Steinberg WaveLab 7 Operation Manual

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ˆ The current frequency spectrum is shown as a linear graph.
ˆ Spectrum "peaks" are shown as a short horizontal lines, indicating recent peak/maxi-
mum values.
Snapshots
By using the "Add snapshot" and
"Erase last snapshot" buttons, you can take and erase
snapshots of the current spectrum. These will be superimposed over the current peak spec-
trum graph, in a color you can customize, until you click the icon again to take a new snapshot.
One use for...

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"Export FFT data as ASCII" from the Options pop-up menu. The resulting text file can then
be imported into applications that allow graph plotting from text files (Microsoft Excel, for
example).
The Spectrometer can be found in the Metersmenu of the Audio Files and Audio Montage
Workspaces. It can be used either as a floating window, or docked in the Workspace or the
Control Window .
Related topics
Metering
Spectroscope
6.5.7 Wavescope
The Wavescope meter displays a real-time...

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You can access this window by choosing Workspace>Shared tool windows >Time-
code . It is available in the Control Window, Audio File Workspace and Audio Montage
Workspace.
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
Time Format dialog
CD Frame
SMPTE timecode
Authoring CDs and DVDs
6.5.9 Background task monitor
This specific tool window allows you...

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Note: When using the logWindow( ) method you need to have the
"Show informal notes"
button selected for the messages to be visible. If no log messages are displayed, make sure
all the toggle buttons are selected -
.
You can access this window via Workspace>Shared tool windows >Log . It is available
in the Control Window, Audio File Workspace and Audio Montage Workspace. You can also
access this window in the Control Window via Utilities>Log .
For an explanation of each...

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The object you are directly over is indicated, along with any possible actions you can perform
and any modifier keys that will enable further functions. These hints are displayed using icons
and text descriptions from left to right.
This option is enabled/disabled in the Audio Montage Workspace via Options>Audio
Montage preferences >All Audio Montages >Display indications of possible ac-
tions .
Icons
The following symbols are used in the contextual information...

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ˆ clicking and dragging will move the click in any direction
There are a number of modifier keys available also including (from left to right):
ˆ the[Alt]/[Option] key
ˆ the[Ctrl]/[Command] key
ˆ the[Shift] key
Various combinations also exist:
ˆ the[Alt]/[Option] key + the[Ctrl]/[Command] key
ˆ the[Alt]/[Option] key + the[Shift]key
ˆ the[Ctrl]/[Command] key + the[Shift]key
Related topics
WaveLab 7 

Chapter 7
Batch Processing
This special Workspace allows you to process any number of audio or audio montage files
with Master Section plug-ins and presets, offline effects, and other plug-ins that are unique
to Batch Processing. Each file is processed and then saved to a folder of your choice. You
can choose a different file format, rename the file according to a set of rules, and
run an
external application
when the batch is finished.
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ˆ Run an external task - you can choose to run an external application after batch
processing has completed using the "External Tool" tab. The external tool must be
set up first via the
Configure external tools dialog . You can access this fromTools>
Configure external tools .
ˆ Define any options - choose any options using the "Options" tab and/or annotate
your batch using the "Comments" tab.
ˆ Choose any Multitasking options - if you have a multi-core processor...

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Understanding the signal path
To understand how the signal flow of your plug-in chain is processed you can look closely at
the audio signal path display, which consists of a number of colored arrows in columns and
rows. Each arrow represents how each plug-in processes any audio passed into it. Each
vertical column represents a processing pass. Use the
"What's this?" arrow on that
column for more information.
Re-using a batch
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It provides you with all the standard browsing functions (such as List and Icon views)as well
as additional controls to audition Audio Files and any marker defined regions.You can use
it to open or insert an entire file or a specific region of a file by dragging and releasing the
file in the location you wish to insert the file. In the Audio Montage Workspace you can also
choose to only view certain types of WaveLab specific files. The File Browser can be very
useful in speeding up the...