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Hi, I'm trying to create an Soundtrack script (AppleScript) to scan an audio file I send from Final Cut Pro to Soundtrack for Clicks and Pops and Power Line Hum, then fix all the problems and close the project.
I am new to AppleScript and have not had much success, but I believe it is possible as the commands are listed in the Soundtrack AppleScript Dictionary. I have also tried creating an AppleScript directly from Soundtrack, but the tests from the analysis actions don't show up in the actions pane, so the AppleScript does not save them.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
iMac 1GHz G4 17" Widescreen Mac OS X (10.4.7) 768MB RAM, SuperDrive

Nobody has any ideas?

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