Cubase 15: Snap to Zero Crossing for clean edits

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Demo summary

The video demonstrates how activating 'Snap to Zero Crossing' prevents clicking sounds by ensuring cuts occur between audio cycles.

Step-by-step

Locate the Snap to Zero Crossing icon in the toolbar
Click to activate Snap to Zero Crossing
Select the portion of the audio you wish to edit or delete
Perform the edit, such as Delete Time, to create a clean cut

Options

Activate Snap to Grid to snap cutting points according to the project grid

Watch out for

Cutting in the middle of an audio cycle usually introduces clicking sounds

Tips

Activate Snap to Zero Crossing to add a layer of security to the editing process
Use this feature to ensure cuts occur between audio cycles to avoid clicks at all costs

Highlights

“No clicks whatsoever. So, that was a very clean edit. Kind of like this feature.”

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