Direct Offline Processing Workflow

You can perform offline processing operations in the Direct Offline Processing window. The window always shows the processing of the selected audio.

When you add or modify offline processing, the following applies:

  • You can add processing by adding plug-ins or audio processes. Furthermore, you can add FX chain presets, track presets, or effect favorites within the Direct Offline Processing window, or drag plug-ins or plug-in chains from Inserts or from the Media rack.

  • If you add a plug-in effect or a process, its last used parameter settings are loaded. You can reset it to its default settings by clicking Reset to Default Values.

  • You can keep a plug-in effect or a process in the process panel by activating Pin Process. This allows you to apply it consecutively to several audio events with the same settings.

  • All changes are instantly applied to the audio.

    Note

    You can change this by deactivating Auto Apply in the Direct Offline Processing window. This can be necessary if you work with long events or if you use plug-ins that have a learning function.

  • If you modify parameters or remove processing, these changes are instantly applied to the audio.

  • You get a visual feedback while a process is running.

    Note

    You can add, modify, or delete plug-in effects or audio processes at any time, even if a process is running. A new rendering process is instantly started.

  • You can undo and redo all Direct Offline Processing operations by using Ctrl/Cmd-Z or Shift-Ctrl/Cmd-Z.

  • If an event is locked, you cannot edit it in the Direct Offline Processing window.

  • You can apply all offline processing permanently to the audio.

  • If you load a project with offline processing of plug-in effects or audio processes that are not available on your computer, these processes are shown as Not available in the Direct Offline Processing window.