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levels of instruments ? ( db chart )
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Conny
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Posted : Mar 23, 2009 16:23:05
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Im having problems to find right volume for the instruments in my songs.
Anyone who knows of a db chart of volume settings for different instruments ?
I spend to much time adjusting my volume settings so i would appreciate some help very much.
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realtime
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Posted : Mar 23, 2009 16:52
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this always depends on the mix.
automating the levels is recommend ...
think it's easier to work with a bit lower signal and to raise the volume later
... the other way around it's more problematic with clipping. http://www.myspace.com/realtimeproject |
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Dharma Lab
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Posted : Mar 24, 2009 20:17
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There are many books and several approaches about mixing. Do a little digging. I've never heard of any chart to assign instrument mix levels.
I usually recommend starting with the most important components of the song, usually the kick & bass, then adding one at a time, again starting with the more important elements, and finishing with the elements least important to the song. I tend to do a rough mix first, then go back & fine tune everything with automation.
Don't forget you can also use panning to help gain clarity and separation in a mix.
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segment 7
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Posted : Mar 24, 2009 20:25
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I don't think there's any particular db setting for sounds in a song, as it depends entirely on when the different elements trigger, how many of them there are, how they sound next to other noises in the song. and having certain instruments at certain volumes can create entirely different moods and grooves. you'll get used to it, i generally just set all drums/ bass at approx the same db (usually around -8db) then synths and stuff at whatever sounds okay at the time, in order to work fast and get the track finished. then when you've finished the arrangement you've got as long as you like to tweak volumes. and remember there are no rules, music is a listening activity, so as long as it sounds good in YOUR ears, it is probably right.
Peace and hope that helps!
Ben
Projection makes perception. The world is what you gave it, nothing more than that. It is a witness to your state of mind, the outside picture of an inward condition. As a man thinketh, so does he perceive- Anonymous
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