Sonnox Fraunhofer Codec Toolbox - Manual (Page 22)

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7.3.3 Decoding
The Manager can also decode compressed files for import into a host sequencer (or for general
purpose decoding). To decode supported M4A or MP3 files, simply select them in the File List,
choose WAV or AIFF, and press the DECODE button.
The Output file path panel also allows you to select where you would like the decoded files to be
saved to. By selecting the ‘save to input folder’ option, the source folder will be used. By
unselecting the ‘save to input folder’ option, a further output folder field is displayed. Click the
browser icon on the right to choose your output folder. Click the output filename to rename the
destination file.
7.4 Auditioning Audio Files in the Manager
It is possible to listen to any supported audio file using the Toolbox Manager. Click in the audition
column to the left of the file name to load a file into the internal playback section. The file will begin
to play immediately. Press the spacebar to pause or resume playback. Use the SETTINGS tab to
select your audio output device.
This section provides familiar controls – play/pause, volume and play position seeking. Clicking the
speaker icon toggles playback mute. The loop button has three modes:
No looping
Loop the currently selected file
Loop all files in the list in sequence. At the end of playback, the next file in the list is
selected, and playback begins. Playback will stop at the end of the last file in the list.
The audio output device used by the Manager can be selected from the SETTINGS tab. If a device
is connected to the system while the Manager is open, press the rescan button, and the device will
become available via the drop-down list.
Note – it is recommended to configure the plug-in's host DAW to release the audio driver in the background.
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