When you edit a file, Adobe Audition copies the audio data into a temporary file for internal use. This process allows for quicker editing, better handling of large files, and the ability to undo changes.

When specifying folders for temporary files, you should use hard disks with plenty of free space. (To specify these folders, see System preferences.) If free disk space reaches 45 MB, the Manage Temporary Folder Reserve Space dialog box appears. You can use this dialog box to delete temporary files and clear undo items.

Use the status bar to monitor the amount of free disk space. (See Display the status bar.)

Manage Temporary Folder Reserve Space dialog box

A.

Open waveforms

B.

Undo items for the selected waveform

C.

Location of primary and secondary temporary folders