Soundscape - Adobe Audition Intro
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Audition Introduction
In this workshop, I was introduced to Adobe Audition, the aim being to understand its interfaces and its key features. I also developed my understanding on sounds in general, gaining some knowledge in how sound effects are grouped e.g. Foley sounds and literal sounds.I discovered that Audition has two interfaces, 'Waveform' and 'Multitrack'. Waveform is ideal for editing individual audio files, whereas Multitrack allows you to layer and edit audio files in larger sums. Both interfaces are relatively similar, but the centre workspace differs, as seen below.
The image below is an example of the default Multitrack workspace.
Below, is an example of the default Waveform workspace.
In the Waveform view, the audio file is displayed as a waveform in the Editor tab. From this, we can see if the sound is repetitive or sparse, it also suggests what the volume is like. Viewing a file from the editor tells us a little about the audio's personality.
Click + Drag allows a user to highlight an area of the waveform. With a selection, it is possible to delete or add effects. A selected area will turn white.
The effects panel allows users to scroll through various default effects and either add them to a selection or to the entire audio file. These can be removed through 'stepping backward' in the history tab.
When a waveform is finished, it can be transferred into the Multitrack workspace. Below, the image shows three individual waveforms that have been layered and manipulated to create a project. This can be exported as a new audio file, and individual waveforms can also be exported.
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