Digital Performer 10: Mixing & Mastering Explained
Gary Hiebner presents in-depth Digital Performer videos on mixing and mastering! Learn the first steps to take when getting ready to mix and master in Digital Performer, as well as more advanced workflows and tips & tricks. These Digital Performer tutorials are for those just starting out to mix and master with DP, as well as for more intermediate Digital Performer users.
Videos
• Introduction to Mixing in DP (02:14) - Gary welcomes you and explains what will be covered in this Digital Performer Mixing series.
• Packing Your Tracks Into Folders (04:38) - We start off the series giving you some helpful organizational tips before you start mixing, including showing how to pack your tracks in folders.
• Routing Your Tracks to Auxiliary Buses (04:14) - This video goes over how you can route your tracks to auxiliary buses, so you have master control over the track with the volume, processing, and mute functions.
• Using Markers (07:07) - Here we go over how to create markers so you can more clearly see your arrangement in the song when mixing.
• Exploring the Mixing Board Window (05:17) - Now take a look at the Mixing Board and navigate the different controls and options available.
• Grouping Your Tracks (05:43) - In this video, Gary shows you how you can group similar tracks together for better management and workflow.
• Using VCA Faders (07:12) - Another way to have master control over the levels of your tracks is by using VCA Faders. This video shows you how to use VCA faders when mixing in Digital Performer.
• Using the Meters for Gain Structure (10:11) - Discover how you can use the Meter Bridge window to correctly gain structure your tracks before mixing.
• Panning Your Tracks (12:05) - Here we go over how to place your tracks in the stereo field using Digital Performer's Pan controls.
• Using EQ (16:25) - In this video, Gary goes over techniques to use when EQ-ing your tracks by placing them in their own area, in the frequency spectrum.
• Using Dynamic Processing (10:00) - Here we go over how to use compressors to control the dynamics of your tracks and in the mix.
• Using Dynamic EQ (09:23) - This video shows you how to use the Dynamic EQ and how this works as a compressor and EQ, all in one effect.
• Bus Processing on Aux Tracks (08:45) - Explore how to use dynamic effects on a Aux track to apply bus processing across the tracks routed to the aux track.
• Parallel & Sidechain Compression (08:37) - Learn all about Parallel and Sidechain Compression techniques in Digital Performer, and how to use them on your mix.
• Using Send Effects (10:37) - Here we show you how to set up Send Effects, for example how to setup a reverb or delay send effect and use it across several tracks.
• Adding Interest with Automation (15:19) - This video shows you how to enable and use automation in your mixes, and how it can create interest throughout the mix.
• Using Mixer & Automation Snapshots (06:51) - Learn about a unique feature in Digital Performer called Mixer and Automation snapshots, and how they can help you hear different mix changes within your song.
• How to Use 3rd Party Plug-Ins (04:51) - This video goes over how to setup and use 3rd party effects in your mix in Digital Performer.
• Using V-Racks for Multiple Sequences (08:10) - Learn about the unique V-Racks feature in Digital Performer and how they can be used to house global tracks that can be routed to and from multiple sequences.
• MIDI Controllers for External Control of Your Mix (07:24) - Discover how to setup your external MIDI controllers and how you can assign parameters to these controllers when mixing.
• Mastering Effects on the Master Output Pt. 1 (11:24) - This video shows you some stock effects you can use in Digital Performer to master your finished mixes.
• Mastering Effects on the Master Output Pt. 2 (09:20) - Gary continues showing stock effects you can use in Digital Performer to master your finished mixes.
• Exporting Out Your Song (06:08) - Concluding the video series, see how to export out your finished mixed and mastered song for all the world to hear!