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Importing Audio Files and Browsing Media

B.A.W. Kemp

Feb 12, 2024 — 2 min read

Importing audio files and browsing media is an essential part of many audio production and editing tasks. It allows you to add new audio content to your projects, organize and manage your existing media library, and quickly find the files you need.

Importing Audio Files

Most audio editing software provides a variety of ways to import audio files. Some common methods include:

Drag and drop: You can drag and drop audio files directly from your file explorer into the software’s workspace.
File menu: You can use the software’s file menu to select audio files from your computer or network.
Keyboard shortcuts: Some software provides keyboard shortcuts for importing audio files.

Once you have imported an audio file, it will be added to your media library. The media library is a list of all of the audio files that you have imported, as well as any other media files that are available to you. The media library can be organized by file type, date, or other criteria.

Browsing Media

The media library is a powerful tool for browsing your audio files. You can search for files by name, type, date, or other criteria. You can also filter the results to show only files that meet certain criteria, such as files that are more than a year old or that have been modified since a certain date.

In addition to searching and filtering, you can also use the media library to preview audio files. This allows you to quickly listen to a file before you use it in your project.

Managing Media Files

In addition to browsing and previewing media files, you can also manage them directly from the media library. You can rename files, move them to different folders, and delete them. You can also create new folders to organize your media library.

Importing Audio from Online Sources

Some audio editing software also allows you to import audio from online sources, such as SoundCloud, YouTube, and Vimeo. This can be a convenient way to incorporate royalty-free music or sound effects into your projects.

Importing Audio from CD

If you have audio CDs that you would like to import into your software, you will need a CD-ROM drive and a CD-ripping software. Most CD-ripping software will allow you to export the audio tracks from the CD as WAV or MP3 files, which can then be imported into your audio editing software.

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