"Hold Your Breath" and other things... :)
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Yes. Sorry. To elaborate a bit further: since learning the ins and outs of the analog-esque plugin host called nebula....i've been using analog mixing techniques/gain staging to hit the plugin the way it needs...in the process over many years its REALLY helped me with my mixes with or without nebula in the chain. Since I didn't come from an analog background I had to admit I didn't understand the concept of mixing at lower volumes. I use analog metering to ensure that 0dbVU in my DAW is -18dbFS on all tracks. Then the mix can begin. Also with using the K-meter on my 2buss - it has helped me greatly with my masters. If I keep the volume in line with the k-meter, by the time I hit mastering - I'm only shaving off barely 1-2db and I still get great loudness and dynamics.
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WeWillWriteUaSong wrote:Yes. Sorry. To elaborate a bit further: since learning the ins and outs of the analog-esque plugin host called nebula....i've been using analog mixing techniques/gain staging to hit the plugin the way it needs...in the process over many years its REALLY helped me with my mixes with or without nebula in the chain. Since I didn't come from an analog background I had to admit I didn't understand the concept of mixing at lower volumes. I use analog metering to ensure that 0dbVU in my DAW is -18dbFS on all tracks. Then the mix can begin. Also with using the K-meter on my 2buss - it has helped me greatly with my masters. If I keep the volume in line with the k-meter, by the time I hit mastering - I'm only shaving off barely 1-2db and I still get great loudness and dynamics.
^^^^This right here is another helpful tip, calibrating your monitor system. I theenk you can still find complete instructions on how to do that at http://digido.com. (you'll need a decibel meter, they run about $50-$80) If you don't calibrate your monitors, you can't really have any idea what your levels are, a recipe for eventual disaster, and yeah, it can end up making your tracks harder to mix, when you don't know if you're leaving enough headroom.
Ooh, turns out there are several related topics: http://www.digido.com/audio-faq.html?op ... alibration
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mojobone wrote:WeWillWriteUaSong wrote:Yes. Sorry. To elaborate a bit further: since learning the ins and outs of the analog-esque plugin host called nebula....i've been using analog mixing techniques/gain staging to hit the plugin the way it needs...in the process over many years its REALLY helped me with my mixes with or without nebula in the chain. Since I didn't come from an analog background I had to admit I didn't understand the concept of mixing at lower volumes. I use analog metering to ensure that 0dbVU in my DAW is -18dbFS on all tracks. Then the mix can begin. Also with using the K-meter on my 2buss - it has helped me greatly with my masters. If I keep the volume in line with the k-meter, by the time I hit mastering - I'm only shaving off barely 1-2db and I still get great loudness and dynamics.
^^^^This right here is another helpful tip, calibrating your monitor system. I theenk you can still find complete instructions on how to do that at http://digido.com. (you'll need a decibel meter, they run about $50-$80) If you don't calibrate your monitors, you can't really have any idea what your levels are, a recipe for eventual disaster, and yeah, it can end up making your tracks harder to mix, when you don't know if you're leaving enough headroom.
Ooh, turns out there are several related topics: http://www.digido.com/audio-faq.html?op ... alibration
Actually you can get a nearly free SPL meter for your iPhone. They are very close. I have an analogue SPL meter as well.
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Too right, Andy; there are some good audio analysis packages available, as well-I'm just not very phone-centric, as some of you know.
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mojobone wrote:Too right, Andy; there are some good audio analysis packages available, as well-I'm just not very phone-centric, as some of you know.
And here I am occupying my time at the Subaru dealership getting oil changed and tires rotated - typing on my phone.
Anyone see that meme about how the "zombie apocalypse is real" and it shows a bunch of people walking down the street in line all looking at their phone screens?
It's kinda like that in here right now at the dealership - except I was keen-ing out reading TapeOp magazine
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I totally judge people all the time for staring at their phones and then I realize I'm staring at my phone...
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sorry I missed this earlier.... staring at my ...arghhhh! Dropped it !
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If your Subaru isn't a Forester, there's a slim chance I mighta helped build it, and you're welcome. I'd own one myself, if they were sized to fit me.andygabrys wrote:mojobone wrote:Too right, Andy; there are some good audio analysis packages available, as well-I'm just not very phone-centric, as some of you know.
And here I am occupying my time at the Subaru dealership getting oil changed and tires rotated - typing on my phone.
Anyone see that meme about how the "zombie apocalypse is real" and it shows a bunch of people walking down the street in line all looking at their phone screens?
It's kinda like that in here right now at the dealership - except I was keen-ing out reading TapeOp magazine
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Both are Outbacks. A 2010 and a 2011. The 2010 has the crafted in Indiana sticker in the window. The 2011 has aftermarket tint so they have removed the sticker.
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I worked at the plant as a QC inspector, back in the early aughts, and I'm a fan of the product; I've owned two Subarus, though not at the same time.
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