Glenn
I don't use the program but about normalizing, it can be used in two different ways.
1. To make all instruments (frequencies really) on a given track equal in volume. Which I think defeats the purpose of placement of instruments in the mix.

2. Normalize an entire cd which insures that all tracks play at equal volume while maintaining their own dynamics within. This second use is normally done in the mastering process. And is pretty much the expected thing to do, though I myself am not sure it's a good thing. While there should not be great differences in volumes from one cut to the next I don't think it follows that there should be none either.
Terry

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