Using markers in the waveform editor, Scripting actions in the waveform editor – Apple Soundtrack Pro User Manual
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Chapter 7
Working in the Waveform Editor
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Using Markers in the Waveform Editor
You can insert markers in an audio file project in the same way as in a multitrack
project. Markers can be useful for indicating where a specific sound, cue, or event
begins or ends in the audio file. They can also be useful for indicating an area of an
audio file you want to time stretch.
When an audio file project has two or more markers, you can select the area between
two markers by double-clicking in the waveform display. For more information, see
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Selecting Part of an Audio File
For information about inserting, naming, moving, and deleting markers, see “
Scripting Actions in the Waveform Editor
You can save a series of actions in the Waveform Editor as an AppleScript droplet, and
use the droplet to modify other audio files. You can apply the actions in a saved droplet
while you are working in Final Cut Pro using the Send To shortcut menu. You can also
drag files or folders onto a droplet, making it easy to batch process files.
You can edit the droplet in the AppleScript Script Editor to adjust action settings. This is
especially helpful when you want to apply the same series of actions to multiple files,
or when you want to apply actions repeatedly, changing one or several settings each
time. You can apply a droplet to another audio file, or group of files, by dragging files or
folders containing a group of files onto the droplet.
To save a series of actions as a droplet:
1
Open an audio file in the Waveform Editor.
2
Apply the actions to the audio file.
3
Choose File > Save as AppleScript.
4
In the Save dialog, type a name for the droplet.
By default, droplets are saved to the location user/Library/Scripts/Soundtrack Pro
Scripts. Do not change the location or Soundtrack Pro and Final Cut Pro may not be
able to find and use your saved droplets.