Subject:Reverb while recording.

Posted by: Marc1

Date:6/17/2011 7:31:23 PM

Is there a way threw Acid software to add reverb while recording just for comfort for vocalist but not be added and have the recording come out dry ?If so can someone clue me in on how it's done. Marc

Subject:RE: Reverb while recording.

Reply by: pwppch

Date:6/18/2011 7:11:27 PM

There are a number of ways to do this. A simple approach

just add the reverb to the track.

ACID does not record the reverb.

Another approach it to set up a cue mix using a sub bus, and then send from the track to this bus. This allows you to create a completely separate mix for the singer.

Peter

Subject:RE: Reverb while recording.

Reply by: Marc1

Date:6/18/2011 8:05:03 PM

I tried with putting reverb on the tract but it's coming out on the recording.Ill try to learn how to do it the bus way.I am such a newbie but slowly I'm making progress I love Acid pro 7 but sometimes I dont kinda like family. Thanks. Marc

Subject:RE: Reverb while recording.

Reply by: pwppch

Date:6/19/2011 11:14:08 AM

Yes, you will always hear it, but the audio recorded will not have it. The reason you hear it is because the track has a reverb. Bypass it or remove it and you will hear the actual signal recorded.

Peter

Subject:RE: Reverb while recording.

Reply by: Marc1

Date:6/19/2011 7:01:27 PM

I read about the" cue mix" section and it only applies if you have extra outputs I only have L-R out put on my interface(Lexicon-I-Onix U42s) other then my s/pdif.But If you could list the steps with another way on how to achieve what I want that would be great or steer me to the part in the manual where I can figure it out .Anything will help,thanks Marc.

Subject:RE: Reverb while recording.

Reply by: pwppch

Date:6/19/2011 8:29:36 PM

With out a separate stereo pair to set up a cue mix, then you have to set the reverb on the track during tracking.

The talent will hear the reverb and so will you. It is not recorded.

When you are done or want to hear the raw recorded signal, bypass or remove the reverb from the track.

You could also drag the recorded wave form to a new track with no reverb and mute the original.

Peter

Subject:RE: Reverb while recording.

Reply by: Marc1

Date:6/21/2011 12:40:09 AM

I must be missing something here.How do 'you'set the reverb on the track .

Subject:RE: Reverb while recording.

Reply by: pwppch

Date:6/21/2011 5:19:46 AM

I must be missing something here.How do 'you'set the reverb on the track .

You add a track insert effect. Look it up in the users guide or the help.

Peter

Subject:RE: Reverb while recording.

Reply by: Marc1

Date:6/21/2011 12:17:22 PM

Alright this is how' I' am doing it,,,>insert audio track >click 'track FX'(green button) >arm track >click record,,,,,No reverb but dry sound threw the head phones.Reverb on playback.That's why I asked how 'You' do your steps to see if I am missing something.I'm trying also to figure out if my software is bad. Thanks.Ps I cant find it in the user guide that's why I asked .believe me I would rather find it in the user guide then to ask advanced users stupid questions.But i have had good luck when i call Sony though I must say. Thanks again Marc.

Subject:RE: Reverb while recording.

Reply by: Iacobus

Date:6/21/2011 1:34:48 PM

Click the track's input for recording > Input Monitor Mode: On. This should let you record a dry signal while hearing effects.

Iacobus

Subject:RE: Reverb while recording.

Reply by: pwppch

Date:6/21/2011 3:07:54 PM

You need to use ASIO drivers to do live input monitoring.

You then set the input monitor mode for the track.

What you are probably hearing is your audio hardware's input signal.

What type of audio hardware are you using?

Peter

Subject:RE: Reverb while recording.

Reply by: Marc1

Date:6/21/2011 6:26:03 PM

Did that, still dry.Thanks marc.

Subject:RE: Reverb while recording.

Reply by: Marc1

Date:6/21/2011 6:38:40 PM

This is my hardware...Lexicon I ONIX U42s Features:
USB 2.0 Desktop Recording Studio
44.1kHz to 96kHz sample rates, 24-bit resolution
Pantheon II VST/AU reverb plug-in with 6 legendary Lexicon reverbs
dbx® 60V high-voltage, ultra-low noise microphone preamps on all 4 channels
Superior sonic performance
4 analog combi-jacks for mic/line inputs
2 analog 1/4" TRS balanced outputs
Zero latency monitoring
Low latency" ASIO" drivers
Streamlined monitor form factor puts all recording controls at your fingertips
Separate level meters and gain control per channel
2 side panel 1/4" instrument inputs
2 side panel headphone outputs with dedicated volume adjustment
Stereo S/PDIF digital I/O
MIDI in and out .---------------I did all that you have suggested but it is still dry at recording and wet at playback.I dont know how much more I can explain it.But I will say that when I used my guitar port and M-audio before I got this one it actually listed asio, this one just says Lexicon in the preference audio device.I dont know if that helps Thanks Marc.

Subject:RE: Reverb while recording.

Reply by: pwppch

Date:6/22/2011 8:18:22 AM

Let's walk through this:

Start with a new project.

1. From ACID's main menu, select Options | Preferences...

2. Select the Audio Device tab.

3. In the Audio device type: combo, select your hardware's ASIO driver.

4. Click OK.

5. Add an audio track. (Ctrl+Q)

6. Increase the audio track's height so you can see all of its controls.

7. Click the Track FX button on the track.

8. If you have an FX on the track already, you will see the Audio Plug-In view. Click on the Edit Chain button.

9. Once you are in the Plug-In Chooser, locate the Vendors folder and select it.

10. Locate the Sony Creative Software Folder, and select it.

11. Locate the Sony Reverb plug-in and double click on it to Add it to the FX chain.

12. Click OK button.

You should now see the reverb plug-in in your chain.

13. Select a Preset that will be obvious, say "Metal Tank". You can close this view down if you like.

14. Click the Record Input button and assign the input to your desired input.

15. Click the record input button again and notice the following:
Input Monitor Mode: Off
Input Monitor Mode: On
Input Monitor Mode: Auto

16. Select "Input Monitor Mode: On" from the menu. (If you DO NOT see this menu, then you are not using the ASIO driver.)

17. Arm the track for record.

Speak into a mic attached to the hardware on the input you selected.

You will hear the reverb.

18. Hit the record button.

19. Record some talking. You will hear the reverb on this while recording.

20. Stop recording. Playback. You will hear the reverb.

21. Open the Audio Plug-in view again.

22. Start playing back again. During playback, uncheck the box next to the "Reverb" button to bypass it.

23. You will not hear the reverb on the track when it is bypassed.

Note that you can do the same track manipulations from the Mixing Console View also.

I have followed these general steps for any number of different FX plug-ins, and it works as it is intended to in all cases.

Peter

Subject:RE: Reverb while recording.

Reply by: pwppch

Date:6/22/2011 8:22:25 AM

Did you install the ASIO drivers?

When you go to the Options | Preferences... menu and then to the Audio Device tab, is the "Advanced..." button enabled?

For ASIO it always will be. If you click on the "Advanced..." button you will be presented the "Advanced Audio Configuration" dialog. It clearly indicates the ASIO settings, buffering, and lists all of the devices i/os. If you click the Configure button, you will be presented the devices internal configuration tool.


Peter

Subject:RE: Got Reverb while recording.

Reply by: Marc1

Date:6/22/2011 7:50:34 PM

Your going to kill me.I was doing everything you said and I Was coming up blank until at the last thing I didn't do and that was to adjust my monitor mix knob between direct and play back after that PRESTO .My other interface didn't have that so I'm still getting used to ALL of this.Thanks for your patience and tremendous help..Marc.