New-endo advice?

[SouthSIDE Glen]

Hey, gang!

Finally got for myself a copy of Nuendo 3 (woo hoo? ) Because of already having too many irons in the fire, I haven't even had a chance to install it yet and may not get to that for another day or so. But I figure this is as good a time as any to get this question propigated out to you guys who are already up-to speed with Nuendo.

Up until now I have been using CubaseVST/24, Adobe Audition, and Sony Vegas for my various recording, mixing and editing needs; the plan here is to consolidate/upgrade most - if not all - of that workflow to Nuendo as the main recording/mixing/editing software platform for SouthSIDE Multimedia. (I still have other software for creation and mastering such as Sound Forge, Acid Pro and the two "Architects".)

Anyway the lead-off question here for fellow Nuendo owners or users is: can you post any tips, advice, etc. for a user already experienced with DAW software in general who is jumping into the Nuendo waters for the first time? Any old habits that will have to be broken or new one that will have to be formed? Any quirks, glitches or just plain "differences" in working with Nuendo to keep an eye on? Or is it really a very smooth transition like a duck just jumping into a new pond?

Any information even vaguely along those lines would be greatly appreciated. I have a new client and extended audio project coming in later this month along with a video project starting the first of October and - if possible - it would be nice to get up to speed fast enough to do these projects entirely in Nuendo. I've already started diving into the documentation, and hopefully starting tomorrow afternoon I'll have it installed and be able to start kicking the tires in earnest, but any jump-start advice you guys may have would be much appreciated.

TIA,

G.

 

[Kryptik]

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...002-5079347-3267262?v=glance&s=books&n=507846

Usually when I get new software, especially the more complicated software, I get a good book. I have the SX3 version of this, and it really leveled out the learning curve. I've never heard any bad things about Rob Guerin's work, so it may be worth a try. If you can find it at Barnes and Noble or Borders or something, make sure that it is for Nuendo 3. A lot of the stuff in books like this are generally pretty basic, but the help you find stuff a lot quicker than just searching around.

I don't know if this is the case with Nuendo, but one thing that keeps bugging me about SX3 is the complete inability to disable multiple tracks at once. There isn't even a hot key to disable a track. This is a real pain in the ass when doing multiple takes with drums.

Ok, my workaround is a little hard for me to describe, but I'll do my best.

I usually keep a set of blank tracks in a "Templates" folder. Actually, I keep two versions of them, one enabled and one disabled, and I usually set up some primary, or working, tracks to actually record on. Then I set up a bunch of disabled tracks to store alternate takes. When I get close to the point where my disk starts dropping out, I move the clips from the primary/working tracks to the disabled tracks.

Oh, make sure you press Ctrl (or whatever the right key is in Nuendo) when you are moving the clips, otherwise you may misalign the clips.

 

[SouthSIDE Glen]

Kryptik, thanks for the reply and the potential tips.

Apparently I'm the only one on this board with Nuendo. That may expalin why there's no forum for it.

Interesting how many people there are on this board who have spent several thousands of dollars on hardware, most of whom - for better or worse - do most of their their work ITB, but feel that anything more than a couple of hundred bucks for the actual software is not worth the investment unless its for fancy plugs to cover dubious tracking.

*sigh*. The Lone Editor rides anew...



G.

 

[Kryptik]

Interesting how many people there are on this board who have spent several thousands of dollars on hardware, most of whom - for better or worse - do most of their their work ITB, but feel that anything more than a couple of hundred bucks for the actual software is not worth the investment unless its for fancy plugs to cover dubious tracking.

LOL, I have a 12 space rack, 3U store a Crown CE4000 when I'm not using it, 4U for a computer, 1 ea for a power strip, headphone amp, autotune, and my converters. I wish I had some top end pres in there, but I'm stuck with my mixer for now I guess, well at least it's a good one. Almost everything else I have are decent mics. No U87s, but they work well for what I need them to do and I can get decent recordings with them.

Oh, and there is also www.nuendo.com

Edit:
I had a point in there somewhere, but I can't really seem to remember what it is and seem to have lost it.

 

[Farview]

You aren't the only one with Nuendo, it's just hard to answer non-specific questions.

Once you start using it, save templates, I/O setups, and create (or learn) hot keys for all of your tedious tasks. This will save you a ton of time, but I assumed you already knew that.

 

[SouthSIDE Glen]

LOL, I have a 12 space rack, 3U store a Crown CE4000 when I'm not using it, 4U for a computer, 1 ea for a power strip, headphone amp, autotune, and my converters. I wish I had some top end pres in there, but I'm stuck with my mixer for now I guess, well at least it's a good one. Almost everything else I have are decent mics. No U87s, but they work well for what I need them to do and I can get decent recordings with them.

Oh, and there is also www.nuendo.com

Edit:
I had a point in there somewhere, but I can't really seem to remember what it is and seem to have lost it.

Hahaha, I know that feeling all too well.

Don't get me wrong, I not busting on hardware - quite the contary. I myself have a 14U rack with 13 of those Us used (say that out loud 5 times fast.) No question that the mics, pres and converters are where it's all really at (not counting the room itself) and that I really need a major upgrade in those hardware areas as well (one draining of my savings account at a time, please! )

But the editors themselves are very important also, especially when you consider the number of people - including me - who once they get past the tracking stage do a majority of their work in the computer. Granted most of the $200-$500 packages like Audition, CubaseSX and Sonar (and others) are pretty darn nice, and granted not everybody has the video needs that I do since I do both audio and video. But even with those granteds, I'd have thunk that there'd be at least a few out there in a similar boat as I, especially considering the love affair this forum has for the toys.

Oh, well. Yeah I have the Steinberg support stuff available to me and I have enough documentation here to choke a horse. I just figured there might be some quick tips from others who have walked this path before me. I guess within the jurisdiction of this forum, anyway, that path is untrammeled.

No biggie. I have my machete and my bug spray; I'm ready to blaze my path.

G.

 

[Kryptik]

Us used (say that out loud 5 times fast )

Us used usedus useussduss.

Damn, I can't even type it slow

I was considering Nuendo and even a PT|HD setup after my D32XD crapped out, but I really couldn't justify the costs for either of them. Especially, considering the cost of the plug$ on the TDM stuff. If I was going to spend that much, I'd rather get better mics, pres, converters, etc. and SX does everything I really need right now anyway. The only thing I can think of that it doesn't have that would come in handy in a pinch would be something like drumagog. Haven't needed yet, but I know that someday I'm going to have to mic up some piece of crap kit that will never sound good no matter where I put the mic. Now if I can only get the pci card to cooperate .