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Also - I think I'm missing something on how to mix a stereo pair right into PT. I always thought you had to export the stereo file and then import that into a new file for mastering...



Basically you need to open up your sound card control | recording options and choose "what you see" or "stereo mix" or something like that. The go to PT's Options | Preference | Audio and set the Input Channel to L + R. Also press F1 and read the help on the page. There maybe be some tweaking you need depending on what drivers you are using (ASIO or MME). I am only familiar with MME.

If Tracks 1-12 are ready for mixing, then put the cursor on an open track like 15 and open the VU meter. Play the file and see if the Input meter is responding and set the level - that is the "What You See" coming from PT's A1 output.

If you're all set, leave track 15 highlighted and click on record and the track 1-12 playback will begin. You can play with the faders on 1-12 during this process and when your mix has faded, hit stop and the program will ask if you want to keep the take and the mixer moves (generally I say no) and then it will write your stereo mix to tracks 15 and 16. Then unclick tracks 1-12 and listen to your mix.
After that you can add FXs to 15 and 16, set the pan etc. If all your other tracks are clicked offf then you can go to PT's Audio Menu and Export just tracks 15 and 16 to a Stereo wave.

Hope I haven't missed anything

Cheers - Ian

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