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Understanding dynamics and dynamic range - Pro Tools Tutorial
From the course: Mixing and Mastering with Pro Tools
Understanding dynamics and dynamic range
In the last chapter, we looked at the frequency spectrum and how it relates to equalization and the mixing process. We learned that a sound wave's frequency determines its pitch. But it is the waveform's amplitude that determines its relative loudness in relationship to other sound waves, and even itself as it propagates over time. In other words, if the frequency defines the difference between the high and low end, dynamics define the difference between the loud and soft. Dynamic range is simply the difference between the loudest and the softest part of a changing signal. In mixing, this can be measured over a short period of time like the difference between the transient peak of a snare drum and its ringing decay or the volume difference between the loud and soft words of a vocal phrase measured over a longer period of time. So Dynamics, I'm sure you have experienced some sort of dynamic range in terms of sound in both positive and negative ways in your life. For example, a person…
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Understanding dynamics and dynamic range2m 1s
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Working with dynamics processors2m 57s
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Using the DigiRack Dyn III compressor/limiter10m 6s
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Balancing and shaping track dynamics3m 19s
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Using gates and expanders9m 22s
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Using de-essers to eliminate sibilance5m 47s
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Dynamics workflow example 1: Vocals10m
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Dynamics workflow example 2: Drums9m 29s
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Mixing tips and tricks: Dynamics11m 37s
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Building parallel or "upward" compression7m 53s
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Reviewing dynamics concerns: How much is too much?3m 28s
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