The Mother of all Apple Macintosh Computers Thread

On 2007-10-16 02:10, MadScientist wrote:
macs rule, so here I am with the first question

just bought logic 8 few days ago and I got a tiny "problem" (more some kind of a hassle)

I'm working with a motu ultralite, sometimes with my monitors in my studio room, sometimes with headphones somewhere else...so here is the problem: my monitors are on output 1-2 of the card and my hp on output 13-14, so if I produced last on the monitors and want to do something on the hp now, I need to switch all channels to output 13-14 again

is there any way to do this easier? like a quick change for all channels or routing output 1-2 to output 13-14 or something?

some help would be much apprecated

On 2008-06-09 04:03, ocelot wrote:

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On 2007-10-16 02:10, MadScientist wrote: macs rule, so here I am with the first question just bought logic 8 few days ago and I got a tiny "problem" (more some kind of a hassle) I'm working with a motu ultralite, sometimes with my monitors in my studio room, sometimes with headphones somewhere else...so here is the problem: my monitors are on output 1-2 of the card and my hp on output 13-14, so if I produced last on the monitors and want to do something on the hp now, I need to switch all channels to output 13-14 again is there any way to do this easier? like a quick change for all channels or routing output 1-2 to output 13-14 or something? some help would be much apprecated

use the motu audio setup- you can freely assign the headphones from any of the source channels...

the ultralite is a super soundcard.
ive noticed the numbers are all shifted one off on the output though- is it because main outs are really 1&2?

-running cubase 4 and all free vsts and mostly using the built in prologue and spector in cubase. having a blast. just upgraded from 3 on pc...
still using logic for synths and plugins processing a bit... anyone know a good vst noise reduction solution for mac?

On 2008-06-08 23:58, -=ZorK=- wrote:

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On 2008-05-27 19:03, sly wrote: to start you don't need much more than NI. look on kvr for freeware fx, later for a good eq and comp. albino (linplug) and vanguard (refx) are very easy to setup (not like NI) and have a great (psy)sound, also for basslines. for bassline with NI try http://www.sendspace.com/file/7jg739 and say thanks to forum member Glitch_CapeTown. or massive should do as well i guess.

for wich NI synth is this exactly please?

thx

On 2008-07-03 13:41, sly wrote:

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On 2008-06-08 23:58, -=ZorK=- wrote: Quote: On 2008-05-27 19:03, sly wrote: to start you don't need much more than NI. look on kvr for freeware fx, later for a good eq and comp. albino (linplug) and vanguard (refx) are very easy to setup (not like NI) and have a great (psy)sound, also for basslines. for bassline with NI try http://www.sendspace.com/file/7jg739 and say thanks to forum member Glitch_CapeTown. or massive should do as well i guess. for wich NI synth is this exactly please? thx

It's for Reaktor.

Sorry for the late response. Was in holydays...

On 2008-08-19 08:18, D.H.P. wrote:
Hello,
I'm looking for a mac alternative to Sony Sound Forge. All I really want to do is make a kick like in the Infected tutorial. So I just need an app with those same functions that are the same as in Sound Forge as illustrated in the Infected tutorial.

Alternately: I use Logic 8. Is there a way to make a good psy kick in Logic

On 2008-08-19 20:26, sly wrote:

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On 2008-08-19 08:18, D.H.P. wrote: Hello, I'm looking for a mac alternative to Sony Sound Forge. All I really want to do is make a kick like in the Infected tutorial. So I just need an app with those same functions that are the same as in Sound Forge as illustrated in the Infected tutorial. Alternately: I use Logic 8. Is there a way to make a good psy kick in Logic

Ultrabeat. take init kick and tweak. one envelope for volume. one for pitch. maybe layer two osc with sine/square. you can also use different pitch-envelopes for each. possible: distortion or slight filter with envelopes. short noise click for attack.

or es-1. turn osc's off and reso up. than tweak on cutoff envelope.

maybe it's not satisfying in the beginning but when u got used to it a bit u can make quite cool kicks. i mostly use these two synths for kick at the moment.

and try tweak while bassline is playing. nice to adjust to your liking.

On 2007-12-21 14:17, MadScientist wrote:
do you want to turn logic into one big livecut??

here is a simple trick I've stumbled upon at sonikmatter, for those of you who dont know about it...

I'll just quote it from sonik:

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from sonikmatter: I’ve been intrigued lately by electronic music falling under the subgenres of experimental, glitch, and IDM. There are a few plugins available that sort of screw up sounds in sync with tempo by randomizing effects and so forth, but I wanted to be able to have complete control over parameters and to be able to do it with any effect I choose. So I cooked up a way that I can randomize any parameter in any plugin (or all parameters in all plugins!) on any beat division I choose (ie any or all parameters randomizing on, say, every 16th note). You can come up with some really interesting (and/or bizarre) and continually random sounds, and all you need is a small army of Transformers! Here’s the basics, starting with simply randomizing certain parameters in EXS24: (I’m going to be explicit for the sake of noobs like myself.) 1. Create new Environment layer and name it “Randomization”. 2. Create a Delay Line object and a Transformer, and cable the Delay Line to the Transformer (I make sure to set “Repeats” to zero in the Delay Line). (This might not be the ideal way to get input into the randomization matrix, but I’ve been using a Delay Line because I need to play a sequence through a Transformer independent of any instrument, and Transformers don’t show up in the Arrange window.) This first Transformer stays default, because I use it purely for a distributor, and usually name it as such. 3. You’re going to need a Transformer for every parameter you want to randomize, but it’s best to start with one and copy it so you don’t have to keep setting up the basics that each one will need. So, create a Transformer, leaving the Conditions default, and set the Operations parameters to: Fix: Fader Fix: 2 Fix: (this one will change for each Transformer) Random: 0-127 (the range might have to be adjusted for certain parameters) IPB Image (Now would be the best time to create an Audio Object for your EXS24, and cable the Transformer to it, so that your copies will automatically be cabled.) 4. Now, Alt-drag to copy the Transformer until you have enough for each Parameter you want to Randomize. I like the results of automating Course Tune, Cutoff, and Glide, so I created three Transformers, and named them appropriately: IPB Image 5. You will have to change the third Operations setting of each Transformer to the appropriate Fader number for the Parameter. To determine the numbers, simply cable a Monitor object after the EXS24, and twiddle the appropriate knob, and the Monitor will tell you the number (Thanks to Vacheto for teaching me this!). For example, Cutoff is assigned to Fader number 25. 6. All that’s left now to create rhythmically randomizing parameters is to get a sequence into your array of Transformers. You need to set up a track in the Arrange page to put a sequence. I usually name the Delay Line “Randomizer Input” or something similarly appropriate, so I can set an Arrange track to “Randomizer/Randomizer Input”. Now, just create a sequence in your Randomizer Input track with a steady 16th note pulse (any pitch will do). Set it to loop if you want the randomization to continue indefinitely. Now the chosen parameters in EXS will each randomize independently on every 16th note! If you load a drum kit in the EXS, and you choose to randomize Course Tune like I did, I suggest you turn on “Looping” for all the samples. That way, when the tuning is high, rather than getting just a short click, you’ll get an interesting buzz. Now play a sequence through the EXS track. Instant IDM! You can extend the idea by loading up effects in the EXS channel strip and randomizing their parameters in the same way. Just copy more Transformers and set the Fader numbers and the Fader channels in Operations appropriately (the first effect insert receives on Fader channel 3, and so forth). This way you can have any number of parameters on any plugin randomizing independently on every 16th note. Crazy!

so if u got enough time, you can make your whole environment moving in sync

have fun!