Some recent listener feedback


Hello Bruce.
Thank you for the pedagogical way of showing how to use the Adobe Audition 3 and making me so interested.
All the best
Kasper

Actually, Adobe and Lynda are the ones that should be thanking you.
I purchased both Audition and a subscription to Lynda based solely on what I'm hearing on your excellent programs.
And I hate the word podcasts.
It lumps you in with all the a**holes that think they are content producers because they have a microphone and an internet connection (and you are obviously a professional dedicated to his craft, and know how to produce content).
They just don't know what they don't know!
Scott Hess

I'm a long time listener to your Building the Pod and Sine Language shows, and would like to thank you for producing such informative and interesting podcasts.
I'm a media production student at the University of Lincoln in the UK and your Audition guides really helped me during the radio production aspect of my course.
Paul Hennell

I've only recently decided to get back into music production after a prolonged absence.
So, when it came to choosing a DAW, it came down to a choice between FL Studio and Audition.
Dollar wise, quite similar although FL Studio does offer more in the way of virtual instruments for this price range.
But I chose Audition for two clear reasons.
1. I really like the look and feel. The layout is just easy on the eye and made sense to me very quickly.
2. I knew I had a great teacher. I discovered Building the Pod through the Adobe web site and soon found Sine Language.
I have to thank you sincerely for your weekly tuition.
It has turned a somewhat severe learning curve into managable bite size pieces.
I simply can't overstate how thankful I am of your weekly podcasts.
Bye for now.
Ross Huntley

Oh thank you god a podcast showing you how to properly make podcasts. Thank you Bruce Williams!
Matt


February 24, 2008

Building the pod – episode 117

Filed under: !Podcasts,Building the Pod — Bruce Williams @ 19:40

This week, Jim Weishorn asked about editing AC3 (Dolby Digital) audio in Audition.
And it just so happens that there is a free plugin available which allows Audition to open AC3 files!
You can grab it here, or you can visit ac3filter.net.
There was also an e-mail from Vassya regarding salvaging clipped audio, which led to another of my rants on using the correct terminology (‘bit resolution’ instead of ‘bit rate’ when referring to wordlength).
We also heard (literally) from Mike Wills who commented on the whole cpu usage argument.
Then, editing music in multitrack view using the ‘on track’ auto-crossfades.
Also, after an e-mail from a Shutters Inc listener, just a reminder on how you can find all the episodes of BTP (if you’re interested in downloading the back catalogue.
And finally, another friendly reminder about the Audio2u podcast mastering and promo production service.


February 17, 2008

Building the pod – episode 116

This week, a quick look at the auto phase correction tool in AA3 and just where the use of this tool should go in a restoration workflow,
a discussion on cpu usage between audio apps,
a look at the new “default file type” options for opening and saving files in AA3,
plus the new “top and tail view” and “on clip UI” features in edit view.


February 10, 2008

Building the pod – episode 115

In ep 115, we start looking at some of the tweaks, upgrades and additional features in Audition 3 over v2.0.

For those wanting to persist with their exploration of the MIDI capabilities of AA3, you might want to check out this pdf of the Audition 3 MIDI engine.

Some of the new features and tweaks covered:
* You no longer have to mix to a saved file
* Automation can be undone
* The “Save all audio as” dialogue box
* Duplicating a track


February 3, 2008

Building the pod – episode 114

Filed under: !Podcasts,Building the Pod,Dither,Imaging,MIDI,Production elements — Bruce Williams @ 14:00

This week, a couple of listener e-mails to answer regarding why mixdowns which peaked at 0dBFS in MTV come out 3dB lower in EV, and another quick recap of what dither is and when to use it.
Also, the promo Bruce mixed for Phil Massyn’s new podcast, Podify.
And as for the MIDI sequencer in AA3? You’re on your own, people. Sorry! I give up.

Elvis has left the building

Filed under: Adobe Audition,Building the Pod — Bruce Williams @ 13:09

For those who may not have been following Hart’s blog, Hart Shafer has given up his role as Product Manager (Audio products) at Adobe Systems Inc, to take over the role of Product Manager (Creative Suite – Production Premium).
Nice move, Hart!
Into Hart’s shoes steps Lawson Hancock.
Lawson (along with other members of the Adobe audio products development team) will be blogging about Audition and Soundbooth via the new blog, Inside Sound.