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Using the new impulse file
To use your new impulse file, open the Acoustic Mirror dialog and choose it from the Impulse
Using impulse files in creative ways
Now that you understand the use and creation of impulse files, you may want to begin using Acoustic Mirror in more interesting ways than simply applying an impulse to an audio file. The following sections describe some creative and advanced uses for Acoustic Mirror technology that can contribute to the professionalism of your work.
Processing individual audio elements
Instead of applying an impulse file to an entire song, try applying an impulse to individual elements of the song. Applying an impulse to specific notes, chords, riffs, or phrases can quickly change the dynamics of a song. This technique is possible because Acoustic Mirror automatically mixes the tail of processed audio with the adjacent unprocessed audio.
Adding realistic stereo to mono recordings
You can give mono recordings realistic stereo characteristics by selecting the Convert mono to stereo check box in the General tab of the Acoustic Mirror dialog when applying the specified impulse file. The stereo image produced using this method is virtually indistinguishable from an actual stereo recording.
If you choose to use Acoustic Mirror for stereo simulation, you may find the output too reverberant. If this is the case, decrease the Apply envelope and limit decay value. Frequently, setting this value to as little as 0.1 seconds provides stereo realism without adding a distracting amount of reverb.
Creating special effects
Processing an audio file using a
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