DAW Workflow and Software Skills Flashcards
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What is a 'non-destructive' editing workflow in a DAW?
Answer: Edits are applied to a reference to the original file, leaving the source audio unchanged
Non-destructive editing references the original audio file and applies edits virtually, so the source file is never permanently altered.
What is the purpose of 'markers' or 'locators' in a DAW timeline?
Answer: To label and quickly navigate to specific points in a project
Markers allow editors to label and jump to specific locations (chorus, verse, edit points) within the project timeline.
What does 'time stretching' do to an audio clip?
Answer: Changes the duration of the clip without altering its pitch
Time stretching alters the length of an audio clip while preserving its pitch, useful for fitting recordings to a new tempo.
What is a 'template' session in a DAW used for?
Answer: A pre-configured project with tracks, plugins, and routing set up to speed up new session creation
A DAW template is a pre-built session with your standard tracks, buses, and plugins already configured, saving setup time on new projects.
What does 'bouncing' or 'rendering' a track mean in a DAW?
Answer: Exporting the audio of a track (with its effects) to a new audio file
Bouncing renders a track's audio — including all applied effects — to a new audio file, either for archiving or to free up CPU.
What is 'MIDI quantization' used for in a DAW?
Answer: Snapping MIDI note timing to the nearest rhythmic grid value
MIDI quantization corrects the timing of MIDI notes by snapping them to the nearest rhythmic grid division.