Effects are similar to the image effect filters available in popular graphic software. MySoundStudio provides wide range of sound effects that can be used for many different purposes as needed.
In this section of the tutorial, you will learn how to apply Normalize, Compressor, Fade In/Out effects.
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Normalize |
The Normalize effect lets you maximize the sound volume without distorting the waveform data.
- Open the file me1.wav in the Tutorial folder.
- Choose Effect - Normalize.
The Normalize dialog box appears.
- Drag the slider to its maximum value, or type 100 in the text box, and click OK.

Notice that the waveform is enlarged in the amplitude direction and the volume is increased to the maximum value.

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 The Normalize effect is applied to entire waveform in the active tracks unless you have selected a range of waveform. |
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Compressor |
The Compressor effect lets you compress the louder sound to make overall level uniform. It also lets you adjust the gain to achieve the sound pressure effect without changing the peak level.
- Open the file music1.dgs in the Tutorial folder.

- Choose Effect - Compressor.
The Compressor dialog box appears.
- Set the parameters to the values as shown below, and click OK.
The waveform portion that was set to low amplitude is enlarged in the amplitude direction. Playback the file to see the effect.

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 The Compressor is applied to entire waveform in the active tracks unless you have selected a range of waveform. |
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Fade In/Out |
Fade In effect gradually increases the sound volume over time, and Fade-Out effect gradually decrease the sound volume over time. Applying Fade In or Fade Out effect to the ambient or foley sound gives you a sense of distance. Also, Fade In/Out are often applied to the music with voice narration.
In this lesson, you will apply Fade-In effect to create 'approaching' footstep sound.
- Open the file footstep.wav in the Tutorial folder.
- Select a range of waveform as shown below.

- Choose Effect - Fade In/Out.
The Fade In/Out dialog box appears, and the appearance of the multi-track window changes as shown below.

- Make sure that the Fade In radio button is selected, and click OK.
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Notice that the level of the waveform gradually increase over time as shown below.
Play back the file to see the effect.
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