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[DenisvanderVelde]

AAMS Auto Audio Mastering System V1.1 - Update

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New AAMS V1.1 - Update;

-AAMS Unpacker and Setup changed so that there should be no more re-booting on older windows systems
-AAMS works now in all screen-resolutions and sizes.
-Removed problem while importing audio and windows multitasking
-Bug removed while closing AAMS.
-Bug removed while cancelling creating user eq-preset.
-Removed Menu option to Exit in the main menu.
-Removed in Options Tab 'Average' and 'Fast but Inaccurate'.
-Added 'Exit AAMS Application ? Yes/No' message while exiting (X).
-Restricted the input of all manual Q-Smooth factors. (5hz - 20000hz).
-Removed Options Program Path Directory.
-Removed options Program Path File Box.
-Introducing Q-Smooth in EQpreset Tab.
-Introducing Q-Smooth automatic and manual modes in options.
-'Import Audio and Load as Source' Button Added on Quick Start Tab.
-'Convert MP3 to WAV'added to menu 'File'.
-QSmooth factor for EQ-Final and EQ-Preset are displayed in the Process Tab.
-Qsmooth factors can be manually input by user, just uncheck the option in the Options Tab.
-Introducting a EQ-preset for WInAmp 10 Band EQ.
-Changed the Multiband Tab for 1/ 2/ 3 / 4 and 5 Band Multiband Compressor views.
-Added Option to predefine amount of Multibands
-'Please Wait' message deleted and replaced by the 'Please Wait'/'Finished' Alert box below.
-'Options Reset To Default' button added in options tab.
-Loading Reference as Source Button Loaded wrong file.
-AAMS Analyzer Files are now saved in new V1.3 format, old formats can still be imported.
-AAMS Full Data Files are now saved in new V1.1 format, old formats can still be imported.
-Average Compression Levels in Grid-displays are now shown in White Colors inside the grid.
-Loudness settings are shown in white colors inside the grid.
-Loudness Grid Shows Average RMS levels to aim for.
-Textbox in Multiband Tab changed to Grid.
-Introducing a new early warning system for Equalization and Compression settings. In the Options Tab, the warning system can be turned On and Off and Values in db's can be configured. When ever a warning is given, you might consider chosing another reference preset style or you might re-consider your imported mix. The Warning System prevents users using heavy settings.
EQ Suggestion/EQ Final and Multiband Compression Displays added a straight RED line when a warning is given.
-Added in Process Tab under Multiband, Attack/Release and Ratio settings.
-Added settings marked with a '*' are option to be used, adjust them how you like best.
-Removed inactive variables.
-Removed a little bug, when in the Database Tab, Using Reference Batch.
-Improved calculation system for automatic Smooth-Q in EQpreset.
-Improved calculation system for automatic Smooth-Q in (User) EQpreset.
-Improved accuracy for Firium Preset Save.

[CapnLockheed]

Thanks Denis will give it a spin!

Cheers.....CL

[zmora]

Any tryed this one?What do you think about this "magic tool" for real pro mastering?

[morelia]

Not tried it. I use HarBal. I think they have similarities in that they steer you in the right direction to improve the sound of your mix. HarBal has helped me to develop a better idea of what a decent (IMO) mix looks and sounds like. I think AAMS does this and also some other things. I have a feeling though (don't quote me) that AAMS does not do any sound processing and that it simply produces suggestions for eq and compression that you need to apply using other plugins. I also have the feeling that these suggestions come in the form of presets that it outputs for you to use. I THINK it outputs for Firium EQ (pretty sure) and Ozone (not sure about this one at all). I also think that AAMS will eventually include its own built in sound processing but no idea when. Just thought I would pass on what little I know and bump your thread.

[bduffy]

Not tried it. I use HarBal. I think they have similarities in that they steer you in the right direction to improve the sound of your mix. HarBal has helped me to develop a better idea of what a decent (IMO) mix looks and sounds like. I think AAMS does this and also some other things. I have a feeling though (don't quote me) that AAMS does not do any sound processing and that it simply produces suggestions for eq and compression that you need to apply using other plugins. I also have the feeling that these suggestions come in the form of presets that it outputs for you to use. I THINK it outputs for Firium EQ (pretty sure) and Ozone (not sure about this one at all). I also think that AAMS will eventually include its own built in sound processing but no idea when. Just thought I would pass on what little I know and bump your thread.

That's mostly true. AAMS 1.5 will carefully analyze the spectral content of your mix, compare it to any reference mix (preset or any song of choice) and will create a new file that has been equalized with a new 100-band EQ. (I think that's a pretty rare thing, 100-band EQ!)

Then it provides you with precise suggestions for Multiband Limiting and Loudness, which you follow with your plug-ins of choice (you can choose from common models). v1.0 you had to save to a firium file, but now he's got his own crazy DSP-EQ, so you don't have to if you don't want to.

Now he is working on making AAMS an all-in-one solution, and the EQ is the first step. I will say that I've been using AAMS since February, and it's been an invaluable tool for mastering and helping me find out what's wrong with my mixes. I love it. I've also learned much more about the mastering process; it's a very detailed program and Denis really knows his stuff. His support is excellent, friendly and attentive - if you are confused or you have a problem, he'll take care of it.

I discovered AAMS first, so Har-Bal just doesn't suit my needs. I know a lot of people use Har-Bal and it's a valuable tool, so you should try both. The AAMS demo is 21-day fully functional and that helped make up my mind too. But I urge anyone to try it; it's affordable and works well, with the first fully automatic mastering solution coming soon!

[SebbyNC]

Sounds interesting. How much does it cost? I couldn't find the price on their website.

[bduffy]

Sounds interesting. How much does it cost? I couldn't find the price on their website.

Cheap as dirt: $40 EUR. Click "registration" and the PayPal to get the price. The website is a little awkward, I know.

[SebbyNC]

Thanks bduffy. I'll try the demo. I'm kinda new in the field of mixing and mastering, and actually mastering is the hardest part to me. Getting a well balanced track isn't easy, if this plugin helps me to understand how I can improve that, I'll buy it.

[Frippertronix]

will create a new file that has been equalized with a new 100-band EQ.

Sick!

[fabi]

Sounds interesting. How much does it cost? I couldn't find the price on their website.

Cheap as dirt: $40 EUR. Click "registration" and the PayPal to get the price. The website is a little awkward, I know.

that alone makes sure that i'll probably be going for this instead of harbal, once i feel like investing more time into mastering again. don't have a credit card and if it requires one, there's a 99% chance i won't buy it.

[SebbyNC]

that alone makes sure that i'll probably be going for this instead of harbal, once i feel like investing more time into mastering again. don't have a credit card and if it requires one, there's a 99% chance i won't buy it.

Do you have a PayPal account? If not, I think you can open one without a credit card, with your bank account information.
Then, with PayPal you can get a "virtual" credit card (i.e. they generate a card number for you, that you can use on almost any site, I think).

[fabi]

that alone makes sure that i'll probably be going for this instead of harbal, once i feel like investing more time into mastering again. don't have a credit card and if it requires one, there's a 99% chance i won't buy it.

Do you have a PayPal account? If not, I think you can open one without a credit card, with your bank account information.
Then, with PayPal you can get a "virtual" credit card (i.e. they generate a card number for you, that you can use on almost any site, I think).

thanks for the info.

[bduffy]

that alone makes sure that i'll probably be going for this instead of harbal, once i feel like investing more time into mastering again. don't have a credit card and if it requires one, there's a 99% chance i won't buy it.

Do you have a PayPal account? If not, I think you can open one without a credit card, with your bank account information.
Then, with PayPal you can get a "virtual" credit card (i.e. they generate a card number for you, that you can use on almost any site, I think).

Virtual credit card? I don't think so. I have a PayPal account (the only way I can do online payments) and I don't recall seeing or hearing anything about that. But depending on where you live, you can hook your PayPal account right up to your bank account and blow all your cash on VST plugins! That's how I bought AAMS.

[bduffy]

Thanks bduffy. I'll try the demo. I'm kinda new in the field of mixing and mastering, and actually mastering is the hardest part to me. Getting a well balanced track isn't easy, if this plugin helps me to understand how I can improve that, I'll buy it.

If you're kinda new to the whole field, you might want to wait for version 2.0 with the full mastering suite included, but by all means check it out and consult the FAQs on the site.

[SebbyNC]

Virtual credit card? I don't think so. I have a PayPal account (the only way I can do online payments) and I don't recall seeing or hearing anything about that. But depending on where you live, you can hook your PayPal account right up to your bank account and blow all your cash on VST plugins! That's how I bought AAMS.

I'm positive that function exists, because I've used it a couple times.

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