Fat Sound, Maximizing levels in a DJ mix |
Wed 22 Jan 2003, 00:59
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 22-Jan 03 From: Chicago - US Member No.: 10,991 |
I am a DJ who uses a Hi-Fi CD recorder (Pioneer) to record continuous dance music mix sets. The sound quality is very good, but I want to get that Fat Sound you hear on professional Mix CDs.
I have tried the Limiter, Compressor and the Normalizer in Pro Tools (Free) but are unhappy with the result. Everything I try seems to result in a quieter, duller and less dynamic sound, which is the opposite of what I am trying to achieve. When I use a compressor, I cannot get the Gains anywhere near 0db without clipping. Also, I only run a Mac Titanium. Can anyone suggest a better approach? Does anyone know of an inexpensive software option like Sonic Forges Wave Hammer but for the Mac? Cheers DJ Anton |
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Fri 24 Jan 2003, 13:42
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Maniac Member Group: Members Posts: 645 Joined: 17-May 02 From: Broughton Member No.: 4,705 |
Waves do seem to be the cat's pyjamas as far as plug-ins go, but they're going to cost Karl more than the one arm and leg combo. You get what you pay for, but in a good way.
The VST option is sound, particularly as there's a huge community of developers for the format. The T-Racks mastering suite is supposed to emulate valve equipment - some people like it, some people don't. I've tried it a few times and didn't hate it and it's not too expensive. There are also mastering suites from Emagic and Steinberg. As for an editor, I like Sound Studio 2 (Felt Tip software, felttip.com?). I don't know about the full version of Peak, but I've got Peak LE and you can't separate stereo tracks and isolate L or R individually. I do this a lot for one reason or another, which is why I use Sound Studio more than Peak LE. |
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KarlBakker Fat Sound Wed 22 Jan 2003, 00:59
Synthetic actually... that "fat" sound you are see... Wed 22 Jan 2003, 19:38
bbeltjonez QUOTE (KarlBakker @ Jan 21 2003, 23:59)I am a... Wed 22 Jan 2003, 20:08
KarlBakker Thanks you for your advice. What is your opinion i... Thu 23 Jan 2003, 16:34
Synthetic Bias Peak with some good VST plugs might be your b... Fri 24 Jan 2003, 00:24
formatj There is a great plugin "Vintage Warmer... Sat 25 Jan 2003, 04:07
KarlBakker Thanks for all the great advice. I am currently tr... Tue 28 Jan 2003, 19:40
rickenbacker I like Edirol USB products, so in your case a UA-5... Wed 29 Jan 2003, 10:04
Synthetic Echo just came out with a card for laptops that of... Wed 29 Jan 2003, 19:11
KarlBakker Synthetic, Have you tried the Griffin PowerWave? L... Tue 4 Feb 2003, 18:09
Synthetic nope... never seen that one... i would be cautious... Tue 4 Feb 2003, 20:56
KarlBakker Synthetic, Thanks for the advice. Although I do no... Wed 5 Feb 2003, 16:56
Synthetic actually... that "fat" sound you are see... Wed 22 Jan 2003, 19:38
bbeltjonez QUOTE (KarlBakker @ Jan 21 2003, 23:59)I am a... Wed 22 Jan 2003, 20:08
KarlBakker Thanks you for your advice. What is your opinion i... Thu 23 Jan 2003, 16:34
Synthetic Bias Peak with some good VST plugs might be your b... Fri 24 Jan 2003, 00:24
formatj There is a great plugin "Vintage Warmer... Sat 25 Jan 2003, 04:07
KarlBakker Thanks for all the great advice. I am currently tr... Tue 28 Jan 2003, 19:40
rickenbacker I like Edirol USB products, so in your case a UA-5... Wed 29 Jan 2003, 10:04
Synthetic Echo just came out with a card for laptops that of... Wed 29 Jan 2003, 19:11
KarlBakker Synthetic, Have you tried the Griffin PowerWave? L... Tue 4 Feb 2003, 18:09
Synthetic nope... never seen that one... i would be cautious... Tue 4 Feb 2003, 20:56
KarlBakker Synthetic, Thanks for the advice. Although I do no... Wed 5 Feb 2003, 16:56
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