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Volume edit without automation

Hello,


I recorded a track on guitar. Then wanted to retrack a certain part at a latter time. So I did that and when I listened to the track all the way through the retracked part was way quieter.


Is there any way to match the volumes without using Automation?


I do not like to always use automation because then I cannot use the volume bar on the side anymore.


Thanks!

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jul 19, 2020 11:18 AM

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Posted on Jul 19, 2020 11:39 AM

Use the fader to match the volumes just so you can calculate how much you need to raise it to match in db.


Use file edit and change the gain to match the other track. This is not a non destructive action but it shoyld take you about a minute to do.

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Jul 19, 2020 12:03 PM in response to atxgrk47

Double click on your recorded audio. (or select the audio region and choose Window - Open Audio File Editor)


It will open at the bottom of the screen and the little tab will probably be set to Track. Click on the 'File' tab next to it.

Select all the audio.

Under the 'Function' menu you will see 'Change gain'

Up the gain by the amount you need to match the original.

Volume edit without automation

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