Audio Editing Tutorial in Adobe Audition

Initial Setup

• Extract the provided audio files (EQ 1 to EQ 6).
• Import the audio files into Adobe Audition.
• Start in the waveform view by double-clicking the flat or mp3 track.
  • Changes in the waveform will be visible as before-and-after comparisons.

Understanding Wave Equalizer

• Properties and Effects Rack:
  • Go to Window > Effects Rack to enable it if not visible.
  • First rack: Click the arrow, go to Filter and EQ, select Parametric Equalizer.
• Frequency Range:
  • Low (bass), Mid-range, High (treble).
  • Boosting/cutting frequencies affects the sound characteristics.

Practical EQ Adjustments

• Sweeping Frequencies:
  • Move the equalizer to explore changes in sound.
  • Certain frequencies affect specific instruments (e.g., boosting bass affects kick drum).
• Q Factor: Width of Frequency Range
  • Change the Q to focus the frequency adjustment more narrowly or widely.

Multi-Track Session Setup

• Create a new session in multitrack view.
  • Name it (e.g., Exercise 1) and save it to a specific folder.
  • Match sample rate (44,100 for the exercise).
• Use multitrack for mixing different sounds (e.g., dialogue, footsteps in film context).

Comparing Audio Tracks

• Import and arrange tracks:
  • Drag flat.mp3 to track 1, name it Flat.
  • Drag EQ 1 to track 2, name it EQ 1.
• Solo button to listen to individual tracks and compare sounds.
  • Use exclusive solo mode in preferences for easier toggling.

Adjusting EQ Settings

• Compare flat track with EQ 1:
  • Determine differences (e.g., more bass in flat track).
  • Adjust EQ 1 using parametric equalizer to match flat track.
• Screenshot the EQ settings after adjustments and upload it to your blog.

Repeat for Remaining Tracks

• Follow the same comparison and adjustment process for EQ 2 to EQ 6:
  • Note differences (e.g., trebles, bass) and adjust accordingly.
  • Screenshot and document each adjustment as EQ 2, EQ 3, etc.

Conclusion

• Identify key differences in sound between the original and modified tracks.
• Use parametric equalizer to closely match the sound quality of a desired reference audio.
• Document each step with screenshots for record and submission.