Apple Logic Pro /LogicExpress Discussion

Hi..

Quick question does Logic have a tool that solves phase issues in recordings?
Actually what I really want to know is does it has a tool that allows one to switch the phase of a recording 180deg..

When recording, say, a kick drum from both sides of the skin with 2 mics.. ala from the beater side and the opposite side phasing occurs and this needs fixing. One way would be to swap the phase of the signal of one 180 degrees and make other adjustments etc to get around the phase issue.

I know some Pre's have phase switches etc to help with such issues but what if the gear you are using doesn't have that feature does Logic have a plugin that does that for you?


S.

I think you can reverse the phase in the audio window ... but I am not 
sure now.

for more complicated phase resolution, there is a little plugin that 
does exactly that - and not just 180 degrees - but any two mics. Its 
for the UAudio board though.

Little Labs Phase Alignment Tool
http://www.uaudio.com/products/software/ibp/index.html

-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Currington <steve@...>
To: Logic_Cafe@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, Jul 16, 2009 8:02 am
Subject: [Logic_Cafe] Logic v8 question - Phase switching

Hi..

Quick question does Logic have a tool that solves phase issues in 
recordings?
Actually what I really want to know is does it has a tool that allows 
one to switch the phase of a recording 180deg..

When recording, say, a kick drum from both sides of the skin with 2 
mics.. ala from the beater side and the opposite side phasing occurs 
and this needs fixing. One way would be to swap the phase of the signal 
of one 180 degrees and make other adjustments etc to get around the 
phase issue.

I know some Pre's have phase switches etc to help with such issues but 
what if the gear you are using doesn't have that feature does Logic 
have a plugin that does that for you?


S.

I run a Motu gear just upgraded to Mk3 models and have not learned all  
about them yet yet..
Hmm need to read the manuals I guess. was hoping for a quick guide on  
where to look etc...

Steve Currington
de Composer
Wellington, New Zealand
Web:        http://www.singers.org.nz



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On 17/07/2009, at 5:20 PM, GAmoore@... wrote:

> I think you can reverse the phase in the audio window ... but I am not
> sure now.
>
> for more complicated phase resolution, there is a little plugin that
> does exactly that - and not just 180 degrees - but any two mics. Its
> for the UAudio board though.
>
> Little Labs Phase Alignment Tool
> http://www.uaudio.com/products/software/ibp/index.html
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve Currington <steve@...>
> To: Logic_Cafe@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thu, Jul 16, 2009 8:02 am
> Subject: [Logic_Cafe] Logic v8 question - Phase switching
>
> Hi..
>
> Quick question does Logic have a tool that solves phase issues in
> recordings?
> Actually what I really want to know is does it has a tool that allows
> one to switch the phase of a recording 180deg..
>
> When recording, say, a kick drum from both sides of the skin with 2
> mics.. ala from the beater side and the opposite side phasing occurs
> and this needs fixing. One way would be to swap the phase of the  
> signal
> of one 180 degrees and make other adjustments etc to get around the
> phase issue.
>
> I know some Pre's have phase switches etc to help with such issues but
> what if the gear you are using doesn't have that feature does Logic
> have a plugin that does that for you?
>
> S.
>
>
> 



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Hey,

The plugin called "Gain" has phase invert on it, in addition to a few other little helpful goodies.

It's native to Logic.  plugins/utilities/gain.

Also the sample editor lets you invert phase of the waveform.

Pete

--- In Logic_Cafe@yahoogroups.com, "Steve Currington" <steve@...> wrote:

>
> Hi..
> 
> Quick question does Logic have a tool that solves phase issues in recordings?
> Actually what I really want to know is does it has a tool that allows one to switch the phase of a recording 180deg..
> 
> When recording, say, a kick drum from both sides of the skin with 2 mics.. ala from the beater side and the opposite side phasing occurs and this needs fixing. One way would be to swap the phase of the signal of one 180 degrees and make other adjustments etc to get around the phase issue.
> 
> I know some Pre's have phase switches etc to help with such issues but what if the gear you are using doesn't have that feature does Logic have a plugin that does that for you?
> 
> 
> S.
>

I use a PSP plug-in to change phase. I think it's called Stereo Controller...
Also, doesn't Logic have a similar plug (under the special or helper plug-in groups) that enables you to switch phase?
Sorry, not in front of Logic right now...

But I know I've done it one of those ways.

Charlie


--- In Logic_Cafe@yahoogroups.com, "Steve Currington" <steve@...> wrote:

>
> Hi..
> 
> Quick question does Logic have a tool that solves phase issues in recordings?
> Actually what I really want to know is does it has a tool that allows one to switch the phase of a recording 180deg..
> 
> When recording, say, a kick drum from both sides of the skin with 2 mics.. ala from the beater side and the opposite side phasing occurs and this needs fixing. One way would be to swap the phase of the signal of one 180 degrees and make other adjustments etc to get around the phase issue.
> 
> I know some Pre's have phase switches etc to help with such issues but what if the gear you are using doesn't have that feature does Logic have a plugin that does that for you?
> 
> 
> S.
>

From Steve Currington <steve@... s_currington>:

>  Quick question: does Logic have a tool that solves phase issues in
>  recordings? Actually what I really want to know is does it has a tool
>  that allows one to switch the phase of a recording 180deg..

The Gain plugin (Utility section in the plugin pulldown menu)
has the Phase (actually, Polarity) Reversal switch..

Cheers,
Joe

Thanks Guy's..  I new it would be there somewhere.

I really need to investigate and play with all the plug ins and see  
what they do.. Just  time is the issue.
But I think it would be time well spent.

Anyway.. thanks for the pointer..

Steve Currington
de Composer
Wellington, New Zealand
Web:        http://www.singers.org.nz



-------------------------------------
Hardware: 24" iMac 2.8Ghz, 4Gb RAM, 320Gb int. HDD, 2 x 1Tb Ext. HDD,  
500Gb Portable Ext. Drive,
               Broadband & Airport Extreme Wireless Network, M-Audio  
AxiomPro49 Keyboard, Motu Traveler Firewire Audio
Software: OSX v10.5.7 (Leopard), Sibelius 6, Logic Studio v8,  
NeoOffice, Firefox, Zotero




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