Volume low on export

Volume low on export

On Export, the audio volume is significantly reduced.  Why does this happen or how do I solve it?

This issue on Song Surgeon is likely caused by the SS Volume slider on the main GUI. If it is on 50% when you export, you loose half the volume.
I suggest you always use 100% volume when exporting UNLESS the file is highly compressed and pushing the boundaries
of the volume envelope on the screen. In these cases I'd suggest something around 90%. These highly compressed files
with key/tempo changes can be pushed beyond the boundaries which would cause clipping. Lowering to 90% should prevent
this from happening on these highly compressed files.

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