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Speeding Up String Replacement in Python

f-strings vs. .replace()

To make your audio clip sound like a crowd of people saying "Happy Birthday" or some other saying in Final Cut Pro, follow these steps:

Method 1: Duplicate & Offset

  1. Duplicate the Audio Clip Multiple Times
    • Select your audio clip in the timeline.
    • Press Option + Shift + Drag to make multiple copies.
    • Repeat until you have about 5 - 10 copies.
  2. Offset Each Clip Slightly
    • Drag each duplicate slightly forward or backward in the timeline to create a staggered effect.
    • This prevents the voices from sounding like a single voice just playing louder.
  3. Adjust the Pitch of Some Clips
    • Select a clip and go to Effects > Audio > Pitch.
    • Apply the Pitch effect and slightly raise or lower the pitch (+2 or -2 semitones).
    • Repeat this for some of the other clips to create vocal variation.
  4. Pan the Clips Left and Right
    • Open the Audio Inspector (Shortcut: Command + 4).
    • Use the Pan slider to move some clips left and others right.
    • This creates a wider, more immersive sound.
  5. Lower the Volume on Some Clips
    • Reduce the volume on a few clips to make it sound more natural.
    • Avoid making all clips the same volume to mimic real crowd dynamics.