Future Retro DB - Manual (Page 16)

NOTE: Selecting MONO SUMMING will make that audio input louder as it assigns a single audio input to
both the left and right audio outputs. You can compensate for this by adjusting the track output level in the
DAW.
With stereo inputs, you can use the pan control in your DAW to specify the stereo placement for that track.
Prepare an audio track to record the summed audio to in your DAW, setting the input source to inputs 1 and 2
(for stereo recording) or input 1 or 2 individually (for mono recording).
Mute the track that is being recorded to in the DAW to prevent feedback from occurring, and arm the track so
that the level of incoming audio can be monitored.
Activate the buss switch for the preamp you want to use. Increase the gain of your preamp to achieve the ideal
recording level.
You may activate/deactivate any of the buss processors and make adjustments to their settings as you monitor
the audio source although in most cases simply running the summed audio through the preamp is all that is
needed. Once you are satisfied with the overall mix levels, you can begin recording.
Now that you have just summed 8 or 16 channels of audio down to 2 channels, you can deactivate those 8 or
16 channels of audio in your DAW, freeing up tracks and CPU power.
MASTERING
Mute the track that is being recorded to in the DAW to prevent feedback from occurring, and arm the track so
that the level of incoming audio can be monitored.
Activate the buss switch for the preamp you want to use. Increase the gain of your preamp to achieve the ideal
recording level.
You may activate/deactivate any of the buss processors and make adjustments to their settings as you monitor
the audio source.
You may wish to experiment with use of the MID/SIDE processing, and parallel processing using the
PRE/POST MIX sections, as these can be essential tools for the mastering process.
To check the left/right phase of your mix, activate MONO AUDIO.
Once you are satisfied with the overall mix levels, you can begin recording.
Mastering allows you to take your stereo mix, process it through the db buss,
and record the final mix into the DAW.
Mastering provides that final touch to your overall mix using fine amounts of
EQ, compression, sonic enhancement, or all of the above to achieve the
optimum levels and spectral balance for your music.
Set the MODE switch to MASTER.
Prepare an audio track to record the audio to in your DAW, setting the input
source to inputs 1 and 2 (for stereo recording) or input 1 or 2 individually (for
mono recording).
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