Lecture II

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DAW stands for

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digital audio workstation

Question 2

DAW

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electric or electronic device, or computer software application for recording, editing and producing audio files.

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The key component of DAW

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software

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Software determines

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How you can work with an audio track

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Different types of software are

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designed for different objectives (many similarities and differences)

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Multi-track recorders/sequencers studios enable you to

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1. record audio 2. sequence midi 3. edit 4. mix 5. master

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Phase Reverse sound is

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inverted sound

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Multi-track recorders/sequencers good for voiceover & music production, but also

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midi arrangement& sound design

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3 popular ex. of Multi-track recorders/sequencers

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protools, digital performer, logic

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2 track editors also called

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waveform editors

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2 track editors allow you to

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record/edit audio redraw waveform optimize/master

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2 track editors good for voice over production, but also

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digitizing existing audio & stereo mix editing

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popular 2 track editors

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bias peak sound forge audacity sound studio

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Plug-ins

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Mini applications that extend the DSP capabilities of other audio software

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ex. of plug-ins uses

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-DSP -Tone enhancing -FX -Mixing/Mastering

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DSP

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Digital Signal Processing

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popular plug ins

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waves, McDSP, native instruments

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Plug-ins handle wide variety of

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DSP tasks

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It’s helpful to categorize plug-ins by what they do, i.e.

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-EQ -Dynamics -Pitch Shifting -Reverb/Delay -Modulation -Sound Tools

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2 ways to use plug-in

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1. in real time as an insert 2. at file level as a render effect

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Loop Based music production

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Arrangement environment designed with loops and samples in mind

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What can Loop Based music production do?

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-record audio -sequence midi -edit loops/samples -mix/master

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Loop Based music production good for

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-music production -creating original samples

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Popular Loop Based music production programs

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-ACID -Ableton Live -Garageband

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Common DAW components

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-transport -toolbar -edit/arrange -mixer -file list

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In editing, working with digital audio is flexible + (2)

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Non-linear & Non-destructive

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2 processes of editing sound

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visual and audio

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Parts of a waveform

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peaks & valleys (troths)

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EQ (equalizer) parts

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Graphic parametric curves

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What do dynamics affect? (2)

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1. Dynamic range of a sound 2. Sounds based upon a relationship to a threshold

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2 kinds of effects of dynamics

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Those that care whats above the threshold, and those that care what’s below it

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Dynamic compressor’s job*

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Reigns in and evens out volume peaks so that you can turn the entire track up

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Compressor ratio

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1:1 & 2:1

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limiter ratio

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infinity:1

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Threshold of compressor/limiter

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Sound volume will not surpass it depending on ratio

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Expander/Gate

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Dynamic Expanders & gates create volume difference between what you do and dont want to hear

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Compressor/Limiter Graphic

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Expander Graphic

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