Looping audio is a common task in audio editing, and Adobe Audition provides several methods for achieving this. The most straightforward method is to simply copy and paste the desired section of audio to create a continuous loop. However, Adobe Audition also offers more advanced looping techniques, such as using cycle playback and the Loop Editor.

Copying and Pasting for Simple Loops

To loop a section of audio by copying and pasting, follow these steps:

1. Select the desired section of audio: Click and drag to select the part of the audio track that you want to repeat.
2. Copy the selected section: Press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac) to copy the selected section of audio.
3. Paste the selected section: Press Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac) to paste the copied section of audio.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3: Continue copying and pasting the selected section of audio to create the desired loop length.

Using Cycle Playback for Smooth Loops

Cycle playback is a feature in Adobe Audition that automatically loops a specified section of audio while you make edits. This can be helpful for creating smooth loops without having to copy and paste multiple times. To use cycle playback, follow these steps:

1. Select the desired section of audio: Click and drag to select the part of the audio track that you want to loop.
2. Enable cycle playback: Press Ctrl+R (Windows) or Cmd+R (Mac) to enable cycle playback.
3. Make edits: While cycle playback is enabled, you can make edits to the selected section of audio. The changes will be reflected in the looped playback.
4. Disable cycle playback: Press Esc or click outside of the selected area to disable cycle playback.

Using the Loop Editor for Detailed Control

The Loop Editor provides more granular control over looping in Adobe Audition. It allows you to set the loop start and end points, adjust the loop duration, and even insert markers within the loop. To use the Loop Editor, follow these steps:

1. Select the desired section of audio: Click and drag to select the part of the audio track that you want to loop.
2. Open the Loop Editor: Press Ctrl+L (Windows) or Cmd+L (Mac) to open the Loop Editor.
3. Set the loop start and end points: Click and drag the loop markers to set the start and end points of the loop.
4. Adjust the loop duration: Click and drag the loop duration slider to adjust how long the loop plays back.
5. Insert markers within the loop: Click the “Add Marker” button to insert markers at specific positions within the loop.
6. Navigate within the loop: Use the playback controls to navigate within the loop, such as rewinding, fast-forwarding, and scrubbing.

Tips for Looping Audio

Here are some additional tips for looping audio in Adobe Audition:

• Use appropriate loop points: Ensure that the loop points are set correctly to avoid any unwanted gaps or overlaps in the loop.
• Experiment with loop durations: Try different loop durations to find the one that works best for your specific audio clip.
• Use markers for precise editing: Use markers to mark important positions within the loop for precise editing.
• Use cycle playback for quick editing: Cycle playback can be helpful for making quick edits without having to copy and paste multiple times.

By following these tips and techniques, you can effectively loop audio in Adobe Audition for a variety of creative purposes.

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