Soundtrack Pro 2: Metadata …
Talk about accessibility? This is just another example of major improvement. In the prior version of STP, accessing project attributes was just a total nightmare. In version 2, the problem has been solved.
There are a few things to note:
• Notice the bin below the multitrack project. From this extensive supply of project attributes, each and every marker, file, and clip is listed along with its associated metadata. A simple click navigates to the accessed item in any project that is active during a particular session.
• You can audition clips, rename them, replace them, manage markers … I think you get the idea.
• You can re-introduce attributes into the opened project by simply dragging files up from the bin into a track.
• Notice the channel strip at the lower left. This appears when you select a specific track. This is a great way manage a single track [or group of tracks] when dealing with an extensive project.
• If you feel this workspace is a bit too busy, each pane can be resized, repositioned, or closed.
One last note - the lower pane where the bin is located offers additional tabbed work spaces:
• Mixer
• Multi-take Editor
• Conform Workspace
• Wave Editor [for single files, or - each attribute of a multi-track project]
Accessibility? I think so ….
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How is the multitrack editor compared to Peak. And what are your initial thoughts on the other software included with Final Cut Studio.
Michael,
Keep in mind that Peak is very different. First, Peak is a two channel application used for editing, mastering, and professional playlist creation for distribution discs, etc. You can only record two channels, and you cannot setup and maintain multitrack projects.
There are a few savvy things a producer can do with the excellent playlist creation and management tools in Peak. This is often mistaken for multi-track support. It’s not.
That being said, one of the greatest enhancements to Soundtrack Pro is that you can now record discrete tracks of audio when using a compatible interface. I read somewhere that “Soundtrack Pro now supports multi-track editing.” This is misleading, and in fact it’s old news. Soundtrack Pro always supported multitrack project workflows and editing with embedded media. The difference lies in the ability to capture discrete channels from an external source. Before STP ver. 2, recording was limited to 2 channels, similar in fashion to Peak.
The rest of the studio bundle is impressive as well. I’ve tested Compressor and Final Cut. The remaining applications will be tested this week.
My initial impression is overwhelmingly positive across the board …
-ptfigg.