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mattrixx
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Q: Stereo sweep to hardware.

Has anyone discovered an easy way to feed a hardware device (eg: external reverb unit) with a stereo sweep? I have only been able to have the sweep come out of one hardware out.
i can get around it by using Totalmix routings (using RME FF800), but it seems that it should be possible in the utility provided.
Obviously, when trying to sample a stereo hardware unit, you will want to record the stereo result of feeding the unit with L & R signals. Then each of those signals will generate a signal via the units L & R outputs. However, L will have some effect on the reverb generated at the hardwares R output also and vice versa. Does anyone see what I am getting at?

From the activity on this discussion base, it would seem that not many people have bothered with this utility as yet.

PMG5 Dual2/MBP 2.2 15"/ol'G4dual533/MintelDuo, Mac OS X (10.4.10), Logic/Melodyne/Live NIKomplete4 - RMEff800

Posted on Sep 22, 2007 3:14 PM

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Q: Stereo sweep to hardware.

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  • by Justin C,

    Justin C Justin C Sep 22, 2007 3:40 PM in response to mattrixx
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    Sep 22, 2007 3:40 PM in response to mattrixx
    I see what you're getting at. Can you accomplish it with the 'true stereo' config?

    If you are feeding a device like so, you should just be able to 'spike' it and not have to mess around with sweeps.

    J

  • by mattrixx,

    mattrixx mattrixx Sep 23, 2007 4:59 PM in response to Justin C
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    Sep 23, 2007 4:59 PM in response to Justin C
    Justin C wrote:
    I see what you're getting at. Can you accomplish it with the 'true stereo' config?

    No, unfortunately, it will still only feed one input channel of the device.

    If you are feeding a device like so, you should just be able to 'spike' it and not have to mess around with sweeps.

    I am aware of this, but I would also like to cpature a couple of EQ settings in my Avalons once I get it sorted.
    Just messing around with it over the weekend and this was merrely an observation. I am sure that once a few people start to use it, there will be a slather of methods come to light.
    cheers

  • by Justin C,

    Justin C Justin C Sep 23, 2007 6:26 PM in response to mattrixx
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    Sep 23, 2007 6:26 PM in response to mattrixx
    mattrixx wrote:
    I would also like to cpature a couple of EQ settings


    AFAIK, Spiking is fine for that process as well.

    J

  • by mattrixx,

    mattrixx mattrixx Sep 23, 2007 10:30 PM in response to Justin C
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    Sep 23, 2007 10:30 PM in response to Justin C
    No, it doesn't work for caprturing the EQ.

  • by Matt Mayfield,

    Matt Mayfield Matt Mayfield Oct 29, 2007 10:19 AM in response to mattrixx
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    Oct 29, 2007 10:19 AM in response to mattrixx
    That's strange; from what I've read it should work. Is it a linear phase EQ or something? Have you tried spiking it?

  • by John Buehler,

    John Buehler John Buehler Oct 30, 2007 6:57 PM in response to mattrixx
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    Oct 30, 2007 6:57 PM in response to mattrixx
    Using the software that controls your audio interface is the best way to send the sweep out of 2 outs. A sweep gives you a much better signal to noise ratio. The only thing that should be spiked is reverb, and even that seems better with a sweep in my experience. Spiking avoids the deconvolution process, but doesn't produce the best results.