Neil HesterHi,
I just bought EZMix and the Metal Pack and i would like some documentation that lists the equipment used to make each preset and what was in the the signal chain, Or even better what kind of settings were used on each piece of gear too.
I kinda thought this would be included in the manual but i can find anything, just a basic description on each preset in the plugin window.
I think some more detailed info would be really helpful for people learning how to create the kind of sounds they want.
Thanks !
ScottAll presets in EZmix (core pack or preset packs) were created with the following list of effects:
Overloud: A tone enhancer processor which adds warmth and vibrance to the tone by a combination of compression, EQing and harmonic generation.
Parametric EQ: 5-band parametric equalizer for tone shaping of the signal.
LPF (Low pass filter): A low pass filter passes (allows through) low frequencies while attenuating high frequencies.
HPF (High pass filter): A high pass filter passes (allows through) high frequencies while attenuating low frequencies.
Compressor: A compressor is used to reduce the dynamic range of the audio signal, typically with a ratio of 2:1 to 9:1. A compressor ratio of 9:1 means 9dB goes into the compressor and results in 1dB out.
Limiter: Similar to a compressor but with a ratio of 10:1 or higher.
Bit Crusher: Reduces the bit resolution (ex. 16-bit to 8-bit) and simulates a lower sampling rate resulting in a distorted type sound.
Transient: Shapes the signal by exaggerating or attenuating the transient (attack) and the tail (sustain) of the signal.
Frequency Gate: Used to control the level of the audio by only passing signal above the threshold. It is also affected by a HPF or LPF.
Tape Simulator: Simulates the effects of a tape recorder including bias, tape speed, and wow and flutter.
Chorus: Simulates the effect of multiple identical instruments playing the same part (for example, 3 violins playing in unison). It results in a shimmering and thickening effect to the sounds.
Inverse Reverb: Produces a reverb sound that fades into the original sound as opposed to a traditional reverb that fades out.
Hall Reverb: Provides the sound of a ‘Hall’ type acoustical space.
Tape Delay: Produces an echo type effect. Typically a tape delay results in echoes that get increasingly more distorted with each echo.
Filter Delay: Produces an echo effect where the frequency of the echoes can be adjusted. This allows the echoes to react to different frequencies from the original signal.
Distortion: Produces the sound of the input of the audio being clipped which adds an ‘overdrive’ sound. This can add richness or fullness to the sound. In extreme settings distortion can sound ‘thin’ or ‘buzzy’.
No other ‘equipment’ was used besides these included effects. The effects used are listed for each preset in the Info Box.
Scott Sibley - Toontrack
Technical Advisor
Neil HesterThanks Scott,
I was hoping to see specifics about each preset such as what settings the EQ, Compressor etc were at.
Is there any documentation available that lists this detail?
Thank
ScottThere is no documentation that lists how the preset creator made the specific presets and I don’t think there will be.
I’m not sure how useful knowing hidden preset parameters would be seeing that the end user couldn’t adjust them anyway. The only thing I can think of is as some sort of leaning tool. EZmix is just about as far from a learning tool as I can think of as there are limited parameters for the end user to adjust and almost no visual feedback of what adjustments are made to the preset. This isn’t to say that EZmix isn’t a great audio tool, on the contrary. It forces the end user to use his/her ears when tweaking and isn’t that what mixing audio all about?
Scott Sibley - Toontrack
Technical Advisor
norrieHey Digital
I get what you meen about wanting to learn but EZ MIX isnt a learning tool its doing exactly what it says on the tin for me though
Makeing my mixes easy….
Scott has hit the nail on the head saying its all about the ears.
I have to say before I bought EZmix I was doing all my own mixes with various Comps , Eq , Fx etc…. but now if someone was to look at my Daw its coverd in Ez mix its on everything and I meen everything haha
It is the best plug in I have ever bought
Anyways I am geting a bit off track there….. What I was trying to say was its a great tool for doing your mixes faster and geting great sounds but if you are looking to learn how to use equipment and efx chains etc then ez mix isnt the way to go
What Daw are you useing ? I am a Sonar 8.5 Producer user and theres loads of books out there on learning how to mix in the box as they say or theres lots on books on the art of mixing from the likes of Amazon
The thing is even if you had the Documentation if you went to do it on another comp fx etc the sound would be different anyway due to the fact its a different bit of kit.
You tube is also a great source for learning tips and tricks on mixing in your DAW of choice 🙂
No matter what though dont be afraid to try things as long as you have your sessions backed up whats the worst that could happen ?
Practice and listening is the key with a lot of trial and error to go with it 🙂
I hope though you are enjoying Ez mix as much as I am
Norrie
Windows 7 (64 bit ) Intel I7 930 12GB OCZ Gold Sonar 8.5 Producer VS700r VS700c Superior 2 / MF/NY EZ mix Roland TD-20
Neil Hester Hi,
Its not so much that im trying to learn how to mix, i think im doing fine with that thanks,
More the case that im inquisitive and would like to know the signal chains and values used in these particular presets and how they were built,
Ok so i can see im not going to get this so il move on, consider the question answered.
Thanks
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