EQ and Mastering
What are the 5 types of EQ we discussed in class?
Parametric, Semi-Parametric, Graphic, Shelving, Filters
If mp3, set the ceiling to -.7dB
If .wav, set the ceiling to -.2dB
What is diffusion on a reverb?
density
What does Q refer to on an EQ?
Bandwidth
Explain how to add a noise gate to snare drum
Adjust the threshold until you hear only snare coming through, and then adjust the hold to keep the gate open long enough for the entire snare hit.
What instruments should you never send to a reverb?
kick drum and bass
Which type of EQ gives you the most control over frequency adjustments?
Parametric EQ
Ratio on a compressor refers to...
How much the sound is being compressed
What instruments are plate reverbs good for?
What is the "muddy" frequency range?
250-500hz
Describe how you would reverse a sound in PT?
Using AudioSuite
Describe how humans react to frequencies lower than 100hz
They are felt more than they are heard.
What parts of Ozone did we look at in class?
EQ, Dynamics, Imager, Exciter, Maximizer
Compressor threshold is set using what measurement?
decibels
Voice doubling works best around what millisecond value?
30ms
How can delay time be measured?
ms and note values
Describe how to set up a reverb correctly in ProTools
Using buses and an aux track to keep everything in the same space
What type of effect is stereo imaging?
Psychoacoustic
How do you decide where to set the top band on Ozone's Exciter?
Solo it and adjust until it sounds like someone listening to earbuds loudly next to you.
Explain how to use makeup gain on a compressor
Add back what you lost in gain reduction during the compression process
Explain the difference between flanging and chorusing
Flanging uses feedback and chorusing does not
Explain what ping pong is on a delay
A stereo delay effect with different delay times left and right
Describe how to create a submix in ProTools
Send the outputs of the desired tracks to a bus, and use that bus as the input on a new aux track
Name 3 possible ambient effects for vocal processing.
plate reverb, chamber reverb, stereo delay, tape delay, chorusing, doubling, slap delay
What are the pitch correction options in Melodyne?
Pitch, Pitch Modulation
Why shouldn't you set the ceiling on a limiter to 0dB?
Because 0 is actually peaking.
What can chorusing do to a mono sound?
Make it sound more stereo
Explain how you would EQ and kick drum and bass to work together.
Remove 63hz from the bass EQ to make room for the kick, and remove 125hz from the kick to make room for the bass
Describe how to "print" Melodyne on a vocal recording
Send the output to a bus, create a new audio track with that bus as it's input. Press record.
Explain how to EQ a Vocal and why?
HPF at 125hz to remove plosives and proximity effect, dip in the muddy range, peak and sweep problem areas, high shelf at 16khz to increase sparkle