Edit Smoothing

For more information, see the following topics:

Edit Smoothing Creates Sync Points

Consolidating Clips after Edit Smoothing

(Audio Only)

After clips are conformed, there may be gaps between the clips. These gaps can cause the material to sound unnatural on playback.

Beat Detective can automatically fill the gaps between clips, and even add crossfades if you choose. The Edit Smoothing option can be used with clips that have been conformed, or with a track that contains many clips that need to be trimmed and crossfaded (such as in a sound effects track). This automated process of smoothing clip edits can save many hours of tedious editing.

To use Edit Smoothing on conformed clips:

1 In the Beat Detective window, select Edit Smoothing.

2 Select a Smoothing option:

Fill Gaps

Select this option to trim clip end points so that the gaps between clips are filled.

Fill And Crossfade

Select this option to trim clip end points and automatically add a pre-fade (in ms) directly before each clip start point.

3 In the Edit window, if not already selected, select the range of conformed audio clips you want to smooth. Make sure the selection’s start and end points fall cleanly on the beat.

4 Click Smooth to smooth the edits for the selected clips.

 

Clips before and after Edit Smoothing

5 Audition the results by clicking Play in the Transport.

6 If necessary, select Edit > Undo, and repeat steps 2–5 trying a different Crossfade Length.