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Hmmm - that's what I thought. I was very curious about Bob Katz' stereo imaging technique, particularly the processes employed in his DD-2 K-Stereo imager. He discussed this topic in his book Mastering Audio but was rather coy about it when applying it to mastering, only referring to this unit, the ...

Insights into Imaging: In addition to the process discussed on this forum (affectionately known as the "L- R thingy"), are there any other processes/secrets used that can solidify and enhance a mix's image? I've been attempting to research, via the Internet, the Haas effect and how it woul...

Earle wrote The LR Thingy About the resulting file (that is after mixing the original file and its channel swapped/polarity inversed counterpart), is this a different result than a difference signal ie: the "L - R" signal in a Mid-Side encoding (with the Mid component removed, of course)? ...

...so perhaps use the number pad to activate those volume changes - ie: use 'Ctrl 1 (Num Pad)' to raise by 1 dB, etc

Sorry Paavo

Just one more: use 'Ctrl + "." (Num Pad)' to move by one-tenth of a dB.

Mister

Mister wrote: If I may add my two cents, I'd prefer not to have any "automated" matching. Better results can be achieved by using the eyes to create a "loose" match with the reference file and then using the (all improtant) ears to fine tune the final touches. I am still baffled...

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I realized that my second suggestion already utilizes those key commands for waveform displays, so perhaps use the number pad to activate those volume changes - ie: use 'Ctrl 1 (Num Pad)' to raise by 1 dB, etc.

A small oversight on my part!...

Greetings! I have two suggestions for some convenience features for Har-Bal. The first one involves the Match Loudness feature. Frequently when I need to use reference files they are, of course, often louder due to compression/limiting. This will often incur "overs" in the source if I atte...

If I may add my two cents, I'd prefer not to have any "automated" matching. Better results can be achieved by using the eyes to create a "loose" match with the reference file and then using the (all improtant) ears to fine tune the final touches. Even then, this matching approach...

If I may add my two cents - I'm in total agreement regarding the soundstage of a properly EQ'ed track. It's also been my frequent (& pleasant) experience when using Har-Bal, that properly applying what's needed, EQ-wise, does open up the soudstage. This really helps give a track fullness, body &...