Punch & Roll is ESSENTIAL to Audiobook recording
I just finished my first Audiobook, and could not have done it without the FREE plug-in created by Travis Baldree. These projects are quasi-theatrical, and involve working with actors who rely on a continuous flow so they can stay in character and at the right emotional level with minimal downtime. That's what punch and roll does. A mistake is made, you quickly pick the in-point, hit record, the playhead rolls back and gives the actor a few seconds of pre-roll to get into the same cadence and voice, and they can pick it up flawlessly. The recording engineer (who also is a director) and the actor quickly develop a rhythm that flows smoothly through the book. Without punch & roll, it's a jerky and aggravating ride.
Audiobooks are a growing market, and the lack of this one simple feature may be the deciding factor between Audition and another program. Travis has already created it, and is more than happy to give it to Adobe. There is no reason not to add it on as a native function of Audition, and it will attract business and make a lot of clients very grateful.
