Mixing Console Templates In Your DAW – TheRecordingRevolution.com
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@Pughtube08 Thanks for clearing that up. I didn’t realize the fx bin was post-fader in pro tools. It’s pre-fader in Sonar, which is what I use. I do see Graham has his final fx on a mix buss, not the master channel, but didn’t catch it until I looked. Really important point there, thanks again.
@Malisque, you are correct except for when using your final stereo out you want to apply any maximizing, limiting or last touches post fader. Google the SoundOnSound article entitled “Headroom & Master Fader” – there are a few other articles and tutorials on the concept. Take care.
Good topic!
I´ve been thinking about making templates on Cubase, but my projects seem to be so different, no one will ever do. To get to the point, where you actually have preferences like that, takes a lot of trial and error. But it also leads to routine, both in good and in bad.
Routines speed up the workflow but then again easily snuffs out creativity and outside the box thinkng.
Very helpful, Graham, especially for those of us who have day jobs and not enough time to set up an entire console from scratch for each new project. I sure wish I could download that template from you!
Graham;
What is the submix channel used for in your mixes? I understand your use of the mix buss, but was wondering the reason why you add a submix fader and what benefits it has :)
If you ever buy Sonar X2, get the SWA Complete Sonar X2 tutorials for $40.00; 9 hours of video tutorials on every aspect of the DAW. Best training tutes I’ve ever seen, and I’ve bought a lot of ‘em.
I dunno; I started with computer recording with Cakewalk’s Guitar Tracks 2 for about $50.00 in 2003, and have slowly upgraded to the top of the line over the last 10 years. It all seems normal to me, and everything else looks unwieldy. Goes to show that there is a comfort level with what you are used to. If I ever change, it will be to Reaper. I bought a copy when it first came out, and just recently had to re-buy because it went up a couple of versions. Still the best value out there.
Hey thanks you Famous Patrick Dude. As I look at ALL the DAWS out there, Sonar DOES have a bit greater learning curve but I’m so glad I’m past that for the most part. SO Sonar doesn’t look so deep. Pro Tools seems to really give one a break on the learning curve of high end editing and applications. I just never was crazy about having to buy hardware whereas Cake lets you get the most you can out of what you can afford. WITHOUT having to buy their breakouts and other hardware.
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I´ve been thinking about making templates on Cubase, but my projects seem to be so different, no one will ever do. To get to the point, where you actually have preferences like that, takes a lot of trial and error. But it also leads to routine, both in good and in bad.
Routines speed up the workflow but then again easily snuffs out creativity and outside the box thinkng.
What is the submix channel used for in your mixes? I understand your use of the mix buss, but was wondering the reason why you add a submix fader and what benefits it has :)