Re: Question about recording guitar

2016-01-02 Thread Chris Smart
h, I still just get reference tones from a tuner here. It's much quicker. (grin) At 10:08 PM 1/2/2016, you wrote: Chris, I'd never heard of that method with the octaves, I'll have to give that a try. Chris. - Original Message - From: "Chris Smart" To: Sent:

Re: Question about recording guitar

2016-01-02 Thread Chris Smart
ah ok. good to know. I guess a trip to the guitar store is in order. At 07:22 PM 1/1/2016, you wrote: Dunno, and with me having mild CP in both my hands, I'm not about to chance doing it myself, anyway. --- Lear

Re: Question about recording guitar

2016-01-02 Thread Chris Smart
I doubt the color matters, and those Gibson-style bridges are easy enough to adjust. Each string has a screw for intonation adjustment and the bridge has a thumb screw at each end for action (string height) adjustment. A lot of this is easy enough, once you get someone to show you the correc

Re: Question about recording guitar

2016-01-02 Thread Chris Smart
When tuning by ear using harmonics, beware. Only tune using unisons or octaves. Use harmonics at the 5th or 12th frets and compare to open strings or fretted notes. Don't use harmonics at the 7th fret, as they are slightly flat (almost 2 cents) of the perfect fifth intervals used in equal tem

Re: Question about recording guitar

2016-01-02 Thread Chris Smart
do they have that system for acoustic guitars yet? I don't believe Melodyne Editor is accessible. Melodyne Single Track is accessible on the PC side, with some rather extensive hotspot clicker sets and Jaws, but that only corrects monophonic material. Best to just get the instrument properly

Re: Question about recording guitar

2016-01-02 Thread Chris Smart
Yes, intonation at the bridge may be the issue. However, if you are having trouble with basic chords in the first few frets, I'm willing to bet the problem is incorrectly filed nut slots. There will always be things that sound a little odd in equal temperament tuning - the major 3rd for example

Dynamic EQ Anyone?

2015-12-25 Thread Chris Smart
24 Plugin Alliance products are on sale, today only! One that caught my eye is the Brainworx dyn-EQ Dynamic Equalizer, 84% off! That's $49 instead of $299. https://plugin-alliance.com/en/xmasc.html?door=19 You can follow links on the page to the other deals as well. Or for the guitarists, how a

Dynamic EQ Anyone?

2015-12-25 Thread Chris Smart
24 Plugin Alliance products are on sale, today only! One that caught my eye is the Brainworx dyn-EQ Dynamic Equalizer, 84% off! That's $49 instead of $299. https://plugin-alliance.com/en/xmasc.html?door=19 You can follow links on the page to the other deals as well. Or for the guitarists, how a

12 days of progmas

2015-12-24 Thread Chris Smart
Someone just sent me this ... classic!!! The 12 Days of Progmas https://soundcloud.com/somewherestrange/the-12-days-of-progmas Chris --- Learn to meditate and train your brain with Muse, the first lab-grade EEG

Re: A little Christmas surprise for all you guys

2015-12-24 Thread Chris Smart
Funny, my email software put this into the junk folder, even though it doesn't have a Bible filter. Amazing! Merry Christmas to any other non-believing heathens on list; I know there are some. *gasp* Chris At 01:20 PM 12/24/2015, you wrote: Merry Christmass to all! Remember the reason for t

Re: getting PT to see my C24

2015-12-18 Thread Chris Smart
: getting PT to see my C24 >> >> >>> I'd imagine he was probably quoting you from your blog or something. >>> On Dec 16, 2015, at 2:55 PM, Christopher-Mark Gilland wrote: >>> >>>> What? >>>> >>>> I'm perfectly aware what

Re: getting PT to see my C24

2015-12-16 Thread Chris Smart
"The reason is because DAW is actually, believe it or not, an accronym which stands for "Digital Audio Workstation"." What? Oh my god. I don't believe it! LOL anyway, good luck with the site. At 12:34 PM 12/16/2015, you wrote: As for the web site, you're probably thinking of my web site: ht

Re: getting PT to see my C24

2015-12-16 Thread Chris Smart
well, a DM is private, right? P.S. Just curious. Who is behind that Logic with speech site? I forget the exact name of it. Basically, it was a long rant when I checked it, not much in the way of guides, tutorials, or real info. Perhaps my mind tuned out halfway through and I missed something.

Re: Waves API2500 Comp on Sale

2015-12-08 Thread Chris Smart
they do. At 11:51 AM 12/8/2015, you wrote: The 2500 is a great compressor. I'm not sure how the plug-in stacks up against the hardware unit though. Give it a try. Don't they have a demo? On Dec 8, 2015, at 11:08 AM, Chris Smart wrote: > Hi. > > Are any of you fans of the

Fwd: NEW: Stream Every Mix Tutorial from Matt Weiss and David Glenn

2015-12-08 Thread Chris Smart
For Christopher and other people wanting tutorials on all aspects of mixing, check this out. It's sure a lot cheaper than a year at an expensive recording school. from theproaudiofiles.com: I'm excited to share

Waves API2500 Comp on Sale

2015-12-08 Thread Chris Smart
Hi. Are any of you fans of the API2500 compressor plugin from Waves? From the description, it sounds like it's intended for master bus applications. For some reason, I hear much more about SSL and Neave gear and emulations than I do API, so I'm not sure how well regarded API is. Chris ---

Re: what would you pay for a comprehensive Pro Tools tutorial?

2015-12-07 Thread Chris Smart
Hi Brian. I know you can vouch for the quality of the Graham Cochrane stuff. (grin) CMG: we're not saying don't ask questions, but there's no magic bullet or easy answer here. You learn some, you try it on some tracks, you learn some more, etc. As for learning about EQ, what have you done s

Re: what would you pay for a comprehensive Pro Tools tutorial?

2015-12-07 Thread Chris Smart
agreed. I have no idea why VI audio folks keep asking for basic recording/EQ/Compressor info when almost all of that is out there, most of it for free or almost no money. Read a book or two. Practice a lot. See a term you don't know the meaning of, like low pass filter or Q factor? google it.

Re: what would you pay for a comprehensive Pro Tools tutorial?

2015-12-07 Thread Chris Smart
Chris, all that stuff about EQ, compression, reverb etc. and all the mixing tutorials you could ever want already exists! Books, video courses, you name it. It's all out there. Get yourself on youtube. get some free multitracks to practice on and go to town. Nothing about that stuff is blind-sp

Re: what would you pay for a comprehensive Pro Tools tutorial?

2015-12-07 Thread Chris Smart
I would take a look at mainstream mixing courses, guitar courses, basically, guys selling 5 hours or so of video instruction and work out the average price. of course, the fact that you'll sell far fewer coppies than you would to the wider sighted world is also a factor that could drive the p

Re: Protools tutorials

2015-12-07 Thread Chris Smart
have you looked at the Protools With Speech site? At 02:17 AM 12/7/2015, you wrote: Hi, I don’t have Protools yet. However, when I do end up with it, are there sample projects that come with a how to guide to help someone get started? I don’t know if these would come with the PT manual,

Anyone Want a Great Plate Reverb?

2015-12-01 Thread Chris Smart
Here's a review of the Valhalla DSP Plate reverb. Honestly, I love anything these guys put out, and this plate is no exception. I'd love to hear a comparison between it and the UA EMT140. http://reaperblog.net/2015/12/valhalla-dsp-valhallaplate-review/ Chris ---

Re: Guitar replacements

2015-12-01 Thread Chris Smart
or send a blank message to blind-guitarist-subscr...@yahoogroups.com I haven't checked out your list of songs, but I believe you said you wanted electric and acoustic sounds from the same instrument. How much are you able to spend on the guitar? For versatility, I think you can't go wrong wit

Re: audio interface recommendations

2015-11-17 Thread Chris Smart
Line 6 eh, as in the guitar modeller company? At 05:25 PM 11/17/2015, you wrote: Brian, I am using Line 6 with Saffire Pro40. It has gain knobs, 8 channels, two headphone jacks, 3 USB ports and I enjoy using it because it is easy to learn and manage. What makes you curious? Vaughn On 11/17/1

Reverb Impulse Responses Packs

2015-11-14 Thread Chris Smart
Hi folks. I needed to redownload the excelent Bricasti reverb impulses again, and came across this page listing packs from Eventide, TC Electronic and Lexicon units as well.  I haven't grabbed them all and tried them yet, so apologies if there are any problems with these. I'm a huge fan of the Br

Re: EZ Drummer 2

2015-11-13 Thread Chris Smart
Nope, I have some of Slate's other things here, but not the drum software. If it's accessible, especially on the PC, I'd love to know. At 08:37 PM 11/12/2015, you wrote: Hey Chris.  I thought you were a Steven Slate Drums user? If so, can you speak to it’s level of accessibility on Mac, windows

Re: EZ Drummer 2

2015-11-12 Thread Chris Smart
EZ Drummer and Superior Drummer are entirely accessible on the Windows side, but that's with Jaws and some very extensive hotspot clicker sets. At 07:25 PM 11/12/2015, you wrote: Out problem with any plug inside Pro Tools right now is that there’s no way to reveal the UI to voiceover. The only

Re: A question about bouncing

2015-11-11 Thread Chris Smart
At 12:15 AM 11/11/2015, you wrote: So then, if we can't make that format on the mac now, then, what to do? Not worry about it, unless you do lots of mastering for folks. - Original Message - From: "Slau Halatyn" To: Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 11:51 PM Subject: Re: A question ab

Re: accessible iLok License Manager is now available for download

2015-11-11 Thread Chris Smart
ilok.com has at least one FAQ. You can buy downtime protection if you are worried about breaking or loosing your iLok. At 11:43 PM 11/10/2015, you wrote: Slau, You say you can't really delete licenses off of an ILok per sé.  So, do you or anyone else know if a license is moved to an ILok dongle,

RE: A question about bouncing

2015-11-11 Thread Chris Smart
Yep, DDP doesn't come up as often. It's been an option at most places I've delt with, but only recently did I run into a place in the UK that would accept DDP or nothing. Thankfully, Slau is willing to crank out a DDP for me for that project. At 11:26 PM 11/10/2015, you wrote: Honestly in all of

Re: A question about bouncing

2015-11-11 Thread Chris Smart
At 11:08 PM 11/10/2015, you wrote: That's kind a what I suspected.   Are there really much advantages of this format, Slau, or not really, honestly. There are advantages, yes. It's not a universally accepted thing though, but it is out there and sometimes, clients and disc manufacturers insist on

Re: accessible iLok License Manager is now available for download

2015-11-11 Thread Chris Smart
Nick, if you ever buy music through iTunes, it'll come in M4A format. Personally, I prefer its sound to MP3, if I have to have a compressed version of something. At 11:04 PM 11/10/2015, you wrote: I used an edirol R-09 handheld recorder to capture the initial audio and edited in Pro Tools. M4a is

Re: A question about bouncing

2015-11-11 Thread Chris Smart
Nick, how many masters have you delivered to CD manufacturing plants? Just about all of them prefer DDP if they can get it. The main reason for this is that unlike a CDR you burned yourself which may contain errors, or even WAV files plus a cue sheet which is also error proan, is that a DDP files

Re: Control Surface Recommendations

2015-11-10 Thread Chris Smart
Right. Isn't that an audio interface, not a control surface? And, can I ask, is the Mix Control software for the Saffire range accessible on the Mac? It is under Windows, but only with Jaws and extensive hotspot clicker sets. Saffire Pro26 here - good for the low cost. At 12:14 PM 11/9/2015, you

Re: Accessible ILOK License Manager?

2015-11-10 Thread Chris Smart
I asume you will just download it from www.ilok.com At 08:58 PM 11/7/2015, you wrote: I'll keep an eye out on the list, Slau, but please let us know when it's available, and how to go about downloading it, once it's ready. Chris. - Original Message - From: "Slau Halatyn" To: Sent: Satur

iZotope Ozone 7 Twitter Chat

2015-11-03 Thread Chris Smart
I'm copying various lists on this. Today at 4pm EST is a Twitter chat between iZotope (@izotopeinc) and Ozone Product Manager, Izzy Maxwell (@izzymaxwell) about #Ozone7.  Phil, can you ask some accessibility questions? Or, if you're not on Twitter, what would you folks like me to ask if I can? Al

Re: would this happen to include i lock for vst libraries as well?

2015-11-03 Thread Chris Smart
David, I'm not sure what you are asking. If the software in question requires an iLok dongle be present then yes, you use the iLok License manager. and yes it will soon be accessible. At 02:05 AM 11/3/2015, you wrote: Hi list members, I’d like to know if this includes  I lock for vst libraries as

Re: first impressions of upcoming accessible version of the iLok License Manager

2015-11-03 Thread Chris Smart
Slau, that's excelent! Thanks for the update and continued work on this. At 07:59 PM 11/2/2015, you wrote: As I walked into the exhibit hall on opening day at AES, before I could take ten steps toward the Avid booth right by the entrance, I was intercepted by Andrew Kirk, vice-president at Pace.

So, How is the AES Convention?

2015-10-29 Thread Chris Smart
Hey Slau. So, how's the convention? Heard any interesting talks? Seen any cool new products? Have you put the accessibility bug in anyone else's ear? Just curious. Chris --- Learn to meditate and train your brain with Muse, the first lab-grade EEG biofeedback headband for home use! -- You

Re: another update on iLok License Manager accessibility and the imminent release

2015-10-27 Thread Chris Smart
agreed. I'm sure Anthony over at Slate and Eiosis will be glad he doesn't have to fiddle wiht licenses remotely for me now. :) At 05:15 PM 10/26/2015, you wrote: Right on, for someone who lives on his own like  I do, looking forward to this. On 10/26/15, Slau Halatyn wrote: > FYI, Pace just info

Re: another update on iLok License Manager accessibility and the imminent release

2015-10-27 Thread Chris Smart
That's great news Slau! At 05:07 PM 10/26/2015, you wrote: FYI, Pace just informed us that the upcoming release of the iLok License Manager, version 2.6, will have support for screen readers on both Mac and windows. The migration from QT4 to QT5 was more work than they expected (which has nothing

Re: Mixing Drums Question

2015-10-10 Thread Chris Smart
right, they get to hear what they like to hear of their original kit > sound, but you get more control by using the sample reinforcement to > control dynamics instead of processing the hell out of their original > kit sound. > > Hth a bit > > Scott > > > On 10/9/15,

Re: Mixing Drums Question

2015-10-10 Thread Chris Smart
the hell out of their original kit sound. Hth a bit Scott On 10/9/15, Chris Smart wrote: > Hi Slau. Drum Leveller is first on my list of plugs to get next, as soon as > I have the funds! > > At 11:30 PM 10/8/2015, you wrote: >> >> Drum Leveler is phenomenal where other gate

Re: Mixing Drums Question

2015-10-08 Thread Chris Smart
ry to treat it to illustrate. Slau On Oct 8, 2015, at 11:24 PM, Chris Smart wrote: > Hi folks. > > I'm trying to get rid of far too much hi-hat and other cymbal spill on a kick track and a snare track. > > I'm out of ideas so thought I'd best ask the pros here.

Re: Mixing Drums Question

2015-10-08 Thread Chris Smart
t hurt him. Plus, you’re replacing his kick, with, well, his kick. Kevin > On Oct 8, 2015, at 11:24 PM, Chris Smart wrote: > > Hi folks. > > I'm trying to get rid of far too much hi-hat and other cymbal spill on a kick track and a snare track. > > I'm out of id

Mixing Drums Question

2015-10-08 Thread Chris Smart
Hi folks. I'm trying to get rid of far too much hi-hat and other cymbal spill on a kick track and a snare track. I'm out of ideas so thought I'd best ask the pros here. Usually I just gate the tracks themselves pretty heavily, or even sergically edit individual drum hits, maybe some automate

Great Article on Technology and Music

2015-09-29 Thread Chris Smart
Human After All: Auto-tune, Technology and Human Creativity: http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4149415-human-after-all--auto-tune-technology-and-human-creativity Chris --- Learn to meditate and train your brain with Muse, the first lab-grade EEG biofeedback headband for home use! -- Y

Re: Pace working on iLok License Manager accessibility

2015-09-17 Thread Chris Smart
ours after that initial message. At any rate, at least I know someone saw it. Thanks for cross posting it for those who use iLok on windows. Slau On Sep 17, 2015, at 12:42 PM, Chris Smart <csma...@cogeco.ca> wrote: I caught it the first time and expressed my excitement and relief that a fix is fin

Re: Pace working on iLok License Manager accessibility

2015-09-17 Thread Chris Smart
I caught it the first time and expressed my excitement and relief that a fix is finally emerging. I also cross-posted your announcement to Midimag, the Dancing Dots Listserve, and VIPAudioAccess, so all the Windows folks know as well. At 07:59 AM 9/17/2015, you wrote: I guess everybody must have

Re: brief update on iLok License Manager accessibility

2015-09-15 Thread Chris Smart
that's excelent news Slau! At 10:47 AM 9/15/2015, you wrote: Some of you will recall that Pace had indicated that they were shooting for AES at the end of October as a timeframe for some progress on the accessibility front for the iLok License Manager. I recently contacted the president of the co

Fwd: Let your voice be heard

2015-09-11 Thread Chris Smart
Date: Fri, 11 Sep 2015 18:01:20 -0500 (CDT) From: Avid Subject: Let your voice be heard To: csma...@cogeco.ca Reply-to: no-reply-m...@avid.com The Avid Customer Association is shaping the future of Avid products. The Avid Customer Association (ACA), the world’s most innovative and influenti

Re: PT and Presonus studio live?

2015-09-08 Thread Chris Smart
no, I thought I was responding to Scott? At 07:49 AM 9/8/2015, you wrote: Interestingly, the message to which you responded didn't actually come from me. I don't know who made that response even though it appears as though I sent it. Hmm…¦ Slau On Sep 8, 2015, at 12:35 AM, Chris S

Re: PT and Presonus studio live?

2015-09-07 Thread Chris Smart
Is it accessible at all? At 08:46 PM 9/7/2015, you wrote: Plenty of people using  PT on Windows. I use it daily. Have a look at www.pro-tools-pc.com for Windows PCs that are optimised for PT.  Also Avid certifies specific HP machines. Scott Sent from my iPhone On 8/09/2015, at 6:26 AM, Chris

Re: identify beat

2015-09-07 Thread Chris Smart
do you own a metronome? Try figuring it out by ear. At 10:12 AM 9/7/2015, you wrote: hi i am trying to find out the tempo of a recording my friend and his band gave me i tried the identify beat but it didn’t work for me i had a selection made his band does metal and tempos change a lot i was ju

Re: Here's the Session

2015-09-07 Thread Chris Smart
Dude, you don't need actual ProTools sessions to practice. Go to: http://www.cambridge-mt.com/ms-mtk.htm Hundreds of full multitracks in any genre you can think of, all for the taking. Forums for posting your mixes, commenting on others' mixes etc. At 08:09 AM 9/7/2015, you wrote: Hey, hope you

Re: Ilok and Finally Started Pro Tools for the first time!

2015-09-07 Thread Chris Smart
Pace Anti-piracy are the people behind iLok. They have been aware of our difficulties in using their License manager software for some time now, some time being at least a year! I keep hearing that progress towards an accessible solution is being made.  I sure hope so. *sigh* At 03:48 AM 9/7/201

Re: PT and Presonus studio live?

2015-09-07 Thread Chris Smart
If you mean a PC running Windows, I doubt you'll find anyone doing that, unless ProTools under Windows has become drastically more usable recently. That's news to me if it has done. At 11:46 PM 9/6/2015, you wrote: Has anyone been able to get ProTools and a Presonus studio live to work on a PC? 

(FWD) Reaper and Osara short course coming soon!

2015-09-07 Thread Chris Smart
Ever wanted to be in full control of your multi-track audio projects? Have you ever considered composing music with Midi and wanted more tools to get it done? Have you been frustrated with the limits of reaccess and Reaper and wondering what the next fronteer regarding Audio editing was? In recen

Re: using a Behringer x32 producer as a Control surface.

2015-09-07 Thread Chris Smart
yes. have you read the manual? (grin) Anyway, I did repost your question over on Midimag. Hopefully Derek isn't too swamped with projects and can help. I know that whatever he can't do on the unit itself, he's doing through the companion iPad app.  So far, the X32 Producer looks like a great opti

Re: using a Behringer x32 producer as a Control surface.

2015-09-07 Thread Chris Smart
I'll cross-post this over on Midimag and hopefully Derek can get in touch. He has the most X32 experience among blind folks so far. Chris At 08:33 PM 9/6/2015, you wrote: I just received in the mail a Behringer X 32 producer mixer. Can somebody please tell me how to configure the mixer so I can u

Re: I've got to get this off my heart, guys. I'm so sorry, but please do read.

2015-09-05 Thread Chris Smart
Agree with the below 1000%! Practice practice practice. Train your ears to recognize various parts of the audible spectrum too. 150 HZ sounds like this, 1.5K sounds like this, 8K sounds like this etc. You can do that sort of practice with just about any music or pink noise, and whatever EQ you ha

Re: Eleven Plugin

2015-09-05 Thread Chris Smart
nt even know!!! They have the knoledge to make it accessible right?! Regards, Rui Vilarinho - Original Message - From: Chris Smart To: ptaccess@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 6:52 PM Subject: Re: Eleven Plugin Google it. It's for guitarists. http://www.a

Guitar Amp Modellers: Editor Accessibility

2015-09-05 Thread Chris Smart
e perhaps we need to join and explain to the developer the Voice Over issue, probably they dont even know!!! They have the knoledge to make it accessible right?! Regards, Rui Vilarinho - Original Message - From: Chris Smart To: ptaccess@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 6

Re: Very frustrated with compression

2015-09-05 Thread Chris Smart
Cool about the recent self-reflection and reevaluation of things. Given that, anxiety, tension and stress etc. ever considered trying to editation? meditate? As for talking/singing loud and not realizing you're loud, do you wear hearing aids? If not, why not? -- You received this message

Re: Very frustrated with compression

2015-09-05 Thread Chris Smart
Chris, Compressing will cause many or all peaks to be reduced in volume some. Restore that by using the compressor's make up gain, if it has one, or boosting the volume after the compressor. Some compressors have auto makeup gain so you don't even have to worry about this. At 06:01 AM 9/4/2015,

Re: Eleven Plugin

2015-09-04 Thread Chris Smart
Google it. It's for guitarists. http://www.avid.com/US/products/eleven-rack At 06:42 PM 9/3/2015, you wrote: What does this plugin do anyway?  I've never even heard of it, nor have I heard of the rack it apparently models. Is it a compressor, an E Q, or what, exactly? Chris. - Original Messa

Re: Bohemian Rhapsody?

2015-08-29 Thread Chris Smart
It's even on youtube. At 03:58 PM 8/29/2015, you wrote: it's the actual multitrack from the sessions. fun to play around with, hear parts isolated etc. There's some Stevie Wonder floating around too, complete with hearing flipping and rocking to the beat. LOL At 10:50 AM 8/29/2015, you wrote: Oh,

Re: Bohemian Rhapsody?

2015-08-29 Thread Chris Smart
it's the actual multitrack from the sessions. fun to play around with, hear parts isolated etc. There's some Stevie Wonder floating around too, complete with hearing flipping and rocking to the beat. LOL At 10:50 AM 8/29/2015, you wrote: Oh, ok, I thought it was basically a demo session or someth

Re: new accessibility fixes in Pro Tools version 12

2015-08-29 Thread Chris Smart
he doesn't seem offended at all. At 10:50 AM 8/29/2015, you wrote: And again, I genuinely hope that you're not offended.  If you are, then I really am sorry.  No, really, seriously, I am.  I only was trying to ascertain what the deal was with that.  Thank you for better explaining. Chris. - O

Re: tempo is all fixed now thanks

2015-08-29 Thread Chris Smart
At 06:59 AM 8/29/2015, you wrote: OK.  This is easy.  Graham, A K A, The Recording Revolution, actually did a tutorial on this very thing. Basically, if I am understanding correctly how he did this, you want to select the part of the song on your timeline ruler where you want the tempo to change.

Re: new accessibility fixes in Pro Tools version 12

2015-08-29 Thread Chris Smart
LOL Where do you get your energy from and can I have some? Translation of the below: Can we get the release candidate? Did you break your NDA with Avid? When I say energy, and this may be totally ignorant so I apologize in advance because I honestly do not know, I mean manic. At 06:26 AM 8/29/201

Re: Isotope RX4?

2015-08-29 Thread Chris Smart
people are using the stand-alone app, not plug-in instantiations. At 11:15 PM 8/28/2015, you wrote: And, I hate to bust people's bubble, but it must not be accessible, seeing that I brought the d-noiser plugin up on an insert in PT 12.3, and no matter what I did, regardless which control/paramete

Re: Isotope RX4?

2015-08-28 Thread Chris Smart
yeah that was an exageration. Talk to Patrick or Derek about iZotope RX for a clear picture. At 10:54 PM 8/27/2015, you wrote: 100% accessible? Are you able to work with the spectrogram and etc? On Aug 27, 2015, at 5:34 PM, Juan Pablo Culasso Alonso wrote: RX4 has his stand

Re: Obtaining Pro Tools | First

2015-08-25 Thread Chris Smart
The Pace iLok inaccessibility strikes again. Luckily many companies are willing to remote in and transfer licenses for us. I hate having to even ask though, and this has been going on for years! *sigh* At 01:22 PM 8/25/2015, you wrote: Hello Scott, thank you for that info! My iLok 2nd gen USB

Re: process for generating a sweep tone for a few minutes

2015-08-11 Thread Chris Smart
?  I have sound forge version 9 how accessible is 10 or 11 and is it worth the upgrade?  I use the windows system for a backup if Pro Tools is not working so this is why I am asking and am not trying to go off topic on this list.  Nick Gawronski On 8/11/2015 8:39 PM, Chris Smart wrote: Hi Nick

Re: process for generating a sweep tone for a few minutes

2015-08-11 Thread Chris Smart
ge do you have as if you can tell me how to do this as I have sound forge I could do this on my own?  Nick Gawronski On 8/11/2015 11:13 AM, Chris Smart wrote: Let me know if you want me to produce this in Sound Forge. Assuming 16bit 44.1K PCM? At 04:42 PM 8/10/2015, you wrote: Hi, What I wish to d

Re: process for generating a sweep tone for a few minutes

2015-08-11 Thread Chris Smart
Let me know if you want me to produce this in Sound Forge. Assuming 16bit 44.1K PCM? At 04:42 PM 8/10/2015, you wrote: Hi, What I wish to do for testing purposes is generate one of those sweep tones from 20 to 20KHZ but rather then just one minute like lots of them go I wish to do the entire swee

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2015-08-05 Thread Chris Smart
Yet another software company adopts a yearly subscription model! Slate Digital are now offering a yearly price for comprehensive plug-in bundles, and that price includes 12-month use of any new plug-ins they release.  If you really like their stuff, it actually looks like a good deal. More info i

Re: sound shifter

2015-08-04 Thread Chris Smart
   Can you hit me on my email? I would appreciate it. sticomu...@gmail.com On Aug 4, 2015, at 9:43 AM, Chris Smart wrote: i'd be extremely surprised if ProTools couldn't pitch shift already. At 01:16 AM 8/4/2015, you wrote: Hey guys. i’m needing a plug g to be able to change the key of r

Re: sound shifter

2015-08-04 Thread Chris Smart
i'd be extremely surprised if ProTools couldn't pitch shift already. At 01:16 AM 8/4/2015, you wrote: Hey guys. i’m needing a plug to be able to change the key of recorded audio, e.g. guitar tracks. I am thinking about the sound shifter plug in from waves, from reading the write up, it sounds l

[midi-mag] Accessible sound design tool - research proposal

2015-07-29 Thread Chris Smart
Hello, I am Fiore Martin, researcher in a group at Queen Mary University of London on Accessibility, HCI and cross-modal collaboration. We made, among others, a very nice VST/AU plug-in that sonifies peak meters. You should definitely check it out at http://depic.eecs.qmul.ac.uk/apm/ I am curr

Attend The Avid Q&A Session

2015-07-23 Thread Chris Smart
It would be great if some of us attended and got a few accessibility questions in - even if it's to make the wider world a little more aware of our perspective. See: http://www.pro-tools-expert.com/home-page/2015/7/23/we-encourage-all-pro-tools-users-to-attend-the-avid-qa-session?utm_content=buf

iZotope’s RX To The Rescue On The Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch

2015-07-18 Thread Chris Smart
Those of you wondering what audio restoration magic you can do with iZotope RX4 should give this article a read. https://www.thebroadcastbridge.com/content/entry/3264/field-report-izotopes-rx-to-the-rescue-on-the-discovery-channels-deadliest Chris --- Learn to meditate and train your brain wi

Free Compressor Plug-in

2015-07-18 Thread Chris Smart
FREE COMPRESSOR PLUG-IN! Get Brainworx bx_opto Pedal plug-in from Plugin Alliance worth $49. Just go to this link and it should already be added to your shopping cart. http://sosm.ag/bx_opto I haven't tried it yet, but I do like most everything else from Brainworx. Chris --- Learn to meditat

Re: OK, here's the final mix.

2015-07-15 Thread Chris Smart
#x27;s the final mix.   Aa, which means, I'd need to lower! the threshold, so it reacts sooner, at a lower level, therefore letting some of the louder dynamics get a bit more peeked down.  I get it.   OK.   Chris.   - Original Message - From: Chris Smart To: ptaccess@googl

Re: OK, here's the final mix.

2015-07-14 Thread Chris Smart
more compression would mean higher ratio or adjusting the threshold so it acts on more of the signal. At 02:36 AM 7/14/2015, you wrote: OK, can you elaborate a bit more on what you mean by adding more compression?  What settings might you tweat a bit?  Is there any place where you could direct me

Re: some control surface questions

2015-07-09 Thread Chris Smart
Does the group have archives that are searchable through the Google Groups pages? At 07:44 AM 7/9/2015, you wrote: i actually lost a lot of email, that's why i asked. On 7/8/2015 4:13 PM, Scott Chesworth wrote: The answers are pretty much the same as the last time you asked, and the time before,

Re: A delightful Avid support experience

2015-07-08 Thread Chris Smart
eace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. In GOD I Trust On Jul 8, 2015, at 2:42 PM, Chris Smart wrote: we were all told to just be quiet and be patient awhile ago. Who on here was working on this? Chuck? Slau? someone else? At 02:40 PM 7/8/2015, you wrote: The last couple of tim

Re: A delightful Avid support experience

2015-07-08 Thread Chris Smart
The last couple of times I've pinged them a quick email to see whether there was any new news, I haven't had a response. Anyone else - perhaps with a direct contact higher up - had better luck? On 7/8/15, Chris Smart wrote: > that's great to know. > > Question: have we

Re: DDP Fileset

2015-07-08 Thread Chris Smart
y, I'd put your time into testing those others. There's got to be a quicker/better way. Scott On 7/8/15, Chris Smart wrote: > hmm interesting. I hope we can make it work on the Windows side. > > At 12:53 PM 7/8/2015, you wrote: >> >> He did yep, but a while after he poste

Re: A delightful Avid support experience

2015-07-08 Thread Chris Smart
- perhaps with a direct contact higher up - had better luck? On 7/8/15, Chris Smart wrote: > that's great to know. > > Question: have we heard anything new from Pace about iLok License manager > accessibility? > > At 07:19 AM 7/8/2015, you wrote: >> >> I'

Re: DDP Fileset

2015-07-08 Thread Chris Smart
t; >>>>> Is Wave Burner still available as a download that you know of? I have >>>>> logic pro X, and hence don’t have it and can’t find it in the app >>>>> store. >>>>> It seems as though as part of their ongoing efforts to kill the CD >>

Re: A delightful Avid support experience

2015-07-08 Thread Chris Smart
that's great to know. Question: have we heard anything new from Pace about iLok License manager accessibility? At 07:19 AM 7/8/2015, you wrote: I'm sure a lot of you have probably done this before, but today I called up Avid support because I didn't have anyone sighted to hand, I'd just formatted

Re: DDP Fileset

2015-07-08 Thread Chris Smart
(which are failing) apple have discontinued it? >>> >>> >>>> On 7 Jul 2015, at 20:54, Slau Halatyn >>>> < mailto:slauhala...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Chris, >>>> >>>> I use Wave Bu

DDP Fileset

2015-07-07 Thread Chris Smart
Hi folks. What are people using to create DDP filesets for CD plants? I've always found plants willing to accept a wav+cue+md5 bundle in the past, but I have a plant involved in a current project who wants DDP, nothing else will do. Do I have any options re. DDP creation? I have an old commandlin

Re: How have you modified your studio for accessibility?

2015-07-04 Thread Chris Smart
At 10:40 PM 7/3/2015, you wrote: I didn't mention my synestesia,did I? Hmm no you didn't. So, you experience sound in terms of color? So, do you see a very complex mix or arrangements as very layered and nuanced visuals? --- Learn to meditate and train your brain with Muse, the first lab-grad

Re: How have you modified your studio for accessibility?

2015-07-04 Thread Chris Smart
Hi Scott. Yes, that was very interesting. All I know is that I sometimes don't feel like educating all and sundry, so keep the weird computer chatter in the earphones. (grin) --- Learn to meditate and train your brain with Muse, the first lab-grade EEG biofeedback headband for home use!

Re: How have you modified your studio for accessibility?

2015-07-03 Thread Chris Smart
store is accessible? On 03 Jul 2015, at 9:57 pm, Chris Smart <csma...@cogeco.ca> wrote: wow, you don't have an audio interface dedicated to audio work? That would be the first thing to get. At 03:48 PM 7/3/2015, you wrote: can somebody guide me too how to create a studio. i recorded a a son

Re: How have you modified your studio for accessibility?

2015-07-03 Thread Chris Smart
A yardstick can help measure my placement. That's why I don't suspend from the ceiling. Thanks for all the input, guys! And thanks for checking out the band, Scott. The improv album is new and all over fhe place. :) Andy slater Dictated not read On Jul 3, 2015, at 12:05 PM, Chris Smar

RE: How have you modified your studio for accessibility?

2015-07-03 Thread Chris Smart
Scott, are clients put off by you doing things differently, or fascinated? I bet it's the lattter. Are you just self-conscious about them hearing speech and maybe asking questions? (grin) At 12:54 PM 7/3/2015, you wrote: That's strange about Voice Over or any screen reader for that fact, I have n

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