PT LE Plug-In Delay Compensation Curiosity

hearmeshimmer · 15th November 2007, 08:04 AM

Pro Tools LE users: How far do take plug-in Delay Compensation?

I’m in the process of trying to get tracks in a large session to be phase coherent. Using the Digi Rack Time Adjuster plug-in, I’ve started matching the delayed samples of double mic’d sources (ie – Snare Top and Bottom) and have noticed a huge improvement.

I typically route all of the drums (and guitar, bass, vocals) to individual stereo busses. Is it worth delaying these buses by the highest sample delay found across session?

How about the effect busses, which will have some latency due to the inserted effect plug-in? I feel like I’m getting into some grey area here.

Any insight in this area would be much appreciated!

jacko · 15th November 2007, 11:28 AM

Some plugins will not bring any latency in PT LE:
most Waves plugins,
some PSP plugs (PSP Neon with LP off - the best eq ever!)
Sonalksis plugs

beau_mckee · 15th November 2007, 11:50 AM

if using PC, you can see the delay value, by holding CTRL and click on where it says VOL +13 for example. there you can see a few different measurements.

hearmeshimmer · 15th November 2007, 03:26 PM

I'm using a lot of Waves Renaissance stuff, which does have some delay.

I'm aware of "dly" view and use it. I'm curious if it's going to be worthwhile to delay the busses, especially the busses that are using plug-ins.

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15th November 2007, 08:04 AM	#1
hearmeshimmer Gear interested Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 7	PT LE Plug-In Delay Compensation Curiosity Pro Tools LE users: How far do take plug-in Delay Compensation? I’m in the process of trying to get tracks in a large session to be phase coherent. Using the Digi Rack Time Adjuster plug-in, I’ve started matching the delayed samples of double mic’d sources (ie – Snare Top and Bottom) and have noticed a huge improvement. I typically route all of the drums (and guitar, bass, vocals) to individual stereo busses. Is it worth delaying these buses by the highest sample delay found across session? How about the effect busses, which will have some latency due to the inserted effect plug-in? I feel like I’m getting into some grey area here. Any insight in this area would be much appreciated!

15th November 2007, 11:28 AM	#2
jacko Gear addict Join Date: May 2004 Location: London, Islington Posts: 353	Some plugins will not bring any latency in PT LE: most Waves plugins, some PSP plugs (PSP Neon with LP off - the best eq ever!) Sonalksis plugs __________________ www.milaszewski.com www.chimpstudio.com http://www.myspace.com/jacekmilaszewski

15th November 2007, 11:50 AM	#3
beau_mckee Gear maniac Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 241	if using PC, you can see the delay value, by holding CTRL and click on where it says VOL +13 for example. there you can see a few different measurements. __________________ www.myspace.com/closureinmoscow

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15th November 2007, 03:26 PM	#4
hearmeshimmer Gear interested Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 7	I'm using a lot of Waves Renaissance stuff, which does have some delay. I'm aware of "dly" view and use it. I'm curious if it's going to be worthwhile to delay the busses, especially the busses that are using plug-ins.