How to change audio duration without changing pitch

By Sodaphonic · Updated

Use Time-stretch in Sodaphonic to fit a recording to a new duration while preserving pitch. Compare it with Faster and Slower effects.

Steps

  1. Load your audio in the editor and choose Effects → Time-stretch.

  2. Enter New duration (seconds). The dialog shows the current duration and permits a target between half and twice that length.

  3. Wait for the processing tool to load, then press Stretch.

  4. Listen to the result. Try changing a 10-second clip to 9 seconds before making a more extreme adjustment.

  5. Use Undo to compare another duration, or File → Export to download the result.

Tips and examples

Time-stretch changes duration while aiming to preserve pitch. Faster and Slower change playback speed and pitch together. Large changes can introduce audible artifacts.

Time-stretch needs a secure browser context and downloads its processing engine when needed. If loading fails, check the connection and try again.

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