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 automatic output filename
 ./ffx.sh bass song.mp3 30
 
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 <pre>
 
 install helper commands
@@ -81,11 +78,11 @@ command helper usages
   fftempo   INPUT SPEED_0.125_TO_8 [OUTPUT]       # preserves pitch
   ffpitch   INPUT SEMITONES_-36_TO_36 [OUTPUT]    # preserves duration
 
-Defaults:
-  Output uses the source extension and a unique suffix.
-  Use an explicit filename ending in .mp3 for MP3 output.
+defaults:
+  output uses the source extension and a unique suffix.
+  use an explicit filename ending in .mp3 for MP3 output.
 
-Examples:
+examples:
   ffbass "audio.mp3" 33 2
   ffbass "song.wav" 33 2 "bass.mp3"
   fftreble "song.flac" 66 -4 "treble.flac"