Fix Misaligned Stems in Cryo Mix (Adjust Timing)

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We’ve all been there: you export your stems (separate tracks like vocals, drums, guitar) from your DAW (your recording software), upload them to Cryo Mix and realize the vocals are coming in a split-second late.

In the past, you’d have to go back to your computer, fix the session, re-export, and re-upload. Not anymore. With the Adjust Timing Tool, you can slide your audio into the perfect pocket right inside the Studio.

When to use this tool

Misaligned Stems: If any of your files aren't synced perfectly with the beat.
Gaps: If your instrumental has a few milliseconds of silence at the start that throws off the downbeat (the first “1” of the bar).
Creative Changes: If you want to deliberately shift a track to have a "laid back" or "rushed" feel.

How to Adjust Timing

Look at the Toolbar at the top of the Mixing Studio.

Step A: Select the Tool Click the Adjust Timing Icon.

Step B: Grab & Drag

Click and hold on the specific waveform you want to move (e.g., the Lead Vocal track).
Drag Left: To make the audio play earlier.
Drag Right: To make the audio play later.

Step C: Check the Sync

Use the Solo (S) button on the track you are moving and the Instrumental track.
Listen closely to the snare or kick to ensure your vocal is locking in perfectly with the rhythm.

Companion Tools: Eraser & Cut

Sometimes moving audio creates new problems. Use these tools to clean up:

The Eraser Tool: If you nudge a track and reveal a section of unwanted breath noise or a click, select the Eraser from the toolbar to instantly silence that specific spot.
The Cut Tool: Slices audio into separate regions you can edit independently. Cut between correctly-timed and misaligned sections, then nudge only what needs fixing.

Pro Tip: For the most precise adjustments, use the Waveform Zoom controls to get a close-up view of the transient (the sharp spike at the start of the sound). Visually aligning the start of a vocal phrase with the start of a drum hit is often the fastest way to get everything back in sync.