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Adobe Express: Import and playback controls

Demo summary

The video shows dragging external files into the panel and using zoom, scrub, and loop playback tools on the waveform.

Step-by-step

  1. Drag an audio file into the panel to open it
  2. Switch between different audio waveforms by clicking the file names in the panel
  3. Scrub the playhead over the waveform to listen to specific sections
  4. Scroll the mouse over the playhead area to zoom in or out of the waveform
  5. Click the fit button to view the entire waveform in the viewing area
  6. Click the loop icon to activate looped playback
  7. Click on the waveform and press the space bar to play or pause from that point

Options

  • Import or open audio files via the menu instead of dragging
  • Use panel icons to import files
  • Use dedicated zoom in/out buttons on the interface

Tips

  • Explore the various zoom buttons to get a better idea of the interface
  • Note that the loop icon is active when it appears blue

Highlights

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  3. 8:351:13Import and playback controlsCurrentThe video shows dragging external files into the panel and using zoom, scrub, and loop playback tools on the waveform.Adobe ExpressAI Audio Editor
  4. 11:171:59Normalize audio volumeThe instructor demonstrates applying the Normalize effect to -3dB using the Favorites menu to increase the overall volume of a recording.Adobe ExpressAI Audio Editor
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  6. 15:151:36Set up a Multitrack sessionThe instructor creates a new multitrack session, assigns mono inputs to specific tracks, and arms them for simultaneous recording.Adobe ExpressAI Audio Editor
  7. 16:512:00Edit clips and adjust volume in MultitrackDemonstration of using the Razor tool to cut clips, applying fades, and using the Amplify effect on individual tracks.Adobe ExpressAI Audio Editor
  8. 18:511:02Mix down a Multitrack sessionThe user shows how to apply a DeNoise effect to the entire Mix track and then export the session into a single new audio file.Adobe ExpressAI Audio Editor
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