Re: how to get rid of hiss?


"Slip Kid" <G-2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Nessie wrote:

>
> > I was a recording engineer
> > but in the 80's, and it was tape, grease pencils and razor blades (which
I
> > still miss).
>
> I hated that ***! Splicing?

Sure. Of course, I was so good at what I did that I rarely needed to
splice, as I usually got down right the first time or two. However, when I
DID err they were whoppers.
>
> Why were you splicing in the '80's?

Because if I gnawed the tape it would make it harder to join up.
>
>
> > If not? I don't use the above. I'm quite fine with Audacity and the
Orban
> > sound shaper (used by radio).
>
> Is the latter free? (Just curious)



Yes. Not the hardware, of course., that's pro outboard gear.

I just looked at my copy of the software and I am quite unsure that given
your desire for a basic yet powerful step by step program that you would
want to wade into this one. It's called MLB4 Broadcast if you want to look
for it, download it, and play.

However I am sure there are some out there still, although Audacity with
plug-ins can handle most basic sound functions beautifully.

> We know that toy the Howler is pushin' runs over two grand!
>
> I have Audacity. I read some great reviews on Audition and "knew" the
> Adobe GIU. They don't own me. (Or owe me)

And how do you find working with Audacity? For a novice it is a bit
overwhelming at first, but like any of these tools the more you play the
easier it is to learn. As someone (maybe donz) said, ultimately you have to
use your ears. And there's no step by step for that.
>
> >>Is there a source (the manual only tells one what the "mastering process
> >>is" and what the "stages" do) where someone explains "why/when" the user
> >>may want to "use them and how"?
> >
> >
> > Maybe. I suggest Google.
>
> You don't need a couple more days? I've heard about that goole thing.
> (Ya kin find stuff, right?)
>
> Google?
>
> Thats what, google.com?

Oh yeah, I forgot. You like the full-blown page copy, none of these little
links stuff.
>
> Joke__
> No Joke__
>
> >>Something like
> >>1.) Easy
> >>2.) Easy
> >>3.) Easy
> >>4.) Easy
> >> ---------> _Have a beer while the disc burns_
> >>
> >>5.) Done! It sounds great, doesn't it!
> >
> >
> > It would be sweet, but no.
>
> How 'bout something in the general "Step by Step fashion?"
>
> Wait?
>
> 3
> 2
> 1
>
> Google!

Bingo.
>
> > If you're as talented as picking up complex softwares as you say then
you
> > should have no problem getting a working knowledge of the process.
>
> One would think? And I suppose I can do quite a lot with Audicity? So
> can a trained monkey!

Um...I don't think the monkey has anything on you.
>
> I cited those proggies because some find them difficult. I realized
> they weren't easy...but this audio *** is a differrent trip.

Indeed. It's somewhat easy to me but then I've played with sound all my
life. Still, translating my old analog ways to GUI computer editing is a
challenge, because it's a new way of looking and doing. Pretty much.
>
> I was hoping there might be a "routine" to mastering (if that's the term).
>
> Need a "routine" to manipulate graphics? Tell me what ya want to do, I
> can give you "steps".

Understood. There are precepts, basic rules, instructions on how to use
certain equipment (like a sound board), but ultimately it depends on the
creativity and facility of whomever is twisting the knobs. Or mouse. If
you are instinctive about software and you are at all creative you can do
marvelous things BUT. Like they told you in school, few things of value
come easy.
>

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