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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
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For this assignment, we want you to learn and practice how to print dynamic processing on to a new track. The important thing is to work with RAW audio files where dynamics have not already been significantly applied. If you need additional help with routing signal to print on a new track, come to weekly office hours!
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For this assignment, we want you to learn and practice how to print dynamic processing on to a new track. The important thing is to work with RAW audio files where dynamics have not already been significantly applied. Lucky for us, Roey Izhaki has plenty of audio files to work with from this weeks [[Mixing:Roey_Izhaki_-_Mixing_Audio_V3_-_Ch17_Compressors|textbook chapter.]]
 
==Instructions==
 
==Instructions==
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# Choose raw audio files to practice printing '''dynamics'''
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# Download this uncompressed Snare Example here: [https://www.dropbox.com/s/zmgyqq41g4hkbrx/RoeyIzhaki-17-023-Snare-Uncompressed.wav?dl=0 Roey Izhaki - Ch17 - Uncompressed Snare.WAV]
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#* Find great options here: [[Mixing:Multitracks|Multitracks]]
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#* A full collection of CH.17 audio samples can be found here: [http://mixingaudio.com/audio/ mixingaudio.com/audio]
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# Process one or more of the raw audio files using dynamics techniques you have learned in this course
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# Import the audio file into your DAW and place on a single audio track
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# Route signal from your original track to a new audio track
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# Route the output of that track to three new separate audio tracks using a bus
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#* This may require you to do additional research for your specific DAW
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# Place a simple compressor on each of the new audio tracks and adjust the settings to:
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# Record your processed audio on to the new audio track
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#* First compressor track: Fast attack, slow release
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# Take one screenshot of your edit window that shows:
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#* Second compressor track: Slow attack, slow release
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## The original audio track with the dynamics plugin window open to see your settings
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#* Third compressor track: Fast attack, fast release
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## The new audio track with the processed audio recorded
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#* Use the same compressor plug-in for all tracks
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# Make sure each compressor's threshold is set so that it is only doing around 5-8dB of gain reduction. Something effective, but not too extreme
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#* Set other parameters of the plug-in equally
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# Record the audio on to your compressor tracks
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# Analyze how each setting has affected the audio
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#* First listen, then see if it makes sense visually
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# Take a screenshot of your edit window that shows:
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## The original audio track with the raw audio file
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## The three new audio tracks with the compressed audio recorded
 
==Submit in Canvas==
 
==Submit in Canvas==
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# Embed your screenshot image to the Canvas Discussion
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# Upload your Image File to the Canvas Assignment using the File Upload tool
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# Write a summary of what you did
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# Write a summary that includes:
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## A description of your work
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## The differences sonically and visually between the recorded compressor tracks
  
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Latest revision as of 19:57, 4 September 2024

Overview

For this assignment, we want you to learn and practice how to print dynamic processing on to a new track. The important thing is to work with RAW audio files where dynamics have not already been significantly applied. Lucky for us, Roey Izhaki has plenty of audio files to work with from this weeks textbook chapter.

Instructions

  1. Download this uncompressed Snare Example here: Roey Izhaki - Ch17 - Uncompressed Snare.WAV
  2. Import the audio file into your DAW and place on a single audio track
  3. Route the output of that track to three new separate audio tracks using a bus
  4. Place a simple compressor on each of the new audio tracks and adjust the settings to:
    • First compressor track: Fast attack, slow release
    • Second compressor track: Slow attack, slow release
    • Third compressor track: Fast attack, fast release
    • Use the same compressor plug-in for all tracks
  5. Make sure each compressor's threshold is set so that it is only doing around 5-8dB of gain reduction. Something effective, but not too extreme
    • Set other parameters of the plug-in equally
  6. Record the audio on to your compressor tracks
  7. Analyze how each setting has affected the audio
    • First listen, then see if it makes sense visually
  8. Take a screenshot of your edit window that shows:
    1. The original audio track with the raw audio file
    2. The three new audio tracks with the compressed audio recorded

Submit in Canvas

  1. Upload your Image File to the Canvas Assignment using the File Upload tool
  2. Write a summary that includes:
    1. A description of your work
    2. The differences sonically and visually between the recorded compressor tracks
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