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Quick CD from Pro Tools mixes
I'm looking for a quick way to get an in-process Pro Tools mix onto an audio CD.
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How to maximize volume and sound quality of a YouTube video
We're trying to produce highest-possible quality (short, promotional, sound intensive) videos for YouTube, and want to achieve fullest possible sound.
There's a huge range of sound volume/quality across different videos on YouTube.
Examples:…
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Audacity: Increase audio volume in audacity software
How can I increase audio volume of a mp3 file in audacity?
I need to cut a part of mp3 song to make a ringtone. But as I save it in by mobile, the volume is too low for this particular file. Is there a way to increase volume of mp3 file in audacity…
ankit
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Reason: Any way to batch convert WAV to REX?
I've used several DAWs over the years, and my sample library has grown to a considerable size. I've been playing with Reason lately, and I rather like it, but one big turnoff is that 99% of my drumloops are WAV. Is there any way to batch-convert WAV…
kivetros
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What does the future hold for video game sound design?
I was reading this thread about sound design in the film/TV industry and I thought I'd apply the same question to video games. Do you guys suffer from a lack of time, budget, or respect? Thanks.
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What does the sample rate and sample size of audio means?
In a MP3 audio file, I know theres a bitrate of audio which tells the number of bits in seconds are being used by the player, in other words a measure of quality of audio.
But I'm confused with the terms sample rate and sample size. Are they…
Kappri
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Headphone amp sliders are making noise. Worth fixing or not?
I recently replaced my interface (that had two headphone jacks and volume pots) with a new interface that only has one of each. My next move was to pull my 13-year-old Rolls HA-43 headphone amp out of the box-o-cables-and-stuff. I noticed that…
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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 levels of the mix throughout the playback. What I…
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Which DAW, when rewired with Record / Reason, is better on system performance?
In general, I try to stick to Propellerhead Record / Reason to produce music. But now that I am investing in more natural-sounding external Sound Sample libraries (namely NI's Session Strings Pro and Modart's Pianoteq 3), it becomes trickier to…
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Questions about simple single-track line-in recording
I'm trying to create a simple recording of my electronic keyboard. It has a 1/4" stereo output, and I've connected that into my computer's microphone/line-in jack. I only have a few questions:
Should I worry about the possibility of the signal…
Maxim Zaslavsky
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The "make-a-sound-thin" thread
Welcome to the "how to make a thin sound" thread, and in general make sounds stand out from other sounds. It seems like a big trend now-days is to have a thick, low end rounded sound and on there are many internet sources that give techniques for…
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Looking for ambient sounds that could pass as 1830's London
I am working on a project that needs ambient street sounds from London in the 1830's. I have been trying to build this up from nothing and it is going well, however I need some sort of underlying tone to tie everything together. Does anyone have…
bretterer
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S/PDIF from PC to Mixer
Background:
I have a Yamaha LS9-32 mixer and I'm getting a new sound card for my PC to interface with the mixer.
From the Yamaha LS9-32 User Manual:
2TR IN DIGITAL jack
This is a coaxial jack that inputs a stereo digital audio signal
in…
advs89
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How do I keep a recording session tidy and organised
Pro Tools is my DAW of choice. I often work with large sessions, usually over 50 channels, plus auxiliary returns and masters. I try to be as efficient as possible, but try as I might, I usually end up with a very messy looking session. The…
JayP
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Ableton Live - viewing / editing CC sostenuto data
Hey guys, hope someone knows the answer here. Unable to locate anything in the docs about it. If I record a piano track complete with sustain pedal, and the. Later in the MIDI editor I move the notes data, the pedal CC doesn't come along. Same is…
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