DSP Quattro Explained

DSP Quattro offers a unique way to process and edit audio and build CDs. In this comprehensive video tutorial series, studio expert Michael Costa unlocks the secrets of DSP Quattro and gets you running with this powerful studio tool.

Introduction

• Introduction (02:36) - Michael gives an overview of DSP Quattro, outlining the amazing breadth of features the application provides.

• Basic Interface (09:02) - We begin with a tour around the interface.

Editing

• Basic Editing Pt. 1 (07:01) - Our editing journey starts with some simple workflows.

• Basic Editing Pt. 2 (02:49) - Expand the editing with a look at insert and replace methods.

• Cut Editor Pt. 1 (07:35) - We dig into some more advanced editing functions and the Cut Editor provides just that facility.

• Cut Editor Pt. 2 (03:00) - Learn how insert and replace further enhance the power of the Cut Editor.

• Markers & Regions Pt. 1 (07:32) - See how adding markers to our tracks assists navigation as well as provides points to create new files.

• Markers & Regions Pt. 2 (04:56) - A deeper look into regions and how we can manipulate them within a file.

• Undo History (02:51) - Learn how to exploit DSP Quattro’s unlimited undo buffer: the ideal insurance policy while you’re editing.

• EFFX (09:49) - The effects features of the application are demonstrated using native effects, and AU and VST plugins from third parties.

• EFFX Sends (04:50) - Learn how to create a send and return style effects loop using the insert effects.

• Import L & R (02:12) - One of the many great features in DSP Quattro is the ability to import multi-mono files and have them appear as interleaved stereo.

• Import RAW Data (04:21) - Rescue your headless SDII or sd2 files that will no longer open.

• Mix (03:33) - DSP Quattro has a clever mix implementation for blending an open file with the contents of the clipboard.

• Silence (03:22) - Explore the options when dealing with the silence commands.

• Repeat & Append (06:13) - See the ways you can re-use a portion of audio over time.

• Trimming (01:46) - Discover how the trim command is often the best way to retain what you want and easily dispose of what you don’t want.

Audio File Processing

• Plug-in Chain & Render FX (06:38) - See how to use plug-ins and write their effect directly to your file.

• Digital Effects & Filters (02:45) - Similar to render FX, use DSP Quattro’s custom FX to destructively imprint onto your file.

• More Audio File Processes (03:51) - Explore the Remove DC, Invert, Reverse & Swap L/R functions.

• Normalize & Gain (05:06) - Learn how to use these gain modifying controls to safely bring your tracks to the desired volume level.

• Fades (05:58) - How to use the very customizable fade editor window as well as one touch fade in and outs.

• Loops & Loop Editor (11:09) - DSP Quattro features a detailed loop editor for getting those single samples looped perfectly before deploying them.

• Detect BPM (04:14) - Discover how to calculate tempo based on our in and out points.

• SRC & Time + Pitch (06:39) - A very high quality sample rate converter is included that has the unique ability of outputting to non-standard sample rates if desired.

• Declick & Repair (09:15) - A further utility built into the application can remove your clicks and pops from vinyl records or digital artifacts.

Audio CD

• Audio CD Pt. 1 (08:55) - Start delving into laying out your audio CD by importing songs and regions.

• Audio CD Pt. 2 (03:40) - Learn how to adjust the spacing between tracks to customize your playlist.

• Audio CD Pt. 3 (03:21) - You can take one single song or track and break it into multiple tracks within your CD by adding CD markers.

• Audio CD Pt. 4 (06:30) - Our first look at the numerous buttons under the various windows in the audio CD layout.

• Audio CD Pt. 5 (04:01) - Learn to use the Waveform button in the audio CD layout tool.

• Audio CD Pt. 6 (03:36) - How to output your CD.

• Audio CD Pt. 7 (14:22) - Learn how you can use the audio CD layout option as a full mastering solution.

• Batch Processor (13:02) - Take a huge number of files and alter their attributes and process them all in one swoop.

• Aux Channels & Master (04:23) - The four available Aux channels can take our stereo mix bus and give us a small format mixing experience.

• Virtual Instrument Player (04:17) - DSP Quattro can host your software instruments.

• Audio Input (04:15) - Discover how you can monitor your incoming audio and even process it on the fly.

• Input Recorder (09:33) - Much more than just an editor, DSP Quattro is also a full featured stereo recording platform.

• Master Recorder (01:36) - Slightly different to the input recorder, the master recorder records the output of all generators at once.

• MIDI SDS (02:08) - Using this standard, you can connect DSP Quattro to external samplers.

Preferences

• Key Commands (01:13) - You can re-assign existing key commands to new ones or add key commands for those commands that have none.

• Prefs: General Pt. 1 (08:03) - Learn about the first preference tabs.

• Prefs: General Pt. 2 (05:28) - Explore the second preference tabs.

• Prefs: Editor (08:27) - This video covers preferences related to the editing process.

• Prefs: Network, Plug-ins & Audio (03:49) - A brief look over the final group of preferences relating to communication with external samplers, plugin setup and audio I/O.