Creating events

Events are created when you cut/copy/paste sound data, split events, drag sound data to an editor, or process selections.


Creating events by cutting, copying, pasting, or mixing sound data

Cutting, copying, pasting, or mixing sound data will create events in a data window.

After performing one of these edits, choose Edit > ModeEvent (or click the Event Mode button in an editor's playbar) to work with the new event.

For more information, see "Cutting sound data," "Copying sound data," "Pasting sound data," or "Mixing sound data."

Creating events by dragging selections

You can create events by dragging sound data within an editor or to another editor.

  1. Create a time selection in an editor.

    For more information, see "Selecting data using the mouse."

  2. Drag the selection to the location where you want to mix or paste it.

    When you drop a selection, the Mix dialog is displayed to allow you to mix the new event. If you want to paste the selection, hold Command and drag the selection to the location where you want to paste the data. The paste cursor is displayed, and a vertical line is displayed to show you where the paste will occur.

  3. Choose Edit > Mode > Event (or click the Event Mode button in an editor's playbar) to work with the new event.

Creating events by processing a selection

When you apply processes or effects to a portion of a sound file, Sound Forge Pro creates an event from the selection.

  1. Create a time selection in an editor.

    For more information, see "Selecting data using the mouse."

  2. Apply a process or effect to your time selection. Sound Forge Pro creates an event from the selection.

    For more information, see "Processing audio" or "Applying effects."

  3. Choose Edit > Mode > Event (or click the Event Mode button in an editor's playbar) to work with the new event.