SpectraLayers Pro 3 Explained®
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1:50 Introduction
Welcome to Sony SpectraLayers Pro 3 Explained. Learn a new way of creatively working with audio by manipulating its waveform.
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2:57 Installation & Authorization
Let's walk step by step through the simple installation and authorization process.
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3:30 Setting Up Preferences
In this chapter you'll learn how to configure your audio device and familiarize yourself with some of the user preferences.
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4:35 Project & Audio Handling
Learn how SpectraLayers handles projects and audio.
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2:25 Audio Waveforms
In this segment, learn the fundamentals of reading an audio waveform, and about the science behind FFT's and transfer functions. Then we'll tie it all together and see how it relates to SpectraLayers.
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3:49 Navigating
Here we'll break apart the different sections of the interface and get a birds eye view of how to navigate through the software.
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5:06 Spectral Selection Tools Pt. 1
In this chapter we'll learn the basics of viewing and selecting spectral material and see how we can adjust the spectral display so that we can better view spectral content.
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7:44 Spectral Selection Tools Pt. 2
As we continue learning about spectral selection, we'll dive into the 6 different selection tools at our disposal.
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4:08 Using Layers
Discover how we can use layers to separate spectral material and control them separately. Remix spectral content just like you would in DAW software.
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6:04 Spectral Processing
Once we have spectral components selected, there are some incredible processing tools at our disposal to start manipulating the spectral content of our audio.
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5:53 Casting & Molding
Lets get really creative and use spectral content to cast and mold shapes into other audio spectrums!
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5:09 Staying Organized
Find out how to measure your audio and use these measurements to your advantage. Get organized and learn how to integrate metadata, markers, and regions!
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4:46 Merging & Exporting
Finalize your creation and turn it into a new audio file for further processing in other editing software like SoundForge or other popular editors.
Product Overview
Join studio master Dave Askew as he sheds light on Sony‘s audio hyper-editor SpectraLayers Pro 3. This in-depth video tutorial series shows you how to use and understand the Spectral Analysis Display and tools of SpectraLayers Pro 3, while using it creatively on everything from Sound Design to Mixing.
Dave begins by giving you an overview of SpectraLayers Pro 3, and how to install and authorize it. Once it’s on your computer, he takes you through Setting Up your Preferences, and how SpectraLayers handles Projects and Audio.
Dave then gives you a primer on the Basics of Audio Waveforms and Spectral Analysis, both the science behind it and how SpectraLayers applies the concepts. Dave then explores the various exceptions of the interface and shows you how to navigate through the software.
The next videos explore the Spectral Selection Tools, and how to Adjust the Spectral Display. Following that, you’ll see how to use Layers to Separate Spectral Material and Control the Layers separately.
Moving on, Dave demonstrates some Creative Ways to Manipulate the Spectral Content of the audio material, including two special features of SpectraLayers 3, Casting and Molding the Audio using the spectral information.
Dave finishes up by giving you some great tips on How to Stay Organized in the application, Merge and Export Your Audio for use in other applications, and how SpectraLayers Pro 3 can be used in other industries and audio applications.
If you’re new to the concept of spectral analysis and are looking for a primer, or if you’re an experienced SpectraLayers Pro 3 user and want new ideas, don’t miss “SpectraLayers Pro 3 Explained”!
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Reviews
Submitted 1 month ago
One of the best tutorials available for Spectraleyers !!
I am using Spectralayers 7 but this tutorial gives you all the fundamentals to become a master in any version!. Super clear and useful !!!, Thanks to the author !
I am a: Semi-Pro, Professional, Audio Engineer, Ableton Live, Cubase
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Submitted 2 years ago
Quite interesting!
I look forward to learning and using this.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Ableton Live, Cakewalk Sonar, Reason, Reaper
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Submitted 2 years ago
Pretty good, important parts rushed
This was a pretty good breakdown, but the meaty parts, the most important pieces seemed really rushed, while the basic stuff had a lot of time spent on it. I found that a bit strange. More practical example uses of this software, such as isolating and removing drums from a sampled record might have been way more useful.
Response from Customer Service:
Yes, this is a breakdown of the basic features and functions. I will add a request for more detailed/advanced examples to our customer request list.
Glad you like it!
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Submitted 3 years ago
Good starting spot
Thanks for the concise intro to SL....
I am a: Professional, Producer, Sound Designer, Sound for Film/TV, Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio, Logic Pro
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Submitted 3 years ago
Sweet!
Short and to the point. Uses a range of sounds, not just music to show a multitude of real world uses.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, FL Studio, Cakewalk Sonar, Cubase, Mixcraft, Reaper, Studio One
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 4 years ago
Great Tutorial on Spectral Editing
This is a really easy to understand series!! Helped me understand the nuances of spectral editing.
I am a: Musician
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 4 years ago
A great forensic tool for selecting voices
I am a forensic audio analyst. I was considering buying this software.. Watching this tutorial has allowed me to understand why this software will be a useful tool for the specialized work I do. You can not enhance or clarify voices and sounds until you can select and separate the desired audio from the background noise. Spectral Layers is a powerful selection tool and the layers allow you to separate the desired audio content. This tutorial is very well made and explains the features of the software. Very good pace for learning. The narrators straight forward approach was clear and not distracting from the technical material. This tutorial was not a sales pitch.
I am a: Professional
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 1 month ago
One of the best tutorials available for Spectraleyers !!
I am using Spectralayers 7 but this tutorial gives you all the fundamentals to become a master in any version!. Super clear and useful !!!, Thanks to the author !
I am a: Semi-Pro, Professional, Audio Engineer, Ableton Live, Cubase
Submitted 2 years ago
Quite interesting!
I look forward to learning and using this.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Ableton Live, Cakewalk Sonar, Reason, Reaper
Submitted 2 years ago
Pretty good, important parts rushed
This was a pretty good breakdown, but the meaty parts, the most important pieces seemed really rushed, while the basic stuff had a lot of time spent on it. I found that a bit strange. More practical example uses of this software, such as isolating and removing drums from a sampled record might have been way more useful.
Response from Customer Service:
Yes, this is a breakdown of the basic features and functions. I will add a request for more detailed/advanced examples to our customer request list.
Glad you like it!
Submitted 3 years ago
Good starting spot
Thanks for the concise intro to SL....
I am a: Professional, Producer, Sound Designer, Sound for Film/TV, Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio, Logic Pro
Submitted 3 years ago
Sweet!
Short and to the point. Uses a range of sounds, not just music to show a multitude of real world uses.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, FL Studio, Cakewalk Sonar, Cubase, Mixcraft, Reaper, Studio One
Submitted 4 years ago
Great Tutorial on Spectral Editing
This is a really easy to understand series!! Helped me understand the nuances of spectral editing.
I am a: Musician
Submitted 4 years ago
A great forensic tool for selecting voices
I am a forensic audio analyst. I was considering buying this software.. Watching this tutorial has allowed me to understand why this software will be a useful tool for the specialized work I do. You can not enhance or clarify voices and sounds until you can select and separate the desired audio from the background noise. Spectral Layers is a powerful selection tool and the layers allow you to separate the desired audio content. This tutorial is very well made and explains the features of the software. Very good pace for learning. The narrators straight forward approach was clear and not distracting from the technical material. This tutorial was not a sales pitch.
I am a: Professional
1. When did you start dabbling in music?
I've been a musician since a very early age starting with playing the trumpet, guitar, bass, and piano. Not the drums though, my brother got those genes. I am an excellent finger drummer though to say the least!
2. What training have you had?
For formal training I took regular music lessons in grade school and high school which were fortified with training from private tutors. After school I joined the Army band and went through the Army School of Music as well. I'd like to say that most of what I've learned though came through experience and having hands-on opportunities.
3. When did you get into recording?
During my stay in the Army I was the live sound manager. I loved operating the mixing board but I loathed the 'live' environment. I truly enjoyed making things sound great but I didn't like the fact that there is so little room for error in the live setting. I had wished for more time to invest in being able to make something that sounds ok, turn into something phenomenal. I started by recording our Army band performances on a Yamaha AW1600 for fun, but really enjoyed that I could capture that moment then take my time to make it sound amazing without having to worry about the crowd booing. The rest is history!
4. People you have worked with/for?
A few musical highlights have been running live sound for the President of the US, and doing some on the side tech work for the band Dope. I also was able to work with Virus on one of his side projects. Over the years though my focus has been mainly in customer service and tech, so I've talked with thousands of industry professionals on a daily basis which have truly been too numerous to name individually.
5. Why are you so good at training people?
Growing up I always felt that I spent a lot of time training myself how to do things, but oddly enough I always thought I'd never make a great teacher even though I'm a geek through and through. In the early part of my career I turned down so many opportunities to teach music and engineering. I think part of that came with my own insecurity of not having the formal education that society tells us that we need to succeed. It took a lot of time, practice, and personal education to get me past that hump of feeling confident in trusting that what I taught myself was legit. I've finally reached a point where I feel like I have a lot to offer in terms of knowledge, but most of it has come through investing the time with having the hands on experience that not even formally educated people get sometimes. I truly believe the best way to learn something is to get your hands on it and immerse yourself in every little detail. Groove 3 is a great avenue to be able to share that knowledge.
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