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Avoiding silences at the beginning and end of files prevents unexpected dead air during broadcast. AutoEdit removes these silences automatically and, most importantly, can edit MP3s without recompression, fully preserving quality (recompressing an MP3 re-encodes it and degrades the audio). Supported formats: WAV PCM (uncompressed), MP3 (MPEG Layer III), WAV-MP3 (.wav files that are internally MP3) and any other format whose CODEC is installed on the system.

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Using AutoEdit

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Source folder

Specify the folder containing the files to process (by default, the CD Ripper folder).
Use Choose to open the folder and select a file; its name will appear in the File field (see next point).

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File

Shows the full name of the selected file. You can:
  • Process just that file, or
  • Expand the selection with wildcards (*) to include multiple files.
“Generic Name” (selection pattern) — Step by step example:
  1. Select (via Choose Source Directory) the file
    "Kraftwerk - Expo 2000 (Radio Mix).mp3"
    → that exact name appears in File.
  2. Press Generic Name → field changes to Kraftwerk -*.mp3
    → all files starting with Kraftwerk - will be processed.
  3. Press Generic Name again → K*.mp3
    → all files starting with K will be processed.
  4. Press once more → *.mp3
    → all MP3s in the folder will be processed.
For music files, always use the naming pattern Artist - Title.mp3.
This facilitates automatic loading into the Database.

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Destination folder

According to settings (see Settings), edited files can:
  • Remain in the source folder, or
  • Be saved to a destination folder (default: AutoEdit).

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Process

Starts editing. AutoEdit removes input and output silences very quickly.
  • AutoEdit works directly on compressed audio, without conversions → no quality loss.
  • Silence detection thresholds are fixed (tested with diverse musical material).
  • Results appear in the Results window: time removed at start/end, total duration and location of edited file.
    Use the Expand button (red double arrow) to see detailed report.

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Settings

Key configuration options:
  • Use destination directory = source directory:
    Edited files are saved in the same source folder.
  • Delete original file:
    If enabled, the original is deleted after editing (only edited version remains).
    If edited files stay in source folder, originals are renamed with BAK prefix keeping the extension (e.g., .mp3).
  • Ignore files older than N days:
    Allows processing only recent files. Enter number of days (e.g., 2 → processes files from last two days).

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Play

Plays the file selected in Results.
If you press Play while already playing, the last 10 seconds are played (useful for checking the ending).
Playback is not possible while AutoEdit is processing.

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AutoEdit and Database

If processing files already registered in the Database (for example, the entire Jazz folder), enable “destination directory = source directory” so the path doesn’t change. For added safety, you can disable “Delete original file”.
The Database automatically updates with the new durations; Intro times are also corrected if applicable.
Networks: for Database updates to work, load files in AutoEdit using Network Environment (UNC reference).
Correct example: \\Production\C\Audicom\Audio\CD-Ripper
Incorrect example: C:\Audicom\Audio\CD-Ripper (in this case, DB will not update).

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Batch Processing

AutoEdit can process multiple files simultaneously. The Results window shows:
  • File name
  • Original duration
  • Final duration
  • Difference (in seconds)
  • Status (OK/Error)
Files are processed in order. You can cancel the process at any time - files already processed will remain modified.

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Results Window

The Results window displays:
  • Green: Successfully processed files
  • Red: Files with errors
  • Yellow: Files pending processing
Double-click on a file to play it. Right-click for additional options:
  • Play: Plays selected file
  • Delete: Removes file from list
  • Clear list: Removes all files
  • Save log: Exports results to text file

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Error Messages

Common error messages:
  • “File not found”: Source file missing/inaccessible
  • “Access denied”: File in use/insufficient permissions
  • “Invalid format”: Unsupported audio format
  • “Processing error”: General processing failure
For network files, ensure proper access permissions and stable connection.
If many files show errors, check:
  • Source folder permissions
  • Network connectivity
  • Available disk space
  • Audio file formats

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Tips and Best Practices

  • Test first: Process a few sample files before large batches
  • Backup: Keep originals until verifying results
  • Network: Use UNC paths for reliable database updates
  • Space: Ensure sufficient disk space for temporary files
  • Monitoring: Check Results window for processing status
  • Verification: Sample-check processed files for quality
When processing large batches:
  • Do not interrupt network connection
  • Avoid system sleep/hibernation
  • Keep sufficient free disk space
  • Monitor Results window for errors