Lecture II Flashcards
DAW stands for
digital audio workstation
DAW
electric or electronic device, or computer software application for recording, editing and producing audio files.
The key component of DAW
software
Software determines
How you can work with an audio track
Different types of software are
designed for different objectives (many similarities and differences)
Multi-track recorders/sequencers studios enable you to
- record audio 2. sequence midi 3. edit 4. mix 5. master
Phase Reverse sound is
inverted sound
Multi-track recorders/sequencers good for voiceover & music production, but also
midi arrangement& sound design
3 popular ex. of Multi-track recorders/sequencers
protools, digital performer, logic
2 track editors also called
waveform editors
2 track editors allow you to
record/edit audio redraw waveform optimize/master
2 track editors good for voice over production, but also
digitizing existing audio & stereo mix editing
popular 2 track editors
bias peak sound forge audacity sound studio
Plug-ins
Mini applications that extend the DSP capabilities of other audio software
ex. of plug-ins uses
-DSP -Tone enhancing -FX -Mixing/Mastering
DSP
Digital Signal Processing
popular plug ins
waves, McDSP, native instruments
Plug-ins handle wide variety of
DSP tasks
It’s helpful to categorize plug-ins by what they do, i.e.
-EQ -Dynamics -Pitch Shifting -Reverb/Delay -Modulation -Sound Tools
2 ways to use plug-in
- in real time as an insert 2. at file level as a render effect
Loop Based music production
Arrangement environment designed with loops and samples in mind
What can Loop Based music production do?
-record audio -sequence midi -edit loops/samples -mix/master
Loop Based music production good for
-music production -creating original samples
Popular Loop Based music production programs
-ACID -Ableton Live -Garageband
Common DAW components
-transport -toolbar -edit/arrange -mixer -file list
In editing, working with digital audio is flexible + (2)
Non-linear & Non-destructive
2 processes of editing sound
visual and audio
Parts of a waveform
peaks & valleys (troths)
EQ (equalizer) parts
Graphic parametric curves
What do dynamics affect? (2)
- Dynamic range of a sound 2. Sounds based upon a relationship to a threshold
2 kinds of effects of dynamics
Those that care whats above the threshold, and those that care what’s below it
Dynamic compressor’s job*
Reigns in and evens out volume peaks so that you can turn the entire track up
Compressor ratio
1:1 & 2:1
limiter ratio
infinity:1
Threshold of compressor/limiter
Sound volume will not surpass it depending on ratio
Expander/Gate
Dynamic Expanders & gates create volume difference between what you do and dont want to hear
Compressor/Limiter Graphic
Expander Graphic
