Synchronizing
Voice and Music Files
The secret to synchronizing voice files is that for each dance,
DanceMaster remembers
an "offset" - a difference in starting times between the
music and voice files. Either file can start first. If you record
introductions for your dances, you will want the voice file to start
first. If not, you will want the music to start first.
Let's assume you have recorded an introduction for this dance.
We will further assume that you have already "attached"
the music and voice files to the dance in the Dance Details screen.

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Play the voice file by clicking the "Start Cues"
button. The offset timer will start incrementing. At the point
that you think the music should start, click the "Start
Music" button. The offset timer will stop.
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As you listen to the music and cues playing, use the "Cues
EARLIER" and "Cues LATER" buttons to adjust the
offset until it is correct.
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Stop the music and cues (using the "Stop" button),
and test the timing by clicking the "Start Both" button.
Make any further adjustments that might be necessary, and test
it again. When you are satisfied, CLICK THE "SAVE"
BUTTON.
That's it.
If you don't record introductions to your dances, you will want
to start the music first. Otherwise, the procedure is the same.
Once the initial offset is set here, you can adjust the timing
on the Play screen, too.
I told you it was easy!
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