This tutorial shows how to use the DP Meter Pro audio analysis plugin (DPMP) in MAGIX Samplitude, in order to modify the parameters of an effect on a track according to the envelope of an other track. This example shows a simple ducking application, using the envelope of a source track to modify the gain of a destination track. Note that Samplitude does not support VST MIDI output routing, so this tutorial uses automation curves for the control of parameters.
Step By Step
00 - Initial setup - a source track which will be used to control the destination track:
01 - On the source track insert the Digital Peak Meter Pro:
02 - Open the VST Automation window:
03 - Select the Digital Peak Meter Pro plugin:
04 - Select the left and right transformed peak envelope parameters:
04.1 - On the most recent versions of the plugin, check that automation output is enabled in the current preset settings:
05 - Hit play and tweak the amount and offset parameters to generate the appropriate envelope:
06 - Once setup, hit play to record the transformed envelopes as automation curves:
07 - Swap the source and destination track audio objects:
08 - Insert the Stereo Gain plug-in:
09 - Open the VST automation window:
10 - Reset both parameters to nothing:
11 - Choose not to delete envelope points:
12 - Select the Stereo Gain VST plug-in:
13 - Now assign the envelopes to the left and right gain parameters:
14 - Play the track, the gain of the destination track is now controlled by the envelopes generated by the source track:
15 - Tweak the DPMP parameters and experiment with other effects:
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