The display of waveforms (or, more correctly, peak
envelopes, since the actual waveform is only visible at the highest
zoom levels) is configurable via the dialog, to support
different usecases and user preferences. The following options are
available:
| Show waveforms in regions |
By default, Ardour draws waveforms within audio regions. Disable this
option to hide them. |
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| Waveform scale |
| Linear |
This is the traditional linear (1:1) display of the
peak envelope, or, at higher zoom levels, the individual samples. |
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| Logarithmic |
Alternatively, you can use a logarithmic display of the
peak envelope. This will give you a better idea of program loudness (it is similar
to dBs) and plot soft passages more clearly, which is useful for soft
recordings or small track height. |
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| Waveform shape |
| Traditional |
The zero line appears in the middle of the display and waveforms
appear as positive and negative peaks above and below. |
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| Rectified |
The zero line appears at the bottom of the display and waveforms appear
as absolute peaks above the line only. |
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