Absolute Best Sound Quality Warping/Time-stretching available on Mac?

NuMystic · 9th May 2007

I need to do a LOT of warping on complete live songs to produce DJ friendly dance remixes and could use some advice.

Ableton Live is obviously one of the most intuitive and popular choices for this purpose but it's various algos just don't provide the best sound quality when it comes to source material with wildly shifting tempos.

Are there any OS X based DAWs, Editors, or Apps that handle the type of warping I need with less noticeable sound degradation? ( I know that some is inevitable, I'm just looking for the best available )

I'm willing to sacrifice some of the convenience that Live provides if the results are of better quality than Ableton currently offers.

I'm also interested in any simple tips (for a complete mixing layman) on processing the tracks after warping to restore a smoother and more "natural" sound.

Thanks in advance for your time and wisdom!

jbuehler · 9th May 2007

Melodyne

redroom · 9th May 2007

I would check out the new Prosoniq TimeFactory

bschigel · 9th May 2007

pitch n time, don't own it but it's pretty damn good

octatonic · 9th May 2007

Melodyne 3, by a factor of 10.

NuMystic · 10th May 2007

Thanks for taking the time to respond!

Does anyone have personal experience with more than one of the above recommendations to offer a subjective comparison?

Coyoteous · 11th May 2007

Melodyne 30?

Quote:

Originally Posted by octatonic

Melodyne 3, by a factor of 10.

9th May 2007	#1
NuMystic Gear interested Joined: May 2007 Posts: 27 Thread Starter	Absolute Best Sound Quality Warping/Time-stretching available on Mac? I need to do a LOT of warping on complete live songs to produce DJ friendly dance remixes and could use some advice. Ableton Live is obviously one of the most intuitive and popular choices for this purpose but it's various algos just don't provide the best sound quality when it comes to source material with wildly shifting tempos. Are there any OS X based DAWs, Editors, or Apps that handle the type of warping I need with less noticeable sound degradation? ( I know that some is inevitable, I'm just looking for the best available ) I'm willing to sacrifice some of the convenience that Live provides if the results are of better quality than Ableton currently offers. I'm also interested in any simple tips (for a complete mixing layman) on processing the tracks after warping to restore a smoother and more "natural" sound. Thanks in advance for your time and wisdom!

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9th May 2007	#2
jbuehler 3 + infractions, forum membership suspended. Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 893	Melodyne

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redroom Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2004 Location: London Posts: 2,049	I would check out the new Prosoniq TimeFactory

9th May 2007	#4
bschigel Gear nut Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 117	pitch n time, don't own it but it's pretty damn good

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octatonic Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2004 Location: London Posts: 5,450	Melodyne 3, by a factor of 10.

10th May 2007	#6
NuMystic Gear interested Joined: May 2007 Posts: 27 Thread Starter	Thanks for taking the time to respond! Does anyone have personal experience with more than one of the above recommendations to offer a subjective comparison?