Mixing is the process of manipulating individual tracks so as to make the combination of multiple tracks more appealing.
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How to create a 2 mix in the same project (cubase 5)
I will explain my question with an example: Let's say I have 10 tracks. I want the 10 tracks to be my main mix (the one I listen with my headphones). But I would also want to take 4 of the 10 tracks, ...
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What are good resources to learn the production side for an end-user focused software guy?
I'm a software developer type of person who works a lot with systems that stream media (movies, music videos etc) to end-users over various channels. I know a lot about video files and how to play ...
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Is there a way to graphically analyze frequency of samples/instruments in Renoise?
There's a master spectrum view but is there a way to use some static graphical representation of the frequency spectrum to adjust the different samples/instruments?
Something to make it easier to ...
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Simple stereo mixer for multiple computers
I'm not planning on doing any actual recording or anything, but I have two computers, an iPod and a DAB radio that all output stereo sound, and I'd like to pipe them all into my Creative 5.1 PC ...
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looking for a program for mixing subliminals with music at automatic levels
I am looking for a PC Audio mixing program that automatically mixes to sources at the same levels (floodgate). What I mean is that I want to mix subliminal messages in my music for me and I want to ...
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Is it possible to separate voices from one mp3 file?
I want to separate 2 or more voices from one audio file,
is there any software to this ?
I have done some googling and seen that the answer is NO in most cases.
But I think at least there should be ...
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want to find a program or other sources that can help me find subliminal recordings in my custom cd's
I have purchased custom subliminal cd's and I have using them for over 3 months now and I am not sure if the message I wanted on it is even on there or what message is on there and or even if there ...
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What is the title for someone knowledgeable in all that is related to sound?
I'm basically looking for a title that is more broad than an Audio Engineer.
Basically, I'm looking for a title that would cover a:
Musician (of their preferred instrument and/or more);
Recording ...
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How to mixdown in realtime in Adobe Audition
I have a multi-track setup with Adobe Audition and a Motu 828mk3. I currently have three tracks laid down. I want to mix those three tracks down into one track, but I need to constantly adjust the ...
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How to properly mix Superior Drummer 2.*
How do you mix Superior Drummer drums?
Do you use built-in mixer, or you use 3d party plugins?
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Help to identify this solo recording setup
Looking at this video from youtube featuring the amazing Bob McChensey playing the trombone, I can identify two microphones, the Royer R-121 and the old Sony C-37A. I can see both mics in use, would ...
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What are some good audio software for Tascam US 2000 interface?
I am looking for some good recording and mixing software to use with my new Tascam Us 2000 interface on my windows 7 64 bit PC. Preferably ones what ar'nt to spicy on the pocket book! The Cubase LE 4 ...
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Audio ducking in Premiere Pro
Many high end mixing stations have a feature that makes the music quieter when a mic is spoken into.
I would like to acheive something similar in premier. I am editing a video that has a track ...
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Are there any mixing DAC chip software simulators?
I would like to mix tens of arbitrary stereo audio channels together in software in realtime with a minimum of clipping, distortion, and total loss of volume. I understand there are many ...
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What equipment do I need to mix and monitor my recordings?
I am a complete Newbie when it comes to mixing and multi-channel Audio. I have two instruments I would like to record simultaneously - a Roland HD-1 V-drum set (outputting a 3.5mm PL connector) and an ...
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Cleaning up large group dialog quickly
I have more experience mixing music than dialog. Every two weeks I have to mix about 2-3 hours of dialog from a room with roughly 30 people and pump it out in half a day. There are six microphones ...
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How do I properly set audio levels of a sound system?
I am looking for some “best practices” and advice on setting the initial levels of my mixing equipment and power amps.
Are there any guide lines for this sort of thing?
Traditionally I’ve always ...
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Inverse Mute Group for Yamaha LS9?
Is it possible to automatically mute an output channel on the LS9 when a particular input channel is turned on?
This is for a radio studio. I'd like the omni out that I have going to the studio ...
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What kind of mixer should I get for DJing?
I do some DJing on the side, and have been working with what I have, which is my computer with 3.5mm out to my home theater receiver via an RCA cable, etc... It's very hackish, and I've been told I ...
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Free (or great) VST panner with haas effect
Do any of you know about a nice and simple stereo panning VST that also does haas (delay-based) panning? Preferably free, but if you have a good recommendation, then let it spill anyway..
I'm just ...
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Is it safe to plug in and send audio from XLR and 1/4th" inputs into powered speakers at the same time?
A friend of mine has a pair KRK 6 speakers, that have XLR and 1/4th" inputs. His gear sends audio out via XLR-ended cables, mine, the 1/4" jacks. We want to attempt to do a "gapless" stream of audio ...
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Make quiet parts louder and loud parts quieter
I was recording gameplay of Mass Effect 3 and for some reason the mic input is way louder than the game volume. They're both recorded on the same track but it has really loud parts and really quiet ...
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Recording with autotune with SoundCraft Si Compact 32 audio mixer?
Our local church just got a new SoundCraft Si Compact 32 mixer. We really want to record a CD, but the vocalists are demanding autotune. Is it possible to get autotune to work with this mixer, or do I ...
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Podcast recording from 2 locations with ability to hear clips on the computer
I am new to the podcast world and have started a series with a colleague in a different location. We use Skype and each record our end of the conversation. Then we merge the two calls together and ...
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Mixing Acapella and Instrumental Tracks - Beginners Guide
I'd like to start mixing Acapella and Instrumental Tracks together. I want something more than just bpm modification though. Id like to be able to make breaks and possibly sample some stuff out.
I ...
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Combining 2 Mono Microphones to 1 mono output with a 4 channel recorder in the middle
I have an 4 Channel recorder/mixer.
As well as recording, it gives me 1/8" stereo out on a head phone output. One mike is on the left and one mike is on the right.
I use a 1/8” to 1/8” stereo ...
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Triggering a drum module from recorded tracks
I want to use my recorded acustic drum tracks to trigger a drum module. How can I do this, and what is the best (inexpensive) drum module to use?
Thanks
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Where I find tips for sound in videos?
I use kdenlive/audacity for editing my own videos (mostly mountain bike & family events). While I understand the mechanics of audio/video editing, the sound in my videos is mediocre at best. Here ...
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Printing stems back to stereo for international versions in Protools and the volume seems to be slightly higher…why is this?
I'm doing what should be a simple mixdown of stems back onto a stereo track for the international version...stereo music stem, stereo sfx stem, mono narr stem and mono dial stem. I've taken out the ...
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Remove drum track from song given the isolated drum track and the song?
I have a song for which I have the song itself, and an isolated drum track from a live performance that fits perfectly in time with the original. Given these 2 things, is there software that can do a ...
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Learning how to create, record, mix, and master audio
I've been messing around with digital audio production for something like six years on and off, and it's been a beautiful frustrating experience. I know very little if any "textbook" information and ...
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“Ghostly” effect for vocals in a remix
I'm making a remix of a popular song.
The effect I'm going for on the vox is kinda ghostly, almost as if it's not quite there.
I'm using Reaper and so far I've seriously cut back a lot of the ...
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What advantages does a combined mixer/interface have over an interface and DAW software?
I'm creating a podcast and am wondering if I should buy a plain audio interface, or a mixer with a built-in multi-track interface -- like the MultiMix 8 USB 2.0.
I'm planning on mixing/mastering on ...
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Are “mute groups” only for monitors, and can “scenes” be layered?
Before you answer "just try it": I can't since I haven't decided on the hardware yet.
Background:
I'm in the process of looking at digital mixers and comparing their capabilities in order to replace ...
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Microphone v Phone Line Levels during Interviews
I have a Behringer Xenyx 502 mixer.
My problem is the microphone levels are always much hotter than the phone line. Boosting the phone line isn't the problem as much as not overdriving the ...
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Will Shure 840 prof. monitoring headphones double for location sound recording and listening to music/music production?
I'm looking at the Shure 840 professional monitoring headphones and was wondering if they will be the proper type of headphone for:
location sound recording for video including dialogue and folly ...
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Automated aligning audio tracks with timings for dubbing screen casts
We have some screen casts that need to be dubbed to various languages for which we have script for the target language like:
Begining Time | Audio Narration
0:0 | blah nao lorep iposm...
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Trying to mix a Symphonic Rock/Metal song
(Just to note, I am NOT just trying to show my song here. I am asking a valid question about mixing this track that others may find helpful for their productions as well.)
I'm sorry if this the wrong ...
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Which reference monitors should I buy for my home studio? [closed]
I am in the market for reference monitors for my home studio. I will be mixing both instrumentals and vocals. I am not concerned about using these speakers in any live scenarios.
I am primarily ...
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Need help with creating subliminal audio cd's with "Max/MSP'
I have custom subliminal CD's scripts already made and masked under white noise and all I want to do is mix them together and record them realtime and maintain the right frequency level through the ...
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Retro reverb sound for mixes
Is there a specific type of reverb that gets the retro sound found on these Best Coast and The Drums songs:
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Looking for a drum mixer recommendation for live sound
I play in a 7 piece rock band, our snake only has so many inputs and I'm looking at moving to micing each tom (4) individually. That would mean 9 mics total but I'll still be able to use several sends ...
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For live recording, what features should a mixing console have? [closed]
I'm looking to buy one and I'd like to know what I should look for, as I've never bought one before.
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Why is 2.0 louder than 5.1? [closed]
I have a 2.1 setup: two front speakers and a sub, fed by a Yamaha receiver (RX-v667), which is fed by my Win7 x64 computer over HDMI (AMD 6950), with MPC-HD as the source player. My receiver's current ...
