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Jason Huggins

Ok...let me start out by saying I really don't care WHY anyone uses any particular DAW. I was asked to put some content together and am comparing DAWs for the purpose of editing/mastering audiobooks. I'm just curious what you use (if you are in fact editing and mastering audiobooks and long form stuff).

Let me repeat. This is not a debate...I don't care which one is "best," and I don't need to know why you use it. Smile

Bruce · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2014 7:09 am Post subject:

I use MOTU's Audio Desk to record and edit, mostly because it came for free with the first MOTU interface I bought over a decade ago. I'm used to it. It's flexible and treats me kindly.

However it doesn't have quite the features I thought I needed to master audiobooks. I paid for and watched George's lesson on how to master using Twisted Wave, bought the software, and have been using it, following his directions closely, and Audible's been happy with every book I've submitted.

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vkuehn · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2014 9:03 am Post subject:

Adobe Audition.

Currently using the Creative Cloud (Version 6?). Has a new feature or two I like, but I am really more comfortable with interface of 2.0 or 3.0. (I just threw that in for free, even though I know you didn't want to know.)

Frank F · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2014 10:09 am Post subject:

Adobe Audition 3.1. No cloud, no crap.

The real truth is the DAW you use for editing is the one you are most familiar with and are comfortable using. Why someone uses a particular DAW is of no consequence. Why you use the DAW you like is...

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bobsouer · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2014 11:11 am Post subject:

I record in Pro Tools 9 and edit in Sound Forge 10.
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Jason Huggins · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2014 11:23 am Post subject:

I'm seeing a trend (not just here) that most audiobook peeps edit/master in either Adobe Audition or Soundforge. I read that most editors at ACX use SF.

georgethetech · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2014 9:22 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the plug, Bruce! I used TwistedWave for every book I've worked on in post. Editing is VERY fast, Mastering even faster. Don't over think the mastering, they (Audible/ACX) aren't actually that picky. Pro Tools 11 could be equally as efficient with proficiency, thanks to offline bounce. Audition works great, too. Audacity "mastering" tools are too clunky, slow workflow. Roll n Punch with Reaper is awesome (no headphones required), but I've never edited with it.
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Jason Huggins · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 5:32 am Post subject:

Can you analyze noise floor and total RMS in TW?

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Andy · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 11:44 am Post subject:

Twisted Wave. OUTSTANDING service from the developer and it's only $80. The a Hobo Tounge

s that go with allow me to edit my books when I am out and about through my iPhone. Perfect for audiobook recording...and as George says editing is a breeze. Ditto for me with Audible/ACX--never an issue with my books.
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georgethetech · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 3:14 pm Post subject:

TwistedWave is like SoundForge for the Mac before there was a SF for Mac, and it's better than SF for Mac... Yes you can measure noise floor, RMS, peak, all that stuff. No, you can't multitrack, punch n roll, or do spectral display of waves.
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Donna · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 5:41 pm Post subject:

SoundForge here as well.
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Scott Pollak · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 6:06 pm Post subject:

Audition CS 5.5, no cloud.
And like George said, they're not that picky. I mainly apply light noise reduction, hard limit to -6db and make sure the 'mandatory' half-second leader space, 1.5 seconds after chapter title, and 3.5 seconds are at the end.

And I get rid of pops and clicks. Never had one bounced back to me.

DAWs are like computers. My lovely and quite bright wife once said:

"Which computer is best? The one that works best for YOU."

I'm betting most of us just use what we pretty much cut our teeth on, at least in the digital editing realm.
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whalewtchr · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 8:27 pm Post subject:

Record PT 10.3.8, edit on Audition CS6, back to PT for master and here's a curveball, mp3 conversion with iTunes because Audible requested it.
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JBarrett · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 7:10 am Post subject:

I use Reaper for everything, including the few books I've recorded.