Subject:mixing/mastering

Posted by: samcat

Date:5/19/2006 9:05:46 AM

When I listen to a good purchased c.d., the sound just doesn't stay in the left or right channel, it seems to move back and forth, almost like an echo but not quite because an echo would sound terrible. Iv'e tried to get this on my recordings but don't know how. The sound seems fuller, richer on really good recordings. How is this done? thanks.

Subject:RE: mixing/mastering

Reply by: kbruff

Date:5/19/2006 11:14:03 AM

mixing using paning which in some instances can be frequency selective - as well as spatial placement to create that image.

That is where ACID / VEGAS and some pluggins can work wonders for your audio!

Subject:RE: mixing/mastering

Reply by: Geoff_Wood

Date:5/22/2006 6:28:09 PM

Why is a sound moving back and forth a Good Thing ? !!

Suggest you check http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stereo .

The function that positions instrument in the stereo field is called 'panning'. Panning may be static or dynamic (ie moving), and sound effects such as reverberation can also have these attributes.

They are imparted to the track when mixed, bvut stereo enhancement can be done to an existing stereo track.

Subject:RE: mixing/mastering

Reply by: plasmavideo

Date:5/26/2006 4:41:57 PM

I'm guessing what you are hearing is back and forth channel delay, where the main voice stays center channel, but there is some, either panned or bounced, delay between left and right. I've heard that on some tracks on the radio recently on some new stuff.

If that's what you are hearing, let us know and we might can help you set it up.