https://www.makeuseof.com Learn the ins and outs of mastering audio editing tools with our guides. Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:15:18 GMT en-US hourly 60 OBS Studio has extremely useful features that aid creators in post-production. One such feature is the ability to record up to six audio tracks. We'll explain how to set up multi-track recording, assign audio to different tracks, and discuss example utilities for doing so. All steps apply to both macOS and Windows.

]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:15:18 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/obs-studio-record-multiple-audio-tracks-to-one-file/ Audio engineering is a fascinating and awe-inspiring field. Whether you’re drawn to music, movies, or broadcasting, the possibilities in this field are endless. It’s easy to feel intimidated by the amount of technical knowledge and expertise required to become an audio engineer, however. This article will cover the steps you can take to pursue a career in audio engineering.

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 12:30:18 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-become-audio-engineer/ When it comes to crafting sounds in a DAW, ChatGPT is a surprisingly constructive tool. Its main strength lies in translating musical ideas into technical language, which is useful for demystifying how audio effects are created.

]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2023 20:01:17 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-use-chatgpt-craft-sounds-in-daw/ Compression plugins make up the backbone of mixing, mastering, and general audio engineering. Unlike other plugins, experimenting with the knobs and dials will sometimes leave you with more questions than answers regarding what they actually do.

]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:30:19 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-use-compression-plugins/ Modern Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) have made what used to be complicated simple via automation. Real-time edits that once needed to be made manually and studiously noted for all future playthroughs can now be programmed to occur automatically.

]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 14:30:18 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-use-automation-in-your-daw/ One of the most valuable skills you can add to your ensemble of audio-editing tools is the effective use of equalizers (EQs). Most, if not all, digital audio workstations (DAWs) and many video-editing programs offer stock EQ plugins you will want to make the most of.

]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 14:45:17 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-use-equalizers-improve-audio/ Like most digital audio workstations, Logic Pro lets you choose from a library of software instruments. When you record a software instrument, instead of generating audio regions, you create MIDI regions.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 19:16:17 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/logic-pro-how-to-edit-midi-tracks/ Even the best live recordings often need tweaks to make each note and instrument align or swing to the tempo just how you want. While you can always move, trim, and fade entire audio regions for broad changes, Flex Time in Logic Pro allows you to edit individual notes with precision and speed. Let's show you how to use it.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 12:30:18 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/logic-pro-how-to-use-flex-time/ Anyone that has recorded live instruments will know that, in most cases, some pitch correction is needed. Vocal melodies and harmonies are often the most in need of tuning, yet pitch correction tools can work very well on many different instruments.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 18:00:19 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/logic-pro-how-to-use-flex-pitch/ Users of Logic Pro have long been hoping for an iPad version of the incredibly popular DAW. In mid-2023, a neat 30 years after it was first released, that wish was granted.

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 14:10:19 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/logic-pro-for-ipad-overview/ Pauses are useful when singing or playing an instrument. They help create rhythm and are an essential piece of a recording. When taking voice notes, though, or dictating to your computer, pauses are, at best, "emptiness" and, at worst, time-consuming fluff.

]]> Sat, 20 May 2023 13:15:19 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/audacity-how-to-use-sound-activated-recording/ If you've ever played a tape or video backwards, you will know that you can end up with a dramatically different sound. When you combine this effect with musical instruments and sound effects, the potential uses for those sounds expand significantly.

]]> Fri, 19 May 2023 17:45:23 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/logic-pro-how-to-reverse-audio/ It’s one thing to have an idea for a great podcast, but to actually execute it is another thing entirely. Sure, you can just record yourself and upload the result, but your listeners will appreciate the extra time and care put into a well-edited podcast.

]]> Fri, 12 May 2023 17:00:16 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/podcast-ways-to-edit-online-for-free/ Want to sync two audio tracks by crossfading them in Adobe Premiere Pro? Perhaps you've added background music to your video and want it to gently crossfade into the next clip.

]]> Wed, 10 May 2023 19:00:17 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/crossfade-audio-in-adobe-premiere-pro/ Generative AI is slowly spreading to evermore disciplines in the creative industry. It kicked off with AI art generators and then spread to writing with AI-generated text. Now, we can add music to that list.

]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 20:30:16 GMT https://www.makeuseof.com/what-is-openai-jukebox-ai-music/