Lynda.com – Foundations of Audio: Delay and Modulation (TUTORIAL)

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Release Date: January 18, 2012
Manufacturer: Lynda.com
Manufacturer’s Website: http://tiny.cc/stvy0
Author: Alex U. Case
Duration: 2:17 h
Type of Material Handout: Video Lesson
Language: English

  • 3.45 GB

Description: This course covers the basics of modulation effects, specifically delay. How to properly apply these effects to improve the sound of your mix? Delay parameters such as return level, master level, delay time, and others will be covered in detail.

Contents :

  1. Introduction
    Welcome
    What you should know before watching this course
    How to use the exercise files
    Using the “Get In the Mix” Pro Tools and Logic Pro session files

  2. Understanding Delay
    What is delay?
    Creating delay effects overview
    Delay time, level, and feedback parameters
    Utilizing a low-pass filter and polarity reverse
    Setting up an effects loop for delay
    Setting up an effects loop in a DAW
    Setting the delay time by tempo
    Setting the delay time by ear

  3. Echo Effects
    Overview of short, medium, and long delays
    Long delays
    Get in the Mix: Using long delay on key lyrics
    Get in the Mix: Establishing groove with long delays
    Get in the Mix: Creating slapback echo with long delays
    Advanced tape-delay effects

  4. Modulation, Chorus, and Doubling Effects
    LFO
    Get in the Mix: Modulation rate and depth
    Get in the Mix: Modulation shape
    Delay effects examples in various plug-ins
    Medium delays
    Get in the Mix: Chorus
    Get in the Mix: Double tracking
    Get in the Mix: Spreaders and thickeners

4.Spectral Effects from Delay
Constructive and Destructive Interference
Short Delays
Get in the Mix: Creating a Comb Filter and a Flanged Effect
Get in the Mix: Flanger and Phaser Effects

  1. Conclusion
    Using Delays in a Real-World Mix
    Course Summary and Goodbye

Example Files: Available
Video Format: MOV
Video: AVC 960 pixels by 540 pixels 16:9 29.970 fps 566 kbps
Audio: AAC 48.0 kHz 160 kbps 2 channels


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