can use. This includes information about the pitch of the sample (which can be detected automatically by WaveLab Elements), the key range that the sample should span, and the velocity range to occupy. For WAV and AIFF files, this information is stored in the file's header. By default, there are no sample attributes in an Audio File. Therefore you must explicitly create this information by clicking on the "Create" button first. This dialog is useful if your sampler can take advantage of these additional tags. If supported by your sampler, it can save you time by allowing you to both edit and define a samples properties from within WaveLab Elements. You can access this dialog via Workspace>Specific tool windows >Sample At- tributes... . For an explanation of each parameter and interface feature, click on , or the 'What's this?' question mark icon. For more information see Getting Help Related topics 9.1.41 Modified files dialog This dialog allows you to save any currently open files that have been modified. You can choose which files in the active Workspace you wish to save and which to ignore. If you have a large number of currently active files, it can be useful to choose "Select All" and then deselect any items you do not wish to save. Choosing "Cancel" safely returns you to the application without saving the modified files or quitting. You can access this dialog throughout WaveLab Elements via File>Save all . This dialog is also shown when closing a Workspace with more than one modified file, or when closing the application. For an explanation of each parameter and interface feature, click on , or the 'What's this?' question mark icon. For more information see Getting Help Related topics 9.1.42 Save Audio File dialog This dialog allows you to choose the name, file format and the location where you wish to save an Audio File. The provided default location depends on what path you have specified for the 'Audio File Save folder' in Folder preferences . This can be overtyped, or you can click to browse folders, browse files, or explore the Operating System browser dialog. You can also change the type of file format used to encode the file using the Audio File Format dialog . In addition there is an option to remember the file format you use so it appears the next time you save a file. WaveLab Elements 7
126 Interface Elements You can access this dialog from the Audio File Workspace and Montage Workspace via File > Save as... . For an explanation of each parameter and interface feature, click on , or the 'What's this?' question mark icon. For more information see Getting Help Related topics Folder Preferences dialog Audio File Format Dialog 9.1.43 Save Batch Processor This dialog allows you to save a copy of the batch processor file that you currently have open. You can specify a new file name and location. Optionally you can choose to save the list of files in the batch process, along with status of each file. The default location depends on what path you have specified for the 'Batch Processor - Save folder' in Folder preferences . This can be overtyped, or you can click to browse folders, browse files or explore the Operating System browser dialog. You can access this dialog in the Batch Processor Workspace via File>Save as... . For an explanation of each parameter and interface feature, click on , or the 'What's this?' question mark icon. For more information see Getting Help Related topics Folder Preferences dialog 9.1.44 Save File As This dialog allows you to save a copy of a file that you currently have open. You can specify a new file name and location. The default location depends on the path you have specified for the active Workspace's 'Save folder' in Folder preferences . This can be overtyped, or you can click to browse folders, browse files or explore the Operating System browse dialog. You can access this dialog in various Workspaces in WaveLab Elements via File>Save as... . For an explanation of each parameter and interface feature, click on , or the 'What's this?' question mark icon. For more information see Getting Help Related topics Folder Preferences dialog WaveLab Elements 7
9.1 Dialogs 127 9.1.45 Save Preset As This dialog allows you to save a copy of a preset you have altered with a different name. You can also define and create a root folder to hold for all presets of its kind. You can access this dialog in various places throughout WaveLab Elements where you choose presets - that is, wherever you see this icon and a menu containingSave as.... For an explanation of each parameter and interface feature, click on , or the 'What's this?' question mark icon. For more information see Getting Help Related topics Presets 9.1.46 Save picture of active window This dialog allows you to save a picture of the active WaveLab Elements window. You can save the picture with or without the enclosing window frame and the resulting picture can be copied to the clipboard or saved to a file. If the second option is selected, you can specify where the picture is saved and the format: BMP, JPG/JPEG and PNG formats are offered. You can access this dialog from most Workspaces in WaveLab Elements via View>Save picture of active window... . For an explanation of each parameter and interface feature, click on , or the 'What's this?' question mark icon. For more information see Getting Help Related topics 9.1.47 Definition of shortcut(s) This dialog allows you to define your own customized shortcut(s) for a particular function (selected from Customize Commands ). These custom shortcuts can save you time and speed up your workflow in WaveLab Elements. You can define a shortcut using a: ˆ Key sequence - any existing keyboard shortcut is displayed in the first keystroke field and can be overwritten. There are some standard shortcuts that cannot be redefined; in this case the related edit fields are disabled. Each shortcut is restricted to a specific Workspace, so you can use the same shortcut in different Workspaces. Press the key combination you wish to use and it will be displayed. If a keyboard shortcut is already used by another command, a warning is given. Use the Clear button to erase any shortcut entries already present. There are additional spaces to allow you to define sequences containing up to four key strokes. Please note these keys must be pressed/released one after the other, and the action is performed when the last key has been pressed. WaveLab Elements 7
128 Interface Elements You can access this dialog from the Customize commands window by selecting a command and choosing Edit shortcut... . For an explanation of each parameter and interface feature, click on , or the 'What's this?' question mark icon. For more information see Getting Help Related topics Customize Commands Command bars 9.1.48 Silence Generator This dialog allows you to generate "silence", either by replacing an audio selection, or by specifying a duration. You can also specify a cross fade at each end of the silent region, for a smoother transition. Radio buttons determine where the silent period is placed in the audio. You can access this dialog in the Audio File Workspace via Edit>Silence (advanced)... . For an explanation of each parameter and interface feature, click on , or the 'What's this?' question mark icon. For more information see Getting Help Related topics Silence 9.1.49 Special File Format This dialog allows you to choose options as to how WaveLab Elements will interpret any unrecognized file formats or files containing raw data that you wish to open. You can define the sample format, byte order, sample rate, file extension and whether or not the file contains mono or stereo channels. You can also choose to ignore the file's header (start) or end of file data. Once you have specified a format for a particular type of file, WaveLab Elements remembers the new format for the next time. This function can be useful for example, if you are working with a rarely used Audio File format like those used by some game platforms or mobile phone ring tones. You can access this dialog in the Audio File Workspace via File>Open as... . For an explanation of each parameter and interface feature, click on , or the 'What's this?' question mark icon. For more information see Getting Help Related topics Audio File Format Dialog WaveLab Elements 7
9.1 Dialogs 129 9.1.50 Time Format dialog This dialog allows you to specify the way in which time is displayed on the waveform time rulers and in several time-based fields related to the file. You can set options using the following tabs: ˆ Timecode - this provides a list of frames per second for various SMPTE timecodes, and for CD resolution. Selecting "Other" allows you to enter a custom value. You can also choose which frames/units are displayed. For example, if you are working with PAL video you might choose 25 frames per second - or "25(SMPTE EBU)". ˆ Clock- this allows you to display time units or to present the clock units in a compact format. ˆ Meter- this offers time signature, tempo (bpm) and ticks per quarter note (to allow the time units to be compatible with your MIDI sequencer). You can access this dialog in the Audio File Workspace via View>Main view display > Time Ruler >Time format... . Alternatively, you can access it by right clicking anywhere on the time ruler in either waveform window to produce the Time Ruler context menu, and choosing Time format... . For an explanation of each parameter and interface feature, click on , or the 'What's this?' question mark icon. For more information see Getting Help Related topics Audio File editing 9.1.51 Time stretching This dialog allows you to change the duration of an audio selection (usually without changing its pitch). You can view exact time information on the original audio selection you wish to stretch and choose the amount you wish to "stretch" it in seconds, beats per minute or as a percentage. You can also choose which method WaveLab uses to stretch the audio and the quality/speed of the processing. When choosing a method, it is useful to experiment with the different algorithms available to find which one suits your source material the best. Use "What's this?" to find out more information on each method and determine which one will produce the best time stretch without introducing unwanted artifacts. This function is useful if you want to speed up or slow down a recording to match other material, such as matching the tempo of two drum beats, or fitting an audio track to a section of video, for example. You can access this dialog from the Audio File Workspace by choosing Process>Time stretching... . For an explanation of each parameter and interface feature, click on , or the 'What's this?' question mark icon. For more information see Getting Help WaveLab Elements 7
130 Interface Elements Related topics Adjusting Envelopes 9.1.52 File attributes This dialog allows you to define the file attributes (or meta-data) to be embedded in your exported Audio File. You can choose between entering standard WAV file meta-data tags or the extended file header information available in Broadcast Wave Format (BWF). Fill in the relevant information using the text fields provided, although it is not mandatory to complete all fields. In some cases there are buttons to assist you in entering data: ˆ - Uses the current date and time to fill in the Origination Date/Time field. ˆ - Uses WaveLab Elements as the name of the originator software. You can access this dialog in the Audio File Workspace via Edit>File Attributes... . For an explanation of each parameter and interface feature, click on , or the 'What's this?' question mark icon. For more information see Getting Help Related topics WAV files 9.1.53 Audio File editing preferences This dialog allows you to define settings for editing in the Audio File Workspace. You can choose defaults for editing and playback, adjust the visual appearance of the wave- form displays, and determine how WaveLab Elements works with audio and peak files. You can access this dialog in the Audio File Workspace via Options>Audio File editing preferences... . For an explanation of each parameter and interface feature, click on , or the 'What's this?' question mark icon. For more information see Getting Help Related topics Audio File editing 9.1.54 Write Audio CD This dialog allows you to write an audio CD to a physical CD-ROM disk using your computer's CD-R or DVD-R drive. The dialog has controls for refreshing the list of attached devices, WaveLab Elements 7
9.1 Dialogs 131 opening the CD/DVD drive and erasing a CD-RW/DVD-RW disk or the contents of the DDP Image directory. You can also choose to bypass audio from passing through the Master Section before it is written. Choosing a CD-R or DVD-R drive displays choices for setting the speed, number of copies and other options. Important note for Mac OSX users When using the CD-R/DVD-R drive on Apple OSX computers for importing or burning it is important to note the following. If you insert a optical CD or DVD disk in the drive while the drive is not selected in WaveLab Elements for import or burning, WaveLab Elements will not be able to "see" the drive. The disk drive is "taken over" by other applications under Mac OSX and is not seen by WaveLab Elements when this happens. To avoid this occurring, make sure there is no disk in the drive when opening any CD window within WaveLab Elements. For an explanation of each parameter and interface feature, click on , or the 'What's this?' question mark icon. For more information see Getting Help Related topics DDP files Authoring CDs and DVDs 9.1.55 WMA encoding This dialog allows you to specify the encoding options when you save a WMA Audio File. You can select which encoder to use and adjust the output sample rate and bit resolution. Depending on the encoder chosen, you can also define various quality options and whether the resulting file is stereo or mono. You can access this dialog by choosing Save as...>Output Format (select type Win- dows Media Audio) >Encoding >Edit... , and from most places where you can select an output file format, like the Render dialog. For an explanation of each parameter and interface feature, click on , or the 'What's this?' question mark icon. For more information see Getting Help Related topics WMA files 9.1.56 Write Data CD/DVD This dialog allows you to write a data CD/DVD to either a physical DVD/CD-ROM disk using your computer's CD-R or DVD-R drive, or burn an ISO disk image. The dialog has controls for refreshing the list of attached devices, opening the CD/DVD drive and erasing a CD- RW/DVD-RW disk. If you choose to burn an ISO disk image the dialog allows you to select a filename for the resultant ISO file. Choosing a CD-R or DVD-R drive displays choices for setting the speed or to try a test burn. WaveLab Elements 7
132 Interface Elements Important note for Mac OSX users When using CD-R/DVD-R drive on Apple OSX computers for importing or burning it is important to note the following. If you insert a optical CD or DVD disk in the drive while the drive is not selected in WaveLab Elements for import or burning, WaveLab Elements will not be able to "see" the drive. The disk drive is "taken over" by other applications under Mac OSX and is not seen by WaveLab Elements when this happens. To avoid this occurring, make sure there is no disk in the drive when opening any CD window within WaveLab Elements. For an explanation of each parameter and interface feature, click on , or the 'What's this?' question mark icon. For more information see Getting Help Related topics Authoring CDs and DVDs 9.1.57 Loop Tweaker This dialog allows you to refine a region of audio to loop seamlessly. The Loop Tweaker can just be used to "tweak" an existing loop selection so that it loops perfectly or you can also use it to create a loop from material which does not naturally repeat. To use the Loop Tweaker you must first have a loop defined using a pair of loop markers . The Loop Tweaker consists of the following tabs: Loop points adjustment This is a visualization of the beginning and end of the waveform between the loop markers. You use this dialog to manually refine a loop selection by dragging on the waveform left/right or using the automatic search buttons to find the nearest "good" loop point. The aim is to align the waveforms so they meet in the middle at a zero-crossing point with the waveforms matching as closely as possible, being "in phase". When you adjust your loop start and end points within the dialog the start and end loop markers in the main waveform window will adjust accordingly. Note that this movement may or may not be visible depending on the amount you move the markers and the zoom factor you have selected. It is helpful to have the transport looped during playback so you can hear the difference when you adjust the loop markers within the dialog. Use the Display options to adjust how the Loop Tweaker waveform is visualized. You can also use the temporary memory buttons to capture a number of different loop "candidates" and audition them one by one. Note that if you are not using a cross fade or post cross fade you do not need to click Apply when just tweaking loop points. You can also leave this dialog window open and manually adjust the position of the markers in the main waveform windows if you need to make large adjustments. Cross fade This tab allows you to apply a cross fade at the end of a loop by mixing a copy of the beginning of the loop with it. This can be useful to smooth the transition between the end of a loop and its beginning - especially when using material that doesn't naturally loop. Use the envelope drag points or value sliders to adjust the cross fade envelope. Click Apply to process the cross fade. Post cross fade This tab allows you to cross fade the loop back into the audio after the end of the loop. This WaveLab Elements 7