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is done by mixing a copy of the loop back into the audio. Use the envelope drag points or
value sliders to adjust the cross fade envelope. Click Apply to process the post cross fade.
Using the "Copy" button you can insert multiple copies of the loop into the active Audio File,
creating a smooth audio sequence, since copies will loop without an audible transition.
You can access this dialog by choosing Process>Loop Tweaker... .
For an explanation of each parameter and...

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Related topics
About Tool Windows
Metering
Docking windows
9.2.1 VU Meter
The vu-meter is used to display the peak and average loudness/decibel level of your Audio
File. It also displays the pan, or the balance between the left and right channels in a stereo
file.
The upper part of the level/pan meter window shows the peak level and average loudness,
in the following way:
ˆ The Peak Level meters display the peak levels of each channel, graphically and numeri-
cally. By default, the...

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If you are analyzing a stereo file, the Oscilloscope normally shows the separate levels of
the two channels. However, if you activate the option "Show Sum and Subtraction" on the
Functions menu (or click the +/- icon), the upper half of the Oscilloscope shows the sum of
the two channels and the lower half shows the subtraction.
Making settings
By opening the Settings dialog you can adjust the display colors, and choose to activate
Auto-zoom or not. With Auto-zoom...

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WaveLab Elements 7 

Chapter 10
Audio Plug-ins
Steinberg created Virtual Studio Technology (VST) to allow effect plug-ins to be integrated
with audio editors (such as WaveLab Elements). VST uses Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
to closely simulate in software the effects of familiar recording studio hardware. A vast num-
ber of plug-ins are available - from freeware to high-end commercial products - and can
greatly extend the functionality of programs such as WaveLab Elements.
The order of processing is significant. You can...

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Steinberg Compressor
Steinberg Mono Delay
Steinberg Distortion
Steinberg Gate
Steinberg Limiter
Steinberg Roomworks SE
Stereo Delay
Steinberg Stereo Enhancer
Steinberg Studio EQ
Steinberg VST Dynamics
Built-in plug-ins
Crystal Resampler
Leveler
Peak Master
Silence
Dithering plug-in
Internal Dithering
10.1 Sonnox DeClicker
Sonnox DeClicker is one of three plug-ins that form the Sonnox Restoration Toolkit. The
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tools are not just for restoring old material, but also for removing the clicks, pops, buzzes and
background noise that can sometimes accidentally occur in new recordings.
A note on Touch Pad controls
Several controls in these plug-ins are Touch Pads. These controls give a clear display of the
numeric value of a control, and respond to the following actions:
ˆ Left-Click and drag up/down: Increase/decrease the value
ˆ Right-Click and drag up/down: Fine adjustment of value
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ˆ Detect Meter Display (Pop; Click; Crackle)
The Detect meter display combines two indications. The main rising column indicates
the sum of the energy of events that have been detected. With the "In" button de-
selected (i.e. the repair circuit disabled), this column is colored orange/red. With the
repair circuit active the column is colored blue. The bottom segment of the meter is an
indication of each individual detected event.
ˆ Output Level Meter (dB)
The output meter is...

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10.2 Sonnox DeNoiser
Sonnox DeNoiser is one of three plug-ins that form the Sonnox Restoration Toolkit. The tools
are not just for restoring old material, but also for removing the clicks, pops, buzzes and
background noise that can sometimes accidentally occur in new recordings.
A note on Touch Pad controls
Several controls in these plug-ins are Touch Pads. These controls give a clear display of the
numerical value of a control, and respond to the following actions:
ˆ Left-Click...

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Clicking this button brings down a menu of options and preferences. It allows choice
of:
the input/output meter clip light hold duration (permanent, 2s, 5s), and
the splash screen to view the version number and build date.
ˆ Graphical Display
The graphical display shows the real-time frequency/gain curve of the programme ma-
terial. It is graduated from 0 to 20kHz and from 0 to -144dB. The yellow line is the
calculated noise spectrum level, and in Auto mode will continually follow the...