Spike Remover

Instructions

Spike Remover can process individual audio files, or a folder of audio files. Processing folders operates recursively, so any folders within the selected folder will also be processed.

Processing an Individual Audio File:

• To process an audio file, either drag the audio file onto the Spike Remover window, or select the menu File->Open and select the file to process.

Processing a Folder of Audio Files:

• To process a folder of audio files: drag the folder onto the Spike Remover window, or select the menu File->Open and select the folder to process.
• When selecting a folder, only valid audio files will appear in the window's list of files. Other files are ignored.
• Processing folders is recursive, so any sub-folders will also be processed.
• When selecting a folder, aliases to other folders are resolved and treated as real folders.

WARNING!

Spike remover operates destructively on audio files.This is done so that existing audio files can be processed with a project or session file open without having to re-import a new audio file or close and re-open a project or session. This also allows handlles to be processed, easing the editing process. Here are two suggested methods of operating:

Method 1

• Backup Audio files in the Finder, using Duplicate command: apple-D.
• Drag the original audio file onto the Spike Remover window. (Or open the file manually with Spike Remover).
• If the results are no good, delete the processed audio file, and restore from the backup.

Method 2

• Duplicate the offending material in Pro Tools or other workstation into a new audio file.
• Drag this new audio file (eg: "Some Audio File-DUPL_01") onto Sthe pike Remover window.
• If the results are no good, simply delete the new file from within the workstation software.