Redraw waveform of an audio file in a DAW
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- KVRer
- 4 posts since 30 Jun, 2021
I'm not sure if I made this up, but I remember being able to redraw the waveform of an audio file to de-click an audio file in a DAW, but I can't remember which one. I don't think it was a standalone editor.
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do_androids_dream do_androids_dream https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=164034
- KVRAF
- 2908 posts since 26 Oct, 2007 from Kent, UK
A few DAWs can do this. I know Zynewave Podium can, and so can Pro Tools.
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- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 4 posts since 30 Jun, 2021
I haven't tried Zynewave Podium, but a quick search shows that it's called Waveform Repair in Pro Tools, you just need to hide the clip gain line. Cheers the shout, though I'm curious if there might be any other programs as well
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do_androids_dream do_androids_dream https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=164034
- KVRAF
- 2908 posts since 26 Oct, 2007 from Kent, UK
Audacity can also do it. That's what I personally use (I have it set up as the external editor in Reaper).
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- KVRAF
- 2140 posts since 16 Jan, 2013 from USA
I'm pretty sure DP 11 sports a spectrum style editor as well. If that's indeed what you're talking about.
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- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 4 posts since 30 Jun, 2021
I think it might have been Audacity that I first used this feature, it's similar to Pro Tools in effect, zooming in and using the draw tool once you can see the individual samples. I haven't used DP before, though it turns out it's visible in its manual nunder Tool Palette Quick Reference:
Pencil: In the waveform edit layer, drag the Pencil tool over the waveform to redraw the sample data in the audio file. In other layers, the Pencil inserts data relevant to that layer (tempo, beats, volume,etc.)
Pencil: In the waveform edit layer, drag the Pencil tool over the waveform to redraw the sample data in the audio file. In other layers, the Pencil inserts data relevant to that layer (tempo, beats, volume,etc.)
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- KVRAF
- 2140 posts since 16 Jan, 2013 from USA
If you really want to remove clicks without removing too much other audio material, you need a spectral editor like that in Izotope's RX and others.
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- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 4 posts since 30 Jun, 2021
True, spectral editors are a valuabe tool, but if speed's the game then just drawing it out can be a quick solution.
I completely forgot Logic could do this, however it seems to be a destructive edit, which is probably why I forgot about it.
Haven't used cubase myself, but it looks like it's called waveforn restoration there.
I completely forgot Logic could do this, however it seems to be a destructive edit, which is probably why I forgot about it.
Haven't used cubase myself, but it looks like it's called waveforn restoration there.
- KVRian
- 1078 posts since 28 May, 2003 from world
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- Banned
- 43 posts since 25 Oct, 2020
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thecontrolcentre thecontrolcentre https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=76240
- KVRAF
- 37262 posts since 27 Jul, 2005 from Scottish Borders