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Old 09-22-2009, 05:49 PM
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Default Why is this trumpet waveform not centered?

What is wrong with this trumpet synth sample? seems of center to me compared to other tracks.
The waveform pic ilustrates better this condition.
How can I fix it?
Thank you in advance for any help! Sonar specific tips would help.
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On some synths (soft synths, as well) some patches are pre-panned. Just pan it to where you want it.
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Default Re: Why is this trumpet waveform not centered?

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On some synths (soft synths, as well) some patches are pre-panned. Just pan it to where you want it.
I think the problem is not pan related, but I could be wrong. Please check the pic I just attached if you have a chance and let me know what you think.

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Default Re: Why is this trumpet waveform not centered?

I wouldn't pay so much attention to the waveform if I were you - some instruments can have fairly asymmetrical patterns - Asymmetric musical waveforms
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Default Re: Why is this trumpet waveform not centered?

You usually get something like this when routing a unbalanced synth (or other) output to a Hi-Z input or in a way that balances the signal poorly. If that's a raw sample wave, there's not much to be done about it. It does show it's not a very good sample. A real instrument's wave won't look like that and it doesn't sound great. I wouldn't give it a second thought, just go by what it sounds like.
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A real instrument's wave won't look like that and it doesn't sound great.
When I record real horns the waveform is asymmetrical. Tuba being the worst. But it doesn't mean they sound bad. I was curious about why myself and have never been able to find a solid explanation as to why...but suffice it to say that it's normal.
Curiously, if you look at the waveform pic that I posted of the 2 tuba notes, the first note is pretty smooth and mellow and the second note has "splat" in it.
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I understand this about the native asymmetry of brass waves, especially where the tone has been "spread" - having once been a very proficient trombonist (and competent on other non-French horn brass instruments). The nature of the asymmetry and the quality of the sound are discrete issues. My point was its nature didn't look organic but rather possibly mechanically distorted and I wouldn't worry so much because it doesn't sound great anyway.
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