Import audio CDs

Importing an audio CD works the same way as adding other audio files into the project:

  • Insert an audio CD into the drive.
  • Go to your drive in the Media Pool. The individual CD titles appear in the file list.
  • Double-click on an entry to preview it.
  • Drag and drop the track from the CD into a track of the current project and it will be digitally scanned and copied to the hard drive. The files will be saved in the import folder (may be specified in "File" > "Settings" > "Program" > "Folder").

The CD track appears in the track as an audio object and can be played back or edited immediately.

Import Audio CD track(s)

There is an additional custom option for audio CDs in the "File" > "Import audio CD track(s)" menu, which allows a more convenient import with additional features.

This option opens the CD Manager where you can select tracks from audio CDs and partially or fully import them into the project. Audio tracks are saved in the directory of your choice in WAV format and imported into the project.

Track list

The tracks in the list can be selected with a mouse click or by using the keyboard shortcuts "Shift + arrow keys" or "Ctrl + click".

The transport console in the dialog opens the monitoring function. The play arrow starts the audio playback of the first selected track.

Select all tracks: This option will select all audio tracks, e.g., for copying the complete CD.

Save the selected tracks: This button opens a dialog for saving the selected tracks. This can be saved either as all tracks in one WAV file or as a WAV file for every track. In either case, a new object is created in the project for every track.

CD Drive options: This option opens the "CD/DVD Drive list" dialog.

  • Configuration: This button opens the configuration dialog where you can make various special settings.

  • Add: Creates a new drive in the list that requires special settings.

  • Delete: Deletes a selected drive from the list.

  • Load setup: Loads the current drive list and all configuration data from a *.cfg file.

  • Save setup: Saves the current drive list and all configuration data in a *.cfg file.

  • Reset: Restores the default settings of the drive.