Using Audio Transitions

When adding more than one audio clip onto a timeline track, you can use a transition to mix the two clips together.

To use an audio transition, do this:

1.Drag an audio clip to a timeline track, and then drag and drop a second clip to the position on the first clip where you want the transition to begin, i.e. the duration you want the two audio clips to overlap. You can also drag an existing clip on the timeline and drop it on the audio clip you want to transition it with.

Note: make sure you drag and drop the second clip to the exact time position where you want the transition between the two clips to begin. You can use timeline markers to make this task easier. See Timeline Markers for more information.

2.In the pop-up that displays, select one of the following transition options:

Note: if you don't want to use a transition, select Insert to split the clip and insert the new clip between the two portions, or Overwrite to place it over the existing clip.

Crossfade: select this option if you want the first audio clip to gradually fade into the second clip. Once selected, choose the fade type from the available options. Use the Preview button to help you pick the fade type that best suits your requirements.

Note: select the Always use selected type check box to set the selected fade type as the default. Once selected, CyberLink AudioDirector will use this fade type automatically the next time you use a crossfade transition. To change the transition type, just right click on the transition and select Edit Crossfade Transition.

Smart Transition: select this option to use a more customized transition. Select from the available transition effects and then adjust its properties. See Adjusting Smart Transition Properties for a detailed description of the available properties.

Note: the maximum length of a smart audio transition is 30 seconds. If the duration of the overlap between the first and second audio clip is more than 30 seconds, then the Smart Transition option is not available.

3.Click OK to apply the audio transition between the two clips.

Note: you can change the length of the audio transition by dragging the second clip and moving it to a new position. When using a crossfade, double click on the transition area to edit the transition's properties. For smart transitions, just click , , or (depending on the transition type) to edit the properties.

Adjusting Smart Transition Properties

When you use a smart transition you can choose one of the following transition effects between the two clips: Tempo Transition, DJ Scratch, or Smart Repeat.

Note: click the Preview button while adjusting the transition properties to preview the results and help you fine tune them to fit your requirements. If required, click the Reset to Defaults button at any time to reset the edited properties back to the original settings.

Tempo Transition

Creates a smooth transition between the audio clips based on the tempo of each. Once selected, edit the properties as follows:

Tempo adjustment:

First clip's estimated tempo: if required, use to adjust the tempo of the first clip. You can speed up or slow down the tempo, depending on the tempo of the second clip. Use 2X to double the clip's tempo, or 0.5X to halve it.
Second clip's estimated tempo: if required, use to adjust the tempo of the second clip. You can speed up or slow down the tempo, depending on the tempo of the second clip. Use 2X to double the clip's tempo, or 0.5X to halve it.

DJ Scratch

Creates a transition using the scratching of a record and the tempo of each audio clip. Once selected, edit the properties as follows:

Scratch strength ratio: use the slider to set the strength of the record scratch during the transition.

Tempo adjustment:

First clip's estimated tempo: if required, use to adjust the tempo of the first clip. You can speed up or slow down the tempo, depending on the tempo of the second clip. Use 2X to double the clip's tempo, or 0.5X to halve it.
Second clip's estimated tempo: if required, use to adjust the tempo of the second clip. You can speed up or slow down the tempo, depending on the tempo of the second clip. Use 2X to double the clip's tempo, or 0.5X to halve it.

Smart Repeat

Creates a transition that repeats the last portion of the original clip a set amount times, giving the transition a skipping effect. Once selected, edit the properties as follows:

Number of repeats: select the number of times you want the end of the first clip to repeat.

Tempo adjustment:

First clip's estimated tempo: if required, use to adjust the tempo of the first clip. You can speed up or slow down the tempo, depending on the tempo of the second clip. Use 2X to double the clip's tempo, or 0.5X to halve it.
Second clip's estimated tempo: if required, use to adjust the tempo of the second clip. You can speed up or slow down the tempo, depending on the tempo of the second clip. Use 2X to double the clip's tempo, or 0.5X to halve it.