record player click/pop removal

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hey guys...we've been doin a lot of sampling recently...on some of these records there is ALOT of clicks/pops/record player sound...is there a plug that can clean this up at least a little bit? if anyone knows of any, lemme know! thanks.

p.s. - search function isn't working at the moment, so sorry if this has been answered before!
 
copy a similar part and paste it into the pop. that's all i've got.

i mean..you could just volume down or eq where that pop is..but you'll loose a lot.
 
ah... well it's really short samples, for making hiphop beats etc.... so that's not ideal.

BTW, an RTAS plugin would be best (my buddy with the good record player is using protools). but DX or VST would do.
 
so you're saying there are no similar parts?

was the record scratched or was the needle/player the problem? maybe retry with a cleaner set up.



but i mean...if you just copy and paste similar parts in, you could select the amount of time the whole "beat" is, and export it as "beat 1". then copy and paste it over and over. hold down ctr+v for 3 seconds and that's what...5 minutes of audio?
 
haha sorry i guess i didn't explain well enough.

from the record's, we'll sample a kick, or a snare, or a horn stab...etc. etc. and usually for many of the songs, there's only 1 "good" spot to get the samples. the records are all pretty old/dusty/worn...so a plugin option is what i'm hoping will really work.

i know i remembered one with CEP a while ago...but again, we need preferably RTAS...
 
This can help:
http://protoolsforum.com/SoundSoap2.html
sorry, I've been meaning to put up some examples of vinyl resoration but haven't gotten a chance to.

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I can upload some for you to listen to if you want
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or any type of declicker plugin.

Or if you've got the money, Cedar Audio ;)

that's assuming it's more than one click and the copy/paste idea of cello pudding would be way too time consuming or not work because you can't find a similar sound.
 
ah...so they are just single instruments and not entire beats.

i thought the record would have some repetition, so that you could just use a completely clean snip of a snare, and then just cut out the bad part, and paste in the good snare.

for some reason, i don't think there's an easy way out. i haven't had too much luck with restoring things via plugin
 
Even pristine vinyl is nowhere near quiet as CD quality sound.

But a good clean vinyl record played on a decent turntable with good stylus and properly set up can sound very good.

A declicker plug in should remove any remaining clicks.

Tim
 
I recommend Bias Sound Soap. Sound Soap 2 works in stand-alone or plug-in operation, and is relatively inexpensive. Sound Soap Pro only works as a plug-in, and it costs more. I've used Sound Soap 2, and it's a cool litte program. But if you want to, you can definetly spend a lot of money on programs like this.

www.bias-inc.com
 
StephenEC said:
shackrock , heres a link to a program I use in Audio Restoration of my Lp's.

There is a download to try it for free , I hope this helps.

http://www.diamondcut.com/

The program I would recommend to try is " DC6 " , You can get the demo at this link : http://www.diamondcut.com/Downloads/Downloads.htm

Stephen
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I downloaded the trial...it sounds pretty decent. Creates a lot less artifacts than I've heard on other plugins. I like the series processing you can do with it...and definitely a decent price.
 
bennychico11,

I have used the program for two years now, and I like it. I have
a large collection of mainly 70's obscure Rock n Roll , that I have been
working on for over three years.

There are many programs out there that do the can do the same kind of
processing, and to be honest , My work flow and what and how I attack
the pops and clicks has changed as I have spent more time doing it.

Opinions seem to run strong, when it comes to what bit rate and sampling
rate used , and I won't get drawn into that discussion , as I do what Sounds
good to me.

Stephen
 
why not pick up a discwasher (felt pad on wooden bar plus fancy record cleaner (mostly alcohol)), and clean the records?

You might try just a q-tip and alcohol on the spot you need.

Some record collectors say that alcohol is no good for the record, but if it's already messed up and you only need the sample, then shouldn't hurt it.

I use alcohol on many of my records, all the older/dirtier ones, and the store-bought stuff on my nicer records.

Joe
 
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