Processing audio for a video project can be quite easy if you learn to use digital audio workstation software, commonly referred to as DAW. Here are few things you should know about DAWs and how to unleash their potential in both your audio (music, voiceover, podcasts, etc.) AND video projects.
NLE or Non-linear video editing programs are commonly used for basic audio editing on video projects. But if you need beyond basic editing for your video’s audio, we recommend using a DAW, such as Reaper (Ken’s primary choice) or Pro Tools, etc. This is especially true if you are working on multiple dialogue tracks, sound effects, and music tracks. What is complicated for NLE you will find it easy when using a DAW.
For a bit on how to do basic audio-for-video editing in Reaper, see Ken’s article (with video) here: https://www.homebrewaudio.com/editing-video-in-reaper/
Read more here: http://photography.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-process-audio-from-video-projects-in-reaper–cms-26598
Archives for August 2016
A Guide to Mixing: Tape Machine and Mixing Console Emulators
Tape machine and mixing console emulators are plug-ins that can be used in a variety of ways. The question is, what effect are you going for? Here is a suggested order/sequence that you can use when mixing with tape machine and mixing console emulators from AudioFanzine.
The signal chain should be as the following:
- Multi-track emulator
- Analog console channel strip
- Any other processors you will use
- Master bus emulation
- Any processors on the master bus
- Stereo tape machine emulator
But be sure that you are always at maximum levels of operation.
Read more here: http://en.audiofanzine.com/recording-mixing/editorial/articles/how-to-use-tape-machine-and-mixing-console-emulators.html
Parallel Mixing with Andrew Scheps
Home based studio recording? You might think its impossible to record truly pro audio at home unless you have the best equipment available. Well it’s certainly not our opinion. Just check out some of the recordings Ken has made in his converted bedroom studio and hopefully you will agree it is VERY possible to record pro audio at home.
It’s also clearly not impossible for sound engineer Andrew Scheps. One of the top mixers in the world with Adele and Justin Timberlake under his name just mentioning a few. He mixes from his home in England using a single pair of monitors and a non-treated home studio. You think right?
One of the first practitioners of the art of parallel processing discusses how this practice has enabled him to move in a small space with very few equipment but still come up with good quality sound
Read more here: http://en.audiofanzine.com/sound-technique/editorial/articles/mixing-in-parallel-part-1.html
Mix Drums Better with The Dynamic Gate
Having problems adding drums to your mix? Thinking of how to balance your mix without compromising any of the elements? Mixing drums in your work can be really tricky. With the help of Gates, mixing drums in your audio can now be easy.
Gates are processors that clean up the background noise in your tracks. Using the concept derived from the name itself, a gate is responsible for allowing or preventing signals to pass through your track. You set the parameters for sound level and the gates open for signals within the parameter and remains closed otherwise. It’s that easy.
Read more here: http://blog.cakewalk.com/the-dynamic-gate-a-cleaner-way-to-mix-drums/
Komplete 11 Collection Released By Native Instruments
Native Instruments announced Friday, August 11,2016 the release of Komplete version 11, the latest addition to the Komplete collection. Introducing a new product to the previous Komplete and Komplete Ultimate the Komplete Select.
Now with 3 products to choose from depending on your music needs. With 7 new instruments and the Komplete Ultimate adding 13 new products, the collection is best for producers, composers, and sound designers. Komplete Select comes complete with eleven full instruments includes synthesizers, piano, drums percussion ans effects expanding music production.
Designed to simplify music production, users can simply focus on their craft with simplified downloading, installation, activation and software updates.
Read more here: http://www.musictech.net/2016/08/native-instruments-update-komplete-to-v11/