Backing Up Audio Files

The backup functions available in the Audio Bin and Sample Editor create a duplicate of the selected audio file (or files) in the same storage location as the originals. Backup files inherit the name of the source file, and are easily identified by the “.dup” file extension.

To create a backup of one or more selected files in the Audio Bin
  1. Choose Audio File > Backup File(s) (or use the corresponding key command, default assignment:  Control-B).

  2. Click the Duplicate button in the dialog.

Note: Backup (duplicate) files can be directly added to the Audio Bin (or Arrange window), just as you would with the original audio files.

To create a backup of the selected file in the Sample Editor
  1. Choose Audio File > Create Backup (or use the corresponding key command, default assignment:  Control-B).

  2. Click the Create button in the dialog.

Note: Use this feature before performing a destructive editing operation in the Sample Editor, as it provides a “fallback” position if the audio processing produces unfavorable results.

To restore the backed-up file in the Sample Editor
  1. Choose Audio File > Revert to Backup (or use the corresponding key command, default assignment:  Control-Option-Command-B).

  2. Click the Paste button in the dialog.