Ella Walter
Adobe Audition CC is a powerful tool for creating and editing audio for various purposes, including podcasts, music, and film. One of the features that make it stand out is the ability to automate certain tasks, such as panning between channels. Panning allows you to adjust the stereo field of an audio track, moving the sound from left to right or vice versa, creating a more immersive listening experience. While Adobe Audition CC does not have a built-in function to automatically pan between channels, users can utilize the automation features to achieve this effect. In this article, we will explore the steps to repeat pan in Adobe Audition CC, giving your audio projects a dynamic and engaging touch.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Track type | Mono, stereo, 5.1 surround, and bus tracks |
| Track controls | Panning knobs, balance control, volume control, effect settings |
| Track visibility | Tracks panel, Editor panel, Main menu |
| Track automation | Envelopes, keyframes, automation lanes |
| Track duplication | Multitrack > Track > Duplicate Selected Track |
| Track addition | Multitrack > Track > Add [type of] Track |
| Track deletion | Multitrack > Track > Delete Selected Track |
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What You'll Learn
How to pan stereo tracks left and right
Panning stereo tracks left and right in Adobe Audition CC can be done in a few different ways. One way is to use the Stereo Expander preset on a stereo track. Another way is to set up two separately-panned mono tracks, but this can present challenges as it will alter the relative levels of the stereo track and you will lose half of the content.
- Navigate to the specific track's controls in the left of the Editor panel.
- Click on the Show/Hide Automation Lanes icon.
- From the Show Envelopes menu, choose the parameter you want to automate.
- Click on the Protect the Parameter icon.
- From the Track Automation Mode menu, select the track you want to automate.
- On the envelope line, click and drag to add and adjust keyframes.
- Record your adjustments to the pan settings while playing your session. Adobe Audition will automatically convert your adjustments into track envelopes, which you can edit with precision.
It is important to note that you can only pan a mono track across a stereo field. If you have a stereo track, the label changes to balance control. Turning it completely left or right will alter the relative levels of the stereo track, resulting in the loss of half of the content.
Additionally, you can use the Delay and Stereo Expander effects in combination to achieve a L/R spread of the stereo track and sit the VOX in the middle. The Phase Analysis tool can help you visualize and adjust the spread.
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Using envelopes to automate pan settings
Adobe Audition CC allows you to automate pan settings using envelopes. This feature enables you to change the pan settings of your audio track over time, creating dynamic and immersive audio experiences. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use envelopes to automate pan settings:
Step 1: Accessing the Editor Panel
To begin, navigate to the Editor Panel by clicking the leftmost button in the Multitrack View File toolbar. This will take you to Edit View mode, where you can modify individual waveforms. Once in the Editor Panel, you will see track controls on the left.
Step 2: Selecting the Track and Mode
Next, locate the specific track you want to automate in the Editor Panel. Click the triangle to the left of the Track Automation Mode menu for that track. The menu is typically set to "Read" by default. Click on the triangle to expand the menu and select the desired mode.
Step 3: Choosing the Parameter
From the Show Envelopes menu, choose the parameter you want to automate. In this case, you would select "Pan" to adjust the stereo balance of your track. You can also click the Protect The Parameter icon to optimise settings and prevent excessive or irregular keyframes.
Step 4: Adjusting Keyframes
Once you have selected "Pan," a line will appear underneath your audio track. This is the envelope line, and you can click and drag on it to add and adjust keyframes. These keyframes will determine the extent of panning for your clip. The top of the clip represents full left, while the bottom represents full right. You can also click on the Show/Hide Automation Lanes icon to display the automation lanes for each track.
Step 5: Recording Adjustments
While playing your session, you can record the adjustments you make to the pan settings. Adobe Audition will automatically convert these adjustments into track envelopes, which you can then edit further. This allows you to create a mix that dynamically evolves over time.
By following these steps, you can use envelopes to automate pan settings in Adobe Audition CC. Experiment with different settings and modes to achieve the desired audio output for your project.
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Converting waveforms between surround, stereo, and mono
Adobe Audition CC allows you to automate your mixes with envelopes, which can be used to change volume, pan, and effect settings over time. You can automate these settings for both clip and track envelopes.
Clip envelopes are visible by default, but they can be hidden if they interfere with your editing process or are visually distracting. On stereo tracks, the clip volume and pan envelopes are represented by different colours and initial positions. Volume envelopes are yellow lines initially placed across the upper half of clips, while pan envelopes are blue lines initially placed in the centre. The top of a clip on the pan envelope represents full left, and the bottom represents full right. It is important to note that on mono and 5.1 surround tracks, clips do not have pan envelopes.
To access the automation settings for a specific track, navigate to the track's controls on the left of the Editor panel. From there, click on the Show/Hide Automation Lanes icon. Next, choose the desired parameter from the Show Envelopes menu. If you want to prevent recorded automation from creating excessive or irregular keyframes, you can optimise the settings in the Multitrack section of the Preferences dialog box.
Now, let's discuss converting waveforms between surround, stereo, and mono. When converting from stereo to mono, the Left Mix and Right Mix options allow you to control the amount of signal from each channel that will be mixed into the final mono waveform. Typically, 50% of both channels are used in the mixing process. It is important to note that the bit depth of a file determines the dynamic range of the audio. Adobe Audition supports up to 32-bit resolution, and you can adjust the bit depth to gain a greater dynamic range or reduce the file size.
To convert a sample type, go to the Waveform Editor and choose Edit > Convert Sample Type. From there, you can select the desired bit depth or enter a custom value. Additionally, you can adjust the quality of the sampling conversion by using the Quality slider in the Advanced section. Keep in mind that when converting sample rates, you should consider the capabilities of your sound card, as it may have limitations on the supported sample rates.
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Using the Stereo Expander preset to pan left and right
To pan a stereo track left and right in Adobe Audition CC, you can use the Stereo Expander preset on a stereo track. This preset allows you to adjust the pan settings and achieve the desired L/R spread.
- Open Adobe Audition CC and navigate to the Editor panel.
- Select the stereo track you want to work with.
- Locate the track's controls in the left section of the Editor panel.
- Click on the Show/Hide Automation Lanes icon to display the automation settings.
- From the Show Envelopes menu, choose the Stereo Expander preset.
- Adjust the pan settings to your desired left and right positions.
- Use the Protect the Parameter icon to optimize the automation and prevent excessive or irregular keyframes.
- Play your session and record your adjustments, creating a dynamic mix that evolves over time.
Using the Stereo Expander preset in Adobe Audition CC gives you precise control over panning a stereo track left and right. You can adjust the pan envelopes, which are initially placed in the center, to achieve the desired balance between the left and right channels.
Additionally, you can combine the Stereo Expander preset with the Delay effect to further enhance the L/R spread. The Phase Analysis tool can help you visualize and fine-tune the spread of your stereo track.
It's important to note that panning a stereo track left and right can affect the relative levels of the track. Turning the balance control completely to one side will result in losing half of the content. Therefore, it's recommended to experiment and find the optimal settings that suit your specific needs.
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Splitting stereo tracks into two separately-panned mono tracks
To split stereo tracks into two separately-panned mono tracks in Adobe Audition CC, you can follow these steps:
Firstly, it's important to understand that a mono track can be panned across a stereo field, but if you have a stereo track and you turn it completely left or right, you will lose half of the content. This is because the stereo track balance control will alter the relative levels, so panning hard left or right will result in the loss of one side of the stereo information.
To split a stereo track into two mono tracks, you can use the following method:
- Press CTRL+A to select your entire stereo track.
- Press CTRL+L to select the left channel.
- Choose 'Edit' and then 'Copy to New' from the menu to create a new mono track based on the left channel.
- Alternatively, make a copy of your stereo track.
- Select 'Edit' and then 'Convert Sample Type' to change it to a mono track.
- In the 'Convert Sample Type' window, adjust the 'Left Mix' and 'Right Mix' settings. For a mono track based on the left channel, set 'Left Mix' to 100% and 'Right Mix' to 0%.
- You can also use the 'Channel Mixer' in 'Effects > Amplitude and Compression' to create two mono files, one for the left channel and one for the right channel.
- Now you have two mono tracks, you can pan them separately to achieve the desired L/R spread.
Another method to achieve a similar result is to use the Delay and Stereo Expander effects in combination. This will create a sufficient L/R spread to sit the VOX in the middle without interfering with the stereo track.
Additionally, Adobe Audition CC offers track envelopes that allow you to change volume, pan, and effect settings over time. To use this feature, navigate to the Editor panel and click the triangle to the left of the Track Automation Mode menu for the track you want to automate. From the Show Envelopes menu, select 'Pan' as the parameter. On the envelope line, you can click and drag to add and adjust keyframes. This will enable you to precisely control the panning of your mono tracks over time.
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