The Preview button in the AudioSuite window lets you audition the effect of a plug-in before you process the audio. By adjusting the plug-in controls while you listen to this audio preview, you can fine-tune the effect. Not all AudioSuite plug-ins support previewing.The Preview function routes audio to the specific outputs selected for the Audition Path setting in the Outputs page of the I/O Setup dialog. Make sure you have configured this option correctly for your system or you may not be able to hear previewed audio.
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For more information on using the I/O Setup dialog to configure your system’s audio outputs, see Audition Paths.Before you previewing AudioSuite processing, be aware that:
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The performance of the Preview function depends on the speed of your CPU. Faster computers preview AudioSuite effects better than slower computers.
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Regardless of how many tracks and clips are currently selected, the Preview button will audition only the first selected stereo track or the first selected pair of mono tracks.
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In Mono mode, only the first channel of any selected multichannel clip will be previewed.
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If you are processing using Clip-by-Clip mode, the Preview function will preview only the first clip within a multi-clip selection. To hear all selected clips, temporarily select Create Continuous File from the File Mode menu before previewing.