Let's take a look at more tools we can use to achieve a better mix.…First I'm going to close the Return and Send sections so we have more space.…Let's solo the Lead Guitar sound and listen to it.…(music playing)…We can hear we have lot of background noise.…We can eliminate that those using a gate audio effect.…Let's go and load the gate audio effect from the Browser > Audio Effects and…drag the gate onto the Lead Guitar group.…
The gate will let the audio signal pass only if it passes the threshold.…Let's adjust the Threshold and see what it's doing.…We see right now if I play it's going to drop in volume -40DB.…(music playing)…Let's take the Threshold down.…(music playing)…We can hear that in some places the gate opens and closes very fast.…
So let's take the Return up and that will eliminate the chatter that is caused…by the gate opening and closing very fast.…(music playing)…Great, much less noise.…
We can use other effects that we usually use for creative purposes as mixing tools.…For example, we can use the Frequency Shifter Wide feature to make the…
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3/5/2013- Setting up plugins and projects
- Creating a drumbeat
- Converting audio to MIDI
- Recording vocals
- Warping and editing clips
- Adding effects
- Using time commands
- Working with the mixer
- Using side chain compression
- Adding reverb and delay
- Mixing dynamically with automation
- Mastering a song
Skill Level Beginner
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Audio Recording Techniques
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Introduction
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Welcome45s
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1. Setting Up
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Looking at the interface2m 13s
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Preparing for recording2m 56s
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2. Recording
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Creating a drumbeat8m 39s
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Recording line instruments4m 18s
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Converting audio to MIDI4m 36s
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Warping clips3m 8s
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3. Arrangement
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Editing clips4m 51s
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Adding effects5m 42s
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Using time commands1m 25s
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4. Mixing
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Working with the mixer7m 1s
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Adding EQ to the mix4m 51s
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Adding a compressor4m 25s
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Using side-chain compression4m 38s
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Adding reverb and delay5m 55s
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Mixing techniques4m 14s
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5. Finishing the Song
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Exporting your song4m 2s
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Mastering the finished song5m 38s
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Conclusion
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Next steps43s
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