Technology Institute for music educators ti: me course 2a Advanced Sequencing, Second Edition
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Example: Logic Bounce Dialog
Bounce Preparation DAW programs have different methods for setting a bounce length. In most programs you can set the duration by making a selection of the desired length in the program’s “arrange” window (Edit window in Pro Tools). In other cases the bounce duration can be set in the DAWs Bounce or Export Audio dialog box—in Logic or Ableton Live, for example. Additionally, all track solo and mute buttons should be disabled, or it is possible that the bounce will not include all the desired tracks. Bounce Options The last step in bouncing a project is to set the bounce options. Depending on the DAW, this can be found under the File menu and titled Bounce to Disk or Audio Export. The fundamental parameters found here include the following: File Type: The most important consideration is whether the bounce will result in a compressed or uncompressed audio file. Standard file types include… BWF (Broadcast Wave File): uncompressed, Red Book CD standard, most common uncompressed file type AIF (Apple Interchange File Format): uncompressed, Red Book CD standard MP3: most common compressed file type. Depending on the DAW program, the encoding parameter might also be available; if so, the Constant Bit Rate (CBR) can be set, which largely determines the audio quality. While the standard setting is 128kbps, we recommend that you use a CBR of at least 256kbps. Sample Rate: 44.1kHz is the consumer standard rate for CDs, etc. If the bounce is being sent to a mastering studio, they will want the bounce at the original sample rate. Bit rate: 16-bit is the consumer standard for CDs, etc. If the bounce is being sent to a mastering studio, they will want the bounce at the original bit rate. File format: The standard is an interleaved file. This means that the left and right sides of a stereo (or 5.1) signal are contained in one data stream, which is later decoded by the CD or MP3 player. A stereo interleaved bounce will result in a single file. DAW programs also offer a multi-mono bounce option. This will result in two files—one each for the left and right sides. This is useful if the files are brought back into the DAW for further editing, but useless if an audio CD is the desired result. Example: Pro Tools Bounce Dialog 
The last step in the bounce process is to set the save location and name the file. As a best practice, we recommend that the bounce be saved in the project folder. Lastly, some DAWS bounce in real time (Pro Tools), while others are capable of a non-real time bounce (Logic, Digital Performer, Adobe Audition, Sonar, and others). Download 3.6 Mb. Share with your friends:
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