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by philxm
Wed Jan 11, 2017 9:25 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Simplest method of converting two mono files to one stereo
Replies: 3
Views: 8068

Simplest method of converting two mono files to one stereo

Won't the Smart Editing feature put the two channels a bit out of alignment? Perhaps best to turn that off first. Ray Foret jr wrote: 1. Make a new file. 2. Split the file in to two tracks. 3. Now, take the file you want to be the left channel and place it in the top track and name it so you can ref...
by philxm
Tue Apr 26, 2016 6:30 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Equalize Volume Across Many Tracks
Replies: 20
Views: 35474

Equalize Volume Across Many Tracks

The only actual work you'd need to do is to enter a starting mark for each intended track in the file. When that's done, select the entire file and Split According To Markers (the opposite of Join File); and then normalize the resulting tracks via Batch Process. Mikepo wrote: That would be fine, exc...
by philxm
Tue Apr 26, 2016 4:50 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Equalize Volume Across Many Tracks
Replies: 20
Views: 35474

Equalize Volume Across Many Tracks

I would use some combination of Batch Processor and Join Files for that.


Mikepo wrote:
What I'd like to do is normalize individual songs within as single file,
perhaps delineated by markers.

Mike




by philxm
Sun Apr 03, 2016 6:35 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: time counter(s)
Replies: 1
Views: 5035

time counter(s)

Where do I change the direction of the time counter in Playback Controller? Also, is there a way to get a time counter placed in a main window, the way it was in Amadeus II?


--Phil M.=
by philxm
Wed Mar 30, 2016 4:01 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Question re burning a CD
Replies: 9
Views: 17721

Question re burning a CD

Right. I was meaning if the original disc was of a singular album, where the tracks had all been mastered as pieces-of-a-whole. Charles Jonah wrote: One comment -- you may not really want to normalize all tracks, depending on what is in them. for example, if one track has a very short loud section, ...
by philxm
Tue Mar 29, 2016 3:15 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Question re burning a CD
Replies: 9
Views: 17721

Question re burning a CD

I've just figured it out on my own. The steps: 1) Open the tracks in Amadeus and normalize. 2) Save each one to a folder on the desktop. 3) Drag the tracks into Toast Titanium. 4) Rip the CD using Toast. You might do better using the Sound > Join Files function. This will allow you to easily group ...
by philxm
Fri Mar 18, 2016 8:00 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Normalise 'spikes' in a recording
Replies: 6
Views: 11099

Normalise \'spikes\' in a recording

They would indeed be contradictory -- both establish peak levels, but affect other parts of the signal quite differently. I meant them as separate suggestions. Or rather, I was suggesting that Peak Limiter might suit Trev's needs, while also describing what Normalize does. I have only a basic grasp ...
by philxm
Fri Mar 18, 2016 4:31 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Normalise 'spikes' in a recording
Replies: 6
Views: 11099

Normalise 'spikes' in a recording

I would use the Peak Limiter effect for this. Normalize amplifies or deamplifies (dpending on the nature of the source material in relation to the effect setting) a selection entirely in self-proportion. It is an alternative to the Amplify effect, with the software (rather than human user) calculati...
by philxm
Mon Mar 07, 2016 5:11 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Normalize question
Replies: 1
Views: 4363

Normalize question

I use Normalize very frequently, and almost always with the same settings. Is there a way to get that to function with just one move, in other words to bypass the settings window? I realize that cmd-t will reapply the most recently-used effect, but I often make other moves between uses of Normalize ...
by philxm
Fri Aug 22, 2014 3:53 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Congratulations to Martin!
Replies: 8
Views: 18348

Congratulations to Martin!

This part makes the achievement seem potentially Nobel-worthy: In addition, his work could open the way to understanding the phenomenon of universality. Other equations, when rescaled, converge to the KPZ equation, so there seems to be some universal phenomenon lurking in the background. Hairer¹s wo...
by philxm
Mon Jan 21, 2013 8:32 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Mono vs. stereo
Replies: 9
Views: 18493

Mono vs. stereo

Yes, but as I understand it when compressing a mono file to MP3 you can do so at half the bitrate (vs. a stereo file) without any loss of data. I can't swear that that's absolutely true, but the person who told it to me is fairly expert on such matters, and so I've taken his word for it. I've been w...
by philxm
Wed Sep 26, 2012 9:58 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: Best Effect to Use: Transistor Radio? Telephone?
Replies: 7
Views: 17549

Best Effect to Use: Transistor Radio? Telephone?

Perhaps run the same filter two or three times ... kboasso wrote: Thanks for the suggestion, CD. I tried the AUHiPass filter to cut / attenuate the low end, and it almost gets me to where I want to be. Problem is it cuts volume too far down; when re-amplify, then resulting sound is still to "ri...
by philxm
Mon Sep 03, 2012 8:57 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: cassette to mp3
Replies: 34
Views: 69001

cassette to mp3

Bull wrote: The biggest headache is getting the levels right to avoid clipping. Usually I have to play a bit of the tape and watch the levels, adjusting as necessary, then rewind and record. I don't see any way to automate this procedure. A little AGC would be nice. Sometimes I've seen levels change...
by philxm
Fri Jun 08, 2012 3:20 am
Forum: Discussion
Topic: "Global edit" for major vinyl scratches?
Replies: 1
Views: 5299

"Global edit" for major vinyl scratches?

I have not tried this yet myself, but you might find it helpful. (In fact, if you do give it a try perhaps you could send out a brief review on this list.) --Phil M. poikkeus wrote: I sometimes digitize vinyl recordings, and Amadeus does the job nicely. However, a few of my records have a lot of scr...
by philxm
Tue Jan 17, 2012 3:39 pm
Forum: Discussion
Topic: recorder for Skype
Replies: 3
Views: 7789

recorder for Skype

Thanks for these replies. I do have Skype, but hadn't considered putting it to work on this project. As soon as I can relocate my USB headset and run a test or two, I expect I'll be all set and ready to proceed with my telephone interview. Much appreciated, --Phil Milstein Martin Hairer wrote: For $...