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I’ve received a few questions with regards to 5.1 support specifics in Soundtrack Pro 2. Also, in this recent installment of my program The.Point, I make reference to the amount of disc space that is required for the entire Final Cut Studio suite. As noted in the previous post, this is accurate. Keep in mind the additional media libraries that are associated with STP, DVD SP and Motion, are optional.

In terms of 5.1 Specifics, you can:

• Create 6 discrete mono tracks in the project window and associate independent files with each track. Proprietary routing is supported.

• Drag 6 discrete mono files into a single track [see graphic]

In both cases, the Graphical Surround Panner simplifies channel mixing.

Depending on output configurations and interface compatibility, you can:

• Export tracks as individual files

• Export a single 5.1 file

• Bounce surround mixes to stereo for subsequent export

STP Multitrack

Pay close attention to a few things in this diagram: the snippet to the right is a single track that includes six discrete channels of audio. Notice the Pan adjustment icon on channel strip three in the mixer. Double click this and the surround adjustment palette will launch. You can prepare for a stereo mixdown by changing the surround panner on the track to a stereo panner, and adjust the output bus to stereo.

Real easy, and more to follow …