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Audacity: Splitting clips with the Scissors tool

Demo summary

The demo showcases the new split tool, including the 'S' key temporary trigger and the ability to split across all tracks simultaneously using the Shift key.

Step-by-step

  1. Click on the split button to activate the scissors icon
  2. Click on a clip to chop it up
  3. Hold down the 'S' key to temporarily trigger the split mode
  4. Release the 'S' key to return to the normal cursor
  5. Drag from left to right with the tool activated to cut a hole in a clip
  6. Hold down the SHIFT key to extend the split line across all tracks

Options

  • Use the 'S' key as a temporary trigger instead of clicking the split button
  • Split across all tracks simultaneously using the SHIFT key

Tips

  • Use the 'S' key hold-and-release method to quickly chop clips without permanently switching tools

Highlights

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  4. 43:120:38Using the redesigned Graphic EqualizerThe demo shows the improved legibility of the equalizer, including decibel popups when dragging sliders and the ability to draw curves across multiple sliders.AudacityAI Audio Editor
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AI Video Editor

  1. 30:050:21Drag and move tracksShows how to grab the gray label area of a track to move it horizontally along the timeline.Dewi Jenkins
  2. 40:520:38Ripple editing and clip groupingThe narrator demonstrates the new grouping system and ripple editing shortcuts that move all clips on a track or timeline to maintain synchronization.Tantacrul
  3. 49:100:36Splitting clips with the Scissors toolCurrentThe demo showcases the new split tool, including the 'S' key temporary trigger and the ability to split across all tracks simultaneously using the Shift key.Tantacrul
  4. 2:590:45Navigate and loop playback on the timelineThis clip demonstrates zooming with the mouse wheel, using the spacebar for playback, and dragging on the timeline to define a loop region.Skills Factory
  5. 3:441:26Edit clips with Selection and Envelope toolsThe narrator demonstrates moving clips, trimming edges, splitting tracks with keyboard shortcuts, and using the Envelope tool to create manual fades.Skills Factory
  6. 6:460:34Closing gaps on all tracks with ripple deleteThe presenter demonstrates the 'delete and close gap on all tracks' feature to keep multiple tracks in sync during edits.Koytek Wattenberg Media