Re: What have I started?

["Avocet" madl74]

> Audacity runs on multiple platforms. And the most recent version has
> a revamped noise reduction algorithm. Which I might have to check
> out someday.

James,

I think what is new is a better tailored noise profile as well as the
algorithm. One problem is a tinkling effect on the verge of the
trigger level, for instance with leaf rustle, but if you set the
frequency smoothing to 500 this disappears. Pre-filtering, such as a
HPF roll-off before NR prevents "gravel" being carried over to the
foreground sounds, making them cleaner.

Any noise reduction kills atmos and reverberation in woods, etc, but
the trick is to mix back the original and by how much is an artisitic
judgement. I tend to use the unfiltered original and keep it low, but
I'm ready to learn other techniques.

David

David Brinicombe
North Devon, UK
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