onemoreguitar
Inspired
For those of you using Logic, here is the project I use to mix IR's.
[attachment=0:263frxc0]Cab Mixer.zip[/attachment:263frxc0]
It requires LAconvolver which I've found to be about the most resource light. It's also free and you can download it from here:
http://download.cnet.com/LAConvolver/3000-2170_4-142315.html?tag=vtredir
I tend to mix IR's in 3 stages: first I get a far field mix, second a near field mix. I get each of them as close to what I'm looking far as possible on their own. I then lastly mix those 2 together to get the best hybrid of live/studio sound I can. In the project I have 5 spaces each for far field and near field. If you want to keep things simple, just use one or the other. You by no means have to use all the tracks but you can if you like.
I use an Apogee Ensemble which is extremely low latency so the project is built to be able to play live through the mixer instead of having to record a loop. Keep in mind this is only possible on a very low latency system. You can still record a loop as well if you like, just delete it before bouncing. If you find latency is an issue, you can always fall back to recording a loop on the Trigger/Guitar track from bar 3 (after the trigger). Then turn your loop on over that phrase.
To get going:
-First, on the Trigger/Guitar track, select the input where you've plugged in your Axe-FX and record enable. (make sure software monitoring is enabled)
*If you don't have a low latency system, record a dry track from your Axe-FX from bar 3 and set your loop region over it. Hit play.*
-You then just load your IR's (Axe-FX truncated) in as many of the instances of LAconvolver that you like and slide the faders up on those channels. The FF and NF both go out to sub mixers which will also need to be up depending on which group your on.
-When you have the mix you like, hit play and check that the trigger is peaking at or just below '0' then bounce the track out to a wav file. (If you recorded a loop, make sure your loop region is turned off)
-Open the resultant wav in Soundtrack and clip the leading silence. (Set the ruler to 'Samples)
-Convert using AlbertA's utility and you're good to go.
BTW, I also have an aux loaded with Space Designer. While not the end all, I've found the short-medium reverbs can give a decent representation of what the IR's will sound like coming out of your FRFR rig.
Also, if you have a low latency system and can use a bit of volume, you can easily route the signal back out of your interface and monitor the mix right on your FRFR.
If you have any questions, let me know. Happy mixing.
[attachment=0:263frxc0]Cab Mixer.zip[/attachment:263frxc0]
It requires LAconvolver which I've found to be about the most resource light. It's also free and you can download it from here:
http://download.cnet.com/LAConvolver/3000-2170_4-142315.html?tag=vtredir
I tend to mix IR's in 3 stages: first I get a far field mix, second a near field mix. I get each of them as close to what I'm looking far as possible on their own. I then lastly mix those 2 together to get the best hybrid of live/studio sound I can. In the project I have 5 spaces each for far field and near field. If you want to keep things simple, just use one or the other. You by no means have to use all the tracks but you can if you like.
I use an Apogee Ensemble which is extremely low latency so the project is built to be able to play live through the mixer instead of having to record a loop. Keep in mind this is only possible on a very low latency system. You can still record a loop as well if you like, just delete it before bouncing. If you find latency is an issue, you can always fall back to recording a loop on the Trigger/Guitar track from bar 3 (after the trigger). Then turn your loop on over that phrase.
To get going:
-First, on the Trigger/Guitar track, select the input where you've plugged in your Axe-FX and record enable. (make sure software monitoring is enabled)
*If you don't have a low latency system, record a dry track from your Axe-FX from bar 3 and set your loop region over it. Hit play.*
-You then just load your IR's (Axe-FX truncated) in as many of the instances of LAconvolver that you like and slide the faders up on those channels. The FF and NF both go out to sub mixers which will also need to be up depending on which group your on.
-When you have the mix you like, hit play and check that the trigger is peaking at or just below '0' then bounce the track out to a wav file. (If you recorded a loop, make sure your loop region is turned off)
-Open the resultant wav in Soundtrack and clip the leading silence. (Set the ruler to 'Samples)
-Convert using AlbertA's utility and you're good to go.
BTW, I also have an aux loaded with Space Designer. While not the end all, I've found the short-medium reverbs can give a decent representation of what the IR's will sound like coming out of your FRFR rig.
Also, if you have a low latency system and can use a bit of volume, you can easily route the signal back out of your interface and monitor the mix right on your FRFR.
If you have any questions, let me know. Happy mixing.