File Transfer & Defrag Integrity?

[mark4man]

<b>People,</b>

I utilize my PC as a DAW; & am trying to balance audio file location (on the
HD) as it relates to efficiency of operation, vs. the continual
relocation/rewriting of those files. I understand that audio files are
comprised of only numbers, but I wonder about the integrity of those numbers
as they are rewritten from location to location (some audiophiles say
rewritten files are compromised...others say there is no change,
whatsoever.)

So here are my questions:

First, a simple one: My native DAW (SONAR XL) is configured to place audio
files specific to a project's folder. Sometimes it becomes necessary to
move audio clips between projects.

So...is it correct to assume that...if I select & <i>copy</i> a file from
one folder (in Windows Explorer); & paste it into another folder...the data
is re-written? (so that there are then two complete files in two different
locations?) Is it also correct to assume that...if I select & <i>cut</i> a
file from one folder; & paste it into another folder...the location of that
cut file does not change (on the HD), but only the <i>path</i> to that file
changes?

Second: In defragmentation, I understand that files are relocated on a
contiguous framework, but what is the nature of the continuity? Is it
correct to assume that they are relocated with ease of operation (for the
associated application) as the consideration? And...to follow up relative
to question 1, after I move certain audio clips around within a project in
the application; & also move audio files from folder to folder, I assume
they all rearranged in a "contiguous" order the next time I defragment the
HD?

Thanks,

<b>mark4man</b>

 

[zag]

mark -

Your files maintain their integrity as you move them
around, otherwise they would soon quit working at all.
This remains true also after defrag which is a process
of taking somewhat scattered portions of a file and
rearranging them contiguously so that the hard drive
can read them more efficiently.
Imagine that you compose your opus and give every
measure an identifying number, but that you write them
down in various places in your manuscript book. You
could, of course, play the piece, but rather awkwardly.
After you "defrag" the music... it reads much smoother.

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-----Original Message-----
<b>People,</b>

I utilize my PC as a DAW; & am trying to balance audio file location (on the
HD) as it relates to efficiency of operation, vs. the continual
relocation/rewriting of those files. I understand that audio files are
comprised of only numbers, but I wonder about the integrity of those numbers
as they are rewritten from location to location (some audiophiles say
rewritten files are compromised...others say there is no change,
whatsoever.)

So here are my questions:

First, a simple one: My native DAW (SONAR XL) is configured to place audio
files specific to a project's folder. Sometimes it becomes necessary to
move audio clips between projects.

So...is it correct to assume that...if I select &

one folder (in Windows Explorer); & paste it into another folder...the data
is re-written? (so that there are then two complete files in two different
locations?) Is it also correct to assume that...if I