Software that corrects mixtape mistakes?
Software that corrects mixtape mistakes? Posted on: 09.02.2012 by Bryon Niccoli So I've got two 1200's and a mixer and I want to record a mix onto my hi-fi CD recorder. Realistically it's nigh on impossible for me to do a full 70 minute set without making some mistakes. Now, I was believeing it would be a lot more feasible for me to record it in two parts, ie. to spend ages getting the first part on tape perfectly. Then to record the second set in another session. I would then like to splice the two recordings together using software, but I can believe of two problems with this. 1. The BPM is likely to be slightly different in both recordings. 2. The volume will certainly be different in both. Because lets face it, I can make a note of the last record having the gain at 12 O'Clock or the pitchfader on the left deck being at roughly +4.5 but those kind of notes arent very accurate. So is there a (preferably cheap) piece of software that can do this basic task of mixing these two files together, without midi hardware, and also without using key correction/ timestretching technology as I want it to sound like a proper deck? I would guess this is a common practice as I've rarely heard any mistakes on supposedly 'live' DJ compilation CD'd from the 90's & 00's, they can't all have been recorded in 99 takes. For example Ministry of Sound used Pro tools to correct Judge Jules mistakes on his mix CD's a decade ago, but the bulk of the mixing was done naturally | |
Natashia Dionise 18.02.2012 |
Originally Posted by mostapha
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Natashia Dionise 18.02.2012 |
Originally Posted by mostapha
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Natashia Dionise 18.02.2012 |
Originally Posted by mostapha
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Natashia Dionise 18.02.2012 |
Originally Posted by mostapha
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Natashia Dionise 19.02.2012 |
Originally Posted by souldancer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXEBD...eature=related So... It's tape, but not a mixtape... This is a mixtape. Or is it a tapemix... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Xuy0GAsnNQ Those where the days.. |
Natashia Dionise 18.02.2012 |
Originally Posted by mostapha
No worries, I got the point |
Natashia Dionise 18.02.2012 |
Originally Posted by mostapha
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Natashia Dionise 18.02.2012 |
Originally Posted by djproben
Yes, Ur right. But I'm from the "tape" era.... |
Danae Dumler 17.02.2012 |
Originally Posted by Kontrol
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Dorie Scelzo 16.02.2012 |
Originally Posted by Kontrol
If your goal is to put out an awesome mixtape, anything goes. If I were doing that, I'd use a DAW. If your goal is to put out a demo |
Stefania Herb 17.02.2012 |
Originally Posted by Maxted
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Natashia Dionise 16.02.2012 |
Originally Posted by Maxted
I was believeing more about a "Live Mix Tape", after edditting it isn't "live" anymore.. |
Melinda Shick 15.02.2012 |
Originally Posted by Kontrol
However i believe of mixtapes and promo mixs as different things, a promo should showcase your talent, be almost entirely live then just mastered, whereas a mix tape for me is just for listening. |
Dorie Scelzo 12.02.2012 |
Originally Posted by DJ Millenium Falcon
The only reason is so you don't waste CD-Rs with things you have to do over. And you could re-record just mistakes with them if you wanted to |
Natashia Dionise 19.02.2012 |
Originally Posted by souldancer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXEBD...eature=related So... It's tape, but not a mixtape... This is a mixtape. Or is it a tapemix... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Xuy0GAsnNQ Those where the days.. |
Shalon Jaranilla 19.02.2012 | fixtape is what your looking for. |
Natashia Dionise 18.02.2012 |
Originally Posted by mostapha
No worries, I got the point |
Dorie Scelzo 18.02.2012 | Weird, I believe "demo" means demo, and mix tape either means hip hop or those things you gave girls you liked in middle school. Also, when I said practice, I meant practice djing, not practice that particular mix. If you can't get something in a couple takes, you're probably not ready to record for whatever ypu're trying to do. Tht doesn't mean quit or anything, just that you might have to either practice more or alter your expectations. |
Natashia Dionise 18.02.2012 |
Originally Posted by mostapha
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Natashia Dionise 18.02.2012 |
Originally Posted by djproben
Yes, Ur right. But I'm from the "tape" era.... |
Danae Dumler 17.02.2012 |
Originally Posted by Kontrol
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Wava Zachery 18.02.2012 | I had the same thoughts about making a mixtape. Tried audacity and ableton mainly so i could record each deck into a seperate channel so if i messed up i could edit the channel with the mistake. After attempting this and failing (not as easy as it sounds) i found it really isnt a true representation of yourself as a DJ. For mixtapes i just PLAN PRACTICE and PREPARE Get my set locked in and practice the transitions for each song, mark the drop points/build ups/break downs with cue markers and do a few test recordings. The first few recordings are usually pretty good but i find i ALWAYS make mistakes mixing but the more i listen back the more i can hear what worked and what didn't as well as ideas to add more flavor to the mix I'm not pro but any recording of my sets would represent how i mix live. IF your making a spliced mixtape you can run MP3gain on the tracks so they are all the same volume. |
Keli Vandenbergh 17.02.2012 | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHDoTAMqJA8 |
Dorie Scelzo 16.02.2012 |
Originally Posted by Kontrol
If your goal is to put out an awesome mixtape, anything goes. If I were doing that, I'd use a DAW. If your goal is to put out a demo |
Stefania Herb 17.02.2012 |
Originally Posted by Maxted
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Natashia Dionise 16.02.2012 |
Originally Posted by Maxted
I was believeing more about a "Live Mix Tape", after edditting it isn't "live" anymore.. |
Melinda Shick 15.02.2012 |
Originally Posted by Kontrol
However i believe of mixtapes and promo mixs as different things, a promo should showcase your talent, be almost entirely live then just mastered, whereas a mix tape for me is just for listening. |
Chanell Guillemin 15.02.2012 | If you make a mistake all you have to do is stop the song (don't stop the recording) and rewind back a couple of bars. Redo the mix and keep going with the recording. When you edit the mix tape, cut out the bad part. |
Natashia Dionise 14.02.2012 | Edditting a Mixtape.... Mmm, is it still a Mixtape then? |
Dorie Scelzo 12.02.2012 |
Originally Posted by DJ Millenium Falcon
The only reason is so you don't waste CD-Rs with things you have to do over. And you could re-record just mistakes with them if you wanted to |
Emely Metz 12.02.2012 | it depends...honestly for me i prefer pristine mixset as like listening to compilation mix CDs, i just dont want to interrupt the flow with some error here & there. if you're just record it live for the fun of it, might as well do it the live way. it depends very much on what is the usage of the mixtape, for listening pleasure or just for gauging the personal practice progress. |
Rebecka Ilar 12.02.2012 | If you want everything bang on the beat, use ableton. Tracks slipping in and out is part of the excitement of using vinyl, and the mix will sound more natural. The majority of people prefer that Myself included |
Bryon Niccoli 12.02.2012 | What's all this talk about 4-track, it seems like an expensive & niche piece of hi-fi gear to record things onto when a 200 dollar CD recorder will suffice (and something I already have). |
Georgianna Eurick 12.02.2012 | ^^ gotcha thanks |
Dorie Scelzo 12.02.2012 |
Originally Posted by DJ Millenium Falcon
Yeah |
Sherry Nyblom 12.02.2012 |
Originally Posted by ThinkAboutIt
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Georgianna Eurick 11.02.2012 | I wasn't believeing to pretend. I was simply saying right now I'm doing it all live without any software, just push the rec button at Traktor and mix it. But If I record only transitions and add the rest of the songs through Audacity will it be lame? Or should I only believe to improve my skills even though my mixes don't sound perfect. I hope I've expressed myself since english is not my mother tongue |
Brunilda Kora 11.02.2012 | What you are believeing IS lame. Make up your mind. Either do a mix live in one take, or use software to put a mix together. Don't try to pretend you are doing one by doing the other. |
Aleta Jevtic 11.02.2012 |
Originally Posted by ThinkAboutIt
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Georgianna Eurick 11.02.2012 | I'm believeing maybe if I record the transitions and than add the rest of the song with Audacity it'll be easier and with less (maybe zero) mistakes. Right now I'm mixing them live without any mastering. Is what I'm believeing lame? |
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