bpm

[Rusty K]

Hi,

A stupid question since I've been using AA for so long but I need to add a click track to a session after the fact. That is it's all recorded already. Would someone step me through the easiest way to do this.


Thanks,
Rusty K

[sikter]

What did you use for recording rhythm reference?
Do you know exact measure and tempo of your song? Is it constant?

[Rusty K]

sikter,

Sorry to take so long to reply but I thought I would get an email notification of a posted reply....that's what I get for thinking.

Well does the time signature and tempo come up automatically at the bottome of the widow on the right? I've had some major confusion with this because I've used a digtal drum software and the these notations don't always jive between the two programs.

I have an unrelated question.....can I put in the AA install CD and check some file type (recognition) boxes without uninstalling and reinstalling the whole program?

Thanks,
Rusty K

[sikter]

I don’t think AA can automatically recognize measure and tempo of the recorded material (If that’s what you asked for) I am not sure if I understood you correctly.
The time signature which you can see in your session stays at its presets.
If you manage to find out what signature were you using for recording then you can type it to your metronome settings and just turn it on for further recording. BUT.
Did your digital drum machine start at the same time as AA metronome?? Big question.
Still you can fix this by grouping all of your files and moving them in the time.
I have done this before. It helps if you actually record your metronome and use it’s waveform in session to go in step with your bass line.
But first of all time signature must be just the same as signature used while recording.

According to unrelated Q:
You can easily do it in Windows. No need for any installation.
Let’s see you want to associate mp3-files to AA.
Right click on any mp3-file/open in….
A list with the programs pops up in new window
Highlight AA and check the box which says “Use always this program for this kind of file”
Press OK
Hvis AA is not on the list use “Browse” button to find it.

Which AA version do you have?

[Rusty K]

sikter.

Thanks so much for you time.

1. If I can record the metronome that's all I need but how do I accomplish a recorded track of metronome? This is all about getting a click track for a drummer to record live drums on a session that's already been recorded. It would be easy if I was doing the session on my computer but it all has to be transferred.

2. I can't get some files types to open in AA. wma for instance or apple format. I was assuming that I hadn't checked those file types when I installed.

Rusty K

[dobro]

Originally Posted by Rusty K

If I can record the metronome that's all I need but how do I accomplish a recorded track of metronome? This is all about getting a click track for a drummer to record live drums on a session that's already been recorded. It would be easy if I was doing the session on my computer but it all has to be transferred.

I just tried to do it by enabling the metronome and recording a track with the metronome running, but the mixdown didn't have the metronome sound, so it's only for tracking apparently. If that's the case, then you'll need another program to generate a click track.

[LogicDeLuxe]

To find out the exact tempo (providing it is constant), go to the edit view and mark any exact range of beats (the more the better) and count them. Then in the "display time format"-menu select "Edit tempo...", put in the number you just counted and click the "extract"-button next to it. You'll get the exact bpm for that range, which you can just copy to the metronome settings in the multi-track view.

Originally Posted by sikter

Still you can fix this by grouping all of your files and moving them in the time.

There sure is no need to shift your files for that. Just set the cursor where the first beat starts and hit "reset 1:1 to Cursor" in the "Tempo"-tab in the metronome settings.

Originally Posted by dobro

I just tried to do it by enabling the metronome and recording a track with the metronome running, but the mixdown didn't have the metronome sound, so it's only for tracking apparently.

As the metronome uses MIDI, there sure is a way to record that, too, if you really want. If it's an external MIDI device, plug its line out into your sound card. If it's internal, you should find the answer in the soundcard's manual.

[sikter]

Originally Posted by Rusty K

sikter.

Thanks so much for you time.

1. If I can record the metronome that's all I need but how do I accomplish a recorded track of metronome? This is all about getting a click track for a drummer to record live drums on a session that's already been recorded. It would be easy if I was doing the session on my computer but it all has to be transferred.


2. I can't get some files types to open in AA. wma for instance or apple format. I was assuming that I hadn't checked those file types when I installed.

Rusty K

1. What audio card do you have?
This is possible to do. You have to tell your card to loop output and input
which means that you play your click and record it ta the same time.
Rember to turn off all other programs which could produce any sound.
It is possible to loop them phisicaly using audio cables and this is not theory only. I have done this many times.
2. A WMA-file should easily open in AA 2,0
(right click on the file and open in/ choose AA)

If you did not checked them while installing it means it wouldn't open automaticly in AA by double clicking (Or left click + ENTER)
Have you tried to associate them like I suggested in my previous post?

[sikter]

Originally Posted by LogicDeLuxe

To find out the exact tempo (providing it is constant), go to the edit view and mark any exact range of beats (the more the better) and count them. Then in the "display time format"-menu select "Edit tempo...", put in the number you just counted and click the "extract"-button next to it. You'll get the exact bpm for that range, which you can just copy to the metronome settings in the multi-track view.

There sure is no need to shift your files for that. Just set the cursor where the first beat starts and hit "reset 1:1 to Cursor" in the "Tempo"-tab in the metronome settings.As the metronome uses MIDI, there sure is a way to record that, too, if you really want. If it's an external MIDI device, plug its line out into your sound card. If it's internal, you should find the answer in the soundcard's manual.

VERY GOOD POST!
Thank you LogicDeLuxe!

[Rusty K]

Darn,

I'm so used to getting the email notifications of post. I'm not getting them now which is my excuse for not posting back to your replies.

Thanks so much for the help. You've give me a couple of things to try which I will do and report back with my results.

Rusty K