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Thinking outside the "box"

When faced with a design challenge, what is your first instinct: To reach for a mic or a piece of software? Of course it often depends on the project or task at hand, but in general, where does your creative mind take you first?
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What subjects would you like to see investigated and reported on in the world of sound for picture?

I am starting a new position as an editor for an industry publication (CAS Quarterly) that focuses on sound for picture. I am starving for suggestions on what aspects of audio post or audio production people would like to see investigated and…
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Demo samples of common effect presets

Imagine I'm in a situation I don't have any gear with me (a meeting with a client). When I want to explain what a 'slap-back delay' sounds like, I could put on a typical Elvis song, but 'wood room' is trickier. And how to show what the difference…
jan
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Uses for Ring Mod

I'm very much into processing of my sound sources (synths, vocals, samples, etc.) to add interest to tracks with uncommon sounds, and like to use effects in ways they weren't really designed for. However, this means I'm often at a loss for an actual…
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Any small bus-powered USB mixers on the market?

I've been trying to find a USB-powered mixer. Something with 2 or 3 microphone inputs. I've seen the Mackie VLZ's and the Alesis MultiMix, but all of them require bulky power supplies. Is there anything on the market like these but with the added…
shennan
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How do you handle performers that want to "fix it in the mix"?

I've experienced this over and over with multiple performers: experienced and novices, instrumentalists and vocalists, groups and individuals, it doesn't seem specific to any group. They all think their performance is "good enough" while we're…
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How to create a classic ska sound?

I've been recording reggae/ska in GarageBand, using a combination of: Voice through a condenser mic Electric guitar and bass using GarageBand's own amp simulators and effects Drum patterns programmed using GarageBand's kits Software organ I play…
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Samples of single notes played on various instruments

I am looking for a collection or database of samples of individual notes played on a variety of instruments, available in common audio formats (OGG, WAV, etc.). At a bare minimum, some kind of piano playing the middle C would do fine. The only…
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How can I improve the tone quality of a clarinet track?

I have a raw recording of a classical trio (piano, violin, and clarinet), with each instrument having its own track. The sound quality of the piano and violin are quite good even before editing, but the clarinet is very airy and the sound of e.g.…
Greg
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How can I qualify differences between compressors?

When A/Bing different models of compressor (usually DAW plugins since that's what I generally have access to), I can tell that different compressors with similar settings have a somewhat different sound, but I have a difficult time qualifying this…
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Best vst for realistic violin articulations (disco)

I'm looking for a good vst library for creating realistic 70s violin ensembles - any suggestions? the library should have some intelligent scripting which detects portamento, runs, riffs and such. Any ideas?
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Rule of thumb for the level of pre-show music in a theatre?

When running theatrical shows as a technician, sometimes I am asked to play pre-show music. However, I am at a loss as to how I should determine the playback level of such music. What I've been doing is just setting the level before the house opens…
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How to use CV Piano in FL Studio?

I have installed CV Piano (by TASCAM), which is in C:\Program Files\TASCAM\Instruments\CVPiano-GVI-Modeled, but I want to use it as a VST instrument in FL Studio. Now FL Studio can only be configured to read VST plugins from one location, which by…
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Are there any free reverse delay AU plugins

I'm looking for a free reverse delay AU plugin. Specifically something that emulates the delay on the Boss DD-6 delay pedal, which does a reverse delay on phrases in real time.
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Fixing low-frequency hum in an undersaddle acoustic guitar pickup

I have an acoustic guitar - a Cort MR750 dreadnought, from about 1998 - with a Fishman pickup system that came pre-installed in the guitar. I haven't been able to identify the type of pickup or preamp, although I have emailed both Fishman and Cort…
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