playing a track backwards

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playing a track backwards

I have a track that has some backwards talking, I think. I want to use soundtrack (or really, anything) to play it backwards. I figured soundtrack would have some kind of play reverse option or ability to make a clip play backwards, is that possible?

Can garageband do it?

I looked in the manuals for help, didn't see anything there. Searched this forum, didn't see anything here either under the keywords.

Thanks

PowerMac G5 2.0 dual, Mac OS X (10.5.4), 12 GB ram

Posted on Feb 20, 2011 6:16 PM

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Answer 1

Feb 21, 2011 12:43 PM in response to Texas_Man_Luvs_His_mac

As far as I know, using Soundtrack 1.5 and GarageBand 5.1,
there’re no reverse-tools available...?

Either, try QuickTime...
Go to the end of the track, then command+left arrow to reverse playback...
(works with QuickTime 10 and QuickTime Pro 7)

Or, export that song and use an external Audio Editor...
e.g. Amadeus Pro can do it... Audacity might be able as well...?

Regards
Nolan

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Answer 2

russtafa

Level 1

15 points

Feb 28, 2011 1:25 PM in response to Texas_Man_Luvs_His_mac

Audacity definitely does this..
'Effect'
Then reverse
A really good audio editor for simple things to do quickly

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Answer 3

BenB

Level 6

12,097 points

Apr 4, 2011 9:30 AM in response to russtafa

Directly from the online Logic user manual:

Reversing an Audio File Selection in the Sample Editor

The Reverse command is most commonly used on an entire audio file—to reverse a cymbal sound, for example. It can also be used as a creative option on selected portions of audio files. For example, the reverb tail at the end of a file can be reversed, copied, and pasted to the beginning of the file.

To reverse the selected area of an audio file
Choose Functions > Reverse (or use the corresponding key command, default assignment: Shift-Control-R).

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