User Guide

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Contents

1 Instructions in brief..5
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 What's new in Nero Wave Editor 3?... 5 Introduction... 6 How this information is organized.. 6 Notes for the user... 6 Important terms... 7
About Nero Wave Editor 3...8
2.1 Introduction... 8 2.2 Structure of the program... 8 2.2.1 Workspace... 9

Settings....10

3.1 Selecting the input and output devices.. 10 3.2 Setting the editor options... 10 3.2.1 Setting the display features... 11 3.2.2 Specifying the directories used.. 12 3.2.3 Audio output... 13 3.2.4 VST Plug-ins... 14

View....15

4.1 Specifying the view... 15 4.2 How the audio files can be represented.. 16 4.3 Zooming.... 17 4.3.1 Vertical zoom... 17 4.3.2 Horizontal zoom... 18

Audio files...19

5.1 Loading and playing back audio files... 19 5.2 Selecting sections of audio files.. 20 5.2.1 Saving the selection as a new audio file.. 21 5.3 Inserting an audio file.. 21 5.4 Recording a new audio file... 22 5.5 Converting an audio file... 23 5.6 Editing audio files... 25 5.6.1 Muting... 25 5.6.2 Normalization... 25 5.6.3 Changing volume... 26 5.6.4 Fading in and out... 27

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Recording gramophone records..28
6.1 6.2 Preparation... 28 Recording... 29

Effects...31

7.1 Introduction... 31 7.1.1 Saving the effect settings... 31 7.1.2 Loading the effect settings... 32 7.1.3 Deleting the effect settings... 32 7.2 Equalizer... 33 7.3 Transposing... 34 7.4 Dynamics.... 35 7.5 Time correction.... 36 7.6 Delay.... 38 7.7 Flanger... 38 7.8 Chorus.... 39 7.9 Reverberation... 41 7.10 Wah-Wah... 42 7.11 Phaser... 43 7.12 Voice modification... 44 7.13 Pitch tuning... 45 7.14 Karaoke filter... 46

Enhancement...47

8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 Introduction... 47 Band extrapolation.. 47 DC Offset Correction... 48 Filter toolbox... 48 Declicker... 49 Noise Reduction... 51 Noise Analysis... 52

Contact...54

9.1 Contact... 54

Index....55

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1 Instructions in brief

1.1 What's new in Nero Wave Editor 3?

Multi-Channel features are not included in this version. These features will be included in the next version of this manual.
In comparison with the first versions of the software, Nero Wave Editor 3 has a number of new and enhanced features, such as support for DirectX and VST plug-ins. In addition, an overview of the existing processing steps allows you to return quickly to any stage of the process, and crossfading allows you to create professional recordings without pauses and hissing noises. The high quality Declicker which suppresses the individual hissing and clicking noises from records and the Decrackler which removes constant background crackling are just two of the great new features. Of course, Nero Wave Editor 3 is non-destructive, which means that the original file is not modified. As well as protecting the original file, this also speeds up the work, as the changes do not need to be saved individually and are implemented in real time. You only save your new audio file once you are happy with the results of your editing. If Nero Wave Editor 3 should crash before you have saved your file, you can use the crash restore function to restore the most recent version of your work when you restart the program. Another new feature is the automatic separation of tracks which can then be stored in new files. Nero Audio Plug-in-Manager 6.0 reads and writes files in the following formats: 'wav', 'mp3', 'wma' and 'aiff'. You need an additional license to be able to create an unlimited number of MP3 files, which you can obtain from Nero AG. The new effects of Nero Wave Editor 3 include a wah-wah filter (a bandpass filter which allows the center frequency to be changed over time), a phaser which allows a signal to be combined with a phase-shifted version of itself, voice modification with which you can modify vocals to create interesting results and pitch tuning, which corrects the intonation of vocal or instrumental recordings. Another new feature is band extrapolation, which makes old and dull sounding recordings seem fresher by generating high frequencies and corresponding basses to extend the frequency spectrum. Band extrapolation can also be used to improve MP3 recordings with a very low bit rate. Using the filter toolbox allows interference frequencies can be filtered out. The Karaoke filter removes the human voice from stereo recordings in which the voice has been mixed in the center of the stereo field, which allows the original song to be saved without
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the vocals. With the stereo processor the stereo field can be corrected and the stereo effect artificially amplified.

1.2 Introduction

These brief instructions are aimed at putting you in the position where you can quickly create your own audio files or to edit existing ones. Because this is a sizeable and powerful program, only the main points are dealt with here and some parts of the program are not explained in detail (or at all). You can find more detailed information on Nero Wave Editor 3 in the online help feature that you can call up at any time (press the F1 key). You can also find the latest information on Nero Wave Editor 3 at the www.nero.com Internet site.

1.3 How this information is organized
These instructions contain practical examples of how to create and edit audio files as well as details for reference. The individual sections offer the following information: Section 1 explains how the manual is organized and the symbols used. Section 2 introduces Nero Wave Editor 3 and its features and describes the structure of the program. Section 3 explains how you can set the input and output device and specify the different program options. Section 4 describes, how you can change the appearance of Nero Wave Editor 3 and work with the zoom function. Section 5 shows how you can easily work with audio files including editing them. Section 6 explains, how analog gramophone recordings can be saved as digital audio files. Section 7 shows you how to alter audio files by using special effects. Section 8 shows you how to alter the sound of audio files by optimization. Section 9 helps you find the Information you need with the aid of the index.

1.4 Notes for the user

The following symbols are used in these instructions:
This symbol stands for 'warning' or 'danger'. Hints that bear this symbol are very important and the program may behave incorrectly if you ignore them. This symbol stands for 'useful tip' or 'worth knowing'. Information marked this way is important and instructive.

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1.5 Important terms
A number of important terms relating to audio files are explained below. The choice of sampling rate and bit depth has a significant influence on the quality of the recording.

Bit depth / resolution

In principle, audio data is made up of periodic vibrations, which can be illustrated by a curve. The resolution shows exactly how the sampling value of a curve should be determined. The higher the resolution, the more exactly this can be done. The sampling rate indicates how often an analog-digital converter determines the sample value from an analog signal. This is measured in sample values per second (Hertz, often abbreviated as Hz). In this case it is also true that the higher the sampling rate, the more accurate the results.

Sampling rate

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2 About Nero Wave Editor 3

2.1 Introduction

Nero Wave Editor 3 is a user-friendly program for editing and recording audio files, which may be of the 'wav', 'mp3' or 'aiff' format. The other types of format that can also be read by Nero Wave Editor 3 depend on the plug-ins that have been installed. Individual audio-files can be created quickly and easily using the various filters and sound optimization methods. Nero Wave Editor 3 is started by: Start > Programs > Nero > Nero 7 Premium > Audio > Nero Wave Editor.

2. Click on the 'View' index card and specify whether the following control fields should be activated or disabled: Show axis to the left of the audio visualization Show time rules above the audio visualization Always keep the playback position in the window whilst playing

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3.2.2 Specifying the directories used
The directories relevant for Nero Wave Editor 3 can be specified on this index card. 1. In the 'Options' menu, select the 'Editor Options' command.
2. Click on the 'Directories' index card and specify: The directory for the intermediate storage of the temporary files The directory in which the presettings are located The directory in which the plug-in files are located by clicking on the button and selecting the appropriate directory.

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3.2.3 Audio output
The settings for audio output can be specified on this index card. 1. In the 'Options' menu, select the 'Editor Options' command.
2. Click on the 'Audio Output Settings' index card and specify whether the following control fields should be activated or disabled: Use noise shaping when converting to lower bit depths Use dithering when converting to lower bit depths Specify the bit resolution on the dropdown button and highlight the number of bits wanted.
Dithering and noise shaping are used to minimize noise disturbance at low resolutions. Noise shaping shifts the disturbance to bandwidths that the human ear cannot hear particularly well. Dithering adds a quiet noise signal so that there is no longer any correlation between the desired signal and the noise signal causing the disturbance.

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3.2.4 VST Plug-ins
On the VST Plug-ins tab you will see the installed VST Plug-ins, if available.
To add VST-Plug-ins click on the Add Plug-in button, select the directory containing the plug-in, highlight and click on the Open button. To delete a VST-Plug-in, highlight the unwanted plug-in and click on the Delete button.

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4 View

4.1 Specifying the view

The nature of the Nero Wave Editor 3 display can be altered using the 'View' menu. Selecting (check mark in front of the command) of the respective command will open the corresponding Nero Wave Editor 3 element. Disabling this command (no check mark before the command) will ensure that the element concerned is not displayed. Standard toolbar

Level meters

Vertical zoom bar

Status bar

Spectrum analyzer

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4.2 How the audio files can be represented
There are three different ways of displaying audio files. You can change them at any time. Wave display

Spectrogram display

Wavelet display

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4.3 Zooming
With Nero Wave Editor 3, audio files can be both horizontally and vertically zoomed, so that special parts of the audio files or marked elements within them can be viewed in more detail.

4.3.1 Vertical zoom

The vertical zoom determines the height of the curve progression displayed and can be changed by selecting the desired zoom setting.
The vertical zoom setting can only be changed if the vertical zoom bar is displayed. If it is not visible, it can be displayed via the 'View' menu and the 'vertical zoom bar' command.
The following example shows the 100% zoom, i.e. levels from 100% to +100% of the maximum levels.
Selecting the 200% zoom reduces the displayed levels to 50% to +50% of the maximum levels.

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4.3.2 Horizontal zoom
The horizontal zoom determines the size of the audio file that is visible in the audio display. The size of the zoom determines how accurately the curve progression can be recognized. It can be set using the appropriate button on the standard menu bar (or via the 'View' menu). The following example shows a complete audio file.

Click on the button

to zoom in on the section.

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5 Audio files
5.1 Loading and playing back audio files
Stored audio data can be quickly and easily loaded and played back. 1. In the 'File' menu select the command 'Open', highlight the audio file you require and click on the 'Open' button.
to play the whole audio file. While playing, the level 2. Click on the button meter will graphically display the level control for the left and right-hand audio channels.

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Parallel to this, the current playback time appears in the lower border of the window.
5.2 Selecting sections of audio files
With Nero Wave Editor 3, you can quickly and easily select a specific section of an audio file. 1. Open an audio file. 2. With the mouse, click in the 'Wave' section on the point that is to mark the beginning of the selection and (keeping the mouse button pressed) drag the mouse to the right until you have marked the section you want. Then release your finger from the mouse button. The section selected is now highlighted in white.
The exact times of the selected section can now be seen in the status bar.
to play the selected section of the audio file. While 3. Click on the button playing, the level meter will graphically display the level control for the left and right-hand audio channels. 4. Click on the gray area to the left of the 'Wave' window to revoke the selection.

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5.2.1 Saving the selection as a new audio file
A selection within an audio file can be saved as a new file. 1. Open an audio file and highlight the section you want. 2. In the 'Edit' menu, select the 'Copy to File' command. 3. In the window that now opens, enter the name of your choice in the 'File name' field and click on the 'Save' button.
5.3 Inserting an audio file
A saved audio file can also be inserted in an existing file. 1. Open an audio file and mark the position where the other audio file is to be inserted.

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2. In the 'Edit' menu, select the command 'Insert File', highlight the file you require and click on the 'Open' button.
The file will then be inserted and appears in the opened one as a marked selection.
5.4 Recording a new audio file
Using the Nero Wave Editor 3, you can record your own audio files from a sound source (line-in, microphone or CD audio). One particular reason for (re)recording audio files is to capture the sound of vinyl records. You can then use this new recording to make an audio CD with the aid of Nero. In the section 'Recording gramophone records', you can find more detailed information on how to record tracks from a phonograph record. 1. In the 'File' menu, select the 'New' command. If a file has been edited, you will be queried as to whether you wish to save the changes.

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2. In the 'Audio' menu, select the 'Record' command and determine the desired sampling rate and sampling resolution. To so this, click on the dropdown button and highlight the desired list box.
3. Click on the 'OK' button to take over these details. The recording console will appear.

4. Click on the button to start recording. In the adjacent fields you will see the recording time as well as the recording level display. 5. Click on the 'OK' button to stop recording. The audio file recorded will appear in the display area.
5.5 Converting an audio file
If needed, existing audio files can be converted in order to improve their quality to a desired level.
Only an entire audio file can be converted, i.e. highlighted sections of a file cannot be converted separately.

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1. Open the desired file. 2. In the 'Edit' menu, select the 'Convert Sample Format' command. 3. Specify the sample format by selecting the desired sampling rate and the sampling resolution. To so this, click on the dropdown button and highlight the desired list box.
The higher the sampling rate and the sampling resolution, the more memory the file will need.
4. If necessary, change the conversion settings by selecting the desired filter. 5. Click on the 'OK' button to make the changes to the file. 6. In the 'File' menu, select the 'Save' command to save the changes to the file or select the 'save as' command to create a new audio file.

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5.6 Editing audio files
One particular feature of Nero Wave Editor 3 is its ability to edit audio files nondestructively. This means that changes to the audio file (e.g. as a result of using special effects or sound enhancement) can be checked immediately without having to perform a time-consuming recalculation of the audio data. The edited audio file is only computed while it is being saved.

5.6.1 Muting

Muting removes all the signals in the section selected. 1. Open an audio file and highlight the section you want. 2. In the 'Volume' menu, select the 'Mute' command. This will lead to the selected position of the audio file being overwritten with 'silence'.

5.6.2 Normalization

Normalization leads to an the volume being matched to a standard value. During normalization, the whole audio file or the selected section of the file is proportionately increased or reduced on the basis of a measurement of the maximum value.This does not mean that the volume at each point of the audio file is equally high, but only how loud the loudest point in the selected section may be. Normalization is largely used to give different audio files the same volume spectrum. 1. Open an audio file and highlight the section you want.

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2. In the 'Volume' menu, select the 'Normalize' command. Push the slider in the direction required (pushing it upward will lead to a higher maximum level; pushing it down will result in a lower maximum level) then click on the 'OK' button.
The altered volume is shown in the section selected.

5.6.3 Changing volume

This section describes how to alter the volume of a selected section, for example because it is too quiet. 1. Open an audio file and highlight the section you want.

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2. In the 'Volume' menu, select the 'Volume change' command. Push the slider in the direction required (if you push it upward it will increase the volume; pushing downward will reduce the volume) then click on the 'OK' button.

5.6.4 Fading in and out

There are four different methods available for fade-in and fade-out effects. To fade in, the volume of the selected section is relatively intensely reduced at the beginning and then reduced less and less towards the end. Fading out is exactly the opposite; the volume of the selected section is reduced relatively little at the beginning but then diminishes more and more toward the end. The fade in and fade out effects follow a mathematical curve. Linear the volume is reduced or increased at a rate proportional to the time Exponential the volume increases in line with an exponential function. Logarithmic the volume increases in line with a logarithmic function. Sinusoidal the volume increases at an interval of half the wavelength of a sinusoidal function. 1. Open an audio file and highlight the section you want. 2. In the 'Volume' menu, select the 'Fade In' or 'Fade Out' command and select the effect you require.

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6 Recording gramophone records

6.1 Preparation

There are many ways of reproducing the sound of records on a computer; the following example only describes the basic procedure for doing this.
The signal received from the record player's magnetic sampling system cannot be directly fed into the soundcard's line-in input, as the signal is frequencydistorted for technical reasons. A so-called 'frequency corrector preamplifier' between the sampling system and the soundcard is needed in order to correct the frequency response. This is most easily performed using the amplifier's phono input.

In order to rerecord, you will need: a record player an amplifier a computer with a soundcard around 700 MB free memory cables to connect the individual components Sometimes leakage pickups (humming) can arise when the soundcard is linked to the amplifier. The humming is caused when two devices that have already been grounded (earthed) are connected with one audio cable. A by-pass power filter or transformer can solve the problem. Sometimes it is simply enough if the devices are connected to different power sources.
1. Connect the record player to the amplifier. 2. Connect the amplifier to the soundcard. 3. Clean the record.
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6.2 Recording

1. Start Nero Wave Editor 3: Start > Programs > Nero > Nero 7 Premium > Audio > Nero Wave Editor. 2. In the 'File' menu, select the 'New' command. 3. In the 'Audio' menu, select the 'Record' command and determine the desired sampling rate and sampling resolution. To so this, click on the dropdown button and highlight the desired list box.
For a recording that is to be written on a CD, a sampling rate of 44100 Hz and a sampling resolution of 16 bit are recommended.
4. Click on the 'OK' button to take over these settings. The recording console will appear.
5. Click on the button to start recording, then place the stylus on the record. You will see the recording time and the level control display in the recording console while you are recording.
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If the level is too loud or too quiet, you can change it. Open the volume control and move the slider of the 'line' section in the desired direction.
6. At the end of a track, click on the 'OK' button to stop recording. The audio file recorded will appear in the display area. 7. Click on the button check the recording.
You can best monitor the recording if you wear headphones.
8. Adjust the audio file as you wish, using a filter or optimize the sound. 9. Repeat the corresponding steps to record more tracks.
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7 Effects

7.1 Introduction
One particular feature of Nero Wave Editor 3 is its ability to nondestructively edit audio files. This means that changes to the audio file (e.g. as a result of using special effects or sound enhancement) can be checked immediately without having to perform a time-consuming recalculation of the audio data. The edited audio file is only computed during saving.
Click on the button to play back the audio file with the changes stated. This allows you to check straightaway that you are happy with the results.

7.1.1 Saving the effect settings
It is very easy to save the effect settings. 1. Use the mouse to click in the text window of the appropriate dialog and enter a name.
2. Click on the 'Add' button to save the settings.

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7.1.2 Loading the effect settings
You can load your own effect settings and those supplied with Nero Wave Editor 3 as easily as you can save them. 1. In the dialog concerned, click on the dropdown button and, in the list box field, highlight the name of the desired setting.

2. Click on the

button to check the setting.
7.1.3 Deleting the effect settings
It goes without saying that effect settings can also be deleted. 1. In the dialog concerned, click on the dropdown button. Then, in the list box field, highlight the name of the setting you wish to delete.
2. Click on the 'Remove' button to remove the chosen setting. 3. In the dialog that follows, click on the 'Yes' button to confirm that you wish to delete.

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7.2 Equalizer
With the 6-band equalizer Nero Wave Editor 3, you can amplify or reset any frequency bands you want. This means that you can selectively modify these frequency ranges. 1. Open the desired file. 2. Select the 'Equalizer' command in the 'Tools' menu.
3. Push the slider in the direction required if you push it upward there will be amplification; pushing it down will have the opposite effect.
button to play back the audio file with the changes stated. This Click on the allows you to check straightaway that you are happy with the results.
4. Click on the 'OK' button to take over the changes.

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7.3 Transposing
With the transposing tool, the key (tonality) of an audio file (or a selected section of one) can be changed. Transposing is particularly important when creating files that are composed of loops. For instance, if you raise the frequency of the human voice by four semitones, it sounds as if the person speaking has helium in his or her lungs (i.e. ridiculously high-pitched). If the frequency is lowered by four semitones, voices sound very much deeper. 1. Open the desired file. 2. Select the 'Transpose' command in the 'Tools' menu.
3. Use the 'Interval' and/or 'Fine Tune' round buttons to set the type and intensity of the transposing. The file may become longer as a result of the type of transposing chosen. If you select the 'Maintain Original Length' control field, the original file length will be retained.

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7.4 Dynamics
The dynamic processor changes the amplitude, i.e. the dynamic part of an audio file. This is then limited, compressed or increased. This setting is made via curve control; if the line runs from the lower left corner to the upper right-hand corner, the amplitudes of the input (X) and output signals (Y) are the same at each point. Editing this line will change the output in relation to the input. 1. Open the desired file. 2. Select the 'Dynamic Processor' command in the 'Tools' menu.

3. Place the mouse cursor on that part of the green line that you wish to alter a white square will appear at the place where you click the mouse and drag the square to the position desired. Repeat this procedure for all the sections selected. You can remove a dynamic position by clicking on the chosen square with the right-hand mouse button.

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In addition, you can also change the reaction time of the dynamic processor using the 'Attack time' and 'Release time' round buttons.

7.5 Time correction

An audio file can be shortened or extended by means of time correction. When sampling files that are made up of loops, time correction is particularly important - in order that all the audio elements have the same length. The undesired sideeffects caused by time correction can be remedied selectively, depending on the audio element. 1. Open the desired file. 2. Select the 'Time Correction' command in the 'Tools' menu.

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3. Click on the radio button of your choice in the 'Time Scale Modification Factor' area to determine the correction factor. This is either a percentage modification factor or a new tempo in 'Beats Per Minute (BPM). You can set the time scale modification factor by entering a figure or by turning the knob. 4. Choose the appropriate optimizing method by clicking on the dropdown button and highlighting the desired list box field.
5. Click on the 'OK' button to take over the changes.

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7.6 Delay
Delay generates echo effects by repeating the sound with an interval. The combination of delay and feedback creates an effect like that of an echo from a distant mountain. 1. Open the desired file. 2. Select the 'Delay' command in the 'Effects' menu.
3. Choose a presetting by clicking on the dropdown button and highlighting the desired list box field or determine the delay or feedback yourself by turning the appropriate knob and change the signal and the effect with the sliders.

7.7 Flanger

The flanger creates unusual sound effects through variable modulation and mixing. The effect is caused by the change in the time delay. Using the flanger, the original is mixed together with a signal that has been modulated (changed in pitch). This signal is sometimes slower or sometimes faster than the original. Pleasant stereo effects can be created if the signal then switches from "left" to 'right' and back again. 1. Open the desired file.

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2. Select the 'Flanger' command in the 'Effects' menu.
3. Choose a presetting by clicking on the dropdown button and highlighting the desired list box field or determine the depth or frequency yourself by turning the appropriate knob and change the signal and the effect with the sliders.

7.8 Chorus

The chorus, like the flanger creates unusual sound effects through variable modulation and mixing. In comparison with the flanger, the delay is longer and a number of delayed, i.e. modulated signals are added at the same time. By these means, the audio file receives a warm sound and the impression is created that a greater number of voices can be heard. 1. Open the desired file. 2. Select the 'Chorus' command in the 'Effects' menu.

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7.9 Reverberation

The reverberation effect simulates the reflections of a real room, allowing the impression to arise that the recording was made in another environment, e.g. in a concert hall. 1. Open the desired file. 2. Select the 'Reverb' command in the 'Effects' menu.
3. Choose a presetting by clicking on the dropdown button and highlighting the desired list box field or set the reverberation, room size and/or 'brightness' yourself by turning the appropriate knob, and change the signal and the effect with the sliders.

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7.10 Wah-Wah
The 'wah-wah' effect is generated by a bandpass filter which is mixed with the direct signal. The filter allows the center frequency to be changed over time. The modifications to the center frequency can be proportional to the volume level of the input signal or they can follow a predefined function such as a sine or triangle function. 1. Choose 'Wah-Wah' from the 'Effects' menu.
2. In the 'Modulation' area, choose a function to determine how the modulation will be implemented. Choose a modulation frequency and enter the upper and lower limits of the modulation range. 3. In the 'Mix' area specify the relationship between the direct and the effect signal.
Clicking on the button plays the audio file with the specified changes. This allows you to check immediately whether you are happy with the results.
4. Click on the 'OK' button to accept the changes.

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7.11 Phaser
The phaser is a notch filter with several notches in its frequency band. The notch filter alternately strengthens and weakens the harmonic components of the audio input signal and produces an output signal with a 'floating effect'. 1. Choose 'Phaser' from the 'Effects' menu.

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7.12 Voice modification
Voice modification allows the voice components of audio files to be modified by changing the smoothed frequency band. If the smooth frequency band is scaled, for example, the voice will sound lighter (the resonances are higher) or darker (the resonances are deeper). As well as scaling, it is also possible to enter a curve with the input and output values of your choice. This allows you to modify the voice until it becomes unrecognizable. 1. Choose 'Voice Modification' from the 'Effects' menu.

2. In the 'Envelope' area determine the appearance of the frequency band by giving the curve the profile you want, and enter the scaling factor.
3. In the 'Pitch' area choose the interval and the fine tune by turning the knob. In addition, you can check the 'Keep Length' box to keep the original length of the recording. 4. If you need a different time scale modification factor, you can enter the percentage by which the recording should be stretched by turning the knob in the 'Time Stretch' area. To do this, you must check the 'Time Stretch' box.

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5. Click on the 'OK' button to accept the changes.

7.13 Pitch tuning

Pitch tuning allows you to correct the intonation of vocal or instrumental recordings. The algorithm continuously analyses the pitch and corrects it, where necessary, in order to ensure that the intonation remains correct. 1. Choose 'Pitch Tuning' from the 'Effects' menu.
2. Check the box in the 'Correction' area if you want to make corrections and choose a scale to determine how pitch tuning will be carried out. In addition you can choose the reference tone and the binding by turning the corresponding knob. Binding is a measurement of the maximum permitted deviation from the reference tone. 3. Check the box in the 'Vibrato' area if you want to add vibrato. You can specify the frequency and depth of the vibrato by turning the respective knobs.

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7.14 Karaoke filter
The Karaoke filter filters the human voice out of audio files, so that the original song can be saved without the vocals. The filter removes those parts of the song which are the same in both stereo channels. This is generally the vocals. Because of the way in which the filter works, the original file must be a stereo file. Also, there is no guarantee that the voice can be removed successfully. The success of the filtering depends on the mixing during the production of the recording. 1. Choose 'Karaoke Filter' from the 'Tools' menu.
2. Determine the position of the vocals in the stereo field by turning the 'Vocal Pan' knob. 3. Turn the knobs in the 'Vocal Frequency Band' area to specify the upper and lower limits of the frequency range within which the filter will work.

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8 Enhancement

8.1 Introduction

The sound of audio files can be improved with the enhancement commands.

8.2 Band extrapolation

Band extrapolation improves the sound of dull recordings. This is done by synthesizing the higher frequencies to produce artificial harmonics. Low frequencies are also generated to produce powerful bass tones. 1. Open the audio file. 2. Choose 'Band Extrapolation' from the 'Enhancement' menu.
3. Choose an existing setting by clicking on the button on the drop-down list and selecting an item from the list, or choose the volumes of the two frequency ranges and of the original signal using the sliders in the 'Spectral Remixer' area. You can also specify the cut off frequencies for high and low frequency synthesis by turning the appropriate knobs.

Manual Nero WaveEditor
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Starting the Program

To start Nero WaveEditor via Nero StartSmart, proceed as follows:
1. Click the Nero StartSmart icon.
The Nero StartSmart window is opened.

2. Click the

button.
The list of Nero applications is displayed.

Nero StartSmart window

3. Select the Nero WaveEditor entry in the selection list.
The Nero WaveEditor window is opened. You have started Nero WaveEditor via Nero StartSmart.

Configuration

You can configure Nero WaveEditor to suit your needs. For this purpose the Device Settings, Editor Options and Audio Format Settings are available to you. You reach the different setting windows via the Options entry in the menu bar.

2.1.1 Device Settings

In the Device Settings window of Nero WaveEditor it is possible to make determinations for the audio input and output. You reach this window via Options > Device Settings entry in the menu bar.

Device Settings window

The following drop-down menus are available in the Device Settings window: Input device Output device Specifies the audio device for the audio input (e.g. a microphone). Specifies the audio device for the audio output (e.g. speakers).

2.1.2 Editor Options

In the Nero WaveEditor Editor Options window, it is possible to make output and saving settings as well as determine aspects of display and plug-ins on various tabs. You reach this window via Options > Editor Options in the menu bar. 2.1.2.1 View Tab

View tab

The following check boxes are available on the View tab: Displays a percentage axis to the left of the peak file of the Show axis to the left of the audio file. The percentage axis shows the alignment of the audio visualization frequency in the positive as well as the negative percentage area. Displays a time axis above the peak file of the audio file. Show time rules above the The time axis shows the duration of the audio file in hours, audio visualization minutes, seconds and milliseconds. Trace playback position line while playing Use green on black color set Uses a black line to show the position of the playback in the audio file. Displays the peak file in green and the background in black. The default is for the peak file to be shown in blue and the background in white.

2.1.2.2 Directories Tab

Directories tab
The following setting options are available on the Directories tab: Input field Temporary directory Defines the folder in which temporary files are stored. The folder should be located on a drive with plenty of storage space.
Starting the Program Specifies the folder where peak files are stored. Peak files are cache files that Nero WaveEditor uses to open audio files more quickly. The folder should be located on a drive with ample storage space. Always creates a new peak file when an audio file is opened. Otherwise, the peak files are stored temporarily in a directory and are called up again there. Specifies the default folder where files are stored.

Input field Peak File Directory Check box Always recreate peak files Input field My Music Directory
Check box When calling the Open window, the system will always first Always start file open dialog show the folder that is specified in the My Music direcory text box. in My Music directory Button Opens a window where the folder can be selected for the respective files.
2.1.2.3 Save/Output Settings Tab

Save/Output Settings tab

The following setting options are available on the Save/Output Settings tab: Check box Overlays sound errors that arise when converting to a lower bit
Use dithering when depth with a white noise that is hardly noticed by human hearing. converting to lower bit If there is no dithering, clearly audible interference can be heard depths when converting to lower bit depths.
Starting the Program Specifies the type of noise shaping. IIR filter (2nd order): Infinite Duration Impulse Response. Uses IIR filter. IIR filters can provide an infinitely long and continuous impulse response. In general they achieve a better subjective audio quality than FIR filters do, however they have higher levels of interference energy outside of the audible range. 2nd order means that sound is attenuated by 12 dB. FIR filter (3 taps): Finite Impulse Response filter. Uses FIR filters. FIR filters possess a pulse response with guaranteed finite length. This entry is selected by default. Check box Restore wave output Restores the volume of the audio file when Nero WaveEditor is volume when closing closed. Nero WaveEditor Drop-down menu Specifies the bit depth during the playback of the loaded audio Bit depth during play- file. back Specifies how surround audio is played. Multichannel audio: Plays back surround audio with all channels. Stereo using Nero HeadPhone (Virtual Surround): Plays back surround audio filtered down as stereo, with a virtual surround effect generated for headphones. Stereo with Nero VirtualSpeakers (virtual surround): Plays surround audio filtered down as stereo, whereby a virtual sound effect is generated for speakers.
Drop-down menu Noise shaping filter
Drop-down menu Play surround audio as
Starting the Program 2.1.2.4 VST Plug-ins Tab

VST Plug-ins tab

The following setting options are available on the VST Plug-ins tab: Display area Installed VST Plug-ins Button Delete Button Add Plug-in Check box Include sub folders Button Scan Folder Shows the currently installed VST plug-ins.

Starting the Program 2.1.3.3 Converters Tab

Converters tab

The following setting options are available on the Converters tab: Display area Converter Plug-ins Button Configure Button About Button Artist/Title Information Source Opens the Get Artist / Title Information window where you can specify the source from which information about artist and title will be read. Shows the available converters. Opens a window where you can make additional settings for the selected converter. This button is not available for all converters. Opens the About window where you can view information about the selected converter. This button is not available for all converters.

User Interface

Main Window
The main window is displayed when Nero WaveEditor is started. It is divided into a menu bar and toolbar and various displays at the bottom of the window. An opened file is displayed in the file display as a peak file with the wave display as standard. It is also possible to change the display to spectrogram display or wavelet display.

Main window

3.1.1 Menu Bar
The following menus are available in the menu bar: File Opens the File menu, containing file functions such as opening, saving and closing that you are already familiar with from Windows. Opens the Edit menu, containing editing functions for the files in the selection screen such as cutting, copying and deleting that you are already familiar with from Windows. You can also change the audio file in different ways, insert files and track splits and activate automatic pause detection.
User Interface Opens the View menu offering the possibilty of individually adjusting the menu bar and toolbar, and enlarging or reducing the view of the project. In addition, you can change the view of the audio file, show and hide windows and display information about the loaded audio file. Opens the Audio menu that offers the possibility of recording, playing and stopping audio files. Opens the Volume menu with the option of changing the volume of the opened audio file. You can also choose from different Fade In and Fade Out methods. Opens the Tools menu that offers the possibility of editing the opened audio file using a variety of tools. Opens the Effects menu with the option to edit the opened audio file using a variety of effects. Opens the Enhancement menu with the option to edit the sound of the opened audio file. Opens the Plug-ins menu with the option to carry out settings for DirectX as well as for VST plug-ins. Opens the Windows menu, which allows all windows to be closed at once. Opens the Options menu with the option to configure the program. Opens the Help menu that offers the possibility of calling up online help and viewing the version number and other registration data.

Volume

Tools Effects Enhancement Plug-ins Windows Options Help
3.1.1.1 Fade Out And Fade In Methods The following setting options are available in the Volume > Fade Out entry in the menu bar: Fade out Sinusoidal.

Fade out Exponential.

Fade out Linear.

Fade out Logarithmic.

The following setting options are available in the Volume > Fade In entry in the menu bar: Fade in Sinusoidal.

Fade in Exponential.

Fade in Linear.

Fade in Logarithmic.

3.1.2 Toolbar Area
The toolbar area can consist of up to three toolbars: the Standard Toolbar, the Transport Toolbar, and the Vertical Zoom Bar. You can customize the toolbar area by selecting the desired toolbars via the View menu. The following buttons are available in the Standard Toolbar: Creates an audio file. Opens an existing audio file. Saves the audio file. Cuts out the selected section and saves it to the clipboard. Copies the selected section and saves it to the clipboard. Pastes the contents of the clipboard at the selected point. Undoes the last action. Restores the last action that you have undone.
User Interface Selects the entire audio file. Zooms into the audio file. Zooms out of the audio file. Zooms into the audio file so that the selected section is displayed in a manner that fills the screen. Zooms out of the audio file in such a manner that the entire project is displayed. The following buttons are available in the Transport Toolbar: Opens the Recording Console window. Plays the highlighted section of the audio file. Plays the complete audio file. Plays the audio file in a loop when clicking the Play button. Stops playback of the audio file. Pauses playback of the audio file. Only available while playing an audio file. The following drop-down menu is available in the Vertical Zoom Bar: Vertical zoom Allows you to select the vertical zoom factor of the audio file.

3.1.3 Display Area

At the bottom of the window, various displays can be opened via the View menu.

Display area

The following entries are available in the View menu: Level Meters Opens the Transport window, the left half of which visualizes the room sound. You can also reproduce the audio file in the right half of the window, also changing the volume and the use of the speakers.
User Interface Spectrum Analyzer Opens the Spectrum Analyzer window in which the frequencies of the audio file are displayed graphically during playback. Opens the Edit History window which lists all the editing steps of the audio file. You can also return to any edit phase here and restore the original state of the audio file. Displays the Status Bar which shows the duration of selected audio sections and the whole audio file at the bottom of the screen.

Edit History

Status Bar
Sample Format Settings Window
Nero WaveEditor allows you to convert the sample format. You reach the Convert Sample Format Settings window via the Edit > Convert Sample Format entry in the menu bar.
Convert Sample Format Settings window
The following drop-down menus are available in the Sample Format area: Sample rate Provides different sample rates for selection. The default rate is 44100 Hz (CD). Provides different bit depths for selection. The default setting is 16-bit (CD and DAT).

Bit depth

User Interface The following setting options are available in the Channels area: Option buttons Channels Drop-down menu Down conversion method Provides different output types for selection. With the selection of Surround 5.1 and 7.1 you have the option of creating a surround audio file with five or seven channels. Converts a surround audio file into a normal stereo audio file, a stereo audio file with artificial surround sound for headphones or a stereo audio file with artificial surround sound for speakers. Only available with surround audio files.
The following drop-down menu is available in the Conversion settings area: Anti aliasing filters This provides different kinds of anti-aliasing filters.

Pause Detection Window

Nero WaveEditor allows you to implement automatic pause detection for the audio file. You reach the Pause Detection window via the Edit > Pause Detection entry in the menu bar.

Pause Detection window

The following option buttons are available in the Action to Perform area: Insert track splits Delete pauses Inserts tracksplits at the detected pauses. Deletes the detected pauses.
User Interface Insert track splits Deletes the detected pauses and replaces them with tracksplits. and delete pauses The following setting options are available in the Detection Settings area: Input field Minimal pause length Input field Minimal song length Slider Threshold Defines the minimum length of a pause in the audio file if it is to be detected automatically. The number is specified in seconds. Defines the minimum length of a song if it is to be recognized as a whole song. The number is specified in seconds. Defines the threshold for the volume below which the tracks of the audio file are detected as pauses.
Test Tone Generator Window
The Test Tone Generator window allows you to insert a test signal in the audio file. You reach this window via the Edit > Insert Test Signal entry in the menu bar.
Test Tone Generator window
User Interface The following setting options are available in the Common settings area: Input field Duration Slider Amplitude Specifies the duration of the test signal in seconds.

The Vocal Frequency Band area specifies the frequency band of the voice. The following sliders are available: Lower Frequency Upper Frequency Specifies the lower frequency limit for the voice. This is typically a value of 100 Hz. Specifies the upper frequency limit for the voice. This is typically a value of 8000 Hz.
3.5.1.5 Noise Gate The Noise Gate tool suppresses quiet sections in the signal transmission. For example, it helps prevent noise. The noise gate belongs to the category of dynamic processors. The following sliders are available: Threshold Specifies the minimum dB value below which the audio file is to be muted. In other words, the gate is closed if the dB value is too low.
User Interface Attack Time Release Time Specifies the time required to reopen the gate in milliseconds after the threshold has been exceeded, i.e. to restore the sound of the audio file. Specifies the time in milliseconds required to close the gate, i.e. to mute the audio file after the level has dropped below the threshold.
The following option buttons are available in the Channel Mode area: Linked If the Linked option button is enabled, the noise gate for both channels appears as soon as one or both of the two channels exceeds the threshold.
If the Independent option button is enabled, the noise gate closes or Independent opens both channels independently when the threshold is reached. Only relevant for audio files in stereo format.
3.5.1.6 Pitch Tuning The Pitch Tuning tool changes the pitch, e.g. of the voice, for a short time so that incorrectly sung tones can be corrected. The following setting options are available in the Correction area: Check box Correction Bar Corrected Slider Reference Slider Binding Drop-down menu Scale Corrects incorrect sounds. Shows the level of correction on the basis of the movement of the green arrow in percent. Specifies the reference sound used for correction. Specifies for how long the sound is to be corrected. The lower the value, the shorter the correction period for an incorrect sound. Provides a variety of scales for selection. The most commonly used scale in Europe is Equally Tempered Chrome.
The following setting options are available in the Vibrato area: Check box Vibrato Slider Frequency Slider Depth Adds sound changes, both high and low. This causes the voice to "vibrate". Indicates the frequency of the sound changes. Indicates the intensity of the sound change.
User Interface 3.5.1.7 Stereo Processor The Stereo Processor tool allows you to manipulate the stereo sound. The Left Out area specifies the output intensity of the left speaker. The following sliders are available: Left In Right In Specifies the intensity of the left input signal for the left speaker. Specifies the intensity of the right input signal for the left speaker.
The Right Out area specifies the output intensity of the right speaker. The following sliders are available: Left In Right In Specifies the intensity of the left input signal for the right speaker. Specifies the intensity of the right input signal for the left speaker.

3.5.2.10

Multi-Tap Delay The Multi-Tap Delay effect allows several copies of the original signal to be created and played with a delay. This creates the reverb effect. The following setting options are available: Buttons Active tap Provides several copies for selection. Each button represents one copy.
User Interface Graph Gain Slider Delay Slider Gain Slider Pan Graphically represents the copies. Specifies the intervals at which copies are to be played. Specifies the volume/intensity of the copies. In the case of stereo files, this indicates the speaker on which the copies are to be heard.
The following setting options are available in the Feedback area: Drop-down menu Type Slider Specifies the volume of the copies that are played after the time specified Feedback Gain with the Delay slider. Provides different filters for the copied signals for selection.
The following sliders are available in the Mix area: Dry Signal Effect Mixes the original signal with the edited copies, indicating the intensity of the original signal. Mixes the original signal with the edited copies, indicating the intensity of the edited signal.

3.5.2.11

Phaser The Phaser effect is a guitar effect that distorts the sound by playing back a band-filtered copy of the original signal with a delay. The following setting options are available in the Modulation area: Drop-down menu Modulation Function Slider Frequency Provides different signal forms. Specifies the frequency of the copied signal.
The following setting options are available in the Settings area: Slider Lower Limit Specifies the lower limit of the frequency band.
User Interface Slider Upper Limit Slider Bandwidth Check box Stereo Flanger
Specifies the upper limit of the frequency band.
Indicates the bandwidth of the signal. Gives the processed part of the audio file a more "stereo-like" sound
The following sliders are available in the Mix area: Dry Signal Effect Mixes the original signal with the edited copy, indicating the intensity of the original signal. Mixes the original signal with the edited copy, indicating the intensity of the edited signal.

3.5.2.12

Pitch Bend The Pitch Bend effect changes the pitch over the length of the audio file with the help of a speed curve. The length of the audio file can be changed or retained. The following setting options are available: Graph Pitch Slider Pitch Range Check box Keep Length Shows the pitch over the length of the audio file. Sets the y-axis in the Pitch graph. The greater the value, the more noticeably the pitch can be changed. Retains the length of the audio file. The x-axis in the pitch (output length) graph is fixed.

3.5.2.13

Pseudo Reverse The Pseudo Reverse effect does not reverse the whole audio file but divides it into small sequences. These are played in reverse direction in sequence in the forward direction. In this way the content of the audio file is still recognizable but gives the effect of reverse playback. The following option buttons are available in the Reverse Duration area: Reverse Duration Indicate how long the sequences should be to be played in reverse.
User Interface 3.5.2.14 Re-analogue The Re-analogue effect adds effects to the audio file that make it sound artificially older. The following setting options are available: Check box Hiss Slider Level Check box Retro Radio Slider Level Check box Clicks Slider Clicks Slider Crackle Option buttons Source Check box Buzz Slider Level Slider Overtones Slider Slope Option buttons Frequency Adds noise to the audio file.
Specifies the intensity of the noise. Makes the audio file sound slightly distorted, similar to the effect of an old radio. Specifies the intensity of the distortion effect.
Adds the effect of scratches and dust on an old record.
Specifies the frequency and intensity of scratches as on an old record.
Specifies the frequency and intensity of crackling as on a vinyl record.
Offer a choice of different record types.
Adds a low frequency hum to the audio file.
Indicates the intensity of the hum. Specifies the number of overtones the frequency has. Specifies the steepness of the transitions between high and low level. This setting make the hiss sound "scratchy". Specify the hum frequency.
User Interface 3.5.2.15 Reverb The Reverb effect simulates the sound reflection in a space. The following sliders are available: Reverb Time Specifies the duration of the reverb. Room Size Brightness Specifies the size of the imaginary room in which the reverb is to be generated. Specifies the brightness of the reverb.

3.5.2.16

Stutter The Stutter effect provides the option for modifying the rhythm of the audio file. The following setting options are available: Graph Shows the length of the silence on the y-axis and the signal length on Silence Duration the x-axis. Silence Duration Slider Signal Duration Specifies the length of silences or repetitions.

The following sliders are available in the Output area: Early Reflections Late Reflections Dry Gain Indicates the distance between the audio source and the listener. Indicates the reverb of the audio source in the room. Indicates the intensity of the original signal.

3.5.2.19

Voice Modification The Voice Modification effect allows the voice in an audio file to be manipulated. The following setting options are available in the Envelope area: Graph Changes the input and output frequency of the audio file. You can change the straight lines using the handles. In the graph, the y-axis Envelope Mapping represents the output frequency and the x-axis the input frequency. Moves the elements that form the voice.

Slider Scaling

The following sliders are available in the Pitch area: Interval Fine-tune Changes the pitch in the audio file. Permits fine tuning if retaining the original audio file length causes distortion due to the interval and patch changes.
The following slider is available in the Time area: Stretch Specifies whether the length of the audio file is to vary or whether the original length is to be retained.
The following option buttons are available in the Mode area: Normal Robot Voice Leaves the voice in the audio files unchanged. Only the previously set effects are used. Adds a robot-like quality to the already activated effects.
User Interface Whisper Adds a whisper-like quality to the already activated effects.

3.5.2.20

Wah-Wah The Wah-Wah effect allows you to distort the recording of a guitar. The following setting options are available in the Modulation area: Slider Modulation Frequency Drop-down menu Modulation Function Specifies the frequency of the modulation.
Selects the signal form of the modulation signal.
The following sliders are available in the Filter area: Lower Limit Upper Limit Bandwidth Feedback Defines the lower limit for the frequency. Defines the upper limit for the frequency. Defines the bandwidth of the frequency. Specifies the number of copied signals.

3.5.3 Enhancement

3.5.3.1 Band Extrapolation The Band Extrapolation enhancement allows certain frequencies to be emphasized or suppressed. The following sliders are available in the Spectral Remixer area: High Frequency Indicates the intensity of the high frequency. Dry Signal Indicates the intensity of the original signal.
Low Frequency Indicates the intensity of the low frequency.
User Interface The following sliders are available in the Filter area: High Frequency Indicates the frequency above which high frequencies are to be amplified.
Low Frequency Indicates the frequency below which low frequencies are to be amplified.
3.5.3.2 Camera Denoiser The Camera Denoiser enhancement reduces buzz and other background noise from camera recordings in particular. The following setting option is available: Graph Noise Reduction Level Slider Reduction Level Displays the signal in graphical form. Specifies the extent to which interfering noises are to be filtered out.
3.5.3.3 DC Offset Correction DC Offset Correction improves recordings from poorly calibrated equipment (not centered around the zero point). 3.5.3.4 Declicker The Declicker enhancement allows audio files to have noises such as clicks or crackle removed. The following setting options are available in the Declicker area: Check box Declicker Slider Detection Threshold Slider Removes interfering noises such as clicks, which can be caused by scratches on records. Indicates how strong interfering noises must be to be recognized and filtered out.
Indicates the maximum length of time for which an interfering noise is Maximum Length to be filtered. High Quality Offers higher filtering quality. However, this setting is very processorintensive.

Check box

User Interface The following setting options are available in the Decrackle area: Check box Decrackle Slider Detection Threshold Slider Reduction Level Check box Removes interfering noises such as crackle, which can be caused by dust or needle sounds from the audio file. Indicates how strong interfering noises must be to be recognized and filtered out.
Specifies the extent to which interfering noises are to be filtered out.
Automatically sets the optimum values for both the Declicker and the Automatic Rest- Decrackle areas. Select the check boxes for the areas to be adjusted as well as the Automatic Restoration check box. oration
3.5.3.5 Declipper The Declipper enhancement adds amplitude peaks that were higher than the value and were therefore cut off when being imported into Nero WaveEditor. The following sliders are available: Detection Threshold Gain Modification Specifies the volume at which removed amplitude peaks should be reattached. Reattaches the removed amplitude peaks. This percentage value should not be set too high because the peaks would otherwise be removed again after the file has been saved.

Option button Noise Print

Button Residual Output

3.5.3.9 Noise Analysis The Noise analysis enhancement uses a highlighted area in the audio file as a noise reference sound. This reference sound is then used to suppress the noise.

Playing Audio File

To play an audio file, proceed as follows:

1. Click the

button in the toolbar.

A window is opened.

2. Select the audio file you want to open in the file system and click the Open button.
The channels of the audio file are presented as peak file.
3. If you want to play the complete audio file, click the
the button in the toolbar.
4. If you have highlighted a section of the audio file and want to play this specific section, click 5. If you want to play the file without interruption, click the 6. If you want to stop playback, click the
You have played an audio file.

Recording Audio File

Nero WaveEditor can be used to record audio from any recognized device. The recording is monitored in the Recording Console window.

Recording Console Window

You reach the Recording Console window via the button in the toolbar.

Recording Console window

The following setting options are available in the Audio Input area of the Recording Console window: Button Returns to the start of the recording so that it can be overwritten.

Record an audio file.

Pauses recording. Only available while recording. Goes to the end of the recording so that recording can be resumed there.
Recording Audio File Drop-down menu Audio input line Check box Digital monitoring Slider Input Level
Specifies the audio input. Turns on the sound of the audio source so you can hear what you are recording. Specifies the volume of the recording. The volume of the recording should be in the yellow area.
The following option buttons are available in the Action area: Overwrite existing recording Insert into recording Overwrites the existing recording or audio file which is open in Nero WaveEditor. Inserts the recording into the audio file at the point where the marker is located.
Differences in the recording options between Windows XP and Windows Vista/Windows 7 In Windows XP the sound card is seen as one device. Therefore, selecting a device will allow you to access all input options in the Recording Console window. In Windows Vista and Windows 7 every input option is seen as a separate device. Therefore, the sound card input option must first be selected in the Device Settings window. After that, the Master Volume entry in the Recording Console window represents the input device selected in the Device Settings window.

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Spectrum analyzer. 18 Start... 5 Status bar.. 18 Stereo processor.. 27 Storage space.. 7 Stutter... 37 Surface material.. 38 Surround.. 9 Surround expansion.. 38 Surround reverb.. 38 Surround sound. 38 System requirements.. 52

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