Using the Wave View Area

The Wave View area is the main workspace for your projects. You view and graphically edit regions and markers in this area. Each region is displayed as a green rectangle, containing a waveform. Each region also features an adjustable volume level line, called the level envelope. Regions are arranged, alternately, between two horizontal Region lanes. Two lanes are used as this makes it easier to edit overlapping regions.
Track start markers are displayed as purple flags and index markers are shown as orange flags in the Marker bars above and below the Region lanes.
Vertical Waveform Zoom control Horizontal Zoom control Position line Time ruler Marker bar

Region lanes

Marker bar Mix lane
Auto Rendering button Marker buttons Edit Tool buttons Transport buttons Scroll bar
The Wave View area contains the following elements: Marker bars: You add, remove, and position markers in the Marker bars, located at the top and bottom of the Wave View area. See Working with Markers. Time rulers: These show time units, enabling you to precisely place regions and transitions at specific locations. Right-click (or Control-click) any ruler to open a shortcut menu that enables you to change the ruler time format. You can also access this menu by clicking the Arrow icon at the right end of the Zoom slider. If you enable the CD Track Time menu item, the time rulers will display the track time (rather than the overall disc time). Region lanes: Display regions. This is where you cut, move, and trim regions and adjust region levels. See Working with Regions and Working with Tracks. You can also create and edit effect parameter automation data in the Region lanes. See Automating Region Effect Parameters. Position line: Shows the current playback position. See Moving the Position Line. Mix lane: The Mix lane is primarily designed for creating and editing automation data for mix effect plug-ins. When the Auto Rendering button is enabled the Mix lane displays the waveform results of edits performed in the Region lanes. The waveform also updates to reflect changes caused by effects and automation. See Automating Mix Effect Parameters. Clipped signals are shown in red in the Mix lane. Use of markers that do not conform to the Red Book standard are displayed as they will actually appear on the CD in the Mix lane.
Vertical Waveform Zoom control: Click to set the zoom level of the vertical waveform display. See Navigating in the Wave View Area. Horizontal Zoom control: Click the control or drag the slider to zoom in or out. See Navigating in the Wave View Area. Scroll bar: Drag to change the visible area of the project. Drag the Zoom Scroll buttons at either end of the scroll bar to zoom the display to fit the window. See Navigating in the Wave View Area. Editing Tool buttons: When automation mode is not active: Choose either the Pointer or Scissors tool when working in the Region lanes. Hold Command to temporarily switch between the two tools. See Working with Regions. When automation mode is active: Choose either the Pencil or Automation tool when working in the Mix lane or Region lanes. Hold Command to temporarily switch between the two tools. See Working with Effects. Marker buttons: Click one of the buttons to select either marker type, before adding them to the Marker bar. Track start markers are displayed as purple flags, index markers as orange flags. Hold Command to temporarily switch between the two tools. See Working with Markers. Transport buttons: Control the playback, stop, forward, and rewind functions, and the location of the position line. Click the Catch button (running man icon) to ensure that the position line is always visible in the Wave View area. See Auditioning Projects and Controlling Playback. Auto Rendering button: Enables or disables the automatic rendering function, which works in the background while other tasks are being performed. The results of edits or changes to regions, including fades, trims, moves, level adjustments, or the addition of effects and effect parameter automation, are reflected in the Mix Lane waveform.

Comments Tab The Comments tab enables you to add notes and information for a region. These comments will not appear on the CD.
Viewing CD Track Info in the Inspector
You can view and edit information for the selected track in the Inspector tabs outlined below. These parameters can also be changed in the CD Tracks list. See Working in the CD Tracks List.
The Previous and Next buttons allow you to step between the preceding and ensuing tracks in the CD Tracks list. This can accelerate the editing of a particular parameter in several tracks. General Tab The General tab contains the following CD Track parameters: Title field: Click, and type in a new name to edit. Track field: Displays the track number. This cannot be changed directly. Pause Length field: The pause before the track starts. Click, and type in a new value. Start Time field: Start time of the track as it would appear on the CD. Track Length field: Displays the track length. This cannot be changed directly. ISRC field: Type in the ISRC code, an international identification system for sound recordings and music video recordings. Each ISRC is a unique and permanent identifier for a specific recording that can be encoded into a product. See Adding ISRC Codes for further information. SCMS pop-up menu: Enables you to engage the Serial Copy Management System, which prevents digital copies of the original or a copy. Choose Free to deactivate SCMS. See Setting the Copy Prohibit Bit for further information.
Pre-Emphasis checkbox: Enables or disables pre-emphasis. See Setting Track Pre-Emphasis for further information. Comments Tab The Comments tab enables you to add notes and information about a track for mastering purposes. These comments will not appear on the CD.
Viewing Index Point Info in the Inspector
You can view and edit information for the selected index point in the Inspector tabs outlined below.
The Previous and Next buttons allow you to step between the preceding and ensuing index points. General Tab The General tab contains the following index point parameters: Title field: Click, and type in a new name. Track field: Displays the track number. Index field: Displays the index number. Position Relative to Disc field: Shows the position of the index point, relative to the disc time. Position Relative to Track field: Shows the position of the index point, relative to the track start time. Comments Tab The Comments tab allows you to enter notes for the selected index point. These comments will not appear on the CD.
Viewing CD-Text Info in the Inspector
The CD-Text tab allows you to view or edit information for either the entire album or a selected track. You can choose a track with the pop-up menu in the top-left corner or by clicking the Previous and Next buttons to step to the preceding or following track. Click, and enter information into any of the following fields. Title Performer Songwriter Composer Arranger Message Note: CD-Text can only be written to your disk if your CD burner supports CD-Text and the Write CD-Text Data option is checked in WaveBurner > Preferences > Burn. Only CD-Textcompatible CD players display CD-Text.

Using the Region and Mix Plug-Ins Lists
You add and organize plug-ins in the two Plug-Ins lists. The Region Plug-Ins list shows plug-ins used on the currently selected region. The Mix Plug-Ins list displays plug-ins used on the overall project. Click the corresponding tab to select either list. See Working with Effects for detailed instructions on the use of both Plug-Ins lists. Note: The appearance and position of the Region and Mix Plug-Ins lists can be reconfigured to meet your needs. See Customizing the Interface.
Using the Monitoring Window
The Monitoring window displays the volume level for the left and right channels of your project in real time. It features Bypass, Mono, and Gain controls. To show or hide the Monitoring window Do one of the following:
Choose Window > Open (or Close) Monitoring Window. Press Command-L. Click the Monitoring Window button on the toolbar.
Mode pop-up menu: Choose Peak, RMS, or Peak&RMS display mode for the meters.
Bypass button: Bypasses the output used for playback. Mono button: Outputs the audio in mono. Gain slider and field: Adjusts the playback output level.
Customizing the Interface
The WaveBurner interface is highly configurable, enabling you to adjust and arrange onscreen elements to meet your working preferences. All layout changes are saved with your project.

Handling Windows

You can hide or show various interface elements and windows with toolbar buttons, menu items, or keyboard shortcuts. Different sections of the interface can be resized, and the entire lists and Inspector area can be opened as an independent window. All layout changes are saved with your project. To hide or show the following windows or elements Do one of the following:
The lists and Inspector area can be hidden or shown by clicking the Lists toolbar button, or by choosing View > (Hide or Show) Lists Area. The Mix lane can be hidden or shown by clicking the Mix Lane toolbar button, by choosing View > (Hide or Show) Mix Lane, or by using the Option-M keyboard shortcut. Use of the View > Maximum Zoom In (OptionControlDown Arrow) and Maximum Zoom Out (OptionControlUp Arrow) commands will also automatically hide or show the Mix lane, if open. The Monitoring window can be hidden or shown by clicking the Monitoring Window toolbar button, by choosing Window > (Open or Close) Monitoring Window, or by using the Command-L keyboard shortcut. All plug-in windows can be hidden or shown by choosing Window > (Hide or Show) All Plug-in Windows, or by using the V keyboard shortcut. To adjust the relative sizes of each interface section Drag the parallel lines shown in the borders of each interface area. Vertical borders can be dragged horizontally, and horizontal borders can be dragged vertically. To open and close the lists and Inspector area in a separate window Do one of the following:

Looping Playback

You can loop (or cycle) a section of your project so that it plays back repeatedly. This can be useful when editing a part of the project where you want to hear the results of your edits in real time. You can loop playback between two points by defining a cycle area in either time ruler, and pressing Play or the Space bar.
To define a cycle area In either time ruler, drag from the desired loop start position to the point where you want looping to end. Drag either of the cycle area handles to resize an existing cycle area. You can also grab the center of the cycle area to move it, without changing the cycle length.
To remove the cycle area Click anywhere outside the current cycle area in the time ruler. Note that this will move the position line to the clicked point.
Navigating in the Wave View Area
Navigation in the Wave View area is performed with the zoom controls and scroll bar. You can also move to different parts of the Wave View area by using the rectangle in the Overview. You can zoom in to make precise edits, or zoom out to see more of your project.
The zoom control slider uses a graduated scale. Moving the slider left, or clicking the left side of the scale, zooms in for a closer view of a section of the Wave View area. Moving the slider right, or clicking the right side of the scale, zooms out for a wider view. You can also zoom in or out with menu commands, by using the Zoom tools in the toolbar, by dragging the Zoom Scroll buttons, or by vertically dragging inside the Overview rectangle. To zoom in Do one of the following:
Drag the Zoom slider left. Click the left part of the Zoom control. Choose View > Zoom In (or press the Down Arrow key). Click the Zoom In button on the toolbar. Drag downward on the red rectangle in the Overview. Minimize the scroll bar by dragging the Zoom Scroll buttons at either end. Shift-drag to the right on a Zoom Scroll button to zoom in from the left or right side of a waveform. Note that this is a horizontal zoom of the waveform, rather than a zoom of the left and right channels of a stereo waveform. Move the mouse wheel down. Note: You can also choose View > Maximum Zoom In (or press OptionControlDown Arrow) to set the display to the highest possible zoom level. To zoom out Do one of the following:
Drag the Zoom slider right. Click the right part of the Zoom control. Choose View > Zoom Out (or press the Up Arrow key). Click the Zoom Out button on the toolbar. Drag upward on the red rectangle in the Overview. Minimize the scroll bar by dragging the Zoom Scroll buttons at either end. Shift-drag to the left on a Zoom Scroll button to zoom out from the left or right side of a waveform. Note that this is a horizontal zoom of the waveform, rather than a zoom of the left and right channels of a stereo waveform. Move the mouse wheel up. Note: You can also choose View > Maximum Zoom Out (or press OptionControlUp Arrow) to show as much of your project as possible in the Wave View area. Note: Enable WaveBurner > Preferences > General > Zoom To Position Line to ensure that the position line remains centered in the Wave View area when zooming.

3 In the Normalize dialog, set a target level lower than the maximum peak level (0 dB) if appropriate.
4 If appropriateand several regions are selectedactivate the Normalize Each Region Individually checkbox to normalize each region individually. Note: Normalizing can cause a change in the relative volumes between regions. You can maintain the relative volumes of selected regions by ensuring that this checkbox is disabled.
Checking a Region for Clipping
You can check regions for clipping at any time. The Mix lane waveform indicates clipping by turning red, providing an at-a-glance indicator that a problem exists. To check regions for clipping 1 Select the regions in either the Wave View area or the Regions list. 2 Choose Region > Check Region for Clipping. After completing the process, a detailed log displays the results of the clipping analysis.

Bouncing Regions

When you bounce a region in WaveBurner, the regions audio, inclusive of level edits, fades, trimming, and the effects of all region plug-ins, are rendered as a new audio file. Note: Region plug-ins are included when you bounce a region, but Mix plug-ins are not. To bounce a region 1 Select the region in the Regions list or Wave View area. 2 Choose File > Bounce Region. 3 In the Bounce dialog, browse to the target save location for the bounced file and set the following file options: file format (AIFF, SDII, WAV), bit depth, stereo type (interleaved stereo, split stereo, left channel, right channel), and dithering mode, if applied. 4 Click Save. Depending on the WaveBurner > Preferences > Bounce options, the original region may automatically be replaced with the bounced audio file. Note: You can also bounce the entire project by choosing File > Bounce Project. This calculates the complete project offline, and renders it to a single audio file. The bounce file is actually a Mac OS X package containing one continuous audio file, the document data, and mastering info.

Working with Tracks

Tracks are the individual selections on a CD, which a listener chooses with the track number or forward and back buttons of their CD player. By default, a track is created for each region in a project. It is also possible to combine several regions into one track, or to create several tracks with one region. Tracks are defined by a track start marker and a corresponding pause start pointboth are automatically inserted when you add a region. You can move the track start marker from its default position, and insert additional markers. For information about inserting and moving markers, see Working with Markers. This chapter covers the following: Working in the CD Tracks List (p. 45) Bouncing Tracks (p. 47) Bouncing a Mix (p. 48)

Click the tracks ISRC field in the CD Tracks list, then type the ISRC code in the field. Click the relevant track in the CD Tracks list, and type the ISRC code in the ISRC field in the Inspectors General tab. Note: You can only input numbers. The ISRC field does not allow spaces or hyphens.
Setting the Copy Prohibit Bit
You can set a Copy Prohibit Bit for a track. When a tracks Copy Prohibit Bit is set, the track cannot be digitally copied more than onceby recording devices that support the Serial Copy Management System (SCMS). These devices automatically write a Copy Prohibit Bit to prevent further generation of digital copies (of the track).
Chapter 4 Working with Tracks
Consumer-level DAT recorders (and a handful of professional-level units) are usually equipped with SCMS. Given the number of recording devices that do not include this type of copy protection, setting the Copy Prohibit Bit does not guarantee that the track cannot be copied multiple times. WaveBurner provides the option to set the Copy Prohibit Bit in order to comply with the Red Book standard. To set the Copy Prohibit Bit Do one of the following:
In the CD Tracks list, choose Free, Protected Original, or Protected Copy from the SCMS pop-up menu. Click the track in the CD Tracks list, and choose Free, Protected Original, or Protected Copy from the SCMS pop-up menu in the General tab of the Inspector.
Setting Track Pre-Emphasis
The use of pre-emphasis dates from the early days of digital sound reproduction, when 14-bit A/D converters (without oversampling) were frequently used. The high frequencies of digital recordings were boosted or emphasized during conversion (similar to the RIAA EQ process for vinyl records), then were attenuated (de-emphasis) after D/A conversion. This tended to mask the inaccuracies of the conversion process. With todays advanced digital recording technology, it is recommended that you leave pre-emphasis turned off, because modern converters are capable of delivering linear conversions that produce far fewer errors than de-emphasis filters. Note: WaveBurner only supports pre-emphasis so that old digital recordings (that were processed with a pre-emphasis algorithm) can be marked as such. WaveBurners pre-emphasis is only a flag intended for the CD player, and does not change the way that the audio is processed when you burn a CD. To turn on pre-emphasis Do one of the following:

Note: Index point names are shown to the right of index point markers in the Marker bars.
Inserting and Deleting Markers
When you add an audio file to a project, a track start marker is inserted at the beginning of the region. The track start marker is tied to a pause start point that is inserted at the end of the preceding region (including the first region in the project). The default pause lengththe amount of time that elapses between the pause start point and track start markersinitially depends on the Default Pause Length parameter, defined in the General Preferences tab. For information about setting the default pause length, see General Preferences. You can use the default placement of markers, or move them to adjust the pause length. Note: The Disc > Set Pause Length dialog allows you to change existing pauses of the selected tracks in the CD Tracks list. If you enable Ignore Tracks without Gap, title borders without pauses will not be changed. If disabled, the new pause length is applied to all title borders. If you enable Shift Regions (enabled by default), the regions will be moved by the pause length change. You can insert track start markers manually. Inserted track start markers are always accompanied by a corresponding pause start point.
Chapter 5 Working with Markers
To insert a track start marker 1 Click the Track Start Marker button (the purple marker button to the left of the Transport buttons).
Track Start Marker button
2 Click the Marker bar (above or below the region) at the position you want to insert the track start marker. A track start marker and corresponding pause start point are inserted at the clicked position. To change the length of the pause that precedes the track start point, move the left portion of the marker (pause start point) to the left. Index markers indicate submarkers, which are specific time positions within a track. You should note that not all CD players can recognize index points. To insert an index marker 1 Click the Index Marker button (the orange marker button to the left of the Transport buttons).

Index Marker button

2 Click the Marker bar (above or below the region) at the position you want to insert the index marker. Markers are always attached to a region. This ensures that markers retain their relative positions. In other words, if the position of a region on the CD is moved at a later stage of production, markers attached to that region are moved with it, while markers attached to the previous region retain their absolute position on the CD. If you insert a marker at a location where two regions overlap, you can determine which region you want to attach the marker to by placing it in the Marker bar that is closest to the region in the Wave View area.

To toggle between marker tools While pointing at the Marker bar, hold Command to temporarily alternate between the track and index marker tools.
To delete a marker Click the track or index marker to select it, then press the Delete key. To select more than one marker Shift-click the markers in the Marker bar.

Moving Markers

You can move track start and index markers in the Wave View area. The track start marker and pause start point can be moved together, or separately. Moving the Track Start Marker and Pause Start Point Together Moving the Track Start Marker and Pause Start Point Separately Automatic Positioning of Track Start Markers
Moving the Track Start Marker and Pause Start Point Together
You can simultaneously move the track start marker and pause start pointto change the track start time, while preserving the pause length. To move both the track start marker and pause start point 1 Place the pointer between the pause start point and the track start marker. The pointer changes to a left-right arrow.
2 Drag the markers to the desired position.
Moving the Track Start Marker and Pause Start Point Separately
You can move the track start marker and pause start point separately, thereby changing the pause length in the process.
To move a track start marker and pause start point separately 1 Place the pointer directly over the portion of the track marker that you want to move. The pointer changes to a Split Track Marker tool.
2 Drag the marker portioneither track or pauseto the desired position. Note: As long as there is no pause set (in other words, the track marker is still in one piece), moving the right portion of the marker will move both markers. In this situation, move the left portion to the left; this will split the track marker and create a pause. Following this split of the track marker, either portion can be moved separately.
Automatic Positioning of Track Start Markers
Track start markers are repositioned automatically when regions are moved: In overlapping regions, these are located at the center of the overlapping sequence. In non-overlapping regions, a pause start is located at the end of the first region, and a track start at the beginning of the second region. If you manually change the marker positions, the automatic function is switched off. If you have edited a track start marker manually, and want to move it to the automatic position, release it as soon as a chain icon appears in place of the mouse cursor.

Automating Region Effect Parameters
You can automate almost all effect parameters, enabling real-time changes in the way the effect shapes the incoming audio during playback. This is achieved by drawing automation curves in the Region lanes.
To show or hide automation Do one of the following:
Choose View > Show (or Hide) Automation. Press Option-A. Click the Automation button on the toolbar.
Creating and Editing Region Automation
Automation is represented by a series of nodes (dots), connected by lines. Combined, these create an automation curve. Tip: If no effects have been inserted, you can do this by right-clicking (or Control-clicking) a region in the Wave View area. Choose Add Plug-in from the shortcut menu and browse to the effect that youd like to use. To create region automation nodes 1 Right-click (or Control-click) the appropriate region. 2 Choose the name of the (inserted) effect in the shortcut menu, and highlight the parameter you want to use in the submenu. A colored horizontal line is shown on the region in the Wave View area, and the name of the chosen parameter is shown at the top left of the region. 3 Choose the Pencil tool, and insert nodes by clicking at positions on the region. As you do this, connecting lines are automatically drawn between nodes, creating your automation curve. Tip: Press Command to toggle between the Pencil and Automation tools. To select and edit region automation 1 Choose the Automation tool. 2 Do one of the following: Choose a single node: Click the node you want to edit. It is highlighted in a vertical column. Choose multiple nodes: Drag across the nodes you want to edit. They are highlighted in a vertical column. 3 Click anywhere in the highlighted area and drag vertically or horizontally to move your automation data. 4 Click anywhere outside the highlighted area to deselect your automation data. Tip: Press Command to toggle between the Pencil and Automation tools.
Deleting Region Automation Data
You can remove region automation data, should you make a mistake or change your mind.
To delete a node 1 Choose the Pencil tool. 2 Click the node you want to delete. It is removed and the connecting line is redrawn. To delete region automation data 1 Right-click (or Control-click) the appropriate region to open the shortcut menu. 2 Choose either: Delete Editable Automation Data: This command removes the automation data of the currently selected parameter (indicated by a checkmark to left of the parameter name in the shortcut menu). Delete All Automation Data: This command removes all automation data for all plug-ins, so take care.
Automating Mix Effect Parameters
You can automate almost all effect parameters, enabling real-time changes in the way the effect shapes the incoming audio during playback. This is achieved by drawing automation curves in the Mix lane.

Bouncing or Exporting Your Project
You can bounce or export your project at any time. This calculates the complete project offline, and renders it to a single audio file. The bounce file is actually a Mac OS X package containing one continuous audio file, the document data, and mastering info. Exporting a project saves the project file (WB3) and the source audio files. This makes it a perfect backup solution. Saving a DDP (Disc Description Protocol) Image creates a folder that contains several files. The entire image folder can be delivered to a mixing or mastering facility that works with this format. To bounce, export, or save a project to a DDP image Do one of the following:
Choose File > Bounce Project. Specify the folder location and project name. Choose File > Export Project. Specify the folder location and project name.
Choose File > Save DDP Image. Specify the folder location and project name.

Creating a CD Quickly

If time is short, or you want to compile and burn a CD with minimal effort, follow these instructions. This method uses existing audio files and default settings for pauses and crossfades. To quickly burn a CD 1 Open WaveBurner. 2 Choose File > New to create a new project. 3 Drag the audio files into the Region list or Wave View area in the order that you want them to appear on the CD. 4 Click the Burn button on the toolbar. The Burn dialog, showing the name of the CD burner, appears at the top of the window. If no blank disc is in the CD burner tray, you will be prompted to insert one. 5 Insert a blank CD-R disc, if you have not already done so. 6 Click the Burn button in the Burn dialog. WaveBurner will immediately begin burning (writing) your project to the blank CD. The Burn dialog shows the progress of the burn process. When the write is complete, the CD is ejected from the CD burner and is ready to play.
Setting WaveBurner Preferences
You can set preferences for various aspects of WaveBurner in the Preferences window. Some preferences apply to the current project, and others apply when you create a new project. You may want to set several preferences before working on projects. You can open the Preferences window by choosing WaveBurner > Preferences or press Command-Comma. Click the appropriate tab, and adjust the preferences. This chapter covers the following: General Preferences (p. 72) Audio Preferences (p. 73) Preview Preferences (p. 74) Bounce Preferences (p. 75) Burn Preferences (p. 76) SDII Preferences (p. 77) Mastering Notes Preferences (p. 78)

General Preferences

The General Preferences tab contains fundamental preferences that affect the overall behavior of WaveBurner.
At Startup pop-up menu: Sets the default behavior when you open WaveBurner. You can choose Create New Document (which creates a new, blank project), Open Document (which displays an Open dialog), Open Last Document (opens the document you were working on when WaveBurner was last closed), or Do Nothing. Default Pause Length field: Sets the default pause length that is inserted when you add a region. Changing the Default Pause Length does not affect the currently open document(s). It only applies to documents opened after setting a new value. Zoom To Position Line checkbox: When enabled, the position line remains centered in the Wave View area when zooming. Set Time Format Globally checkbox: When enabled, changing the time format in the Region list, Tracks list, or Wave View area will change the format in all other views.
Chapter 8 Setting WaveBurner Preferences

Audio Preferences

The Audio preferences determine how your audio interface hardware is addressed by WaveBurner.
Audio Device pop-up menu: Choose the audio device that you want to use for playback. Output pop-up menu: Choose the output channel, or channels, from the pop-up menu. The number of channels available depends on the capabilities of the audio interface chosen in the Audio Device pop-up menu.

Preview Preferences

The Preview preferences determine the behavior of WaveBurners Preview functions (Disc > Preview Disc or Disc > Preview CD Track):
Pre-Roll field: Shows playback time in seconds that precedes a track pause marker (playback of the last x seconds of the preceding track). Post-Roll field: Shows playback time in seconds that follows a track start marker (playback of the first x seconds of the following track).

Bounce Preferences

The Bounce preferences define the behavior of WaveBurners Bounce functions.
Dithering pop-up menu: Choose the type of dithering that is applied when the project is bounced or burned. The choices are POW-r #1 (Dithering), POW-r #2 (Noise Shaping), POW-r #3 (Noise Shaping), and No Dithering. For information about when to use dithering, and the differences between the dithering types, see the Logic Pro User Manual. Replace Region With Bounce checkbox: When enabled, the new audio file created by choosing Region > Bounce Region replaces the original region. Note: This does not apply if the original file is stereo and the bounced audio file is monoas information would be lost when the stereo file was replaced by the mono file. Clipping Detection Stops Bounce checkbox: When enabled, the bounce process is stopped when clipping is detectedin either the region or project being bounced. Rendering Delay field: Specifies the number of seconds that need to elapsefollowing an editing or processing operationbefore auto rendering begins. Faster Auto Rendering checkbox: Enable to allocate more processing resources to auto rendering. Note: This may slow down the responsiveness of the user interface. Save Rendering Data to Document File checkbox: Enable to save rendering data with your project. This is most suitable for large, complex projects. You should disable this option for simpler projects.

Burn Preferences

The Burn preferences determine the types of data WaveBurner writes to a CD.
Write CD TEXT Data checkbox: Turn on to include CD TEXT on the CD. Note: CD-Text can only be written to your disk if your CD burner supports CD-Text. Only CD-Textcompatible CD players display CD Text. Write Index Points checkbox: Turn on to include index point information on the CD. Write UPC/EAN Code checkbox: Turn on to include UPC/EAN code on the CD. Write ISRC Codes checkbox: Turn on to include ISRC codes on the CD. Write Pre-Emphasis checkbox: Turn on to include pre-emphasis flags on the CD. Write SCMS checkbox: Turn on to include SCMS flags on the CD.

SDII Preferences

WaveBurner can import files and regions in SDII (Sound Designer II) format. The SDII preferences determine how WaveBurner handles the import.
Add SDII Regions As WaveBurner Regions checkbox: If disabled, an SDII file is imported as a single WaveBurner region. Enable to add multiple SDII regions to WaveBurner. If the SDII file does not contain region definitions, a dialog will ask if you want to add the whole file as one region. Adopt Pause Lengths From SDII Regions checkbox: Enable to use the pause lengths of the original file that the SDII regions are derived from. Import SDII Markers As checkbox and pop-up menu: Enable the checkbox, and choose to use SDII markers as either Index Points or Track Start Points. Show SDII Import Dialog checkbox: When enabled, the SDII Import dialog appears every time you import an SDII region, allowing you to change the SDII import preferences. Disable to hide the import dialog. SDII files are imported as specified by the preferences. Note: Enabling the Dont Show Again option in the SDII Import dialog overrides (deactivates) the Show SDII Import Dialog preference.
Mastering Notes Preferences
This preference tab allows you to set the types of CD Track information that should be included in the mastering information. Enable or disable checkboxes from the following: Start Time, Track Name, Track Length, Track Stop, Track Pause, SCMS, Pre Emphasis, ISRC, Track Comment, and Index Points.
WaveBurner Keyboard Shortcuts
This section outlines keyboard shortcuts available for WaveBurner. These can significantly accelerate your workflow, particularly when creating large or complex projects. This chapter covers the following: WaveBurner File Menu Keyboard Shortcuts (p. 79) WaveBurner Edit Menu Keyboard Shortcuts (p. 79) WaveBurner Disc Menu Keyboard Shortcuts (p. 80) WaveBurner View Menu Keyboard Shortcuts (p. 80) WaveBurner Window Menu Keyboard Shortcuts (p. 80) WaveBurner Transport Operations Keyboard Shortcuts (p. 81) WaveBurner Wave View Area Keyboard Shortcuts (p. 81) WaveBurner Help Keyboard Shortcuts (p. 82)

WaveBurner File Menu Keyboard Shortcuts
WaveBurner includes the following keyboard shortcuts for File menu commands:
Function New Open Close Save Save As Import Audio File Print Mastering Notes Keyboard shortcut Command-N Command-O Command-W Command-S Shift-Command-S Command-F Command-P
WaveBurner Edit Menu Keyboard Shortcuts
WaveBurner includes the following keyboard shortcuts for Edit menu commands:
Note: The Cut, Copy, Paste, Select All, and Special Characters keyboard shortcuts can only be used for marker text editing.
Function Undo [name of editing operation] Redo [name of editing operation] Cut Copy Paste Select All Special Characters Keyboard shortcut Command-Z Shift-Command-Z Command-X Command-C Command-V Command-A Option-Command-T
WaveBurner Disc Menu Keyboard Shortcuts
WaveBurner includes the following keyboard shortcuts for Disc menu commands:
Function Preview CD Track Preview Disc Eject Burn Keyboard shortcut Command-K Command-D Command-E Command-B
WaveBurner View Menu Keyboard Shortcuts
WaveBurner includes the following keyboard shortcuts for View menu commands:
Function Show (Hide) Automation Hide (Show) Mix Lane Zoom In Zoom Out Maximum Zoom In Maximum Zoom Out Keyboard shortcut Option-A Option-M Down Arrow key Up Arrow key OptionControlDown Arrow OptionControlUp Arrow
WaveBurner Window Menu Keyboard Shortcuts
WaveBurner includes the following keyboard shortcuts for Window menu commands:
Chapter 9 WaveBurner Keyboard Shortcuts
Function Minimize Show (Hide) All Plug-in Windows Open (Close) Monitoring Window
Keyboard shortcut Command-M V Command-L
WaveBurner Transport Operations Keyboard Shortcuts
WaveBurner includes the following keyboard shortcuts for Transport operations:
Function Start/Stop Playback Return to the Disc Start (Go to) Next Track Start Marker (Go to) Previous Track Start Marker (Go to) Next Marker (Go to) Previous Marker Go to Next Region Go to Previous Region Keyboard shortcut Space bar Return Right Arrow Left Arrow CommandOptionRight Arrow CommandOptionLeft Arrow OptionShiftRight Arrow OptionShiftLeft Arrow

An Introduction to WaveBurner
Creating a CD With WaveBurner
WaveBurner makes it easy to create professional-quality audio CDs, in a straightforward, no-fuss way. The following outlines the workflow of a typical WaveBurner project. Step 1: Add audio files You start by creating a new project and adding audio files. When you add an audio file, it is imported as a region, which you can arrange and edit in the Wave View area and the Region list. A track is created for each new region. You can edit the track in the Wave View area and the Track list. Step 2: Edit regions and tracks You can edit regions and tracks in a variety of wayseither graphically in the Wave View area, or numerically in the Region and Track lists. You can copy, reorder, trim, split, adjust gain, and normalize regions. Its also possible to combine several regions into one track, or create several tracks with one region. As you work, you can play all, or any part, of the project to hear the results of your edits immediately. Step 3: Adjust crossfades When you add a region, WaveBurner creates a track and adds track markersto define the pause between tracks. You can create crossfades between overlapping regions, and adjust the crossfades in the Wave View area. You can also insert index markers to create index points within a track. Step 4: Add effects You can add effects to individual regions and to the overall project mix, to enhance and shape the sound. A set of professional-quality mastering effects is bundled with WaveBurner, including equalization (EQ), compression, limiting, and noise reduction, as well as analysis tools that will help you to optimize the overall mix. You can adjust effect parameters and save and recall settings, including chains of effects and their settings. You can also use Audio Unit effect plug-ins from Apple or third-party manufacturers. Step 5: Burn the project to a CD You burn your project with supported CD burning hardware that is connected to (or installed in) your Macintosh. Prior to burning the project to a CD, you can make use of the Burn Test mode to determine the maximum speed that your system can reliably write data to a blank CD-R.
Preface An Introduction to WaveBurner

Quick Start

You can quickly burn a CD, using existing audio files and default settings for pauses and crossfades. To quickly burn a CD: 1 Open WaveBurner. 2 Choose File > New to create a new project. 3 Drag the desired audio files into the Region list or Wave View areain the order that you want them to appear on the CD. 4 Click the Burn button. The Burn dialog appears at the top of the window. The name of the CD burner is shown in the Burn dialog. If there is no blank disc in the CD burner tray, the Burn dialog prompts you to insert one. 5 Insert a blank CD-R disc, if you have not already done so. 6 Click the Burn button in the Burn dialog. WaveBurner will immediately begin burning (writing) your project to the blank CD. The Burn dialog shows the progress of the burn process. When the write is complete, the CD is ejected from the CD burner and is ready to play.

The WaveBurner Interface

You create your projects in the main WaveBurner window.
You can add and organize the regions in your project, graphically edit regions, pauses, and crossfades, play the project to preview your changes, and add effects plug-ins in the WaveBurner window.
Customizable Toolbar Overview

Wave View area

Time, Track, and Index field Region list

Track list

Region and Mix Plug-In lists
The WaveBurner interface features the following main areas: Customizable Toolbar with Counter (if visible): You can customize the Toolbar by adding a Counter and buttons for the commands you use most often. See Customizing the Toolbar on page 23 for further information. Overview: Displays a timeline of the entire project, including all regions. Wave View area: Displays the regions in time order. You can graphically edit regions, track markers, pauses, and crossfades in the Wave View area. Time, Track, and Index field: Displays the current track number, index number and the position of the position line.
Region list: Lists the regions in chronological order. You add and organize regions in the Region list. Track list: Lists tracks in the order that they will appear on the CD, and displays information for each track. Region and Mix Plug-In lists: You add effects plug-ins and adjust plug-in parameters in the Region and Mix Plug-In lists. Note: You can freely adjust the relative sizes of each section of the WaveBurner interface by click-dragging on the parallel lines found on the borders of the various panels. Vertical borders may be dragged horizontally, and horizontal borders may be dragged vertically.

The Toolbar

WaveBurners Toolbar is customizable (see Customizing the Toolbar on page 23). It contains a number of default tools that may include; the Import, Check Disc for Clipping, Normalize Region, Burn, Bounce Project, Mastering Notes, CD Text, and Region Info buttons, amongst others. It may also contain the Counter.
Counter The Track field of the Counter displays the number of the track, with the smaller index marker shown to the right. The current location of the position line is shown in minutes and seconds in the Time field. The counter updates in real time as you play the project. The Counter is designed to emulate the display of a CD player. A more accurate display is available in the time ruler. Note: The information shown in the Counter is also displayed in the Time, Track, and Index fields below the Wave View, allowing you to remove the Counter, if desired.

Region List

You add and organize your projects regions in the Region list. Regions are listed chronologically (in time order) from top to bottom. When you select a region in the Region list, the region is also selected in the Wave View area. Click-holding the audio file icon in the first column allows you to reorder regions by dragging them up or down. Option-dragging region names copies them.
The Region list displays the following information about each region and its marker points: Number Start time Title Length Comment The arrow menu in the upper right corner of the Region list allows you to change the time format. You can also determine if the time display of markers will be shown in absolute (elapsed time since CD start), or relative values (elapsed time since track start). You may freely swap column positions by click-dragging on the column name field, and moving it left or right. Column widths may be resized by click-dragging on the vertical lines that separate the column name fields. Click-dragging on the vertical line between the Region and Track list enables you to set the width of the Region list, thereby hiding or showing columns.

Track List

The Track list displays the track order as it will appear on the CD, and shows information about each track.
The Track list includes the following information for each track and its marker points: Number Start time Title Length Copy Protection state (SCMS) Pre-emphasis state (PE) ISRC code Pause start time Comments The arrow menu in the upper right corner of the Track list allows you to change the time format. You can also determine if the time display of markers will be shown in absolute (elapsed time since CD start), or relative values (elapsed time since track start). You may freely swap column positions by click-dragging on the column name field, and moving it left or right. Column widths may be resized by click-dragging on the vertical lines that separate the column name fields. Click-dragging on the vertical line between the Region and Track list enables you to set the width of the Track list, thereby hiding or showing columns.
Region and Mix Plug-In Lists
You add and organize plug-ins in the two Plug-In lists. The Region Plug-In list shows the plug-ins for the currently selected region. Note: If none, or more than one, region is selected, the Region Plug-In list does not display any plug-ins. The Mix Plug-In list shows plug-ins used on the overall project. Click on the corresponding tab to select either list.

Audio file format, including bit depth and ordering, sample rate, and file type File length and size Creation and modification dates Peak position and level Location of the audio file on disk. Use the Show in Finder button to display the file in the Finder.
Fades Tab The Fades tab of the Region Info window allows you to view and edit the following information about the fades for the Fade In (top) and Fade Out (bottom) of your region.
Fade-In and Fade Out menu: Click to choose a fade type. Choices include No Fade, Free, S-Curve, and Concave/Convex fade curves. Click the Set Linear button to reset the fade curves to linear (straight line). Fade Length: Click to input the desired fade length. Shape: If a fade curve type other than Free is selected, the Shape parameter allows you to edit the points of the fade curve. Small shape values result in a shallower curvea value of zero equals a straight line. Curve points x/y coordinates: Indicate the positions of the fade curve envelope pointsas seen in the Wave View area. If the curve type is set to Free, you can edit the curve point coordinates manually in the value fields. Comments Tab The Comments tab of the Region Info window enables you to add notes and information about a region.

Track Info Window

The Track Info window allows you to view and edit information about the selected track (in the Track list).
To show the Track Info window, do one of the following: m Select the track in the Track list, then choose Disc > CD Track Info (or press Command-T). m Click the track start marker for the track, then choose Disc > Track Info (or press Command-T). m Double-click the track start marker for the track. The Previous and Next buttons allow you to step between the preceding and ensuing tracks in the Track list. This can accelerate the editing of a particular parameter in several tracks. The Cancel and OK buttons cancel or execute any changes made in the Track Info window. General Tab You can view or edit the following information in the General tab of the Track Info window: Track Number Title Pause Length: The pause before the track starts. Start Time: Start time of the track as it would appear on the CD. Track Length ISRC Code SCMS (Serial Copy Management System) Pre-Emphasis
CD Text Tab The CD TEXT tab of the Track Info window allows you to view or edit the following information: Track number Title Performer Songwriter Composer Arranger Message Note: CD TEXT can only be written to your disk if your CD burner supports CD TEXT and the Write CD TEXT Data option is checked in WaveBurner > Preferences > Burn. Only CD TEXT compatible CD players will display CD Text. Comments Tab The Comments tab of the Track Info window enables you to add notes and information about a track for mastering purposes. These comments will not appear on the CD.

Index Point Info Window

The Index Point Info window allows you to view or edit information about the currently selected index point.
To show the Index Point Info window: m Select the desired index marker, then choose Disk > Index Point Info (or press Command-I). m Double-click on the desired index marker. The Previous and Next buttons allow you to step between the preceding and ensuing Index Points. The Cancel and OK buttons cancel or execute any changes made in the Index Point Info window.
The General tab of the Index Point Info window displays the following information: Index Point Name Track Number Index Point Number Position (of the index point) Relative To Track Position (of the index point) Relative To Disc The Comments tab allows you to enter notes for the selected index point.

Level Meter

The Level Meter window displays the volume level of the left and right channels of your projectin real time, as the project plays.
To show the Level Meter window: m Choose Window > Open Level Meter (or press Command-L).

Customizing the Toolbar

You can customize the WaveBurner Toolbar by adding buttons for the commands you use most often. To customize the WaveBurner Toolbar: 1 Control-click (or right-click if you have a two-button mouse) the Toolbar, then choose Customize Toolbar from the shortcut menu. 2 Drag the buttons you want to add from the Customize Toolbar dialog to any empty area in the Toolbar. If you drag a button to a location between two existing buttons, they will move to make space for the new button. 3 Click Done when finished. Note: You may also choose to drag the entire default set from the bottom of the Customize Toolbar dialog, if you dont like your customizations. To remove a Toolbar item: m Control-click (or right-click if you have a two-button mouse) on the desired icon, then choose Remove Item from the menu. The shortcut menu and Customize Toolbar dialogs Show menu also allow you to view Toolbar items as Icon & Text, Icon Only, or Text Only.
Getting Started With WaveBurner
You assemble CDs in a WaveBurner project. A project contains audio regions and CD tracks, that are created when you add audio files.
All region and track edits, effect plug-ins, track and index markers are contained in the project. A project can also include CD TEXT, disc and mastering information. Projects do not include the original audio filesonly references to file locations on your computer hard disks. This keeps the size of the project file relatively small. The original audio files are not changed when performing edits in WaveBurner. Note: If you bounce your project, WaveBurner calculates the complete project off-line, and renders it to one continuous audio file. The bounce file is actually a Mac OS X package containing one continuous audio file, the document data, and mastering information.

Elements of a Project

The main elements of a WaveBurner project include audio files, regions, and tracks. Audio files: Audio files are the source material for regions in your projects. Regions: When you add an audio file to a project, a region is created. The region can include the entire source audio file or any continuous section of the audio file. When you edit a region in the Wave View area or the Region list, the edits only affect the region, not the source audio file. Tracks: Tracks are the individual selections on a CD, which a listener chooses with the track number or forward and back buttons on a CD player. Tracks can include multiple regions, and one region can span multiple tracks.
Creating, Opening, and Saving Projects
The first step in making a CD in WaveBurner is the creation of a new project. To create a new project: m Choose File > New (or press Command-N). A new blank, untitled project document appears. You can name the project when you first save it.
Tip: Dragging audio files onto the WaveBurner icon in the Finder or Dock creates a new project. The audio files are automatically added to the new project.
To open an existing project: 1 Choose File > Open (or press Command-O). 2 Locate and select the project in the Open dialog, and click Open. Note: You can open old WB 2 (Mac OS 9) documents in WaveBurner 1.5. When opening such a document, the document format will be converted to the WaveBurner version 1.5 format. When saving this document for the first time, a file selector dialog will be opened, so that the old document will not be overwritten automatically. Once saved in version WB 1.5 format, a document can no longer be opened with versions prior to version 1.1. To save a project: m Choose File > Save (or press Command-S). Note: You can set preferences for various aspects of WaveBurner in the Preferences window. Some preferences apply to the current project, and others apply when you create a new project. You may want to set some preferences before you begin working on your projects. Please see Setting WaveBurner Preferences on page 59 for details.
Adding Audio Files to a Project
WaveBurner supports the following audio file formats: AIFF WAV SDII AAC MP3 Audio files can be mono, split stereo, or interleaved stereo, and can be in any combination of the following sample rates and bit depths: All sample rates from 11 kHz to 192 kHz 8, 16, and 24 bit depths
Chapter 2 Getting Started With WaveBurner
To add one or more audio files to a project, do one of the following: m Drag the audio files from the Finder into the Region list or Wave View area. m Drag the audio files onto the WaveBurner icon in the Finder or Dock. The files are inserted at the end of the project. m Choose File > Import Audio File (or press Command-F), select the audio files you want to use, then click Add. m Click the Import button in the upper left corner of the Region list, and choose the audio file from the file selector.

You can navigate to different parts of your project by dragging the horizontal scroll bar or red rectangle in the Overviewto the left or right. You can also use a number of transport keyboard shortcuts. See Transport Operations on page 64.

Working With Regions

Regions are the building blocks of your WaveBurner projects. Regions can include the entire source audio file or any continuous section of an audio file.
The edits you make to a region do not change the source audio file, so you can always revert to the original, if necessary. When you add an audio file to a project, a region is created. The new region appears in the Wave View area and in the Region list. Regions are displayed chronologically in the Wave View areafrom left to right. Regions are alternately displayed in the upper or lower half of the Wave View area, making it easier to view any overlapping areas between two regions. Regions are displayed in chronological orderfrom top to bottomin the Region list. Once a region is added to your project, it is automatically assigned a track start marker, which contains the track number displayed by the CD player during playback. This track start marker is mirrored by a newly created track that uses the new region, and appears in the Track list. You can edit regions in a variety of ways. You can copy, reorder, trim, and split regions, adjust volume levels, normalize, add fade-ins, fade-outs, and crossfades.

Selecting Regions

You must first select a region before editing it. To select a region: m Click the region name in the Region list or the waveform in the Wave View area. Note: You can select more than one region by either Command or Shift-clicking (consecutive regions) on the desired regions. You can also use rubber-band selection for consecutive regions. Selected regions appear darker in the Wave View area.

Copying Regions

You can copy a region in the Region list. To copy a region: m Option-drag the regions icon up or down in the first column of the Region list. As you Option-drag, a dark, horizontal line will indicate the target location for the region copy.

Reordering Regions

Regions are displayed in their order of appearance in the projectfrom top to bottom in the Region list, and left to right in the Wave View area. You can reorder regions in the Region list. To reorder region positions: m Drag the regions icon (left column of the Region list) up or down.

Moving Regions

You can move a region to a new time position, along with its markers, by dragging the region in the Wave View area. To move a region to a new time position: m Drag the region to the left or right in the Wave View area. As you drag, all subsequent regions are also moved. If you want to move the selected region in isolation, press and hold Option before selecting and dragging it. All subsequent region positions remain intact. The gaps at the beginning and end of the region being moved are changed accordingly. When you drag a region to the right, the pause length (the duration between the track start marker and its pause start point) increases. When you drag a region to the left so that it overlaps the previous region, the pause length is set to zero, and fades are automatically added to the moved region (fade in) and the previous region (fade out), crossfading the overlapped area. You can adjust the crossfades. For information about adjusting crossfades, see Adding and Adjusting Fades on page 36. Note: The track start marker behavior outlined above only works when you have not manually edited the track start marker (See Automatic Positioning of Track Start Markers on page 47.)
Chapter 3 Working With Regions

Trimming Regions

You can trim (shorten) a region by adjusting either (or both) the start and end points. To trim the start or end point: 1 Move the pointer over the left or right edge of the region. The pointer changes to the Resize pointer.
2 Drag the edge of the region. You can drag the start point to the right, or drag the end point to the left. Note: As you drag, the region is trimmed, and all subsequent regions are movedin order to retain their relative positions. Pressing Option while dragging allows you to trim a region without moving adjacent regions. Important: Please note that the audio materials absolute position is shifted when you trim the start point of a region. Changing the end point of a region doesnt affect its absolute position. Only the absolute position of the end point is changed.

Splicing Regions

You can splice a region into two regions. This is useful if you want to remove a portion of a region, or move part of the region to another location within the project. To splice a region: 1 Click the Splice (scissors) button.

To normalize regions: 1 Select the regions in the Region list or Wave View area. 2 Choose Region > Normalize Region. 3 In the Normalize window, set a target level lower than the maximum peak level (0 dB) if desired.
4 If several regions are selected, choose to either: Maintain the relative volumes of the regions by deactivating the Normalize Each Region Individually checkbox. To normalize each individually (by activating the Each track Individually option). Although the latter option results in higher volume levels, it also may cause a change in the relative volumes between regions.
Adding and Adjusting Fades
Fade-ins and fade-outs are commonly used at the beginning and end of songs in music production. Commercially recorded albums make frequent use of these types of edits to create a sense of continuity when moving from one track to the next. To add a fade-in: 1 Move the pointer over the fade-in handle located on the volume envelopeat the left edge of the region. The pointer changes to a left-right arrow.
2 Drag the envelope point to the right to set the length of the fade-in.
As you drag, the envelope changes to show the length of the fade. To add a fade-out: 1 Move the pointer over the fade-out handle located on the volume envelopeat the right edge of the region. The pointer changes to a left-right arrow. 2 Drag the envelope point to the left to set the length of the fade-out. As you drag, the envelope changes to show the length of the fade. When you drag a region (in the Wave View area) to a position that overlaps an adjacent region, the overlapping portions of the regions are automatically crossfadeda fadeout is added to the earlier region, and a fade-in is added to the later region. Note: This automatic fade functionality only applies if you havent already created a fade manually.
To reactivate the automatic setting of a manually edited fade: 1 Move the Fade length handle to the position that coincides with the beginning (or end) of the other overlapping region.
2 When the cursor changes to a chain icon, release the Fade length handle. The automatic fade function will be restored. If you move the region to a position where it doesnt overlap another region, and then move the corresponding Fade length handle to the zero position, the automatic fade function is reactivated. Note: Press and hold Option to prevent reactivation of the automatic fade setting at the chain position. You can adjust fade-ins and fade-outs by dragging the fade handles of the region envelope. By default, the fade curve is linear, which means that the level increases evenly (linearly) for the duration of the fade. You can adjust the fade curve to increase the level more quickly or slowly as the fade progresses. Note: You can also edit your fades numerically in the Fade tab of the Region Info window. For further information, see the Region Info window section on page 18.

Bouncing Regions

When you bounce a region in WaveBurner, the regions audio, inclusive of any edits youve made (such as changes, fades, and trims) and the effects of all region plug-ins are rendered into a new audio file. Note: Region plug-ins are included when you bounce a region, but Mix plug-ins are not. Bouncing a region saves processing power. The computer simply reads the bounced audio file, and does not need to process the edits or plug-ins in real time. To bounce a region: 1 Select the region in the Region list or Wave View. 2 Choose Region > Bounce Region. 3 In the Bounce dialog, browse to the target save location for the bounced file and set the desired File options: You can choose the file format (AIFF, SDII, WAV), bit depth, stereo type (interleaved stereo, split stereo, left channel, right channel), and dithering mode, if applied. 4 Click Save. Dependent on the WaveBurner > Preferences > Bounce options, the original region may automatically be replaced with the bounced audio file. Note: You can also bounce the entire project by choosing File > Bounce Project. This calculates the complete project off-line, and renders it to a single audio file. The bounce file is actually a Mac OS X package containing one continuous audio file, the document data, and mastering info.

Renaming Regions

When a region is created, it is assigned the name of the source audio file by default. You can rename regions in the Region list. To rename a region: m Double-click the region name in the Region list, and type in a new name.

Deleting Regions

You can remove a region from the project if you decide you no longer want to include it. To delete a region: m Select the region, then choose Edit > Delete (or press Delete/Backspace).

Working With Tracks

Tracks are the individual selections on a CD, which a listener chooses with the track number or forward and back buttons on a CD player.
By default, a track is created for each region in a project. Its also possible to combine several regions into one track, or to create several tracks with one region. Tracks are defined by a track start marker and a corresponding pause start pointautomatically inserted when you add a region. You can move this marker from its default position, and insert additional markers. For information about inserting and moving markers, see Working With Markers on page 43.

The Track List

Tracks are displayed chronologically in the Track list, from top to bottom. If you reorder regions in the Region list, the Track list is updated to reflect the new order. The Track list displays information about each track, including the track name, track length, start time, and track pause. You can edit the track information in the Track list. You can add comments, add ISRC codes, and set pre-emphasis flags for the track.

Adding Comments

Comments allow you to save notes and information about a track for mastering purposes. These comments are WaveBurner-specific, and will not appear on the CD. To add track comments: m Click the tracks Comments field, and type in the desired text.

Adding ISRC Codes

The International Standard Recording Code, or ISRC, serves as a unique registration code for phonograph and audio-visual recordings. The ISRC standard was established in 1986 by the ISO (International Standards Organization) in ISO document No. 3901. The IFPI (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry) was designated as the international registration agency in 1989. The IFPI recommends that members include the ISRC in the subcode as a fingerprint for all digital recordings. In 1992, all member companies received their first owner codes. The ISRC is permanently stored in the subcode of a recording. When the recording is altered or edited, a new ISRC has to be used. An ISRC can only be allocated once. The first owner can integrate ISRCs into an existing coding system, as long as doing so requires no more than five digits (designation code). A complete ISRC contains 12 characters, such as that shown below: DE-K22-05-256-12 Country code (compliant with ISO 3166, in this case, Germany) First owner code (record company, in this case, Polydor) Year of recording code (2 digits) Designation code (5 digits)
The ISRC is used by radio stations to archive recordings. Royalty collection societies such as GEMA or MCPS/PRS also use the code to automatically generate transmission logs, thus simplifying licensing accounting. For commercial recordings, the ISRC should only consist of the code provided by the record label. If the record label company has not been issued a first owner code, you should contact the IFPI. To add an ISRC code: m Click the tracks ISRC field, then type the ISRC code in the field. Note: You can only input numbers. The ISRC field does not allow spaces or hyphens.

Saving Mastering Notes

You can add mastering information notes for your project in WaveBurner, in case you need to refer to it later. You can save details on the session, the client, the plug-ins and dithering used, and information about each track. Session Info includes the Session ID, date and time, company, studio, engineer, source media, bit depth, and sample rate. Client Info includes the disc title, client, artist, producer, and copyright. Comments allows you to add notes and information about a session.
Chapter 7 Burning a Project to a CD
To add mastering information to a project: 1 Choose Disc > Mastering Notes to show the Mastering Notes window. 2 Click the Session or Client tab, as applicable. 3 Type the desired information in the appropriate field. 4 Click Apply.

Previewing Transitions

Before burning a CD, its advisable to preview transitionsto ensure that everything is as you want it. To preview all track transitions: 1 Open the Preview tab of the Preferences window and set the number of seconds to be played at the beginning (Pre-Roll) and end (Post-Roll) of a title. 2 Select Disc > Preview Disc. The beginnings and ends of all tracks on the CD will be played. Note: Disc > Preview Track allows you to preview the beginning and end of a track chosen in the Track list.

Burning the CD

After completing the steps outlined in Getting Ready to Burn a CD on page 55, you are ready to burn the project to a CD. To burn a project to a CD, do the following: 1 Choose File > Burn. The Burn dialog appears, with the name of the CD burner listed in the dialog. If you have not previously inserted a blank CD-R in the tray of the CD burner, the Burn dialog prompts you to insert a blank CD-R. 2 Insert a blank CD-R in the CD burner tray, if you have not already done so. Note: The CD-R must be blank. WaveBurner does not support burning to a CD-R disc that contains other CDDA sessions, as this would not comply with the Red Book standard. 3 In the Burn dialog, click Burn. The Burn dialog displays the progress of the burn process. When the burn process is complete, the CD is ejected.
Setting WaveBurner Preferences
You can set preferences for various aspects of WaveBurner in the Preferences window.
Some preferences apply to the current project, and others apply when you create a new project. You may want to set several preferences before working on projects. To open the Preferences window: m Choose WaveBurner > Preferences (or press Command-comma).