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Pro Tools TDM Systems (Mac)
12-19-2016, 08:52 AM
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Why Can't I Get Pro Tools To Sound Like A Record? Need Help Bad!
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waltz mastering
Re: Why Can't I Get Pro Tools To Sound Like A Record? Need Help Bad!
Yeah, it can be like learning to play an instrument or becoming proficient at anything. You gotta put the hours in
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Pro Tools 10
12-17-2016, 09:58 PM
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Bounce volume
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waltz mastering
Re: Bounce volume
You could try the above, then export and compare that to your bounce to see if there's an issue.
Unless something is not set up proper, the bounce should be what's coming through your master...
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Pro Tools 12
12-03-2016, 06:44 AM
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Mixdown Process for beginners..
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waltz mastering
Re: Mixdown Process for beginners..
The title says mixing, but I think you're leaning to the mastering/assembly stage which is a whole other ball of wax.
There's a mastering podcast called squarecad http://squarecad.net/ to maybe...
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Tips & Tricks
10-30-2016, 06:22 AM
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Master Mix Down. Computer or external 2 track mastering unit.
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waltz mastering
Re: Master Mix Down. Computer or external 2 track mastering unit.
It seems the Qu-32 is a mixing console.. Are you mixing through it, or mastering through it? 99.7% of people mix back to a DAW. A very small percent use DSD or Analog reel to reel to mix down to...
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Pro Tools 10
10-27-2016, 06:45 AM
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2bus level is -3 db
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waltz mastering
Re: 2bus level is -3 db
It could be an issue with the metering type and setting that you are using.
Some daws (including ProTools) incorporate standard meters that use a square wave used for the calibration, where the...
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Tips & Tricks
08-22-2016, 07:08 AM
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Mixing hiphop vocals to a 2 track instrumental
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waltz mastering
Re: Mixing hiphop vocals to a 2 track instrumental
Those 3 processors will be the basics and get you most of the way there, but if you were going to try mastering the song from the 2 bus, I'd consider, opening a new session for the mastering and...
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Avid Pro Mixing General Discussion
08-05-2016, 07:28 AM
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Quality Issue
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waltz mastering
Re: Quality Issue
Granted your recording chain is not great, but it doesn't make sense that just by turning them up or bouncing your vocals once they're recorded, that they are boomy and distorted.
Does that...
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Pro Tools 12
08-01-2016, 06:55 AM
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bounce & dither
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waltz mastering
Re: bounce & dither
Are you bouncing a single track or a full mix or master, and are you bouncing to 44.1/16/Mp3. You can sample rate convert within the bounce window or use a third party program to src. If you are...
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Pro Tools 12
08-01-2016, 06:48 AM
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bounce & dither
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waltz mastering
Re: bounce & dither
Are you bouncing a single track or a full mix, and are you bouncing to 44.1/16/Mp3. You can sample rate convert within the bounce window or use a third party program to src. If you are bouncing to...
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Pro Tools 11
07-14-2016, 05:00 AM
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Gain Structure/Stock compression question
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waltz mastering
Re: Gain Structure/Stock compression question
You usually don't want to brickwall limit more than a couple/few dB on any bw limiter or the sound can go south quickly. As mentioned, it might be best to feather it in with a compressor or 2 before...
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macOS
05-16-2016, 05:13 AM
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Mastering in PT or using external software?
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waltz mastering
Re: Mastering in PT or using external software?
A couple other options for assembly besides Hofa on a Mac are
Sonoris DDP Creator
http://www.sonorissoftware.com/catalog/index.php
Dsp_Quatro...
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Pro Tools 10
03-18-2016, 06:10 AM
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Mastering with Pro Tools Plugins???
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waltz mastering
Re: Mastering with Pro Tools Plugins???
For attended, you can contact Dave Collins in Pasadena. Very good
http://www.collinsaudio.com/
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Pro Tools 12
10-09-2015, 06:31 AM
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Waveform height bug?
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waltz mastering
Re: Waveform height bug?
You're scaling or zooming for that track is set to minimize, so as mentioned you can reset all or change the zoom by
1 Click the Audio Zoom In button.
2 Drag on the Audio Zoom In button to zoom...
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Avid Pro Mixing General Discussion
05-13-2015, 05:55 AM
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Hardware Distressor/Limiter/Compressor
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waltz mastering
Re: Hardware Distressor/Limiter/Compressor
Sure. although I'd rather not get pulled into these kind of arguments/justifications, but
You won't find a linear phase eq in the analog domain. It's impossible
There's no analog brick wall...
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Avid Pro Mixing General Discussion
05-09-2015, 04:53 AM
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Hardware Distressor/Limiter/Compressor
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waltz mastering
Re: Hardware Distressor/Limiter/Compressor
Don't drink that Kool-Aid.
Not sure why it was even brought up... but
There's hardware that software can't touch
..and software that hardware can't touch..
It's all about context.. gl
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Avid Pro Mixing General Discussion
05-08-2015, 08:32 AM
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Hardware Distressor/Limiter/Compressor
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waltz mastering
Re: Hardware Distressor/Limiter/Compressor
You'll need an DA/AD loop available on your converters, and wire the Distressor through that and then assign the hardware I/O insert from that loop to the track/bus.
The Distressor is a mono unit,...
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General Discussion
04-15-2015, 01:55 PM
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Gapless Album
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waltz mastering
Re: Gapless Album
You have to be careful where you place the start markers or where the intended audio starts on any particular song within the gapless album. Some cd players take a smidge of time to engage and can...
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Tips & Tricks
03-18-2015, 05:27 PM
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Oh no: not another thread on dither!!!
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waltz mastering
Re: Oh no: not another thread on dither!!!
I'd forget any noise shaping as well. It doesn't always play so nice with any conversion down the line.
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Tips & Tricks
01-15-2015, 05:57 AM
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How do I prepare levels for mastering?
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waltz mastering
Re: How do I prepare levels for mastering?
I wouldn't be too concerned with the number -6dB.
Leaving "some" headroom as long as no channels or plugs are peaking is the main goal.
What I'm saying is, it seems like you want to go out of...
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General Discussion
11-08-2014, 04:46 AM
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Commercial mixes??
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waltz mastering
Re: Commercial mixes??
I think the simple answer is yes. I've been constantly amazed by the quality of some of the stuff I've heard come out of home studios.
Some,. every bit as good, and some better than what I've...
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Tips & Tricks
10-18-2014, 07:52 AM
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Mixing Tips Needed
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5,358
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waltz mastering
Re: Mixing Tips Needed
That's a good range of material and some of it sounds very good.
I think the trend these days is to try and do all the aspects of production yourself because the tools are available. In reality I...
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Tips & Tricks
10-17-2014, 09:54 PM
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Mixing Tips Needed
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5,358
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waltz mastering
Re: Mixing Tips Needed
Yes. I've done a fair amount. Stem mastering can be beneficial. The most common is vocal stem + instrumental stem. ...or if there are low end issues where someone might not have a room that makes...
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Tips & Tricks
10-14-2014, 09:47 PM
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Mixing Tips Needed
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5,358
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waltz mastering
Re: Mixing Tips Needed
Out of curiosity, what are current albums and or songs in rotation that you do like?
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Pro Tools 11
10-01-2014, 05:33 PM
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14
How do YOU master? (for you DIYers)
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waltz mastering
Re: How do YOU master? (for you DIYers)
You can process the tracks in any DAW that you feel comfortable with, then export and assemble in a program like Hofa CD Burn/DDP http://hofa-plugins.de/en/plugins/cd-burn-ddp/ DSP Quattro or...
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FireWire & USB Audio Interfaces (Win)
10-01-2014, 05:34 AM
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3
Using main analog outputs to master a recording
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5,364
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waltz mastering
Re: Using main analog outputs to master a recording
You'd be better off mastering the project using a eq and limiter in your daw and then a program life Hofa to assemble the master redbook cd or ddp. Using the cd recorder with it's built in eq and...
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