Cross Fade Two Files

[Craig Maier]

Cross Fade Filter


The Cross-fade filter is used to join sections of different .wav files into a single .wav file in a special way. Rather than just abruptly ending one file and starting another, the Cross-fade filter will smoothly fade from one file to another. During the time that the files overlap, the destination file is gradually faded to silence, while the source file fades from silence to full volume. This filter is also available via its icon, or from the Filter Menu or from the Edit menu as one of the “Paste” functions.

Note:
Crossfade can only be performed in Classic Edit Mode. Therefore, this menu item and the corresponding Crossfade icon will only come alive after you have files situated in both the Source and Destination workspace. One file can then be cross-faded into the other.
Using the Filter Menu Cross-fader (Tutorial)

Warning: This is not undo-able

1. Open a Source File which you desire to be the next segue song in a cross-fade sequence.
2. Open a Destination File that you desire to be the first number in the cross-fade sequence.
3. Highlight the Source File up to the end of the file.
4. Highlight the Destination File segment at its ending where you desire the cross-fade to occur (the Source File will become un-highlighted when you do this).
5. Click on the Cross-fade feature under the Filter Menu.
6. Set the Gain Controls as follows: (Default settings are correct)
   • File # 1 Level
   • Start = -100 dB
   • Stop = 0.00 dB
   • File Forum Level
   • Start = 0.00 dB
   • Stop = -100 dB
7. Choose the Cross-fade timing that you desire. Linear produces a pleasing result on most material.
8. Click on "Do Cross-fade."
9. The final results will reside in the Destination Workspace following processing. The entire Source File will be appended to the Destination file following the cross-fade sequence. You may have to “Zoom-Out” to see the entire result in the Destination Window.