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Resample, Swap channels, Edit channels – Apple Soundtrack Pro 3 User Manual

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To select how a stereo file is converted to mono

1

Choose Process > Convert to Mono.

2

In the Convert to Mono dialog, select the button corresponding to the method by which
you want to convert the file to mono.

3

Click OK.

The Convert to Mono action converts the entire stereo file to mono. You cannot convert
only a selection of a file to mono. The Convert to Mono action flattens the file, removing
existing actions from the Actions list. For information about flattening actions, see

Flattening Actions

.

Resample

Choosing this command resamples the audio file to a new sample rate.

To choose the new sample rate

1

Choose Process > Resample.

2

In the Resample dialog, choose a sample rate from the Sample Rate pop-up menu. You
can also type a sample rate (in Hertz) in the Sample Rate field.

3

Click OK.

The Resample action flattens the file, removing existing actions from the Actions list. For
information about flattening actions, see

Flattening Actions

.

Swap Channels

Choosing this command swaps the left and right channel of a stereo audio file or selection.
If the file is mono or multichannel (more than two channels), Swap Channels is disabled.

Edit Channels

This command opens a dialog that allows you to add channels, remove channels, and
rearrange the order of channels in an audio file.

Note: Some operations, such as the Edit Channels command, are only available in the
File Editor, not in the multitrack Timeline.

To reorder channels in an audio file

1

Choose Process > Edit Channels.

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Chapter 9

Processing Audio Files