Audio Editing
Inspect a waveform, cut unwanted ranges, adjust gain, apply fades, and export a finished file.
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Audio Editor User Guide for Windows
Use the current waveform window to load a file, make a selection, cut or apply effects, and export. Open Joiner, Mix, or Multitrack Beta when a project needs more than one source.
Choose the right audio task
The current task hub separates focused tools from the waveform editor. Start with the result you need.
Cutter
Use the dedicated Cutter entry when the job is to extract clips rather than make several waveform changes.
Joiner or Mix
Choose Joiner for files in sequence or Mix when sounds should play together.
Multitrack Beta
Open separate channel lanes in the optional beta view when working with multiple audio sources.
Keep an untouched source copy. Preview the result in the editor, then open the exported file separately to verify it.
1. Load audio into the current editor
Use File or drag and drop
- Open Audio Editing from the GiliSoft Audio Editor task hub.
- Choose File > Load from computer, or drag an audio file into the editor.
- For a supported remote source, the File menu also offers Load from URL.
- Wait for the waveform and timeline to appear.
- Play the file and identify the section to change.
- Keep an untouched source copy before cutting or applying effects.
The same File menu shows New recording, Save draft locally, and Open local drafts. These are entry points; choose one that matches the current task.
Load from computer or URL in the current File menu2. Select and cut unwanted audio
Check the selection before changing the waveform
- Play the audio and locate the unwanted opening, ending, or mistake.
- Drag across the waveform to select that range.
- Check the visible Start, End, and Duration values, then preview both boundaries.
- Use the scissors control to cut the selected audio.
- Play through the new join. Use Undo if a word or note was clipped.
- For a clean edge, inspect the Edit > Zero Cross Selection option.
The current Edit menu also provides Select All, Deselect All, playback controls, and Seamless Loop. For a focused trim workflow, see How to Trim Audio on Windows.
Select the unwanted range, inspect its timing, then cut
Use the current Edit menu to inspect selection and undo controls3. Adjust gain on a quiet section
Change level only where it is needed
- Select the waveform range that needs a level change.
- Check the selection timing above the waveform.
- Choose Effects > Gain in the current editor.
- Start with a moderate change.
- Preview the loudest and quietest points.
- Undo and reduce the gain if the audio clips or becomes harsh.
Gain raises the selected signal, including any background noise already present. Listen before exporting.
If the entire file is consistently too quiet, see how to normalize audio volume on Windows instead of adjusting just one passage.
Choose Gain from the current Effects menu after selecting the range4. Add fade in and fade out
Create smoother openings and endings
- Select a short range at the beginning of the audio.
- Check the Start, End, and Duration values above the waveform.
- Choose Effects > Fade In.
- Select a short range at the end of the audio.
- Choose Effects > Fade Out.
- Play through both transitions and adjust the selected ranges if the fades are too sudden or too slow.
The current Effects menu also shows Gain, Noise Reduction (Voice), EQ, Compressor, Normalize, Hard Limiter, Reverb, Audio Repair, Remove Silence, and other controls. See the step-by-step fade guide for a focused workflow.
In the current editor, select a range and open Effects for Fade In or Fade Out5. Join audio files in sequence
Use the dedicated Joiner task
- Return to the Audio Editor task hub and open Joiner.
- Add the audio files that should play one after another.
- Check their order in the Joiner workspace before creating the result.
- Export the result, then open the saved file and listen at each connection point.
Joining places clips in sequence. For simultaneous narration and music, choose Mix or Multitrack Beta instead.
Choose Joiner from the task hub for sequential clips6. Work with multiple audio sources
Inspect the Multitrack Beta workspace
- Open the editor and switch on MultiTrack Beta at the upper right.
- Drag audio files into the workspace as prompted on screen.
- Use the visible channel lanes to inspect the sources separately.
- Review the channel controls and listen to playback before exporting.
Multitrack Beta is an optional workspace. The task hub also offers a separate Mix task for blending sounds.
Optional Multitrack Beta view with separate channel lanes7. Start a new recording
Open the current recording entry point
- Choose File > New recording in the editor.
- Check the input choices and levels offered in the recording screen.
- Make a short test recording and play it back before recording the full take.
- After editing, use File > Export or the upper-right Export button.
Use Save draft locally when you need to keep working, and Open local drafts to return to saved work.
Open File > New recording in the current editor8. Inspect the audio with View tools
Find the analysis and workspace controls
The current View menu lists Frequency Analyser, Spectrum Analyser, Multitrack Mixer, Tempo Tools, and ID3 Tags alongside Timeline, Follow Cursor, and zoom controls. Use the tools relevant to your project, then return to the waveform to listen and review your edits.
For narration over music, keep the voice and music sources separate in a multitrack workflow and verify their balance by ear.
Find analysis and multitrack tools under View9. Export and verify the finished audio
Use the current Export entry point
- Preview the complete edit, including every cut, transition, and level change.
- Choose File > Export or the upper-right Export button.
- Review the format, name, and destination options offered in the export screen.
- Save the result, then open it outside Audio Editor and listen through the entire file.
Keep the editable source until the saved result has been checked on the device or platform where it will be used.
Export is available from File and the upper-right buttonFinal audio editing checklist
Audio Editor troubleshooting and FAQ
What is the difference between joining and mixing?
Joining places clips one after another. Mixing layers sounds so they can play at the same time. Choose the separate Joiner or Mix task accordingly.
Why does a cut sound abrupt?
Move the cut point to a quieter waveform position, preview both sides, or apply a short fade when the transition should be smoother.
Why does the edited audio sound distorted?
Gain may be too high. Undo the change, apply a smaller amount, and preview the loudest section again.
Where are recording and local drafts?
Open File in the current editor to find New recording, Save draft locally, and Open local drafts.
Where is Export in the current editor?
Choose File > Export or the Export button at the upper right. Check the available options in the dialog before saving.
Is Multitrack Beta required for a simple cut?
No. Use the waveform editor for one-file cuts and fades; switch to Multitrack Beta when the project calls for separate channel lanes.
EQ a voice recording
Select a speech passage in Audio Editing, then open Effects and choose Paragraphic EQ, Graphic EQ, or Graphic EQ (20 Bands). Make a small change and compare it with the original at the same playback volume. For a complete workflow and guidance on when EQ is the wrong tool, see How to EQ Voice Recordings on Windows. If speech varies sharply in volume, see how to use Compressor for voice volume.
Change audio speed
Select a range in the waveform editor, then inspect Effects > Speed / Playback Rate or Speed Up / Slow Down (Pitch). Test a short passage and listen for changes in duration and tone before export. See How to Change Audio Speed on Windows for the full workflow.
Edit, join, and mix audio on Windows
Use the current GiliSoft Audio Editor waveform workspace for cuts, gain, and fades. Open the separate Joiner or Mix task, or try Multitrack Beta when working with multiple sources.
