How to use RX with Ableton Live; How to use RX Connect in Steinberg Cubase or Nuendo; How to use RX as an audio editor with Logic Pro X; How to use RX in Cockos Reaper; How to use RX Connect in Adobe Audition; How to use RX as an audio editor with Apple Final Cut Pro X; How to use RX Connect in Avid Media Composer; Using iZotope plug-ins in.
Welcome to Part 3 of our Mixing Audio for Video series! As you may recall, Part 1 and Part 2 dealt with the basics of audio post production, terminology, roles, and workflow. This episode touches on the tools of the trade: what you need to get the job done, and how to make the most out of what you already have.
Let me say this up front—I may not mention your personal workstation or favorite set of plug-ins, and I'm sorry if I omit a platform that really works for you. The goal here is to show you a cross section of what's out there, who's using it, and how they're doing it. Aside from that, if you're trying to do anything with software that's more than 10 years old, it's time to spend a couple bucks and get an update.
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There are many options here. Plenty folks use Pro Tools, Logic, Nuendo, Cubase, Reaper, Digital Performer, or Audition to get the job done. Professional audio post mixers probably use Pro Tools more than any other DAW software at present. As with music production (in the US, at least) it seems like most studios have some version of Pro Tools, and most engineers know how to use it. The great thing about having your entire audio team on the same platform is the speed with which you can swap sessions between team members for subsequent steps in the production process.
Most Pro Tools users are working on Mac computers, though the PC version of Pro Tools seems to be every bit as stable as the Mac. Personal preference is important here as it is with your DAW selection. One distinction is important, however: since Apple prefers APFS formatting for SSD drives, you may find that PC computers can neither read-from nor write-to disks formatted in this manner. I always keep a spare external USB drive formatted Ex-FAT for PCs so I can trade files easily with editors or other folks on PCs.
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Some folks use more than one DAW, depending on the task. For example: I use Logic to create, augment, or edit music because it ships with an extensive virtual instrument and sound set, and I can co-op sessions with other Logic users knowing that we will be able to open every session without having to buy additional plug-ins, as long as we stick to the native sounds. Then, I export my tracks as separate audio files and import them into Pro Tools, which I find much more facile for manipulating audio, and where I have established processes and techniques for editing and mixing. Whatever works best for you is the best solution.
