Index
Symbols and Numerics
+ key (Fast Forward command), 126
* key (Record command), 126
32 samples, 19
32-bit Nuendo version, 10–11
60 fps grid option, 238
64 samples, 19
64-bit Nuendo version, 10–11
128 samples, 19
256 samples, 19
512 samples, 19
1024 samples, 19
2048 samples, 19
A
A range selection, 199–200
accidental automation writing, 385–388
Acronis software, 12
Activate Project button, 50
ad campaign, 313
Add Audio Track dialog box, 47–48
Add External FX dialog box, 27–28
Add External Instrument dialog box, 29, 175–176
Add Input Bus dialog box, 22
Add Instrument Track dialog box, 179
Add Marker button, 134
ADK DAW computer specialist, 8
ADR (Automated Dialog Replacement), 316
Advanced Options (VST Audio System), 16
AFL (after-fader listen), 37, 327
Ainlay, Chuck, 8
Apple
OS X operating system, 9
Time Machine software, 12
applications, switching between, 16
archive, 311
ASIO driver settings
buffer settings, 18–20
external clocking, 18
port naming, 17–18
for PreSonus FireStudio, 17
audio channel settings
control strip, 104–105
default, 102
insert routing, 103–104
send routing, 104
audio clip, 115–116
audio event, 116
audio event handles
event envelope, 206–208
event volume, 204–206
fade handles, 214–219
manual de-essing example, 208–209
sizing, 209–211
sliding contents, 212–213
Audio event Info line, 55
audio file
audio clip and, 115–116
audio file location (Pool), 107–108
audio folder, 43
audio gain, 91
audio recording mode, 143–144
audio settings (Project Setup window), 45–46
Audio track Inspector
Channel tab, 66–67
Direct Routing tab, 69–70
Equalizer Curve tab, 69
Equalizers tab, 63–64
Inserts tab, 61–63
Main tab, 59–61
Network tab, 71
Notepad tab, 67–68
Quick Controls tab, 67–68
Sends tab, 65
Studio Sends tab, 69–70
User Panel tab, 72
Audiosuite processing, 117
AudioWarp tab (Sample Editor), 118–119, 241
Aural Exciter, 354
Auto Punch function, 404
Auto-Fade control, 51
Auto-Latch punch-out mode, 393
Automated Dialog Replacement (ADR), 316
automatic punching
overview, 147
post-roll function, 149
preferences, 148–149
pre-roll function, 149
automation
accidental automation writing, 385–388
Auto-Latch punch-out mode, 393
branches, 401–402
Cross-Over punch-out mode, 393–394
EQ, 386–387
Fill modes, 399–400
global read and write control, 385
individual track mode, 410–411
initial value premise, 388
passes, 400–401
preview workflow (snapshot punch)
Auto Punch function, 404
enabling, 403
overview, 402
process of, 403–404
punch log, 405–410
Punch On Play function, 404
Touch Assist function, 405
Read and Write functions, 383–388
Touch punch-out mode, 392
Trim mode
lead vocal up version using, 396–398
offline value, 395
real-time value, 395
throughout a section value, 395
Trim Freeze mode, 395–396
volume automation, 394
virgin territory premise, 389–392
volume, 385–386
Automation Mode, 51
Auto-Scroll feature, 51, 128–130
aux sends
music mixing, 426–431
normal FX sends, 428
parallel bus compression, 427–428
secondary aux paths, 429–430
available record time display, 54
B
B range selection, 199–200
background noise
editing to picture, 317
film mixing, 441
backup
incremental, 14
between installs, 13–14
before Nuendo installation, 11–12
for system stability problem, 14
band recording
click track and tempo map, 164–166
digital reference levels, 161
event grouping, 170–171
input metering and levels, 156–158
input routing, 153–156
linear method, 170
meter coloring, 159–160
metronome setup, 165–166
monitoring and headphone mixes, 167–170
multi-channel punching, 172
setup, 153
stacked method, 170
takes, 170–172
track list organization, 161–164
Beat Calculator, 164–165
bit resolution, 46
Blackmagic DeckLink card, 6–7, 12
bloatware, 11
Boot Camp software, 10
boot disk, 10
bounce selection command, 277
branches, automation, 401–402
Brauer, Michael, 355
buffer settings
ASIO driver, 18–20
delay value, 19
high and low, 19
latency, 19
sample rate, 19
standard, 19
bus
bus amp channel, 354
defined, 77
C
Can Hide function, 97
CD, importing from, 124–125
Chaining mode (Crossfade dialog box), 233–234
channel
command target, 94
defined, 77
hiding, 97–98
last channel selected display, 101–102
selection, 94
VST, 18
width configuration, 32
Channel parameter, MIDI note, 282
Channel Settings window
accessing, 102
audio channel settings
control strip, 104–105
default, 102
insert routing, 103–104
send routing, 104
Channel Settings Setup, 106
last channel selected display, 101–102
MIDI channel settings, 105–106
Channel tab (Audio track Inspector), 66–67
characters, organize dialog by, 317–318
Cher effect, 253
child bus, 25
Clearmountain, Bob (de-essing technique), 364–366
Click in Empty Space preference, 128
Click option, outputs, 27
click track, 164–166
clip packages, 265–266
clips
audio, 115–116
defined, 111–112
clock, MIDI, 282
coloring, meter, 159–160
Colors button (Project window toolbar), 51
Command Target function, 94–95
commands
single-stroke, 125
transport, 126–127
zooming, 125–126
Common Panel (Mixer), 92–94
comping, 170
drum, 351–354
parallel vocal compressor, 354
send-style, 354
computer
configuring for Nuendo, 11–13
DAW specialists, 8
desktop, 5–7
laptop, 4–5
Mac versus PC debate, 8
multiple processor, 17
server, 7–8
technological advancement, 8
Constrain Delay Compensation control, 51
contextual menu (Pool), 108
Control Panel button (VST Audio System), 17, 19
Control Room
channel width configuration, 32
external input channels, 32
film mixing, 440
headphone channel, 32
hybrid mixing, 374
inserts, 324–325
listen bus, 37–38
Listen Deactivate button, 328
Listen Dim level, 328
listen-enable buttons, 328–329
mixer, 34–37
mixer click options, 165–166
monitor channel, 31
Monitor Sources, 32
music mixing, 419
outputs, 325–326
Overview window, 30–32
preset, 34
stereo mixing configuration, 321–329
Studio channels, 32
talkback channel, 32
VST Outputs, 329–330
control strip, audio channel settings, 104–105
Control Strip (Mixer), 98
controller lanes, MIDI key editor, 285–287
controller, MIDI, 173–174, 282
Convert Tracks function, 347
Copy command, 201
Create MIDI Device dialog box, 40
Create New MIDI Device dialog box, 41, 176
Crop function, 224
crossfade
altering, 220
contiguous events crossfade editing, 229
creation, 219
curve point adjustment, 232–233
description, 219
drum editing, 277
duration, 220
editing multiple, 221
length, 220
moving, 221
noncontiguous event crossfade editing, 229
selection, 228–230
shape, 231–232
sliders, 230–231
splice point offset, 234
symmetric fades, 232–233
Crossfade dialog box, 227–228
Chaining mode, 233–234
Length slider, 230
Nudging mode, 233–234
Overlap slider, 230–231
Select Crossfade buttons, 229–230
splice point offset, 234
Volume slider, 230
Cross-Over punch-out mode, 393–394
Cryptic Globe Recording computer specialists, 8
cue sheets, 310–312
cursor, stationary, 129–130
Curve Kind buttons, 217
customization
deep level, 81–82
Inspector, 58
Project window toolbar, 52–53
Status Line, 54
Cut command, 200
Cut Head function, 225
Cut Tail function, 225
Cut Time function, 222
Cycle History + Replace record mode, 143
cycle marker, 134
Cycle Record mode, 118
cycle recording, 144–146
D
Dangerous 2Bus mixing device, 371–372
data types, MIDI, 281–282
DAW computer specialist, 8
DAWStore website, 8
dBFS (decibels full-scale), 161
de-essing
manual de-essing example, 208–209
side-chain processing, 364–366
Definition tab (Sample Editor), 118–119, 241
delay compensation, 28, 351, 366
delay value, buffer settings, 19
Delete Overlaps function (MIDI), 297–298
Delete Time function, 222
Description field (Project window Info line), 55
desktop computer
DSP accelerators (PCI)
hard drive, 6
high-performance graphic cards, 6–7
processing power, 5
typical setup, 6
destructive gain versus nondestructive event volume, 206
Device Manager (MIDI), 39–42
device panels, MIDI, 41–42
device port sharing, 29–30
in Control Room, 32–34
stereo monitor, 33
Device Setup (Video Player), 302–303
DI (direct input), 354
dialog, film, 316–318
dialog stem, 441
digital reference levels, 161
direct input (DI), 354
direct routing, 454–455
Direct Routing tab (Audio track Inspector), 69–70
disk docking station, 13
disk-imaging software, 12
Distressors, 372
Doubles function (MIDI), 295
driver, 12
drum compression, 351–354
drum editing
crossfades, 277
hitpoints, 272–273
note values, 273
overview, 271
quantization settings, 276
range parameter, 275
slicing rules, 274–275
track priority value, 274
Transparent Events, 272
Drum Editor, 290
drum loops, 242–248
DRUMS group channel, 375
DSP accelerators (PCI), 7
DSP hardware, 5
duration
crossfade, 220
fade, 215
E
Edit In-Place button, 288, 299–300
Edit mode (Transport menu), 305–307
editing
audio event handles, 204–219
Copy command, 201
crossfade functions, 219–221, 227–234
Cut command, 200
drum
crossfades, 277
hitpoints, 272–273
note values, 273
overview, 271
quantization settings, 276
range parameter, 275
slicing rules, 274–275
track priority value, 274
Transparent Events, 272
graphical EQ, 330–331
group
dotted pattern indicator, 269
enabling, 266
functions, 269–270
synchronized events for, 267–269
grouping events for, 260–270
linear versus musical timebase, 278–280
MIDI
drum editor, 289–290
functions, 295–298
key editor, 283–287
length changes, 294
list editor, 289
logical editor, 298–299
project browser list, 289–290
quantizing, 290–292
transposing options, 293–294
object selection for, 197–198
overview, 195
pasting, 201–204
to picture
ad campaign, 313
background noise, 317
Edit Mode, 305–307
film dialog, 316–318
marker tracks, 310–312
Move to Cursor command, 309
Move to Origin command, 309–310
multiple TV spots, 312–316
multiple video events, 304–305
naming scheme, 315
nudging commands, 310
production audio, 316–318
snap point, 307–308
tag line, 313
video file, importing, 301–304
range selection for, 198–200
range-specific functions, 222–225
Sample Editor
Audio Warp tab, 241
Definition tab, 241
drum loops, matching two, 242–248
Hitpoints tab, 241
Process tab, 242
Range tab, 242
VariAudio tab, 241
Snap function, 234–240
VariAudio editor
rendering pitch and time correction, 259
vocal tuning, 249–257
warping timing adjustments, 258
editing tools (Project window toolbar), 51
editor
in-place, 189
key, 189
list, 190
logical, 192–194
Electronic Wind Instrument (EWI) controller, 173
Empty Trash dialog box, 111
End field (Project window Info line), 55
End parameter, MIDI note, 282
envelope, event, 206–208
EQ (equalization)
automation, 386–387
dialog EQ, copying with punch log, 406–410
filter type, 331
graphical EQ editing, 330–331
inversion, 331
presets, 333
Equalizer Curve tab (Audio track Inspector), 69
Equalizers tab (Audio track Inspector), 63–64
Euphonix MIDI, 39
event
copying, 201
cutting, 200
defined, 77
MIDI, 188–190
pasting, 201–204
selection, 197–198
event boundaries, 132
Event Display (Project window), 82–84
event grouping, 170–171
clip package, 265–266
faded together, 261
grouped icon, 260
multi-channel SFX spotting, 263–265
multi-mic’ed guitar amp, 262–263
noncontiguous or asynchronous events, 262
on same track, 260
event volume handles, 204–206
EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument) controller, 173
expanded section (Mixer), 87–89
Export Audio Mixdown window, 314, 343
exporting
marker tracks, 311–312
mix file, 436–438
EXT switch, 324
external clocking, 18
external FX, music mixing, 417–418
External FX tab (VST Connections window), 27–28
external input channels (Control Room), 32
external inputs, stereo mixing, 324
external instrument
creating, 175–177
MIDI recording, 174–177
monitoring of, 175–177
External Instruments tab (VST Connections window), 29
external MIDI keyboard or device, 174
F
fade handles
adjusting multiple fades, 219
fade curve, 216–217
fade curve dialog, 216
fade duration, 215
fade shape, 216–219
left fade handle, 214
linear interpolation, 217
spline interpolation, 217–218
Fade-In field (Project window Info line), 55
Fade-Out field (Project window Info line), 55
Fairchild compressor, 371–372
Fast Forward command (+ key), 126
Favorites, 28
feedback loops, 366–370
feet+frames grid option, 238
File Name field (Project window Info line), 55
file naming, 111–112
file structure. See project file structure
files
interleaved, 109
in the Pool, 107–108
Fill modes, automation, 399–400
film dialog, 316–318
film mixing
background sound, 441
Control Room configuration, 440
dialogue stem, 441
direct routing, 454–455
Foley sound, 441
insert routing, 445–446
MixConvert plug-in, 449–451
music stem, 441–442
pre-dubs, 451–453
print master, 455–456
production processes, 439
sound effects, 441
speaker calibration, 444
stem routing, 446–447
stems, 453–454
stereo Lt/Rt mix, 442
surround panner, 448–449
surround routing test, 447–451
surround sound, 442–443, 445–446
VST connections, 440–442
filter types, equalization, 331
Fine-Tune field (Project window Info line), 55
FireStudio MIDI, 39
Fixed Lengths function (MIDI), 295–296
flattening, 259–260
flying the background vocals, 238–240
folder
audio, 43
project, 43
track, 161–163
folder group editing
dotted pattern indicator, 269
enabling, 266
functions, 269–270
synchronized events for, 267–269
folder tracks, music mixing, 432
Foley sound, 441
format, Ruler line, 56
Frame Numbers and Frame Thumbnails, 304
Frampton, Peter, 8
Freeze Quantize feature, 292
Front Divergence, 448
FX channels, 421–422
FX, mixing, 376
FX return level, 337–338
G
G key (Zoom Out command), 125–126
gain, 90–91
Gaps fill mode, 399
global automation read and write control, 385
global meter settings, 156–157
Global Transpose field (Project window Info line), 55
Go To icon, 134–135
Grado’s channel, 322
graphical EQ editing, 330–331
graphical user interface (GUI), 6
graphics cards, 6
Grid mode (Snap function), 235–236
Grid Relative mode (Snap function), 236–237
grid settings, 237–238
Grid Type control, 51
Groove Agent, 75
groove template, 244
dotted pattern indicator, 269
enabling, 266
functions, 269–270
synchronized events for, 267–269
group routing, 423
grouped events, 170–171
Group/FX tab (VST Connections window), 27
grouping
events
clip package, 265–266
faded together, 261
grouped icon, 260
multi-channel SFX spotting, 263–265
multi-mic’ed guitar amp, 262–263
noncontiguous or asynchronous events, 262
on same track, 261
subgrouping, 340–342
tracks, 81–82
GUI (graphical user interface), 6
guitar amp, event grouping, 262–263
H
H key (Zoom In command), 125–126
handles, audio event
event envelope, 206–208
fade handles, 214–219
manual de-essing example, 208–209
sizing, 209–211
sliding contents, 212–213
volume, 204–206
hard drive
desktop computer, 6
disk docking station, 13
hot swap, 13
installation, 12–13
laptop, 5
restoring back to state, 12
hardware driver, 12
headphone channel, 32
headphone mix
band recording, 167–170
multi-channel system, 168–170
Studio Send, 167–168
Hearback headphone system, 168
height, track, 162
hidden automation track, 126
hiding channels, 97–98
hiding tracks, 163
high-performance graphic cards, 6–7
hitpoint, 245
adjustment, 244
creating slices from, 244, 246
drum editing, 272–273
misplaced, 244
Hitpoints tab (Sample Editor), 119–120, 241–242
hybrid mixing
analog versus digital summing debate, 371
connection diagram, 372
Control Room for, 374
FX, 376
gear, 371–372
LA-2A external FX, 373–374
mixer configuration, 375–376
monitoring and recording, 378–381
parallel compression path, 377–378
VST connections, 373
I
Import from Audio CD dialog box, 124
Import Video dialog box, 302
importing
from CD, 124–125
video file, 301–304
incremental backup, 14
individual track automation mode, 410–411
Info line (Project window), 54–56
initial value premise, automation, 388
in-place editor, 189, 288, 299–300
input activity monitor, MIDI, 174
input metering and levels, 156–157
input routing
band recording, 153–156
mic channels, 155
Input Transformer tool, 90–91
inputs
assignment, 22
bus naming, 22–23
channel width, 21
device ports, 22–23
labels, 21
MIDI, 191–192
multi-channel, 21
music mixing, 418
preset, 23
sharing of physical input, 21
side-chain processing, 363
VST, 20–23
insert routing
audio channel settings, 103–104
film routing, 445–446
Insert Silence function, 224
inserts
Control Room, 324–325
moving, 335–336
plug-in menu, 333
presets, 337
signal flow, 334
Inserts tab (Audio track Inspector), 61–63
Inspector
Audio track
Channel tab, 66–67
Direct Routing tab, 69–70
Equalizer Curve tab, 69
Equalizers tab, 63–64
Inserts tab, 61–63
Main tab, 59–61
Network tab, 71
Notepad tab, 67–68
Quick Controls tab, 67–68
Sends tab, 65
Studio Sends tab, 69–70
User Panel tab, 72
customization, 58
instrument track, 180
main tab, 57
MIDI track
MIDI Fader tab, 73
MIDI Inserts tab, 73
MIDI Instrument tab, 75
MIDI Main tab, 72–73
MIDI Modifiers tab, 75–76
MIDI Network tab, 77
MIDI Notepad, 73
MIDI Quick Controls tab, 74
MIDI Sends tab, 76
User Panel tab, 77
Inspector Setup dialog box, 58
installation
clean OS install, 11–12
driver, 12
hard drive, 12–13
Nuendo, 13–14
operating system, 11–12
system instability problems, 14
third-party plug-in, 14
instrument track, 174
Inspector, 180
MIDI recording, 179–180
intended use, Nuendo, 3–4
interleaved files, 109
internal monitoring, external instruments, 175
internal VSTi, 174
inversion, EQ, 331
iterative quantizing, 277
J
J key command (Snap function), 234
Jog/Shuttle control, 85
K
Keep History audio record mode, 143
key editor, 189
controller lanes, 285–287
overview, 283
piano roll feature, 284
VST expression maps, 287
- key (Rewind command), 126
Korg’s Kaos pad, 173
L
L key (Locate to Selection command), 132
LA-2A compressor, 372–374
Lamm, Steve, 8
lane display, overlaps, 141–143
laptop, 4–5
last channel selected display, 101–102
layout, Sample Editor, 117–118
left and right locators, 53, 131–132
Legato function (MIDI), 295
length adjustment, MIDI, 294
Length field (Project window Info line), 55
Length parameter, MIDI note, 282
Length slider (Crossfade dialog box), 230
linear interpolation, 217
linear method
band recording, 170
voiceover recording, 139
linear timebase, 278–280
Listen Deactivate button, 328
Listen Dim level, 328
listen-enable buttons, 328–329
Locate to Selection command (L key), 132
Lock button, video track, 304
Lock field (Project window Info line), 55
Loop fill mode, 399
M
Mac
versus PC debate, 8
Windows on, 10
Main Mix designation, 25–26
Main tab (Audio track inspector), 57, 59–61
manual punching, 146–147
marker
adding, 134
cycle, 134
Go To icon, 134–135
moving to next or previous, 134
single, 134
marker tracks
creating cue sheets with, 310–312
exporting, 311–312
track archive, 311
mastering, 357–363
M-Audio Midisport interface, 175
Media and Mixer button, 53
MediaBay, 121
memory, 10–11
meter
coloring, 159–160
global settings, 156–157
mixer, 89
peak, 156–158
resetting, 157–158
Metronome Setup dialog box, 165–166
mic channels, input routing, 155
MIDI
clock, 282
data types, 281–282
Delete Overlaps function, 297–298
Device Manager, 39–42
device panels, 41–42
Doubles functions, 295
Drum Editor, 290
Edit In-Place button, 299–300
Euphonix, 39
FireStudio, 39
Fixed Lengths function, 295–296
input activity monitor, 174
Input Transformer tool, 90–91
inputs, 191–192
key editor
controller lanes, 285–287
overview, 283
piano roll feature, 284
VST expression maps, 287
Legato function, 295
list editor, 288–289
logical editor, 298
MIDI Time Code (MTC), 282
note, 190
overlapping, 297–298
parameters, 281–282
Overlaps functions, 295
part, 283
port selection, 41–42
ports, 191
Project Browser list, 289–290
quantizing, 290–292
recording
external instruments, 174–177
instrument track, 179–180
MIDI event, 188–190
MIDI parts, 188
MIDI record filter, 186
multi-channel data, 191–194
setup, 173
tempo mapping-time warping, 180–186
VST instruments, 177–179
Sustain function, 295
System Exclusive (Sys-Ex) message, 282
timing adjustment, 299–300
tracks, 174
transposition, 293–294
USB Axiom 61 controller, 39
Velocity function, 295
viewing data, 282
MIDI event Info line, 56
MIDI Merge, 174
MIDI track Inspector
MIDI Fader tab, 73
MIDI Inserts tab, 73
MIDI Instrument tab, 75
MIDI Main tab, 72–73
MIDI Modifiers tab, 75–76
MIDI Network tab, 77
MIDI Notepad, 73
MIDI Quick Controls tab, 74
MIDI Sends tab, 76
User Panel tab, 77
MixConvert plug-in, 104, 449–451
mixer
audio gain, 91
Can Hide function, 97
Command Target function, 94–95
Common Panel, 92–94
Control Room, 34–37
Control Strip, 98
controls, 35–37
delay compensation, 28
expanded section, 87–89
meter, 89
Narrow Channel button, 86
normal channel fader section, 86–87
polarity reverse, 91
project file structure, 44–5
sections, 86–87
sends, 87
Shift function, 95
Shift+Alt function, 95
top routing and gain section, 90–91
wave meter, 90
mixing. See also automation; Control Room
basic mix routing, 329–330
feedback loops, 366–370
film
background sound, 441
Control Room configuration, 440
dialog stem, 441
direct routing, 454–455
Foley sound, 441
insert routing, 445–446
MixConvert plug-in, 449–451
music stem, 441–442
pre-dubs, 451–453
print master, 455–456
production processes, 439
sound effects, 441
speaker calibration, 444
stems, 453–454
stereo Lt/Rt mix, 442
surround panner, 448–449
surround routing test, 447–451
surround sound, 442–443, 445–446
VST connections, 440–442
hybrid
analog versus digital summing debate, 371
connection diagram, 372
Control Room for, 374
FX, 376
gear, 371–372
LA-2A external FX, 373–374
mixer configuration, 375–376
monitoring and recording, 378–381
parallel compression path, 377–378
VST connections, 373
inserts, 333–337
mix bus processing, 342–345
M-S mastering, 357–363
multi-bus, 355–357
multiple outputs to console, 346–349
music
aux sends, 426–431
Control Room setup, 419
external FX, 417–418
folder tracks, 432
FX channels, 421–422
gear, 415–416
group routing, 423
hardware, 415
inputs, 418
mix file, exporting, 436–438
mixer organization, 432–433
mixer routing, 422-426
monitoring the mix, 426
output routing, 424
ping text, 418
recording the mix, 434–436
side-chain signals, 430–431
song example, 413–415
subgrouping, 419–420
summing device, 415
VST outputs, 416–417
overview, 319
parallel processing, 351–354
sends, 337–339
side-chain processing, 363–366
stereo
Control Room mixer configuration, 321–329
external inputs, 324
inserts, 324–325
listen bus, 326–328
overview, 321
reference volume level, 323–324
speaker outputs (monitors), 325–326
subgrouping, 340–342
ModMachine delay plug-in, 366–367
monitor channel, 31–33
Monitor Sources (Control Room), 32
monitors (speaker outputs), 325–326
mono external effect, 368
Move to Cursor command, 309
Move to Origin command, 309–310
moving
crossfade, 221
inserts, 335–336
MPC5000 external instrument return configuration, 177
M-S mastering, 357–363
MTC (MIDI Time Code), 282
multi-bus mixing, 355–357
multi-channel headphone systems, 168–170
multi-channel MIDI data, recording, 191–194
multi-channel punching, 172
multi-channel SFX spotting, 263–265
multi-mic’ed guitar amp, 262–263
multiple processor, 17
multiple takes
band recording, 170–172
event grouping, 170–171
music mixing
aux sends, 426–431
Control Room setup, 419
external FX, 417–418
folder tracks, 432
FX channels, 421–422
gear, 415–416
group routing, 423
hardware, 415
inputs, 418
mix file, exporting, 436–438
mixer organization, 432–433
mixer routing, 422–426
monitoring the mix, 426
output routing, 424
ping test, 418
recording the mix, 434–436
side-chain signals, 430–431
song example, 413–415
subgrouping, 419–420
summing device, 415
VST outputs, 416–417
musical timebase, 278–280
Mute button, video track, 304
Mute field (Project window Info line), 55
N
Narrow Channel button, 86
navigation
Auto-Scroll feature, 128–130
Click in Empty space preference, 128
event boundaries, 132
exercise, 130–131
importing songs, 124–125
left and right locators, 131–132
Locate to Selection command (L key), 132
markers, 134
Next/Previous event command, 132–133
Pro Tools versus Nuendo, 123
project ruler, 127
Return to Start Position on Stop preference, 127–128
stationary cursors, 129–130
transport commands, 126–127
Transport panel key commands, 134–135
zooming, 125–126
NEK (Nuendo Expansion Kit), 13–14
Network Controls, 53
Network tab (Audio track Inspector), 71
New Project dialog box, 43–44
New York parallel drum compression, 427
Next/Previous event command, 132–133
nondestructive event volume versus destructive gain, 206
non-linear process, 116
normal channel fader section (Mixer), 86–87
normal FX sends, 428
Normal Sizing mode, 210
note, MIDI, 190
overlapping, 297–298
parameters, 281–282
note value, drum editing, 273
Notepad tab (Audio track Inspector), 67–68
.npr file, 43
Nudge Palette, 53
nudging commands, 310
Nudging mode (Crossfade dialog box), 233–234
Nuendo
installation, 13–14
intended use, 3–4
as recorder, 346–349
Nuendo Expansion Kit (NEK), 13–14
O
Object Selection tool
event selection, 197–198
pasting with, 201–202
offline processing, 117
Offset field (Project window Info line), 55
Off-Velocity parameter, MIDI note, 282
Open Document Options dialog box, 15–16
operating system
installation, 11–12
OS X, 9
selection consideration, 9–10
Windows XP, 9
Orbit, 448
Organize Workspace dialog box, 122
OS X operating system (Apple), 9
outputs
child bus, 25
Click option, 27
Control Room, 325–326
for film dubbing project, 23–24
Main Mix designation, 25–26
output bus not connected option, 26
preset, 25
for simple stereo projects, 23
stereo mixing, 325–326
VST, 23–27
Overlap slider (Crossfade dialog box), 230–231
overlapping MIDI note, 297–298
overlaps
audio recording mode, 143–144
lane display, 141–143
voiceover recording, 140–144
Overlaps function (MIDI), 295
Overview Line (Project window), 49–50
P
panning, 377
parallel processing, 351–354
hybrid mixing, 377–378
music mixing, 427–428
parallel vocal compressors, 354
Parallels software, 10
passes, automation, 400–401
Paste Time at Origin function, 223
Paste Time function, 223
pasting, 201–202
PC Audiolabs DAW computer specialist, 8
PC versus Mac debate, 8
peak meter, 156–158
Pencil tool, 206–207
Performance Meter indicators, 53
PFL (pre-fader listen), 37, 327
piano roll feature, 284
picture, editing to
ad campaign, 313
background noise, 317
Edit Mode, 305–307
film dialog, 316–318
marker tracks, 310–312
Move to Cursor command, 309
Move to Origin command, 309–310
multiple TV spots, 312–316
multiple video events, 304–305
naming scheme, 315
nudging commands, 310
production audio, 316–318
snap point, 307–308
tag line, 313
video file, importing, 301–304
ping text, 418
Pitch and Warp tools, 249–250
Pitch parameter, MIDI note, 282
pitch segment
audio event analyzed and displayed as, 250
boundaries, 250
colored block indicator, 250–251
dragging to exact pitch, 251–252
moving one side of, 255
placing tilt anchor, 256–257
rotating around center point, 255
Segmentation Editing mode, 250
shifting between pitches, 253
slice point, 251
straighten pitch setting, 253–254
trimming, 250–251
pitch-shifting, 280
playlist, 146
Play/Stop command (Spacebar key), 126
plosive, 115
Pool
audio file location, 107–108
contextual menu, 108
file naming in, 111–112
imported audio files, 106–107
record folder, 112–113
during recording, 109–111
status column, 112–114
port naming, 17–18
ports, MIDI, 191
post-roll function, 149
pre-dubs, 451–453
pre-fader listen (PFL), 37, 327
pre-record preference, 149–151
pre-roll function, 149
preset
Control Room, 34
EQ, 333
input, 23
inserts, 337
output, 25
Preset Management icon, 61
PreSonus FireStudio, 17
preview workflow (snapshot punch)
Auto Punch function, 404
enabling, 403
overview, 402
process of, 403–404
punch log, 405–410
Punch On Play function, 404
Touch Assist function, 405
print master, 455–456
destructive gain versus nondestructive event volume, 206
interleaved files, 109
Link Edit and Transport, 309
navigation, 123
new project creation, 44
playlist, 146
QuickPunch, 151
region list and Pool equivalency, 107
TrackPunch, 172
Process tab (Sample Editor), 120, 242
production audio, 317–318, 3166
Project Browser list, 289–290
project file structure
audio folder, 43
mixer, 44–45
new project creation, 43–44
project folder, 43–44
project setup, 45–46
Project window, 44–45
Transport window, 44–45
waveform display file, 43
Project Root Key, 54
project ruler, 127
Project Setup window, 45–46
Project window
display options, 48–49
Event Display, 82–84
functions, 47–48
Info line, 54–56
Inspector
Audio track, 58–72
customization, 58
main tab, 57
MIDI track, 72–77
Overview Line, 49–50
project file structure, 44–45
Ruler line, 56–57
Status Line, 54
toolbar tools and controls, 50–52
Track List, 78–82
window layouts, 48–50
Pultex equalizers, 371–372
punch log, 405–410
Punch On Play function, 404
punching in
automatic punching, 147–149
manual punching, 146–147
multi-channel, 172
pre-record preference, 149–151
QuickPunch, 151
punch-out mode, automation, 392
Q
Quantization Setting control, 51
quantization settings
drum editing, 276
iterative, 277
MIDI editing, 290–292
Quantize panel
accessing, 290
crossfade function, 248
Freeze Quantize feature, 292
grid settings, 237–238
Reset Quantize feature, 291–292
Quantize pop-up menu, 247
Quick Controls, 74
Quick Controls tab (Audio track Inspector), 67–68
QuickPunch, 151
R
Radius, 448
range parameter, drum editing, 275
range selection, 198–200
Range tab (Sample Editor), 120, 242
Range tool, 202–203
range-specific editing functions, 222–225
Read and Write functions, 383–388
Read Divergence, 448
Realtime algorithm, 259
Record command (* key), 126
record file type, 46
record folder (Pool), 112–113
recorder, Nuendo as, 346–349
recording
band
click track and tempo map, 164–166
digital reference levels, 161
event grouping, 170–171
input metering and levels, 156–158
input routing, 153–156
linear method, 170
meter coloring, 159–160
metronome setup, 165–166
monitoring and headphone mixes, 167–170
multi-channel punching, 172
setup, 153
stacked method, 170
takes, 170–172
track list organization, 161–164
cycle, 144–146
MIDI
external instruments, 174–177
instrument track, 179–180
MIDI event, 188–190
MIDI parts, 188
MIDI record filter, 186
multi-channel data, 191–194
setup, 173
VST instruments, 177–179
music mixing, 434–436
Pool during, 109–111
voiceover
cycle recording, 144–146
linear method, 139
multiple takes, 139–140
overlaps, 140–144
punching in, 146–151
setup, 139–140
stacked method, 139
reference operating level, 161
regions, 117–118
Release Driver in Background option (VST Audio System), 16
Remove Volume Curve command, 207
rendering pitch and time correction (flattening), 259–260
Replace record mode, 143–144
Reset Quantize feature, 291–292
Return to Start Position on Stop preference, 127–128
reverb return, 38
Rewind command (- key), 126
right locator, 131–132
Roland HandSonic controllers, 173
Root Key field (Project window Info line), 55
routing
basic mix, 329–330
film, 446–447
ruler, 127
Ruler line (Project window), 56–57
S
S sound, 208–209
Sample Editor
audio clip, 115
audio event, 116
Cycle Record mode, 118
drum loops, matching two, 242–248
Hitpoints tab, 119–120, 241–242
layout, 117–118
multiple, 117
regions, 117–118
samples grid option, 238
scale transposition, 293–294
Scherbarth, Dan, 8
Scissors tool, 204–205
scoring, 186
seconds grid option, 238
Segmentation Editing mode, 250
selection
crossfade, 228–230
object, 197–198
Selection tool, 210–211
semitone transposition, 293
send routing, 104
sends
FX return level, 337–338
Mixer, 87
send level, 337–338
signal flow, 338
signal source, 337
Sends tab (Audio track Inspector), 65
send-style compression, 354
server computer, 7–8
Setup Window Layout button, 50
shape
crossfade, 231–232
fade, 216–219
Shift function (Mixer), 95
Shift+Alt function (Mixer), 95
Shift+F key (Zoom to Entire Project command), 125
Shift+S key (Zoom to Selected command), 126
side-chain processing, 363–366, 430–431
signal flow
inserts, 334
sends, 338
Sine Shape tool, 287
single marker, 134
SIP (Solo-In-Place), 37–38, 329
slice point, pitch segment, 251
slices, creating from hitpoint, 244, 246
slicing rules, drum editing, 274–275
sliding audio event, 212–213
Snap field (Project window Info line), 55
Snap function
enabling, 234
flying background vocals example, 238–240
Grid mode, 235–236
Grid Relative mode, 236–237
grid settings, 237–238
snap mode area, 235
snap types, 235
Snap On/Off control, 51
snap point, editing to picture, 307–308
Snap Type control, 51
solo
AFL/PFL, 37
reverb return, 38
Solo-In-Place (SIP), 37–38, 329
sound effect
film mixing, 441
multi-channel, 263–265
Spacebar key (Play/Stop command), 126
speaker calibration, 444
splice point offset, 234
spline interpolation, 217–218
Split function, 223
stacked method
band recording, 170
voiceover recording, 139
Start field (Project window Info line), 55
Start parameter, MIDI note, 282
stationary cursors, 129–130
status column (Pool), 112–114
Status Line, 54
stem routing, 446–447
stems, film mixing, 453–454
stereo Lt/Rt mix, 442
stereo mixing
Control Room mixer configuration, 321–329
external inputs, 324
inserts, 324–325
listen bus, 326–328
overview, 321
reference volume level, 323–324
speaker outputs (monitors), 325–326
stereo monitor, 33
stereo pan law, 46
straighten pitch setting, 253–254
Studio channels (Control Room), 32
Studio Sends, 104
headphone mix, 167–168
multi-channel headphone systems, 168–170
Studio Sends tab (Audio track Inspector), 69–70
Studio tab (VST Connections window), 30–31
submenu, workspace, 122
surround routing test, 447–451
surround sound, 442–446
Surround tab (Audio track Inspector), 69, 71
SurroundPanner V5, 87
Sustain functions (MIDI), 295
System Exclusive (Sys-Ex) message, MIDI, 282
T
tag line, 313
talkback channel (Control Room), 32
Tap Tempo tool, 164–165
Thermaltake SATA hard drive disk docking station, 13
third-party plug-in installation, 14
tilt anchor, pitch segment, 256–257
time correction, 259–260
Time Machine software (Apple), 12
time stretching algorithm, 279–280
time warping, 180–186
timebase, ruler, 56–57
timecode grid option, 238
timestamp, 309
timing adjustment, MIDI, 299–300
timing of segments, 258–259
To End fill mode, 399
To Punch fill mode, 399
To Start fill mode, 399
Toggle Timebase button, 278
toolbar (Project window)
customization, 52–53
hidden controls, 53–54
Toolbar Setup dialog box, 52
tools and controls, 50–52
Toolbar Setup dialog box, 52
top routing and gain section (Mixer), 90–91
Touch Assist function, 405
Touch punch-out mode, 392
T-Pain effect, 253
track
defined, 77
folder, 161–163
height, 162
hiding, 163
instrument, 174
MIDI, 174
recording, 163
track archive, 311
track list (Project window)
band recording, 161–164
track control grouping and wrapping display, 81–82
track control settings, 80–81
track details and controls, 78–79
TrackPunch (Pro Tools), 172
Transparent Events, 272
Transport panel
Arranger tools, 85
buttons and controls, 84–85
Jog/Shuttle control, 85
navigation and transport commands, 126–127, 134–135
project file structure, 44–45
Virtual Keyboard (NEK), 86
Transpose field (Project window Info line), 55
Transpose Setup dialog box, 293
transposition
by scale, 293–294
by semitone, 293
use range for, 294
trash, 111
Trim mode
lead vocal up version using, 396–398
offline value, 395
real-time value, 395
throughout a section value, 395
Trim Freeze mode, 395–396
volume automation, 394
trimming
icon, 258
pitch segment, 250–251
U
UAD-2
Quad PCIe DSP accelerator card, 7
Undo Branches feature, 401–402
USB Axiom 61 controller, 38–39
use range for transposition, 294
user delay, 28
User Panel tab
Audio track Inspector, 72
MIDI track Inspector, 77
V
VariAudio editor
rendering pitch and time correction, 259
vocal tuning, 249–257
warping timing adjustments, 258
VariAudio tab (Sample Editor), 119, 241
Velocity functions (MIDI), 295
Velocity parameter, MIDI note, 282
video file
ad campaign, 313
Edit Mode functions, 305–307
importing, 301–304
multiple TV spots, 312–316
multiple video events, 304–305
naming scheme, 315
sample rate, 303
tag line, 313
video frame rate, 303
video track controls, 304
Video Player, 302–303
viewing MIDI data, 282
virgin territory premise, automation, 389–392
virtual instrument, 177–179
Virtual Keyboard (NEK), 86
vocal tuning, 249–257
voiceover recording
cycle recording, 144–146
linear method, 139
multiple takes, 139–140
overlaps, 140–144
punching in, 146–151
setup, 139–140
stacked method, 139
volume
automation, 385–386
event volume handle, 204–206
stereo mixing, 323–324
Volume field (Project window Info line), 55
Volume slider (Crossfade dialog box), 230
VST Audio System
accessing, 15
Advanced Options, 16
Release Driver in Background option, 16
VST Connections window
Control Room
channel width configuration, 32
device port sharing in, 32–34
external input channels, 32
headphone channel, 32
listen bus, 37–38
mixer, 34–37
monitor channel, 31
Monitor Sources, 32
Overview window, 30–32
preset, 34
Studio channels, 32
talkback channel, 32
device port sharing, 29–30
Disable Control Room option, 346
External FX tab, 27–28
External Instruments tab, 29
Group/FX tab, 27
opening, 20
Studio tab, 30–31
VST Inputs tab, 20–23
VST Outputs tab, 23–27, 329–330
VST expression maps, 287
VST Inputs tab (VST Connections window), 20–23
VST Instrument (VSTi)
internal, 174
MIDI channel settings, 105
VST Instruments window, 177–178
VST Outputs
basic mix routing, 329–330
for feedback send, 367–368
film mixing, 440–442
hybrid mixing, 373
mix bus processing, 342
multi-bus mixing, 355–356
multiple outputs to console, 346
music mixing, 416–417
routing to device port, 347
VST Outputs tab (VST Connections window), 23–27, 329–330
VSTi (VST Instrument)
internal, 174
MIDI channel settings, 105
W
warping algorithm, 279–280
warping timing adjustments, 258
wave meter, mixer, 90
waveform display file, 43
Windows
Acronis software, 12
on Mac, 10
Windows 7 operating system, 9
Windows XP operating system, 9
workspace
description of, 121
locking, 122
organizing, 122
submenu, 122
switching between, 122
wrapping, grouped controls, 81–82
Write and Read functions, 383–388
Z
zooming
commands, 125–126
G key (Zoom Out command), 125–126
H key (Zoom In command), 125–126
navigation technique, 125–127
Shift+F key (Zoom to Entire Project command), 125
Shift+S key (Zoom to Selected command), 126