Destructive audio editing and processing, Correcting pops and clicks with the pencil – Apple Logic Express 8 User Manual

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Chapter 21

Editing Audio in the Sample Editor

Delete
Erases the selection, without placing it in the Clipboard. All data beyond the deleted
passage is moved forwards (towards the start point of the audio file) to fill the gap.

Destructive Audio Editing and Processing

The following section covers the use of several standard audio processing commands
and tasks. These include normalizing, reversing, fading, and changing the level of audio
files. Advanced audio processing options are discussed in “

Working With the Digital

Factory

” on page 533.

You are normally asked to confirm all sample editing functions executed with a key
command.

To disable this safety feature:

m

Turn off the Preferences > Audio > Sample Editor > Warning before processing function
by key command checkbox.

Correcting Pops and Clicks With the Pencil

The Pencil tool allows you to correct clicks and pops or clipping, by manually drawing
in the detailed waveform display.

To correct pops and clicks with the Pencil:

1

Navigate to the desired section of the waveform by clicking on the overview.

Tip: Pops and clicks are often the loudest part of an audio file, so you may find the
Functions > Search Peak command useful when looking for them.

2

Use the zoom controls to magnify the section of the waveform that you want to
correct.

3

Use the Arrow tool to scrub the audio around the pop or click.

This will help you to identify exactly where you need to draw.

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