: In Multitrack mode, click the "Lightning Bolt" icon on a track to pre-render effects, freeing up CPU for other tasks.
: The Essential Sound Panel provides "one-click" fixes for common issues. You can tag a clip as "Dialogue" and instantly access sliders for "Reduce Noise," "Reduce Reverb," and "Clarity". 3. Audio Restoration Tools
: You can literally "paint" out background noises. If a phone rings or a door slams during a recording, you can use the Lasso Selection Tool or Spot Healing Brush to highlight that specific frequency and delete it without affecting the speaker's voice. 2. Mastering the Multitrack View Adobe Audition 2020 v13.0.5
Adobe Audition 2020 (v13.0.5) is a professional-grade digital audio workstation (DAW) tailored specifically for audio restoration, podcasting, and post-production mixing. While newer versions have since been released, v13.0.5 remains a reliable choice for users on older hardware or those who prefer the stability of the 2020 Creative Cloud suite.
Version 13.0.5 can be resource-heavy on older machines. If you experience lagging: : In Multitrack mode, click the "Lightning Bolt"
: Use the G key to group clips together, making it easier to move large segments of a conversation without losing sync.
: If you are producing for Spotify, YouTube, or Broadcast, use the Loudness Match panel to ensure your entire project meets specific LUFS (Loudness Unit Full Scale) standards automatically. : In Multitrack mode
: Instead of applying effects directly to a file (which is "destructive"), use the Effects Rack in the Multitrack view. This lets you toggle effects on and off or tweak settings until the very last second of your export. 5. Troubleshooting Performance