XO Wave: Documentation

Welcome to the XO Wave documentation. XO Wave is straightforward to use, but there are subtleties to be aware of. Here is information about the software and how to use it. In addition to this main documentation, there is also an informal source, the XO Wiki, where you can find information about late-breaking bugs and Audio Unit compatibility.

Please note: This is draft documentation. Many topics are currently missing, and there may be inaccuracies.

• Installing XO Wave explains how to get started.
• Our Tutorials can help you learn your way around.
  • The XO Wave CD Mastering Guide is a great place to start working with XO Wave. The tutorial walks you through creating and burning a mix CD, so grab a few of your favorite tracks and dig in!
  • The CD Mastering at Home Guide explains what you need to know to master high-quality CDs at home using a computer and software such as XO Wave.
  • The XO Wave Guide to Basic Sound Editing guides you through some basic sound editing techniques.
  • The XO Wave Podcasting Guide can help you create your very own podcast using XO Wave.
  • The XO Wave Guide to Editing Sound for Video and Film shows how XO Wave can help you work with audio as a part of a larger video project.
• Our Recording Tips and Tutorials are short articles to help you learn the basics of audio recording, including how microphone techniques and compression are used in recording.
• Effects are the core of XO Wave. This section introduces the effects available in XO Wave and explains how to use them.
  • XO Wave's EQ
  • XO Wave's Compressor
  • XO Wave's Envelope Generator
• XO Wave Windows is the place to turn to figure out exactly how something works in a given window. It's also a good place to learn the finer points of XO Wave. Note that special "Wizards" are documented in the Wizard Reference.
• XO Wave Wizards documents the Wizards in XO Wave, which are used for walking you through a specific task, such as creating a session tailored to mastering CDs.
• XO Wave Menus describes details of features that may not necessarily be associated with one window or menu option.
• XO Wave Reference describes other features.
• Technical Notes offer a variety of useful information that doesn't fit well into the other sections.
• README files are release notes for specific platforms.
• The XO Wave FAQ provides answers to Frequently Asked Questions about XO Wave and working with audio in general.
• Our Advanced Documentation Search can help you find what you are looking for.