Hello Steve, This method sounds intriguing...not seen it in a TNT or any of the other tutorials...so far...which one is this covered in? If it is not covered...are you saying to side chain the channel strip...like the bass and drum example in the TNT's? I appreciate the thoughts. Thanks, Bob C

How does one point (route) BFD at the AUX channels created? I love the concept of having all the control in one place...the mixer.

Hello everybody, I found a tutorial that helped me get the BFD drums running in the mixer as mentioned above. Here's the link: http://www.fxpansion.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7567771&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 Thanks for all the help! Bob C

I just finished going through the 401 series on mastering (really enjoyed it)....I've gone through the two mixing videos, but I haven't seen anything that focused on preparing the mix for the bounce other than mixing.... Is there something on that? Is there a difference? Also, once a mix is done, it appears we bounce it for mastering...all well and good, but we then add compression and EQ again while mastering. It seems that this process might create unwanted artifacts? Is it possible to go to far in this process...I'm guessing yes...if we mix right, is it always necessary to add EQ, compression, and limiters again? And...Steve's neat trick for adding some extra sizzle with gain automation...couldn't one do that in the mix process and get the same results? (Just trying to understand....) There's materials out there like the "Apple Pro Training" etc., but it seems to me the explanations here are helping me connect the dots. :-) Also, may I presume, that mastering should be done in the waveburner now that we have one? (Not too long ago, it wasn't available in the box) It helps rookies, like me to have some of the little details discussed in one place.... Thoughts? I appreciate the help. Bob C

Hello, I appreciate the input. So...what Wave Burner does is Mastering, right? That is, if one chooses to do so, one can bounce the mixed tracks with all of the bells and whistles, and then can take the bounced tracks and format them, as it were, for the print...or duplication process in Wave Burner. It also appears...based on comment, that one can bounce the tracks to the appropriate files and simple load them onto a master CD for duplications process. That said...if one wishes, he or she can add a little here and a little there to get the tracks to match up on the CD using the Wave Burner...basically getting the levels even??? Love the tutorials...trying to figure it out... Thanks, Bob C

One more question on this...to make sure I get this right. So...when bouncing in Logic, if one wants to master it as one bounces, use the master plugins. Then use waveburner to organize the CD. Or...as a rule, don't use the master settings when bouncing, and then do all of the plugins etc., in waverburner. So...is that right?

I am trying to bypass a noise gate on a section that already has volume automation on it. I've tried to add a connected channel using the create arrange tracks for selected tracks to create another track to place the bypass, but another track does not show up. In the old days, multiple tracks could be opened up to this kind of thing. Anyway, how do I do this without destroying my automation already set for the volume Thanks, BobC

I appreciate the input. Under the Volume automation I tried to automate the noise gate by expanding to another track, then while in the latching mode, option clicking to turn the noise gate off and on, but I couldn't find a button in the expanded view track to allow me to latch. Does the parameter above work for all channels underneath too? Also, when adding the insert for the noise gate it gives all the parameters, but does not give a simple on and off...which I planned on doing by latching as mentioned above. I should be able to do this simple function on the top level of the track...and I suppose doing Volume automation in the second...but it seems counter intuitive... Thoughts?

Hello.... I've watched Logics tutorials 403 and 404 and learned a lot. I also watched Protools Pop 402. I learned a lot, even though I'm a rooky using Logic, the input was helpful, even though it was on another platform. The question I have... is the pros seem to use a lot of plug ins that would be considered out of the box. It would be helpful to hear points of views from other folks on plugs ins like: Sound Toys Sonnox Isotope Ozone 4 And last of all, UADSSL 4Kbus compressor The question is does one need all of them. Do they really make that much of a difference. Which ones should one buy first. If someone had a limited budget...most of us...I'm guessing...which ones should be purchased first. Logic has some great tools, but does buying some of these other tools really add the sparkle...do they sound that much more analog? Also, I've noticed that the pros do a little there and a little there....espcially when it comes to EQ. It is amazing to watch and learn...so Martin...keep them coming. Thanks, Bob C.

Hello, I'm still having trouble with BFD. I thought the problem was solved...but it wasn't by assigning in BFD, new channels, then using the + sign on the channel strip. So, I have been using the TNT tutorial and copying what Steve H did in the September TNT 2. I started by assigning new channels in BFD. Using Stereo 1-8 and then finishing with Mons 1-8ish. For some reason I get the master channel firing, but not the others. I used the Multi Timbral icon in the environment and hooked it to a transformer etc. as instructed, but still don't have any control or sound coming through the new channels. Where did I go wrong? Please help...BFD 2 is a great tool, but I have not ever been able to get it to work as advertised.