User manual SONY SOUND FORGE 8

[. . . ] After the Sound Forge software is installed and you start it for the first time, the registration wizard appears. This wizard offers easy steps that allow you to register the software online with Sony Pictures Digital Media Software and Services. Alternatively, you may register online at http://www. sony. com/mediasoftware at any time. Registering your product will provide you with exclusive access to a variety of technical support options, notification of product updates, and special promotions exclusive to Sound Forge registered users. [. . . ] Presets are especially useful when you are learning the application, as they allow you to hear the results of processing as well as view the control settings used to produce these results. Note: All information regarding presets in this chapter is applicable to DirectX® Plug-Ins (effects) from Sony Pictures Digital. Using presets 1. From the Process menu, choose Fade, and choose Graphic from the submenu. From the Preset drop-down list, choose the -20 dB exponential fade out preset. Notice that the dialog's controls change to reflect the -20 dB exponential fade out. 4. The following occur: · The Preview button changes to a Stop button. · The effect previews on a brief selection of audio. For more information, see Previewing processed audio on page 150. 5. From the Preset drop-down list, choose the -3 dB exponential fade out preset. Notice that the dialog's controls update to reflect the new preset and the effect automatically previews. 6. The original audio previews with no effects. For more information, see Bypassing a process while previewing on page 152. 7 Clear the Bypass check box and click OK. The -3 dB exponential fade out preset is applied to the audio file. Note: An effect or process is not applied to the audio data until you click OK. CHP. 10 PROCESSING AUDIO 150 Creating presets You can also create custom effects and save them as presets. 1. From the Process menu, choose Fade, and choose Graphic from the submenu. From the Preset drop-down list, choose the -3 dB exponential fade out preset. The dialog's controls change to reflect the preset. 4. Drag any of the graphic fade points to a new position. Edit the graphic fade and click the Save As button 5. Enter a name for the preset and click OK. The new preset is saved and added to the dialog's drop-down list. Deleting presets To delete a preset, choose it from the Preset drop-down list and click Delete. Note: Built-in presets cannot be deleted. Resetting parameters To reset all dialog controls to their default settings, right-click the dialog and choose Reset All from the shortcut menu. Managing presets Once you have created custom presets, you can use the Sound Forge Preset Manager to back up, transfer, or delete custom presets from any of the installed effects, processes, tools and plug-ins. You can also use the Preset Manager to manage your ACID® and Vegas® presets. For more information, see Using the Preset Manager on page 180. Previewing processed audio You can preview the effect that a process has on a file by using the Preview button. [. . . ] Specify Raw File from the Files of type drop-down list. Select an IRCAM file to open and click OK. The Raw File Type dialog appears. APPENDIX D USING CSOUND, MTU, IRCAM, BICSF, AND EBICSF FILES 292 4. Configure the following parameters: · Specify a sample rate from the Sample rate drop-down list. [. . . ]