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Creating fade-ins and fade-outs in the timeline – Apple Soundtrack Pro 3 User Manual

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Note: The default fade type is +3 dB. Choose Soundtrack Pro > Preferences > Project to
change the default fade type.

Linear

Logarithmic

Exponential

S-curve

Linear: The rate of attenuation stays constant over the length of the fade.

Logarithmic: Starts quickly, then slowly tapers off toward the end.

Exponential: Starts slowly, then moves quickly toward the end.

S-curve: Eases in and out of the fade, with the midpoint at 0 dB.

Creating Fade-Ins and Fade-Outs in the Timeline

Soundtrack Pro lets you easily add fades and crossfades and adjust the fade type directly
in the multitrack Timeline.

To create a fade-in or fade-out on a clip in the Timeline

1

Move the pointer Over the top-left edge of the clip (for a fade-in) or top-right edge of
the clip (for a fade-out).

The pointer becomes a fade pointer.

2

Drag from the corner toward the center of the clip.

A fade is superimposed over the clip.

3

Drag the edge of the fade left or right to adjust the fade duration.

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Chapter 6

Working in the Timeline