Hiss Reduction Vst Plugin
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Redunoise by Voxengo. Size 2.51 MB The Noise Reduction plugin is based on a spectral gate to filter out unwanted noise in the frequency domain. The gate is based on the lightweight dynamic series and features a soft knee and customizable attack and release times. Noise Reduction features Highly customisable spectral nois. Apply EQ in addition to the other noise reduction functions to fine-tune the result. To edit the EQ curve: Right-click in the 'Envelope Editor Window' to add points, and Left-click to move points and tension markers. Right-click points to open a context menu that allows you to delete points or change the curve type. The default mid-line is 'no. Next, we’re going to use a VST (Virtual Studio Technology) to help us identify the frequencies that are causing the background noise. In the track window click on FX, then select “VST” and then select “ReaFir” from the list of options. A dialog box will appear showing the advanced options for this plugin. SoundSoap comes with VST, Audio Unit, AudioSuite, and AAX format plug-ins, and is fully 64-bit compatible so you can count on amazing performance in the latest apps. Wiring is a common cause of electrical hum in recordings that can ruin an otherwise great recording. SoundSoap eliminates common electrical hum problems for US and non-US hum types. SoniqWare releases SG-1, a stereo noise reduction / spectral noise gate plugin with parametric control over noise profile, spectral resolution control and graphical editor.SoniqWare SG-1 is a professional stereo spectral noise gate packed with high-end features that you will find very useful for most noise reduction needs, including hum, hiss, vinyl, tape, or background noise.
HOW TO REMOVE UNWANTED BACKGROUND SOUNDS?
In this online sound design tutorial we’re going to discuss how to remove hiss and other unwanted background noises from your audio recordings. If you find this tutorial helpful and you want to learn more about sound design, consider signing up for our intensive 60 day online sound design course.
TUTORIAL SUMMARY
- Download work files (download work files here)
- Download & install Reaper audio editing software (download Reaper here)
- Learn how to remove noise from your audio recordings using a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)
INTRODUCTION
This is a hands-on assignment and will require that you download work files from our members only work files area. To become a member all you need to do is subscribe to our monthly newsletter. Subscribe here.
After you’ve done that you’ll need to download and install Reaper, a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) that offers a 60 day free trial for sound designers. After the trial period is over the software is only $60 to purchase. Download Reaper here. It’s important that you learn to work on our film’s or documentary’s soundtrack outside of your video editing software. A DAW provides much more power and flexibility than a video editing program and it’s industry standard in the world of sound design. It won’t take long before Reaper starts to feel l like home.
Once you’ve done those two things simply follow the instructions below. We’ve included a short step by step video tutorial to help you follow along. After each step is completed in the video tutorial simply click on “pause” within the video until you’ve completed that step on your own work files. After you’ve completed the task on your work files click on “play” to watch the next step in the process. For this tutorial it might help if you wear headphones. Good luck!
STEP 1: ADD A TRACK
The very first thing you need to do after you’ve opened Reaper and downloaded your work files is to add a track to your project. You can do this by right clicking in the track window and then select “insert new track”.
Hiss Reduction Vst Plugins
STEP 2: IMPORT MEDIA FILE
Next, ensure the track you just created is selected by clicking anywhere on the track. In the top navigation window click on “insert” and then select “media file”. Look for the file you just downloaded onto your computer called “Noise_Removal_Lights_Film_School.mov”. Select that file.
STEP 3: VIEW VIDEO
By default the video window might not open after you’ve imported the file. Not to worry. In order to view the clip you’re working on, simply move your mouse to the top navigation bar and click on “view” and then scroll down until you find “video window”.
STEP 4: PREVIEW THE FIRST CLIP
Hiss Reduction Plugin
Before you start editing, first listen to the first clip. There are two different clips in the file you just imported. You’ll be able to identify the two clips based on their two distinct waveforms. Right now we’re only interested in working on the first file. Use your spacebar to play and stop the file.
STEP 5: SELECT THE AREA THAT CONTAINS THE NOISE
You can see the area that contains the noise by looking at the waveform. Before the actor begins talking you’ll hear a slight “hiss” in the background. Try to find a selection of this noise and highlight it by clicking just above or below the track and holding down the mouse button while you make your selection.
STEP 6: LOOP THIS AREA
To make your life easier, loop your selection by clicking on the “Toggle Repeat” button. Now your selected area will play on repeat.
STEP 7: CLICK ON “FX”, THEN “VST” AND THEN “REAFIR”
Next, we’re going to use a VST (Virtual Studio Technology) to help us identify the frequencies that are causing the background noise. In the track window click on FX, then select “VST” and then select “ReaFir” from the list of options. A dialog box will appear showing the advanced options for this plugin.
STEP 8: CHANGE “MODE” TO “SUBTRACT”
In the “mode” drop-down box change the selection from “EQ” to “Subtract”.
STEP 9: SELECT “AUTOMATICALLY BUILD NOISE PROFILE”
This is the most important step in the process. First, ensure the clip playing and loopingthe noise you’ve selected in the background. Now you can now click the button that says “automatically build noise profile”. The software will quickly identify the frequencies that are causing the problem. After you click this button the noise will be removed and you’ll hear almost total silence. That’s good because that means the software has worked. However, now that it’s established the noise profile it’s important that you un-check the “automatically build noise profile” box at this point.
STEP 10: PLAYBACK THE FIRST VIDEO
Click back onto your timeline and stop playback by hitting the spacebar. Now, using your selection tool select the entire first clip which is easily identified as the first waveform in the file. When you listen to the clip you’ll be hearing the clip with the noise reduction software taking effect.
STEP 11: CHANGE “EDIT MODE” TO MAKE MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS
Click back on “FX” to bring up the ReaFir plugin. You can now click on the drop-down menu beside “edit mode” and select “points (smooth)”. You can now make further manual adjustments to the noise profile by moving the markers at certain frequency points up and down.
STEP 12: OR YOU CAN MOVE THE ENTIRE NOISE PROFILE
If you wish to make sweeping changes to how much of the noise makes it into your clip you can simply hold down “command” (MAC) or “CTRL” (PC) and then use your mouse to move the entire noise profile up or down. Moving it down allows more of the noise into your track and moving it up removes more of the offending frequencies.
STEP 13: DISABLE THE EFFECTS BUTTON TO HEAR THE IMPACT ON YOUR EDIT
Identify the small “power” button beside the “FX” button in the track window. You can loop your playback and hit this button to listen to your track with and without the noise reduction plugin activated.
STEP 14: TRY AGAIN ON A MORE PROBLEMATIC CLIP
We’ve included a second file in your downloadable work file. It’s easily identifiable as the second waveform in the clip. In this clip the sound of a fan is in the background and we want you to try and reduce or remove its impact. It’s impossible to remove without degrading the quality of the voice. Hopefully this will help you realize just how important high quality field recordings are. Good luck!
WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SOUND DESIGN?
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Finding the rhythm and emotion of your film one cut at a time, with fantastic insights from this video essay describing the art of editing.
HOW TO REMOVE UNWANTED BACKGROUND SOUNDS?
In this online sound design tutorial we’re going to discuss how to remove hiss and other unwanted background noises from your audio recordings. If you find this tutorial helpful and you want to learn more about sound design, consider signing up for our intensive 60 day online sound design course.
TUTORIAL SUMMARY
- Download work files (download work files here)
- Download & install Reaper audio editing software (download Reaper here)
- Learn how to remove noise from your audio recordings using a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)
INTRODUCTION
This is a hands-on assignment and will require that you download work files from our members only work files area. To become a member all you need to do is subscribe to our monthly newsletter. Subscribe here.
After you’ve done that you’ll need to download and install Reaper, a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) that offers a 60 day free trial for sound designers. After the trial period is over the software is only $60 to purchase. Download Reaper here. It’s important that you learn to work on our film’s or documentary’s soundtrack outside of your video editing software. A DAW provides much more power and flexibility than a video editing program and it’s industry standard in the world of sound design. It won’t take long before Reaper starts to feel l like home.
Once you’ve done those two things simply follow the instructions below. We’ve included a short step by step video tutorial to help you follow along. After each step is completed in the video tutorial simply click on “pause” within the video until you’ve completed that step on your own work files. After you’ve completed the task on your work files click on “play” to watch the next step in the process. For this tutorial it might help if you wear headphones. Good luck!
STEP 1: ADD A TRACK
The very first thing you need to do after you’ve opened Reaper and downloaded your work files is to add a track to your project. You can do this by right clicking in the track window and then select “insert new track”.
STEP 2: IMPORT MEDIA FILE
Next, ensure the track you just created is selected by clicking anywhere on the track. In the top navigation window click on “insert” and then select “media file”. Look for the file you just downloaded onto your computer called “Noise_Removal_Lights_Film_School.mov”. Select that file.
STEP 3: VIEW VIDEO
By default the video window might not open after you’ve imported the file. Not to worry. In order to view the clip you’re working on, simply move your mouse to the top navigation bar and click on “view” and then scroll down until you find “video window”.
STEP 4: PREVIEW THE FIRST CLIP
Before you start editing, first listen to the first clip. There are two different clips in the file you just imported. You’ll be able to identify the two clips based on their two distinct waveforms. Right now we’re only interested in working on the first file. Use your spacebar to play and stop the file.
STEP 5: SELECT THE AREA THAT CONTAINS THE NOISE
You can see the area that contains the noise by looking at the waveform. Before the actor begins talking you’ll hear a slight “hiss” in the background. Try to find a selection of this noise and highlight it by clicking just above or below the track and holding down the mouse button while you make your selection.
STEP 6: LOOP THIS AREA
To make your life easier, loop your selection by clicking on the “Toggle Repeat” button. Now your selected area will play on repeat.
STEP 7: CLICK ON “FX”, THEN “VST” AND THEN “REAFIR”
Next, we’re going to use a VST (Virtual Studio Technology) to help us identify the frequencies that are causing the background noise. In the track window click on FX, then select “VST” and then select “ReaFir” from the list of options. A dialog box will appear showing the advanced options for this plugin.
STEP 8: CHANGE “MODE” TO “SUBTRACT”
In the “mode” drop-down box change the selection from “EQ” to “Subtract”.
STEP 9: SELECT “AUTOMATICALLY BUILD NOISE PROFILE”
This is the most important step in the process. First, ensure the clip playing and loopingthe noise you’ve selected in the background. Now you can now click the button that says “automatically build noise profile”. The software will quickly identify the frequencies that are causing the problem. After you click this button the noise will be removed and you’ll hear almost total silence. That’s good because that means the software has worked. However, now that it’s established the noise profile it’s important that you un-check the “automatically build noise profile” box at this point.
STEP 10: PLAYBACK THE FIRST VIDEO
Click back onto your timeline and stop playback by hitting the spacebar. Now, using your selection tool select the entire first clip which is easily identified as the first waveform in the file. When you listen to the clip you’ll be hearing the clip with the noise reduction software taking effect.
STEP 11: CHANGE “EDIT MODE” TO MAKE MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS
Click back on “FX” to bring up the ReaFir plugin. You can now click on the drop-down menu beside “edit mode” and select “points (smooth)”. You can now make further manual adjustments to the noise profile by moving the markers at certain frequency points up and down.
STEP 12: OR YOU CAN MOVE THE ENTIRE NOISE PROFILE
If you wish to make sweeping changes to how much of the noise makes it into your clip you can simply hold down “command” (MAC) or “CTRL” (PC) and then use your mouse to move the entire noise profile up or down. Moving it down allows more of the noise into your track and moving it up removes more of the offending frequencies.
STEP 13: DISABLE THE EFFECTS BUTTON TO HEAR THE IMPACT ON YOUR EDIT
Identify the small “power” button beside the “FX” button in the track window. You can loop your playback and hit this button to listen to your track with and without the noise reduction plugin activated.
STEP 14: TRY AGAIN ON A MORE PROBLEMATIC CLIP
We’ve included a second file in your downloadable work file. It’s easily identifiable as the second waveform in the clip. In this clip the sound of a fan is in the background and we want you to try and reduce or remove its impact. It’s impossible to remove without degrading the quality of the voice. Hopefully this will help you realize just how important high quality field recordings are. Good luck!
WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SOUND DESIGN?
If you found this helpful and you want to learn more, consider signing up for our intensive online sound design course.
Finding the rhythm and emotion of your film one cut at a time, with fantastic insights from this video essay describing the art of editing.