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Effects reference
Effects act on the selection, or the whole file when nothing is selected. Most offer preview and presets.
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Level and dynamics
| Effect | Use |
|---|---|
| Gain | Raise or lower a range |
| Fade In / Fade Out | Smooth starts and endings |
| Normalize | Set peak level |
| LUFS loudness | Match perceived loudness to a target |
| Compressor | Reduce dynamic range |
| Hard Limiter | Stop peaks exceeding a ceiling |
| Noise Gate | Silence audio below a threshold |
Tone
| Effect | Use |
|---|---|
| Paragraphic EQ | Draggable filter points for precise shaping |
| Graphic EQ 10/20-band | Fast broad tone changes with presets |
| Stereo width | Widen or narrow the image |
Time and creative
| Effect | Use |
|---|---|
| Reverb | Add space |
| Delay | Echoes |
| Distortion | Saturation and grit |
| Speed / Playback Rate | Change speed |
| Speed Up / Slow Down | Profile-based speed and pitch change |
| Reverse / Invert | Play backwards; flip polarity |
| Remove Silence | Delete silent gaps |
| Remove DC offset | Re-centre the waveform |
Presets
Save your settings as named presets in supported dialogs. They are stored locally and can be updated or deleted.
Order matters
A typical voice chain: repair → noise reduction → EQ → compressor → loudness. The Podcast chain applies these stages in one pass. See Noise reduction and repair.
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