Absaloot
Tape Op
Joined: 03 Apr 2006
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can anybody tell me how or what plugin to use in wavelab to make my cd sound level from track to track? I dont want any one song to jump out at you. Thanks |
Thu Aug 10, 2006 3:11 pm |
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conquistadore
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Joined: 03 Aug 2004
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| Mastering a CD and levels.. |
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Ideally it should be done using your ears and the meters on your software - trusting your ears more than anything else. While a process called normalisation can be used, it is a technique that is often under much debate and I personally wouldn't use it.
But in reality you wouldn't want to make all tracks on the CD play at the same level right? Unless they all sound similar, which would be rare.. The loudness of your music has a very psychological effect on the listener. Some songs simply need to be loud and compressed while others need room for dynamics and need to be a bit laidback. If all tracks on your CD sound the same and have very less variation sound wise (even if they did musically) it could get very fatiguing on the ears. Each song has its own recipe, use your ears to create that magic.. |
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Thu Aug 10, 2006 7:21 pm |
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ben m
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quote:
Originally posted by Absaloot
can anybody tell me how or what plugin to use in wavelab to make my cd sound level from track to track? I dont want any one song to jump out at you. Thanks
As conquistadore said you ideally want to use your ears when levelling tracks for a demo/EP/album etc
There are times though that a similiar average level is advantageous - for instance, producing backing tracks for gigging musicians/duos who need a relatively consistent level to prevent them having to alter console settings during a gig. Also, if compiling a DJ style mix or compilation cd, uniform RMS levels can be useful.
There is a plugin bundled with wavelab that allows you to batch process files to a similiar average RMS level which is probably what you are after. You need to use the 'Meta Normalizer' in 'Equalize Loudness (RMS)' mode.
As this tool is used in batch processing (i.e. applying to several files at once in one operation) you will not find it in the normal plug in location - instead you will need to use it in the batch process options or, if you are working this way, in the montage window.
Hope this helps. |
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Fri Aug 11, 2006 1:35 am |
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Absaloot
Tape Op
Joined: 03 Apr 2006
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Thanks alot Ben m! the meta normalizer is what I was looking for. worked like a charm. I know all the tracks sholudnt be loud and compressed However a couple of my songs were way to low. |
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Sat Aug 12, 2006 1:36 am |
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