Duane: The index tones are stored in the .wav file itself, so you won't have to worry about them when backing up your files. I wouldn't mess around with another editor if you plan to use index tones though, because other editors don't know about them, and may break the mark/tone relationship that index tones require. In other words, put the tones in as a final step, and make all future edits to that file with SR. Better yet, just forget about tones. Unless you're going to cassette, they're a thing of the past. Rob Meredith >>> diverson@xxxxxxxxxx 01/24/07 06:28PM >>> I am beginning my long awaited bible project. I will record each talking book record using Studio Recorder and clean the file using depopper or some other cleaner. Once having cleaned the record up, I will go through it using SR and adding index tones for each chapter. I intend then to copy each wav file on to a CD for permanent storage and to protect against the coming computer crash. No I am not experiencing any problems now, but Murphy is my first cousin. How do I insure that the index tones go along with the WAV files I copy? Also if anyone is willing to write me off list and discuss Sound Forge I would be pleased. I may not be satisfied with depopper. I am at diverson@xxxxxxxxxx Sincerely Yours: Duane Iverson