Stringtheorist
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I understand that the Axe-II sample rate is locked at 48kHz. Does this mean I cannot use it in project files with virtual instruments using a 44.1kHz sample rate?
Virtual Instruments use samples which have been recorded with a certain sampling rate. That's why he asked.What I don't really understand is what you mean by virtual instruments using 44,1khz, usually this instruments will use the selected sample rate in the sequencer and will accommodate to the new setting, what sequencer are you using?
How I do it: I record everything in 48 kHz, so the Axe-FX II won't complain. Most VSTi-Libraries don't care, since they should upsample without problems. For the final mixdown, e.g. for making a CD-compliant WAVE or an MP3, I select 44.1 kHz in the export settings.I've just been advised on another forum that I should set my project's sample rate to that required for the final delivery medium (eg. 44.1kHz for CD). Won't that cause issues with the Axe?
How I do it: I record everything in 48 kHz, so the Axe-FX II won't complain. Most VSTi-Libraries don't care, since they should upsample without problems. For the final mixdown, e.g. for making a CD-compliant WAVE or an MP3, I select 44.1 kHz in the export settings.
Well, I no longer have a separate audio interface. I sold it after I got the Axe-II because I was led to believe I no longer needed one. Now I discover the USB connection is worthless unless I'm running projects in 48kHz?
OK, cheers Richard. I'm getting conflicting advice from the other forum but what you're saying makes sense.
I completely agree with that approach. Every (decent) mastering studio can handle 48 kHz/24 bits.If I need to convert to 44.1 or 16bits and its not super critical, I use a Waves plugin on the Master fader in ProTools to do the downsampling / SRC.
If it is critical, I print 24/48k and let the mastering house handle any conversions.
Audio mastering - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaForgive the noobie question but what does a mastering house do exactly that one can't do with a home studio?