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2016/08/09 11:57:22
brundlefly
Another option... keep your final Master (and alternates) in the project, and be able to A/B or null test it against the live mix:
 
- Create a track called Master Bounce.
- Set its output directly to Main Outs on your interface (i.e. parallel with the Master Bus), and invert the phase.
- Select nothing (Ctrl+Shift+A), and Bounce to Tracks with source = Buses and only the Master bus selected, and your Master Bounce track as the target.
 
With the inverted Master Bounce track playing in parallel with the Master bus, you can check for nulling of the two signals (may not null to silence, depending on FX and instrument plugins used, but should be close).
 
Or you can mute the Master Bounce track, and group it's mute button in opposition with the Master bus mute so you can A/B the two tracks (with or without disabling the phase invert on the Master Bounce track - doesn't much matter)
 
As an aside, I also like to create a "Pre-Master" bus that has no mastering FX on it, with peaks kept below -6dB, and a "To Main Outs" bus after the Master that I can use as a target for the Master Bounce track, and the Metronome bus to get control of the summed output level to A/D converters.
 
You can bounce additional, alternate Master mixes to new lanes in the Master Bounce track, and use exclusive lane soloing to isolate and A/B them.
 
When you've got what you want, Export just the Master Bounce track with Source = Tracks.
 
Or you can export the un-mastered "Pre-Master' bus to send on to a mastering engineer.
2016/08/09 13:00:17
chuckebaby
 
that's the thing I really love about this place. I learn something different almost every day here.
the above post (Dave) has helped me a lot in my obstacles, trial and error.
cant stress enough how much he has helped me in this department (levels, routing, master bus, exc). 
and the other users here. your in good hands
2016/08/09 19:54:12
thedukewestern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMR26-CjF9s&feature=youtu.be    Heres a video I made recently regarding mixdowns in sonar!
2016/08/09 21:33:06
chuckebaby
thedukewestern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMR26-CjF9s&feature=youtu.be    Heres a video I made recently regarding mixdowns in sonar!


great job Dave.
I was watching you export and saying to myself (he didn't select any tracks)
but then you stopped and said oh ya, you got to select your tracks.
2016/08/09 23:04:09
Francis Steeno
The list of options and tips is overwhelming!  Thank you all.  I have a whole lot to chew on at one time, and I agree with what John stated, "  Mixing is also an art.  Mixdown is a function."  I am at the early stages and I am learning many fascinating new concepts, thanks to the brilliance of SONAR Platinum.  I am very pleased with the job OZONE 7 is doing on my final mixes. 
 
Can't say thanks enough.  Back to the recording room.
 
Fran the Piano Man
 
2016/08/10 00:00:36
thedukewestern
chuckebaby
thedukewestern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMR26-CjF9s&feature=youtu.be    Heres a video I made recently regarding mixdowns in sonar!


great job Dave.
I was watching you export and saying to myself (he didn't select any tracks)
but then you stopped and said oh ya, you got to select your tracks.


Thanks - and HAHA Yeah - I dont edit my flubs out of the videos intentionally!
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