Tracking Audio Tip

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kzmaier
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2014/08/05 12:49:43 (permalink)

Tracking Audio Tip

I honor of Craig Anderton's gracious tips month I would like to add a possible tip for some.  I wish I could add more.  This may be a tip for new comers. 
I find it best to track as many of my audio tracks as possible before adding effects and mixing.  It is tough because I love the mix phase in Sonar!  Be strong.  This is done to reduce the possible latency introduced by some effects.  It also reduces the work being done by your PC. 
I also consider freezing soft synths before tracking audio to make midi tracks line up better with audio.  Others may have more input on if this is needed. 
 
Happy Tracking!!!

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    Re: Tracking Audio Tip 2014/08/05 12:56:45 (permalink)
    That is the way I've always done it.  Almost all tracks are recorded dry and whatever I want is added later.  On some tracks, I will "mixdown" the track with the effects to a new track BEFORE doing the final overall mixdown and mastering.
     
     

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    Re: Tracking Audio Tip 2014/08/05 13:09:00 (permalink)
    Not to mention that it also helps keep the creative flow going if you don't get distracted by "left-brain" editing activities!
     
    Definitely a tip worth mentioning. 

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    Re: Tracking Audio Tip 2014/08/05 14:29:49 (permalink)
    I will usually add low-cost effects during tracking, swapping them out for ones that induce more latency once I begin mixing.
     
    It helps to develop an awareness of which ones are really meant for mixing, and which ones can give a little assistance with reverb/delay during tracking without jacking up the latency.
     
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