How Do You Copy and Paste Audio Effects in Premiere Pro?

Copying and pasting audio effects in Adobe Premiere Pro is a quick way to apply the same processing or adjustments from one clip to multiple others without manually adding and configuring each effect every time. The most efficient method involves using keyboard shortcuts, as highlighted in the provided reference.

Here's the exact process based on the reference:

1. Copy the effects: Select the clip that has the audio effects you want to copy. Press CTRL + C (or Cmd + C on Mac) on the selected clip. This action copies not just the effects, but also other clip properties like video effects, motion settings, etc.
2. Paste Attributes: Select the clip(s) onto which you want to paste the effects. Press CTRL + ALT + V (or Cmd + Option + V on Mac). This brings up the Paste Attributes dialog box.
3. Select effects: In the Paste Attributes dialog box, you will see various attributes from the source clip that you can paste. Select all the audio effects you're trying to duplicate. The reference specifically mentions selecting "all the effects you're trying to dupe."
4. Apply: Click OK or hit Enter.
5. Verify: Check the target clip(s) to verify that the audio effects were applied correctly and with the intended settings.

Step-by-Step Guide: Copying Audio Effects

To break it down further, follow these steps:

• Locate the source clip in your timeline that contains the desired audio effects.
• Ensure the clip is selected.
• Use the standard copy command: CTRL + C (Windows) or Cmd + C (Mac).
• Identify the destination clip(s) where you want to paste the effects. You can select multiple clips simultaneously.
• With the destination clip(s) selected, use the special paste attributes command: CTRL + ALT + V (Windows) or Cmd + Option + V (Mac).
• The Paste Attributes dialog box will appear. Under the Audio Attributes section, check the boxes next to the specific audio effects you wish to transfer (e.g., EQ, Compression, Noise Reduction). You can also copy other attributes like Volume, Pan, etc., from this dialog.
• Click OK to apply the selected attributes to the destination clip(s).
• Review the effects on the new clip(s) by checking the Effect Controls panel.

Why Use Paste Attributes?

Using the Paste Attributes function (CTRL + ALT + V) is crucial because simply using CTRL + V (standard paste) on a clip only pastes the entire clip itself, not its applied effects or attributes. The Paste Attributes dialog gives you granular control over exactly which properties (video effects, audio effects, motion, opacity, time remapping, etc.) you want to transfer from the copied clip.

Common Scenarios for Copying Audio Effects:

• Applying the same Equalization (EQ) settings to all dialogue tracks.
• Adding the same compression settings to multiple voiceovers.
• Copying noise reduction settings to various clips recorded in the same environment.
• Transferring reverb or other spatial effects to multiple sound design elements.

Summary of Keyboard Shortcuts

For clarity, here's a quick reference table:

Action	Windows Shortcut	Mac Shortcut
Copy Clip/Attributes	CTRL + C	Cmd + C
Paste Attributes	CTRL + ALT + V	Cmd + Option + V
Standard Paste	CTRL + V	Cmd + V

By mastering the CTRL + ALT + V (or Cmd + Option + V) shortcut and utilizing the Paste Attributes dialog, you can significantly speed up your audio editing workflow in Premiere Pro, ensuring consistency across your project.