***PLZ HELP*** FADE IN/FADE OUT

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psc5587
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***PLZ HELP*** FADE IN/FADE OUT

Post by psc5587 »

I am wondering how to do this:

I am setting up an audio track for my radio show.

I want to fade in with the instrumental track at a lesser amplitude, say, 1/4 of normal amplitude, so that way I can speak over the music. I can do this. It plays for about 30 seconds at a lesser amplitude. At a certain point, however, I want that set amplitude to 'FADE IN' to full normal volume BUT when I chose to fade again it starts with 0 amplitude, making the track sound weird.


I have attached a picture so you can see where the problem is but i don't know if it is going to show up. Circled in red is where i want to FADE IN again, but not from scratch, I want to fade in from the previous set amplitude. If anyone has help for me that would be SO great.

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Thanks again
DougDbug
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Re: ***PLZ HELP*** FADE IN/FADE OUT

Post by DougDbug »

I think this might be a bit tricky to get the timing "perfect" so you don't get glitches...

The fade-in and fade-out are very similar. For the fade-out, set the final volume to 25% (-12dB). For the fade-in, set the initial volume to 25% (-12dB). Then, use Volume Change to hold the volume at 25% for 30 seconds between the fades.

There is also a Volume Shape effect which allows you do "draw" the whole 30 second adjustment, complete with fade-down and fade-up. But, this might be difficult too, because of the view/zoom... You might not have enough time-resolution to make the fades you want.

Here's something that might work better, if it's not too confusing! ...Make two files. One at 75% and one at 25% all the way through.

Edit the louder file as follows: At the point where you want the fade-out to start, fade-out the file completely. Fade-in completely where you want the fade to end. Mute the audio in-between the fades.

Now, mix the two files together.

BTW - As a precaution to prevent clipping (distortion) after you mix-in your voice, Volume Maximize after mixing and before saving.
donrandall
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Re: ***PLZ HELP*** FADE IN/FADE OUT

Post by donrandall »

Since you are asking how to "duck" the music while using Goldwave, I am going waaaay out on a limb here and speculating that you are not going live, but are recording your presentation. Right?

Goldwave has a wonderful tool that allows you to do that so very easily - it is the Goldwave Voicover tool. It should be on your lower toolbar, on the right side and it looks like lips.
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