Recent content by ShortySMC

Depends on what you're doing yeah, and in what DAW... but I know what you mean. It can suck. In Pro Tools, you could write the automation to the volume TRIM, so that the standard volume envelope is untouched and the automation won't effect your faders. Another way is to use a plugin such as...

I know this isn't necessarily a solution for you but figured I'd chime in cause one thing I thought was a super cool feature Anything using Waves SoundGrid, in SoundGrid Studio with eMOTION ST can share the I/O's between multiple computers. Super super super cool. let alone all the other...

The NS10's certainly serve there purpose... for me. I use them for a few things - verbs, vocals, checking overall mix Here's how I see it: Decay - they have an awesome character that I love when dialing in my reverbs (and sends) Mids - they can really show you what's going on here... so I...

Yeah man.... a EQ on each track should be very very minimal load on your machine, unless you are working with a really tired or challenged computer. Don't sweat using a bunch of em... It's nice to be able to fine tune the frequency of each too.... I don't just blindly throw Highpasses on every...

I'd look at DSP Quattro (As an alternative to Wavelab). In another life I used CD Architect for a LONG time.... I love the workflow of it, and it was GREAT for what I needed it for (Mastering, and Layout/Authoring) When I had gone completely Mac, I chose Peak as it's alternative (And it still...

One thing I often like to do with vocals is duck the verb... depends on the song and what all is going on in it, but a lot of the time it's killer. Not sure if any of your plugs do it (I use Waves H-Reverb which has it built in) ... if not, you can still do it: If you are not bussing your...

Ahhh.... the DeEsser was working, and ducking the S's for ya.... but, then when it went into your compressor, you were compressing enough to mash everything again, lowering ranges around the S's thereby 'raising' the S's volume again.... follow? I don't believe you said what you were working...

Agreed, L3 is insane. I use it a lot when I don't have the means to get to the mix to correct drastic differences in frequency range and so I need to lay into them without a hot (or cold) range 'over-effecting' the limiter. It's also great in that it is phase coherent (linear phase)... like the...

I'm using Waves H-Reverb. Insanely stellar verb. TONS of control to design EXACTLY what verb you need. Another thing I love about it is the ducking filter.... I used to run a sidechained comp after my verb, triggered by whatever I wanted my verb to duck... now I can just do it right within the...

I wasn't listening in the studio, but even on my macbook speaker here's what I would suggest.... 1) Be sure to have a good pop filter at least 1 1/2 or 2" off the mic grill.... and you should be AT LEAST a couple inches off that..... you don't have to be right on top of the mic..... 2) Try...

There are tons of great verbs out there for sure.... I'm a heavy Waves user (practically strictly, with only a few exceptions)... That said, sometimes my plugin decisions are not solely made based on SOUND, but also workflow. In the case of H-Reverb, having something with as many controls as...

I've been doing this too... for a long time.... (I use Waves IR-1 to do this now... I've like the responses better than when using Altiverb) I haven't actually used any hardware... but plenty of actual spaces. I've thought for a long time that it would be cool to start and host a collection of...

In the past few years I've eliminated a bunch of stuff for this very reason... and really, I was always going to certain plugs anyway. I've since decided on a manufacturer, and sticking with them (Waves)... easier to deal with updates/upgrades and all that with it being one developer And, I'm...

Personally I tend to use an intersample peak aware limiter on my master, last in chain I don't master in my DAW, I do that elsewhere... but I still use a limiter to catch any anomalies I stay at -1 - not -.1 Reason being is taking into account intersample peaks - where two or more concurrent...

I can see your point..... I guess the line between studio and home to me is more about the use of the space rather than the equipment in it (Professional use for hire, or for personal use). That line is blurred by the equipment in it to a degree, but that degree is blurred more and more by...