DSP Quattro Explained^®

Chapter 1 : Introduction

• 2:36

  Introduction

  Michael gives an overview of DSP Quattro, outlining the amazing breadth of features the application provides.

• 9:02

  Basic Interface

  We begin with a tour around the interface.

Chapter 2 : Editing

• 7:01

  Basic Editing Pt. 1

  Our editing journey starts with some simple workflows.

• 2:49

  Basic Editing Pt. 2

  Expand the editing with a look at insert and replace methods.

• 7:35

  Cut Editor Pt. 1

  We dig into some more advanced editing functions and the Cut Editor provides just that facility.

• 3:00

  Cut Editor Pt. 2

  Learn how insert and replace further enhance the power of the Cut Editor.

• 7:32

  Markers & Regions Pt. 1

  See how adding markers to our tracks assists navigation as well as provides points to create new files.

• 4:56

  Markers & Regions Pt. 2

  A deeper look into regions and how we can manipulate them within a file.

• 2:51

  Undo History

  Learn how to exploit DSP Quattro’s unlimited undo buffer: the ideal insurance policy while you’re editing.

• 9:49

  EFFX

  The effects features of the application are demonstrated using native effects, and AU and VST plugins from third parties.

• 4:50

  EFFX Sends

  Learn how to create a send and return style effects loop using the insert effects.

• 2:12

  Import L & R

  One of the many great features in DSP Quattro is the ability to import multi-mono files and have them appear as interleaved stereo.

• 4:21

  Import RAW Data

  Rescue your headless SDII or sd2 files that will no longer open.

• 3:33

  Mix

  DSP Quattro has a clever mix implementation for blending an open file with the contents of the clipboard.

• 3:22

  Silence

  Explore the options when dealing with the silence commands.

• 6:13

  Repeat & Append

  See the ways you can re-use a portion of audio over time.

• 1:46

  Trimming

  Discover how the trim command is often the best way to retain what you want and easily dispose of what you don’t want.

Chapter 3 : Audio File Processing

• 6:38

  Plug-in Chain & Render FX

  See how to use plug-ins and write their effect directly to your file.

• 2:45

  Digital Effects & Filters

  Similar to render FX, use DSP Quattro’s custom FX to destructively imprint onto your file.

• 3:51

  More Audio File Processes

  Explore the Remove DC, Invert, Reverse & Swap L/R functions.

• 5:06

  Normalize & Gain

  Learn how to use these gain modifying controls to safely bring your tracks to the desired volume level.

• 5:58

  Fades

  How to use the very customizable fade editor window as well as one touch fade in and outs.

• 11:09

  Loops & Loop Editor

  DSP Quattro features a detailed loop editor for getting those single samples looped perfectly before deploying them.

• 4:14

  Detect BPM

  Discover how to calculate tempo based on our in and out points.

• 6:39

  SRC & Time + Pitch

  A very high quality sample rate converter is included that has the unique ability of outputting to non-standard sample rates if desired.

• 9:15

  Declick & Repair

  A further utility built into the application can remove your clicks and pops from vinyl records or digital artifacts.

Chapter 4 : Audio CD

• 8:55

  Audio CD Pt. 1

  Start delving into laying out your audio CD by importing songs and regions.

• 3:40

  Audio CD Pt. 2

  Learn how to adjust the spacing between tracks to customize your playlist.

• 3:21

  Audio CD Pt. 3

  You can take one single song or track and break it into multiple tracks within your CD by adding CD markers.

• 6:30

  Audio CD Pt. 4

  Our first look at the numerous buttons under the various windows in the audio CD layout.

• 4:01

  Audio CD Pt. 5

  Learn to use the Waveform button in the audio CD layout tool.

• 3:36

  Audio CD Pt. 6

  How to output your CD.

• 14:22

  Audio CD Pt. 7

  Learn how you can use the audio CD layout option as a full mastering solution.

• 13:02

  Batch Processor

  Take a huge number of files and alter their attributes and process them all in one swoop.

• 4:23

  Aux Channels & Master

  The four available Aux channels can take our stereo mix bus and give us a small format mixing experience.

• 4:17

  Virtual Instrument Player

  DSP Quattro can host your software instruments.

• 4:15

  Audio Input

  Discover how you can monitor your incoming audio and even process it on the fly.

• 9:33

  Input Recorder

  Much more than just an editor, DSP Quattro is also a full featured stereo recording platform.

• 1:36

  Master Recorder

  Slightly different to the input recorder, the master recorder records the output of all generators at once.

• 2:08

  MIDI SDS

  Using this standard, you can connect DSP Quattro to external samplers.

Chapter 5 : Preferences

• 1:13

  Key Commands

  You can re-assign existing key commands to new ones or add key commands for those commands that have none.

• 8:03

  Prefs: General Pt. 1

  Learn about the first preference tabs.

• 5:28

  Prefs: General Pt. 2

  Explore the second preference tabs.

• 8:27

  Prefs: Editor

  This video covers preferences related to the editing process.

• 3:49

  Prefs: Network, Plug-ins & Audio

  A brief look over the final group of preferences relating to communication with external samplers, plugin setup and audio I/O.