Save final project

[Sir WhiteApple]

Hi! about DP..

i'm sorry for this dummie question...i search but didn't found anything about it..

i would like to know how to save the final project into a single wav format or mp3 or other...there is a direct way?

thanks a lot!

[Frodo]

Not sure what you mean, exactly. This is assuming that you already know about the bounce features in the Audio Menu. Bouncing to WAV is a pretty basic process and at the core of what DP is all about.

What is it that you are trying to accomplish in detail-- and what is it specifically that's causing you trouble?

It could be something very simple. Be sure to describe what you are doing, the steps you are taking to get it done and at what part of the process you're not succeeding.

[Sir WhiteApple]

Not sure what you mean, exactly. This is assuming that you already know about the bounce features in the Audio Menu. Bouncing to WAV is a pretty basic process and at the core of what DP is all about.

What is it that you are trying to accomplish in detail-- and what is it specifically that's causing you trouble?

It could be something very simple. Be sure to describe what you are doing, the steps you are taking to get it done and at what part of the process you're not succeeding.

hi! thanks for your time..
what i mean is that im doing a project with many tracks...what i want to do is save the final project as a wav file insteed of a DP file project..how do i do this?

[Frodo]

Select all desired tracks, then choose BOUNCE from the Audio Menu. You will be offered a variety of options for bounce settings, including WAV and a location for where you want to save the bounce.

Go for it!! If there should be some misstep along the way, then just use Command-Z and start again. It really does work well-- unless there is a unique issue on your system.

If that's the case, then you might want to post more info about your system, version of OSX and DP, models of audio interfaces, etc., so that those who have or haven't had issues can also chime in to help you troubleshoot.

[Sir WhiteApple]

Select all desired tracks, then choose BOUNCE from the Audio Menu. You will be offered a variety of options for bounce settings, including WAV and a location for where you want to save the bounce.

Go for it!! If there should be some misstep along the way, then just use Command-Z and start again. It really does work well-- unless there is a unique issue on your system.

If that's the case, then you might want to post more info about your system, version of OSX and DP, models of audio interfaces, etc., so that those who have or haven't had issues can also chime in to help you troubleshoot.

thanks a lot...i also searched on DP helper and with you help i think i did it! =)

i also have another question..early today i import an audio file to dp..it was at same bpm as everything else but it wasn't sync with the other tracks...witch is the best way to resolve this issue? thanks

[Frodo]

i also have another question..early today i import an audio file to dp..it was at same bpm as everything else but it wasn't sync with the other tracks...witch is the best way to resolve this issue? thanks

It is important to know in advance that you will use external audio with DP. You always want to work with that audio first. Import that audio and then check the DP manual for information about how to "Adjust Beats" so that the audio syncs with DP. You can do this if MIDI data is already involved, but it's easier if you begin with the audio tracks and lock them to DP first.

After that, MIDI will more easily work as planned.

I would also recommend logging into motu.com and to check their tech notes. For example-- for Adjust Beats, here is an example of their notes:

Understanding Adjust Beats

Adjust beats is a visual representation of the tempo scale allowing you to adjust the time on the ruler of the MIDI or audio graphic editor. Click/dragging the ruler markers towards the beginning of the sequence creates a faster tempo change from the point of the click, towards the end of the sequence, a slower tempo.

You can adjust the tempo within beats, measures or fixed duration. This means any movement in the ruler will effect the tempo in increments of beats/measures or a note value. For this example: you have a 1 bar soundbite of a 4/4 drum beat. The tempo of the sequence is a quarter note = 176. The tempo of the soundbite is different that the sequence (slower or faster) and you want to change the tempo of the sequence to fit the soundbite. Here's what you do:

Drag the drum beat so that the beginning is at 1|1|000.

View the soundbite in the Sequence Editor.

Open the Adjust Beats window, check the box for "Drag beats in Graphic Editor," choose to adjust "Measures," and "Apply adjusted beats tempo until end of sequence", with Snapping set to "None."

Find beat 2 in the soundbite (estimate where beat 2 is by viewing the waveform) and beat 2 on the Sequence Editor ruler.

Click & drag beat 2 of the Sequence Editor towards beat 2 of the soundbite so the red line lines up with beat 2 of the soundbite.

The same can be applied to MIDI events. This is where snapping comes in handy. Here's an example:

Play in 4 quarter notes to a sequence regardless of the sequence's tempo.
Open the Graphic Editor for that track.

Open the Adjust Beats window, check the box for "Drag beats in Graphic Editor," choose to adjust "Beats," and "Apply adjusted beats tempo until end of sequence", with Snapping set to "None."

Click ruler on the nearest start of a measure (i.e., 2|1|000). You'll notice the red line indicating measure movement will snap to the first note.

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[Sir WhiteApple]

Click ruler on the nearest start of a measure (i.e., 2|1|000). You'll notice the red line indicating measure movement will snap to the first note.

hmm.. i don't think that the problem is that..i mean..I've an audio file imported.. both audio and DP project are at same bpm (130 for instance)

so..when I import the file the audio doesn't fit with the beat of the project - it starts early some microsecondes of the beat and it keeps always that same time behind..so how may i move the audio file to start at same time as the beat/click?

[Frodo]

hmm.. i don't think that the problem is that..i mean..I've an audio file imported.. both audio and DP project are at same bpm (130 for instance)

so..when I import the file the audio doesn't fit with the beat of the project - it starts early some microsecondes of the beat and it keeps always that same time behind..so how may i move the audio file to start at same time as the beat/click?

Have you tried nudging the audio to the left or to the right to align the downbeats?

In the Sequence Editor, there's a feature in the upper right hand corner of that window. It is characterized by a musical note and is called "Snap To Grid". Unclick that feature to deactivate it.

Single click on your audio file to select it, then use the right and/or left arrow to freely move your audio into place. You may also use the mouse to move the audio file as well.

If your audio is already aligned to the beginning of the sequence, try dragging the left part of the audio to the right a little if you need to nudge the audio further to the left. Just place the cursor on the left EDGE of the audio file and click-drag it to the right so that the beginning of it appears to start later. Then, nudge that audio file to the left as needed.

You could also add a measure (or as many measures as you want) to the entire sequence. This would be done in the Project Menu> Modify Conductor Track> Insert Measures.

If, for example, you select the options of adding 1 measure to the beginning of the sequence at the start of measure 1 (options which are available in the Insert Measures dialog) with the option selected to "maintain all times following the insertion point", it will add a "measure 0". This will also allow you to nudge your audio further to the left, if needed. (At least at this time, don't worry about a possible warning message that speaks of SMPTE time-- just click the button that says "YES".

If you need to move the audio file to the right, you should have no problem since the space to the right is virtually infinite.

If your audio file is truly "locked" to your sequence tempo, then aligning the first downbeat should sync the entire soundbite. If your soundbite is not truly locked to your sequence tempo before it is imported, then you will need to use the Adjust Beats feature to ensure that the audio and MIDI are properly aligned.

Hope this helps.

[jlaudon]

I think a lot of the issues you have mentioned can be resolved also from info within the manual. I understand from some folks that getting around the manual is also a bit tricky (trying to find the right sections for a specific issue, not knowing the 'right' words to search for, etc), if this is the case, let us know, and I'm sure we can also direct you to the right places.

[Sir WhiteApple]

If your audio file is truly "locked" to your sequence tempo, then aligning the first downbeat should sync the entire soundbite. If your soundbite is not truly locked to your sequence tempo before it is imported, then you will need to use the Adjust Beats feature to ensure that the audio and MIDI are properly aligned.

Hope this helps.

Thanks a lot! yes it was truly "locked". Everything you said helped me...that was what i was searching for. For now i've not more questions.

Thanks

[James Steele]

For now i've not more questions.

Well I have one. Do you have a manual? If not, why? I guess that's two questions.

[Sir WhiteApple]

For now i've not more questions.

Well I have one. Do you have a manual? If not, why? I guess that's two questions.

yes i guess it too..so if you are always with your manual around (thing that i'm not by the way) tell me how to change the intensity/volume of a pitch or a small area of a wave...because i still cant do it...

thanks

[FMiguelez]

For now i've not more questions.

Well I have one. Do you have a manual? If not, why? I guess that's two questions.

yes i guess it too..so if you are always with your manual around (thing that i'm not by the way) tell me how to change the intensity/volume of a pitch or a small area of a wave...because i still cant do it...

thanks

You haven't answered James' question...

If you DO have a manual, why aren't you reading it?
If you do not, WHY not?
Those questions you have are pretty basic and are perfectly covered and explained in detail in the manual.

We are happy to help with questions and techniques here, but we are not going to repeat what the manual reads. That wouldn't make sense.
Try reading the topics that cover your questions first, and if you still have questions, we can gladly talk about them here, for more specific things. IOW, do your homework. Or at least part of it!

[Sir WhiteApple]

well..i'm a student and dont have this app on my mac...on school there are just a manual and they cant give me many time with the manual (and i will not copy that). I also cant afford the app right now..so i'm going to buy a book that will help but it will take a few days..=/

[FMiguelez]

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Sorry, dude, but when I was a student they also had a limited amount of manuals, but that never stopped me from learning Finale inside out. I spent many evenings at the Learning Center with the 3 Finale Manuals opened, and I really got to master it, to the point that I became the "Finale go-to guy". I didn't even own a computer back then.

Just ask them for a manual every time you are on their "learning center" or whatever they call it and do the same.

If you have the money to pay for a school tuition, you certainly have the money for a relatively inexpensive app such as DP. Use your student discount. NO EXCUSE!