Actions
About
Many of Recorte's features can be controlled using actions, which you can trigger using keyboard shortcuts or the Action Palette.
File
Auto Trim File
Trim the active file to its audio content. A temporary region spanning the whole file is shrunk based on loudness (threshold), and all samples before and after it are removed.
Parameters:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Threshold | Threshold in dB |
Close Active File
Close the active file in the workspace.
Close All Files
Close all files in the workspace.
Duplicate File
Duplicate the active file.
New File From Selected Region
Create a new file from each selected region in the active file.
New Files From All Regions
Create new files from each region available in the active file.
Open File
Open a file from disk into the workspace (opens the file dialog).
Slice File
Split the file into equal slices / regions.
Parameters:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Slices | Number of slices / regions |
Trim File to Selected Regions
Trim the active file based on the selected regions' start and end.
Playback
Play
Start playback of the active file, or the current selection / selected regions, with custom pitch and gain.
Parameters:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Pitch | Playback rate (1.0 = original speed), bipolar slider (-10.0 to 10.0) |
| Gain | Gain level (0.0 to 1.0) |
| Loopable | Loop playback (boolean toggle) |
Play Note
Start playback with the pitch and gain set by an incoming MIDI note (Base note: C4). Plays the current selection or selected regions at that pitch; without a selection, each note from C4 up plays a different region.
Parameters:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Note | Note number / pitch (0-127) |
| Velocity | Note velocity (0-127), sets the playback gain |
Stop Playback
Immediately stop any ongoing playback.
Toggle Playback Loop
Enable or disable loop playback.
Editing
Cut Selection
Cut the current selection from the active file and store it in the clipboard.
Copy Selection
Copy the current selection from the active file and store it in the clipboard.
Paste
Paste the content of the clipboard into the active file based on a specified position and mode.
Parameters:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Position | Prepend: Paste to the beginning of the file. Append: Paste to the end of the file. Position: Paste at a specific position (0–100% of the file length). |
| Mode | Insert: Inserts the new clipboard content at position.Replace: Replace existing audio with the clipboard content. Mix: Mixes existing audio with clipboard content (blend controlled by the mix ratio, 0.0 to 1.0). Add: Overlay existing audio with clipboard content. |
Convert Bit-Depth
Convert the active file bit-depth and apply dithering when you reduce the bit depth.
Parameters:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Bit Depth | Target bit depth (1 to 24) |
| Dither | Apply dithering during conversion (boolean toggle) |
Convert Sample Rate
Convert the active file's sample-rate via re-sampling.
Parameters:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Sample Rate | Target sample rate in Hz (1 to 192000) |
| Interpolation | Resampling interpolation: Nearest, Linear, or Cubic |
Duplicate Channel
Duplicate one of the available channels in the active file based on its channel number.
Remove Channel
Remove a channel from the active file based on its channel number. The last remaining channel cannot be removed.
Region Actions
Auto Trim Selected Regions
Shrink the selected regions' start and end based on the audio loudness.
Parameters:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Threshold | Threshold in dB |
Auto Trim All Regions
Shrink all regions' start and end based on the audio loudness.
Parameters:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Threshold | Threshold in dB |
Zero-Cross Selected Region
Snap the selected region to the nearest zero-crossing point.
Zero-Cross Transients
Snap all transients to the nearest zero-crossing points.
Create Region From Selection
Create a new region from the current selection.
Create Region From Transients
Create a region at each detected transient. Transients must be detected first.
Parameters:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Pad Start | Padding added before each region start (ms) |
| Pad End | Padding added after each region end (ms) |
Remove Region
Remove a region in the active file based on the region index.
Remove Selected Region
Remove the currently selected region.
Remove All Regions
Remove all regions in the active file.
Duplicate Selected Region
Make a copy of the selected region.
Expand
Expand the current selection or selected regions to the next or previous region or transient boundary.
Parameters:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Destination | Auto: Expand automatically based on the current context. All Regions: Expand all selected regions. Selected Regions: Expand the selected region(s). Selection: Expand the current selection. |
| Location | Start: Expand towards the start. End: Expand towards the end. Both: Expand both directions. |
| Expand To | Region: Expand to the next region boundary. Transient: Expand to the next transient point. |
Extend (All / Selected) Region Start
Extend the start of all / selected regions backwards until the previous region or transient.
Extend (All / Selected) Region End
Extend the end of all / selected regions forwards until the next region or transient.
Join All Regions
Consolidate the audio from all regions in the active file to a new file. It is also possible to add some separation and crossfading between regions.
Parameters:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Separation | Gap between segments in ms |
| Crossfade | Crossfade duration in ms |
Join Selected Regions
Consolidate the audio from the selected regions in the active file to a new file. It is also possible to add some separation and crossfading between regions.
Parameters:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Separation | Gap between segments in ms |
| Crossfade | Crossfade duration in ms |
Slice Selected Region
Split the selected region into equal regions.
Parameters:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Slices | Number of slices / regions |
Resize Region
Open the dialog to resize the current region.
Resize Region By
Resize region by a specific size preset.
Parameters:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Size | Size unit: Millis, Samples, Beats, Bars, SizeKbs, or Factor |
| Millis | Time in milliseconds (optional, positive integer) |
| Samples | Number of samples (optional, positive integer) |
| Beats | Number of beats (optional, positive integer) |
| Bars | Number of bars (optional, positive integer) |
| SizeKbs | Size in kilobytes (optional, positive integer) |
| Factor | Multiplication factor (optional, positive float, default: 1.0) |
Sort Regions
Reorder the regions of the active file by Name, Position, Start, End, or Length. Only the region order and numbering change — the audio itself is not moved.
Parameters:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Sorting Mode | NamePositionStartEndLength |
Select Region
Select a specific region based on the chosen selection mode.
Parameters:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Selection | First: Select the first region. Last: Select the last region. Shortest: Select the shortest region. Longest: Select the longest region. |
Move Regions
Shift selected regions by a time period.
Parameters:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Period | Shift amount in samples, milliseconds, or percentage (positive moves later in the file, negative earlier) |
Export
Export File
Export the active file to its path (overwrite if the file already exists).
Export All Regions
Export all regions in the active file as separate audio files to the file path using the Export settings.
Export Selected Regions
Export the selected regions in the active file as separate audio files to the file path using the Export settings.
Export All Files
Export all files in the workspace.
Transients & Detection
Clear Transients
Remove all detected transients.
Detect Regions
Analyze the active file and create regions from detected audio segments.
Parameters:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Threshold | Detection threshold in dB |
| Min. Length | Minimum region length in ms |
| Min. Separation | Minimum silence between regions in ms |
| Pad Start | Padding added before each region start (ms) |
| Pad End | Padding added after each region end (ms) |
Detect Transients
Analyze and mark transients in the current file.
Parameters:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Threshold | Detection Threshold |
| Zero-Cross Transients | Toggle zero-crossing for all detected transients |
Detect Pitch for All Regions
Run pitch detection on every region.
Recording
Start Recording
Begin audio recording using the settings defined in the Audio Recorder.
Stop Recording
Stop the active recording and create a new file in the workspace from the recording.
Set Recording Length
Configure the recording duration in seconds.
Parameters:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Seconds | Length in seconds |
Load Audio Recorder Preset
Load a saved recorder configuration.
Parameters:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Preset | Preset file path (.json) |
Save Audio Recorder Preset
Export the current recorder settings as a JSON file.
Effects & Processing
Process
Apply a single audio effect to the active file, all regions, selected regions, or the current selection. See Effects for available effects.
Parameters:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Apply To | File / All Regions / Selected Regions / Selection |
| Effect | Effect to Apply |
Apply Effect Chains
Apply the current effect chain to the specified destination.
Parameters:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Apply To | File / All Regions / Selected Regions / Selection |
| Clear Effects | Clear the effect chain after applying (boolean toggle) |
Load Effect Preset
Load a saved effect preset.
Parameters:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Preset | Preset file path |
Copy Effect Chain
Copy the current effect chain to the clipboard.
Paste Effect Chain
Paste an effect chain from the clipboard.
Clear Effect Chain
Remove all effects from the chain.
Save Effect Preset
Save the current effect chain as a preset.
Save Effects as Default
Save the active file's current effect chain as the default preset. New files use this chain when they are created.
Reveal Effect Preset Folder
Open the effect preset folder in Finder.
Send to Sampler
Send audio to a sampler with custom parameters.
Parameters:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Source | Source type: File, All Regions, Selected Region, or Selection |
| Output Channel | Output device channel (1 to output_channels) |
| Gain dB | Output gain in dB (-96.0 to 0.0, step 3.0 dB) |
| Convert to Volca | Enable Volca Syro stream conversion (optional, boolean toggle) |
| Sample Slot | Sample slot for Volca (optional, 1 to 100) |
| Quality | Conversion quality (optional, 8 to 16) |
Apply Effects To Selected Regions
Apply the file's current effect chain to the selected regions.
Parameters:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Clear Effects | Clear the effect chain after applying (boolean toggle) |
Apply Effects To Regions
Apply the file's current effect chain to specific regions by index.
Parameters:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Regions | List of region indices |
| Clear Effects | Clear the effect chain after applying (boolean toggle) |
Batch Processor
Load Batch Editor Preset
Load a batch processor preset.
Parameters:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Preset | Preset name or file path (.json) |
Save Batch Editor Preset
Save the current batch processor settings.
UI & Navigation
Select Next File
Activate the next file in the workspace.
Select Previous File
Activate the previous file in the workspace.
Select Next Region
Move selection to the next region.
Select Previous Region
Move selection to the previous region.
Zoom All
Fit the entire file in view.
Zoom Region
Zoom to the current region.
Zoom Selection
Zoom to the current selection.
Zoom
Zoom the view to the selected destination (auto, file, all regions, or selection).
Parameters:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Destination | Destination (Auto/File/AllRegions/Selection) |
Center to Selected Region
Pan view to center on the selected region.
Toggle Waveform Mode
Switch the waveform view between line and bar display modes.
Selection
Set Selection to Playback Position
Mark the current playback position as the selection start. If a selection start is already marked, it sets the selection end instead.
Clear Selection
Deselect everything.
Extend Selection to Region
Expand selection to the next region boundary.
Extend Selection to Transient
Expand selection to the next transient.
Workspace
Save Workspace
Save the current workspace layout and state as a JSON file (opens a save dialog).
Open Workspace
Load a saved workspace from a JSON file (opens a file dialog).
Export Theme
Export the current UI theme as a JSON file to the themes folder (opens a save dialog).
Lua Scripting
Run Lua Script
Execute a Lua script file. See Lua Scripting / Editor for scripting details.
Parameters:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Script | Script file path |
Run Lua Editor Script
Run the script in the Lua editor panel.
Tools & Windows
Open Action Palette
Open the Action Palette modal.
Open Audio Recorder
Open the audio recorder modal.
Open Lua Editor
Open the Lua scripting editor.
Open Sample Chain
Open the Sample Chain tool modal.
Open Batch Editor
Open the Batch Editor tool modal.
Open Export Settings
Open the export settings dialog.
Open Keyboard Shortcuts
Open the keyboard shortcuts configuration.
Open Settings
Open the application settings.