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Pitfalls of Embedded Audiopaths

When the Play on new instance of embedded audiopath option in the Segment Properties window is selected, a temporary instance of the audiopath is created only when the segment plays. The audiopath is deactivated and the instance destroyed immediately after playback.

When a segment stops, there is occasionally ring out time for audio effects used in its audiopaths. This is the period when sound from an audio effect continues after the segment itself has stopped. For example, a reverb or echo effect may ring long after the segment's last note is finished. When an embedded audiopath is deactivated, this can cause the ring out effect to be clipped.

Use one of the following alternatives to avoid clipping of ring out:


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