As mentioned I have been on the look out for a new compressor. My first choice was the Aphex 661. I missed one of these in mint condition on eBay a while back. I feel my audio is sounding pretty good using a $150 dbx 266XL, and it did not make sense to spend […]
Archive for February, 2005
New podcast. I discuss the new Quicktime 7 codec and reference a pdf that explains the HE.AAC audio codec. Also, AAChoo, the slick AAC file encoder. Here is the link to an interesting article at Apple.pro.
-paul
There are a few things that I am trying to work out in reference to the availability of a new feed with an AAC enclosure. I am unable to embed the audio file into a web-page. I am not sure why the Quicktime plugin does not launch upon access. However, you can […]
Film Effects ver.2.0 by Nattress
Published February 21st, 2005 in Plugins and Final Cut Pro. 2 CommentsFilmEffects ver. 2.0 is now available for purchase at Nattress.com. This is a set of must have filters for the serious Final Cut Pro editor which will help transform your video into footage that looks like it was shot with film. New features include a Widescreen Matte, Chroma Blur, Y’CbCr Native processing on […]
New podcast. I mention the new external Firewire 800 RAID Array by FireWire Direct, AudioXplorer, the handy graphical sound analyzer, and the rumored enhancements for Final Cut Pro 5, expected to be announced at NAB in April.. Today’s tip explains how to highlight a specific area of a clip using the Garbage […]
I am considering the publication of an alternate feed which would include an AAC file enclosure. You are probably aware of the fact that AAC audio files support bookmarks. If you stop listening in the middle of a program, you will be able to continue where you left off upon re-access. Some of […]
DSP Quattro 2 Introductory Tutorial
Published February 16th, 2005 in Main and Post Production Applications. 6 CommentsI have just completed production of a tutorial which introduces DSP Quattro 2. It is available here. This tutorial is a basic overview of features and demonstrates how well this application performs as a podcast production tool. Future installments will explore actual production scenarios and descriptions of advanced features.
-paul.
The Spectron effects processor by iZotope looks like a must have tool for sound designers. I am thinking that it would be quite useful for sound effects creation/processing for post production audio projects. This tool basically splits audio into thousands of frequency bands, applies effects independently to each band, and subsequently re-synthesizes the […]
New podcast. I mention the new version of Standards Conversion 2.0 by Nattress, available sample clip Catalogs for iDive by Aquafadas, and a new article posted on the Apple Pro Site that references The Sundance Film Festival’s Production Workflow. Also hear my initial review of DSP Quattro 2, the Editing and Mastering application […]
Another cutting edge tool to enhance your audio workstation. The Ozone Software Mastering Processor by iZotope offers 64 bit digital precision to deliver cutting edge mastering parameters. It features: MultiBand Dynamics, Paragraphic EQ, Multiband Harmonic Exciter, Multiband Stereo Imaging, Mastering Reverb and Loudness Maximizer. You can also prepare Audio for CD with […]
New podcast. I mention the VST compressor by Anwidasoft, the new Firmware Update for the Aja IO and IO/LA breakout boxes, various products by BlackMagic Design, and XML2Text, a handy application for Final Cut Pro XML’s.
-paul
DSP Quattro 2- Highest Rating
Published February 2nd, 2005 in Post Production Applications. 10 CommentsIt is not very often that I feel the necessity to post follow up comments in reference to an application that I mention on the podcast. I have been tooling with DSP-Quattro 2 for a few days and I am totally convinced this application might be one of the best deals available anywhere based […]
This piece by Aphex is a Tube Compressor/Limiter that has some unique features. ‘Tubessence’, provides vintage tube sound, ‘Easyrider’, which automatically senses proper compression parameters based on wave forms with available bypass for manual configuration. This single channel component offers other useful features and is recommended for Music Production, Sound Reinforcement, Broadcast and […]
