Steinberg Wavelab Le 8 Manual

Audio File Editing
File Handling in the Audio Files Workspace
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Converting From Stereo to Mono and From Mono to Stereo
You can convert audio files from mono to stereo and from stereo to 
mono. Converting a mono file into a stereo file produces an audio file 
that contains the same material in both channels, for example for further 
processing into real stereo.
Converting a Selection From Stereo to Mono Using the Menu
PROCEDURE
1.In the Audio Files workspace, make a stereo selection in the wave 
window....

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Converting a Selection From Mono to Stereo
PROCEDURE
1. In the Audio Files workspace, make a mono selection in the wave 
window.
2. Select Edit > Copy selection to new window > Convert to 
Stereo.
RESULT 
The selection appears in a new stereo window.
Swapping Channels in a Stereo File
You can move the audio in the left channel to the right channel, and vice 
versa.
•To swap the channels of the whole audio file in the Audio Files 
workspace,...

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Multiple copies
Opens a dialog in which you can enter the number of copies that 
you want to create.
Mix
Blends two files into each other, starting at the selection or, if there 
is no selection, at the cursor position.
• When you select the Mix option, a dialog opens, allowing you to 
specify the gain for the audio on the clipboard and at the 
destination.
• All the data on the clipboard is always mixed in, regardless of the 
length of the...

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Moving Audio Using Cut and Paste
PREREQUISITE 
Decide whether you want to use Snap selection to zero-crossing.
PROCEDURE
1. In the wave window, make a selection.
2. Use one of the following copy methods:

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3. Click the selection.
Pressing [Shift] switches nudge left to nudge right and vice versa.
4. To exit the nudge tool mode, click anywhere outside of the 
selection.
RESULT 
The audio is moved one pixel. Exactly how much this is depends on how 
far you are zoomed in. For example, if the status bar displays x1:256, the 
selection is moved 256 samples. The moved section overwrites the 
audio at that position.
Copying Audio
You can copy...

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Sample Rate Conflicts
If you copy or move audio from one window to another, and the sample 
rates of the two files are not the same, the copied/moved sound plays 
back at the wrong pitch (speed). The program warns you if this is about 
to happen.
While mixing sample rates can be used as an effect, it is most often not 
intended. There are two ways to get around this:
• Convert the sample rate of the source file to the same rate as the...

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Changing the Audio Properties
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3. Select how you want to insert the selection:
• If you want to insert the audio, click once at the position in the same 
file or in another file.
• If you want to replace a section of audio, select it.
4. Select Edit > Paste, or press [Ctrl]/[Command]-[V].
Copying Audio by Dragging
PREREQUISITE 
Decide whether you want to use Snap selection to zero-crossing.
PROCEDURE
1. In the Audio Files workspace, make a selection.
2. Click the middle of the...

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Changing the Audio Properties
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• If you change the sample rate, the file plays back at a new pitch.
• If you change the bit resolution, the file is converted to the new 
resolution the next time you save it.
NOTE
There is no undo for this. If you save with a lower bit resolution, the file 
is converted permanently.
PROCEDURE
1. In the Audio Files workspace, open an audio file.
2. Select Edit > Audio properties.
3. Specify a new Sample rate and/or Accuracy.
4. Click OK.
Audio...

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Silence Generator Dialog
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Silence Generator Dialog
This dialog allows you to insert silence or background noise in an audio 
file.
In the Audio Files workspace, select Edit > Silence (advanced).
Silence Duration - As selection
Uses the duration of the active audio selection as the duration of 
the silent section. Specify the duration of the silent section in the 
value field below.
Edges - Fade-in/out
Performs a crossfade at the start and end of the silent section for 
smoother...

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Silence Generator Dialog
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Replacing a Selection with Silence
You can replace a section of an audio file with silence.
PROCEDURE
1.In the Audio Files workspace, make a selection.
2. Select Edit > Silence (advanced).
3. Set the silence duration to As selection, and the destination to 
Replace selection.
4. Click Apply.
Inserting Silence
You can insert a specified length of silence at any position of the audio 
file.
PROCEDURE
1.In the Audio Files workspace, set the cursor where you...