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vanblah wrote on 8/26/2004, 7:27 AM
It's not called Vegas Video or Vegas Audio. It's just Vegas. It is an application that is for both audio and video.

Here is the "new features" pdf --> http://mediasoftware.sonypictures.com/products/Vegas5NewFeatures.pdf
bgc wrote on 8/26/2004, 7:28 AM
Instead of having two separate products they combined them. Vegas Video actually had all of the features of Vegas Audio so they just went with that.
I use Vegas Video 95% of the time for Pro Audio. If you don't display the video windows, you'd never know it was a top-notch video editor.
VV 5 has some fantastic audio features over VA4. Don't worry Vegas is still here and working great for audio.
drbam wrote on 8/26/2004, 8:24 AM
This should confirm (in part) Vegas's current audio status: The latest Mix mag includes an 8 pg full size ad for the new Mackie DXB consoles. The DXB's feature DAW software control all the major apps which now includes Vegas. It feels good to see Vegas finally moving out its "stepchild" status in the pro audio world. ;-)

drbam
JWB wrote on 8/26/2004, 8:56 AM
Well this sounds great, thanks! One last question(s)...

I assume its MIDI capabilities are limited right? No VST or Dx synth plugin adaptability either correct? So, I'd need to import .wav files from my MIDI workstation (Sonar) into Vegas, is this right? Sorry for the amount of questions... I'm just trying to get a handle on the normal process of audio mixing with this app and why it's so popular with audio pros.

Thanks again,
Jon
Ben  wrote on 8/26/2004, 1:39 PM
Unfortunately Vegas currently has no MIDI music capabilities whatsoever. Many of us have our fingers crossed that it'll come in the next version.

So, yeah, it's import from Sonar or whatever for the time-being I'm afraid...

Ben
bgc wrote on 8/26/2004, 1:47 PM
I'm wondering if they'll do ReWire instead of MIDI so that Vegas can communicate with existing MIDI tools.
Geoff_Wood wrote on 8/26/2004, 3:06 PM
I would think Rewire is inevitable. But I'd rather have a simple MIDI *player* integrated as well.

And there never was a Vegas Audio 4. That was VA3 .

geoff
MJhig wrote on 8/26/2004, 4:48 PM
Hmmm,

My memory tells me... Vegas Video 2, Vegas Audio 2, Vegas Video 3, Vegas 4 and Vegas 5.

To the above poster, I sync Sonar to Vegas via MIDI Clock.

MJ
wobblyboy wrote on 8/26/2004, 9:22 PM
I used to use Cubase for all my audio and midi recording. I have switched to Vegas for audio and only use Cubase if I need midi tracks. By going thru my ADATS and using a Motu I get 24 tracks of simultanous audio.
JWB wrote on 8/26/2004, 11:11 PM
Ok... next question

Why use Vegas at all when software like Sonar can also mixdown audio (and MIDI) into one stereo track? Is it the layout or Sony's efx quality?

Thanks..
drbam wrote on 8/27/2004, 7:16 AM
>>Why use Vegas at all when software like Sonar can also mixdown audio (and MIDI) into one stereo track? Is it the layout or Sony's efx quality?<<

User interface and the most incredible editing power available. For editing ease and speed, Protools, Nuendo, Sonar and Logic seem like dogs compared to Vegas. This is the ONLY reason I use Vegas, and now I'm completely dependent on it. I tolerate Vegas's limitations because of these features.

drbam
MrPhil wrote on 8/27/2004, 7:26 AM
"the most incredible editing power available"

Except Soundscape of course.
Sari wrote on 8/27/2004, 7:46 AM
"the most incredible editing power available"

Including Soundscape of course. By miles.
JWB wrote on 8/28/2004, 6:24 AM
Alright then, sounds good. I'll get it! I work mainly with 24-bit sample libraries that are sequenced using Sonar. Can someone who also does this fill me in on your typical methods of use? For example:

1. Do you import .wavs that are completely free of effects and EQ?
2. Do you submix similar instruments before import? (percussion, strings, piano, brass, dx synths, etc...)
3. Do you lightly compress every track?

I can't wait to get started... thanks everyone for your help!

MJhig wrote on 8/28/2004, 7:31 AM
Here's what I do in Sonar;

Set up Sonar to use "Per Project Folders".

Convert all MIDI tracks to audio using Bounce to tracks.

Slip edit all tracks back to 00.00.01 and Bounce to Clips.

All tracks are now dry, continuous .wavs starting at beat 1

From Vegas' Explorer browse to that project folder and drag the .wavs to tracks and go.

MJ
MrPhil wrote on 8/30/2004, 3:33 AM
haha, that was the joke of the day!! :>)