Editing Wet and Dry simultaneously

[grannis]

Is there a relatively slick workflow for editing tracks that have been recorded wet and dry so they stay in sync when it comes to mixing?

thank you!

 

[reginaldStjohn]

You can group clips together so when you edit one clip the other edits with it.  If you are talking about levels then I would use a bus or auxiliary track. Send both tracks to a bus.  Set their relative levels and then adjust the bus as needed. 

[Amberwolf]

One page about the feature:

https://legacy.cakewalk.com/Documentation?product=SONAR+X3&language=3&help=Arranging.22.html

There's also at least one thread discussing it in the last few weeks that may have helpful info., but I don't have a link.  

 

[grannis]

I had tried group editing before, and it didn't work, but on the basis of these responses and the doc section linked by @Amberwolf I have just dug deeper and now I know why....

If I want to move, for example, a bass guitar note just behind the kick (I know I should play it right in the first place but hey!)  I would normally select and delete either side of the note, then grab it and move it. THIS DOES NOT WORK... However, if you do it in Take-Lane mode, using the comping split (not sure of the correct term), it works fine. 

 

I just need to train myself in a new workflow. thank you.

[Will.]

On 1/16/2025 at 12:48 PM, grannis said:

Is there a relatively slick workflow for editing tracks that have been recorded wet and dry so they stay in sync when it comes to mixing?

thank you!

 

Important Note: When you record vocals or guitars make sure you choose the smallest buffer size your system can handle when your record (usually a setting of  64 should be fine for most) to eliminate latency on recorded files. Then, set your buffer setting back to 512 or 1024 | or | at a higher buffer size in the mixing process if your interface support a higher number. 

Recording at a smaller buffer size will keep your timing of your dry and wet signal tight during the  process. You can also utilize the direct monitoring button on your interface to further improve your timing. 

[David Baay]

Ripple Editing should also address this workflow.