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Subject: Computer Music Production
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Original Message 1/10 04-Jul-00 @ 05:30 AM - Computer Music Production
I've heard of CoolEdit Pro, but I'm not sure this is the solution for me. I've heard that computer mixing/mastering causes a big loss in sound-quality, because of it's digital processing. Could someone with computer-recording experience help me out?
Thanks.
Message 2/10 05-Jul-00 @ 03:22 AM - RE: Computer Music Production
Message 3/10 07-Jul-00 @ 06:42 AM - RE: Computer Music Production
Message 4/10 08-Jul-00 @ 04:13 PM - RE: Computer Music Production
If you are looking for a "physical mixer" something to run your gear and your PC through (as yo mentioned no noise - usually refering to hardware) - then I recommend either Behringer or Mackie for a mixer. Behringer is much cheaper and the inexpensive mixers are better than the Mackies - until you get to their 8 Bus units... Those cost some cash! Tascam also has a nice 16 channel for cheap money!
If you are looking for software for your PC to create music (remixes etc). Cool Eidt is great to have for chopping audio up - But ACID by sound forge is the remixers choice in software. Get the pro version, it gives a lot more flexibility than the DJ or "simple & cheap" versions. They lack features you will want to use later. Since upgrading is a pain, get the best from the get go. You won't be sorry!
Message 5/10 08-Jul-00 @ 04:17 PM - RE: Computer Music Production
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Message 6/10 09-Jul-00 @ 10:44 PM - RE: Computer Music Production
I heard that using software to mix causes loss of quality, so maybe I should get a real one??
I've moved on from Cakewalk. I now use Logic Audio Platinum (thanks, K). It has lots of realtime effects to get the sound right. Once I've got that, Cool Edit is just right for final touches. So now, my question becomes: Is my newfound Logic Mixing technique garbage, or gold?
Message 7/10 12-Jul-00 @ 03:19 AM - RE: Computer Music Production
As kilo says the soundcard A/D converters will affect the quality.. I used to record stuff with an SB AWE64 with Logic. results = shit. Now I have an Audiowerk2, results = decent. I dunno what a Delta 1010 is, I assume it's a multi input soundcard if u don't have an outboard mixer?
Quality of the plugins you are using, the ones that come with Logic should be decent. You need a grunty PC tho to run the FX at highest quality in real time. If you have Platinum then that should have all the stuff u need for mixing, probly don't need to use Cool Edit at all I would think.
You can get great results with software, the thing that sucks tho is that it's a pain in the arse to tweak levels, fx parameters etc all with the bloody mouse, it can get a bit tedious, u can't adjust stuff as easily. With an outboard mixer u just reach for the knobs... instead of click this click that. I was going to do all my mixing with Logic, but I've gone right off that idea... now I'm slowly migrating to as much stuff done with hardware as possible, just bought a mixer, fx units are next. If u plan to do it all in logic get one of those MIDI mixer things, i think peavy makes a decent one...?
Message 8/10 12-Jul-00 @ 03:21 AM - RE: Computer Music Production
Message 9/10 12-Jul-00 @ 10:12 AM - RE: Computer Music Production
Message 10/10 29-Jul-00 @ 08:34 PM - RE: Computer Music Production
Standard cubase v5 is 24bit now and everybody who uses it is raveing about the quality of the new eqs and reverb ect.
Cheers
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