Problem Exporting Master Mix

STP beginner. I'm trying to export a master mix, but I only want to export a few tracks of a multitrack project. I muted the tracks i don't want in the mix. Some of the tracks I mute are longer than the tracks i want to export but when I export the "master mix" i get the tracks i want, but i also get the "dead" space between the end of my selected tracks and the longer muted tracks.
Any suggestions?

Highlight the tracks you want to export by control clicking on them. Do an export, but choose "selected tracks . . ." in the pull down under "master mix". Choose a file type and a name and you're all set. Just the tracks you've selected will export.

Similar Messages

How do I export a 2-channel stereo from a Soundtrack Pro master mix?

I'm using Soundtrack Pro to create a 7-track music mix for a live event in a few weeks. The mixing and balancing of audio levels went fine. But when I exported the project to an AIFF file, the resulting file had 6 channels instead of the normal 2, and its bit rate is 4233 kbps instead of 1411.
In SP I selected File> Export > Master Mix | AIFF File | 16-bit | 44.1 kHz
There don't appear to be any options regarding flattening the audio. So how do I create a normal 2-channel stereo AIFF file from my mix?

Never mind, I figured it out — the problem was that my Submix 1 was marked "1-6" instead of "Stereo 1,2" — problem solved.

Stereo Master Mix Export in Mono

I have created a STP v2.0.2 Multitrack Project as follows:
2 Stereo Tracks set to Submix 1; 2 Mono Tracks set to Submix 2, 3 Mono tracks set to Submix 3
Submix 1 & 2 set to Mono 1, Submix 3 set to Mono 2.
The Output Meter show Stereo output, and when I playback the timeline, the audio plays as it should, in stereo.
The problem is that when I Export the project, the end result is a single mono mix.
I have reviewed my export settings and the options look OK, but the output is mono.
If I change the submix to stereo, then I get a stereo output, but I don't get the tracks assigned as needed.
Can anyone tell me why my export with the subixes set to mono results in a mono file, and how can I get a stereo output?
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
TIA

OK, After some experimenting I discovered that what was actually happening is that the first (top) Submix was over-riding the Master Mix output. If Submix 1 is set to output 1, then ONLY output 1 (ie. Left channel) was exported. Conversly, I Submix 1 was set to output 2 (ie. Right channel), then ONLY output 2 was exported. If Submix 1 is set to output 1 & 2, then both output 1 & 2 are exported.
So, the solution here is, the FIRST (TOP) Submix MUSE be Stereo, even if there are not tracks sent to it, in order for the Master Mix to be stereo. Otherwise, if the first (top) Submix is set to a single (mono) output, then the Master Mix will only contain tracks/submixes directed to the output or the First Submix.
Bizarre

Problems Exporting multiple tracks / Mix down - Big Probs!

Hi Guys,
I apologise for the large holes in my knowledge in advance.
I have asked a similar question before but I got a screen grab that does not appear in my version of STP (I use Version 2.0 I think, apologies, I am at work so can't be totally sure)
I have created a 30 minute project that goes accross 3 tracks with various bits of cut audio.
If I wan't to create one single MP3 of the whole piece I really struggle. The Option to create 'MP3' is greyed out, and the only option that creates the seems to create the single 'submix' file, is the option to export all tracks, buses and submixes etc.
When I go to open the WAV though it crashes, it also doesn't list a duration (which i think is why it is crashing).
I managed to export it at all using the lowest rates in the export menu but when I open the submix wav, it plays it full mixdown correctly but with about 8 empty tracks(?) in the main edit / playing window (not the session style window with all the tracks, buses etc)
I then can't convert the wav to an Mp3 (perhaps because it is not a standard wav) which means curtains for my podcast at present.
I am so sorry for the drivel that I have just written, If it does make sense I would be so glad if you could help me out.
How best to Mix Down my project?
Many thanks.
Dave.

Hi there,
My bad, the master mix was there, it is at the top but seperate so i must have missed it or thought it was the title of the menu, anyway, thanks for your help on that one.
The surround sound issue still bugs me but I changed the setting in 'Multitrack' and it seemed to work, as for the submix track, i see that at the bottom of the project (along with busses?) and there doesn't appear to be any sound file in there, i'll take another look and see if the settings need changing.
Thanks so much for your help as it was really doing my head in (along with the random crashes and slight movements in levels that I didn't touch)
It's fixed now so thank you very much indeed!!!
Here is the file if you wanna listen to it (shamelss plug), it;s a bit weird.
http://thehorncast.blogspot.com/
Dave

I am trying to export a video I have made in FCP 10.0.8 to Youtube or to a master file and I keep on getting an error -50, or "error exporting master file at frame 20074" Any ideas?

Having used FCExpress for a while I decided to give FC Pro X a trial, I created my first video with it, exported to youtube and it worked fine. I am now trying to export my second video to youtube and I get an error -50 which means absolutely nothing. Not being defeated that easy I tried exporting to a mster file using the H.264 codec and I get an error "exporting master file at frame 20074" - again another useless error. It takes at least 10 minutes to get to this error after the rendering has started, it gets about 12% in. Any ideas where to start - I am seriously at the point of giving up with Final Cut Pro X simply on the basis of it being more trouble than its worth - I am just glad I did not pay for it yet...
Any help would be much appreciated.
Gerry

Hi Russ,
Thanks for your response. I am not an experienced user of FC or other video editing software but if its that hit and miss I think I will go to the trouble of finding some better software - I have a busy enough life as is, I don;t want to get into second guessing what a software problem might be!
I have just successfully exported my video to a master file using one of the Apple codec options so it looks like it could be to do with the H.264 codec. I am wondering if Apples Compressor software would solve this problem - the only way to try this it to buy it, there is not trial for the compressor app. Any ideas?
Thanks
Gerry

Looking for some help with an error message when exporting master file. I'm stuck and would even pay to get this sorted out!

Hey guys, I'm really in a bind here and need some urgent help tonite. I would even be willing to pay for some actual help and not some vague information that i may not be able to understand if we could do something via skype or some other way that would be much quicker than a message board. Of course I have to have the project done by tomorow . so I'm new to fcpx, but have succesfully exported 2 other projects. I've also ran into this predicament before (error message not allowing me complete export) and have been able to solve that by converting the files i imported off my camera (canon g20) to a different file type (prores).
so where I'm at now: i have a 13 min short, all shot on my canon g20, imported and converted to prores422 with the brorsoft video converter with all the shots in a single event in fcpx. i'm using fcpx version 10.0.08. I have one main video track in my timeline that is completely full of very fast edits. (all quick 2-5 second clips, sped up shots in 2x, 4x, or 8x, tons of transitions, titles, and a little fx. theres 2 audio tracks, one is narration/speech and the other is an ongoing music track that constantly ducks everytime the subject speaks (tons of ducks/edits). Have you seen mtv cribs? Well i filmed an EXACT replica. So If you've seen one of those episodes, its literally the same exact same thing. I have all of my work completed, everything has been fully rendered, and i have it exactly as I want it.
I'm including all this information in case it may help. my successful projects ive exported in the past were rather simple, and this one is very complex and full of edits. here is what it looks like in the timeline:
Ive tried exporting the master file using almost all the different ways with no luck. My primary objective is to get it on youtube by any means by tommorow for a showing to a potential buyer (long story) and so I've been told using the h.264 is the best format for that. This, along with the other methods give me the same error message:
It think it gives this error message when i reach 24% everytime during export.
So first of all, what is that error message? Do i need to be concerned about the specifics of it, or is there something major that I'm missing? Like i said, i dont care how, but I need to get this video up on youtube tonite for an important viewing tomorrow. Conceptually, I think if i can figure this one out I shouldnt have any more trouble in the future doing something so basic, yet critical, such as exporting my 40+ hours of work for someone to see.
anyway, I apologize in advance for my lack of knowledge with this software, and for my extremely long winded question which will probably have the opposite effect for me as most wont want to take the time to read all this, BUT i figured if i was as thorough as possible it might help actually getting a concrete answer, instead of a "read the manual, exporting is on page 37." or "use the share button on the right of the timeline then just click export master file and it will work everytime."
Cheers everybody, and thank you. Like i said if someone is up, and willing to talk via skype, phone, messanger or any other method that works for you I would be totally down and will compensate you generously for your time. thanks again.
Taphabit

boom! that advice was correct and worked. i was able to export the full project as a quicktime movie and it can be uploaded to youtube.
NOTE, theres is definately quite a few noticeable audio glitches/lags/pops that werent there before doing this. I believe, and will test to make sure, that having a project such as this one needs to render before exporting. I'm not sure if the advice requires the project to be unrendered before exporting for a specific reason, because if it will export fine after rendering the project that's the way to go. like i said the edited version i have in my timeline plays back perfectly but this exported version has quite a few noticeable audio glitches (a few video glitches too). I'm going to retry doing the first few steps of your advice, but then at the end render, then export and compare the results...
OK, so this leads to a big question, Is this something that is standard for everyone when trying to export? If its not, what causes this error?
is there any way of preemptively avoiding it in future projects?
thanks again, and hopefully this information will help others as exporting seem to be one of the biggest problems in fcpx. any word on a new patch or firmware update?

HT4681 Problem exporting time lapse with FCPX 10.0.6

I have been trying to export my time lapse and it processes for a bit, then this message comes up:
The operation couldn’t be completed. (com.apple.Compressor.CompressorKit.ErrorDomain error -1.)
Before updating to version 6, I had no problems exporting dozens of time lapses. As far as I know, I'm not doing anything differently than my previous ones. This is not even the biggest file I've processed.
I have Compressor 4, and that fails as well.
Thanks for any help

See if it will export with other settings, like Master File, Pro Res. If it does, you can then do your h.264 encode in Compressor.
Whether that works or not, try the usual troubleshooting steps of trashing preferences and repairing permissions.
(I'm also assuming that you followed Tom's advice to make sure both FCP and Compressor were updated to their latest versions.)
Russ

Problem exporting to gif

Sorry for my English! I have a problem exporting to .GIF all the animation is in the Movie. Ascorroded Movie .GIF to see the layers. Help me

Go to file and export for gif but it will not sure it retain all of them on the stage as a gif animations. becoz we have more contents like movieclips, nested animations and controls.

I am having problems exporting my time lapses from quick time pro i need to save my files as photo jpegs but the standard video compression window will not open fully,

i am having problems exporting my time lapses from quick time pro i need to save my files as photo jpegs but the standard video compression window will not open fully, it just keeps my mac (old 1.6Ghz 2.5 GB sdram G5 still good for most stuff i need) spinning for ever but i can see compression type H.264 selected and the other setting but i can not select any other options as it still thinking but never opens! why is this happening how do i get round it?
my work flow is: 300 images shot on a 5d mark II medium jpegs opened in Light Room cropped to 16:9 then exported and opened in quick time i can save a .mov H264 giving me files sizes of 14 mb for a 16 second time lapse, mp4 9 mb. the only way i can get large files is saving as a self contained movie then i get 300mb files.
i need to save my files 1920 x 1080 photo jpeg codec as i want HD quality.
i am sure there is a simple way round this?
thanks guys!

It is very difficult to offer troubleshooting suggestions when the "os version" you are using is unknown as each os has their own troubleshooting solutions.
How large is your hard drive and how much hard drive space do you have left?

Hello everybody, is anybody else having problems exporting music to their iphone 4's from their itunes 10.6.1. (7)?

hello everybody, is anybody else having problems exporting music to their iphone 4's from their itunes 10.6.1. (7)? i sure am. somehting is way differant. i used to be able to simply drag, and drop albums, artists, and entire genres to my phone without a worry. now i drag an album to my phone, and it will only add a couple of the songs. so i drag and drop again, and maybe even a third time to get all whole album on there. oh, and the album artwork is a no-show. i dont know what i'm missing. it's sure not what i'm used to. anyways, i'm new to this support community deal. thank you in advance for any help.
much respect,
tommy bravo

After further testing, I noticed that iTunes not only becomes totally unresponsive but will start using all the CPU until I kill the process. After restarting, it works again for a while and then it dies again...
Luis

Error message when attempting to export master file?

I am running Mavericks and have FCP 10.1
When I try to export a master file, I keep receiving the error message "The share operation master file has failed. An error occurred when creating frame ..... (error -1)."
I've turned off background rendering, I've tried copy and pasting entire timeline into a new project, and I've tried deleting project and event rendering files.
At this point, I don't know what else to do.
Help?

Russ H wrote:
Returning to when you turned off BG Renderiing and deleted project and event renders, did you delete all renders? And before you tried exporting, did you leave BG Rendering off and did you try exporting without manually rendering?
Russ
I did delete all renders. I did not manually render anything. BG Rendering off, I clicked export master file and that was all.

Resolution problems exporting to DVD

I am brand new to FCP 5 and everything I have learned has been within the past two weeks. I have read MANY posts on resolution settings, square pixels vs. retangular pixels, iDVD problems, exporting problems, etc. However I have not found an answer to my problem, but many helped.
I am currently trying to project video from a DVD. The projection needs to be an EXACT size. After exporting and viewing with projection in QT Fullscreen, the video is exactly what I want.
However, when I burn a DVD using iDVD and project it from a DVD player, the projection is slightly stretched horizontally. Why is that?
The sequence is originally from HD and the export settings are -
-Frame Size: 640x480 (4:3)
-Pixel Aspect Ratio: 1440x1080
-Exported using QT Conversion NO COMPRESSION
(There are many other combinations of frame size and pixel aspect ratio's that also work initially, but they project with the same problem.)
I had to have missed something.
ANY suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Eric
Power MAC G5 Mac OS X (10.4.7)

The footage did come from an HDV from Sony.
I use QT Conversion because if I export it as an QT Movie, the video is distorted. However, when exported through Quicktime conversion/quicktime movie/no compression, the movie is exported in the correct dimensions, though the DVD play back issue still persists.
I am running off of iDVD v 5.0.1 and could not find a place where I could choose a 16:9 option, if that is what you meant.
The sequence does include a PSD mask which was imported as a Layered Graphic Sequence. That shouldn't have any impact on the burning issue though.

PDF quality problems exporting from InDesign and Photoshop

Hi There.
I'm having big problems exporting my InDesign files to PDFs and retaining the res. And it's not just the images (I understand about the dpi) it's the type on there too.
I have been exporting as the preset High Quality Print - is this wrong. Are there other settings to ensure the PDF I export retains the high-res quality and clarity?
At the moment it comes out high-res when I export it as a jpeg or eps but not PDF.
I have also noticed the same problem when I export to a PDF from Photoshop.
I really need to create interactive and high quality print PDFs from my InDesign files.
Please can you advise.
Thanks
Karen

I am also having problems with pdfs exported from Illustrator and Indesign recently. I didn't have these problems before, so I don't kno if something has changed in my settings that I am unaware of.
When I use the 'japanese dots' border in Indesign, it shows on the pdf as a kind of dotted line. I'm exporting as 'High Quality Print'. I switched to Illustrator and drew a line with the pen tool, and converted it to a dotted line; it looked just how I wanted in in Illustrator, but as soon as I exported it, the same thing happened.
I have used the 'japanese dots' border in the past, exporting as 'High Quality Print', and not had this problem.
Does anyone have any suggestions?

Problems Exporting to Excel in Acrobat XI

I have some problems exporting a PDF to excel in Acrobat Std or Pro XI but not in Acrobat Std or Pro X. When exporting in X all the columns and rows are created as they should be, but in XI everything is slammed to the left in one column. Has anyone experienced anything like this and is there maybe a setting that I am missing in the conversion process that was automatic in X but is not in XI?
Thanks in advance for the help.

I am having a similar problem. I used the 30 trial acrobat XI and it exports pdf to excel perfectly. However, after buying and installing the program, the export is all messed up with data not in correct columns...etc.
Acrobat tech controlled my computer and experimented a bit. He said that my pdf was created by a 3rd party application called crystal reports and that acrobat doesn't work on about 50% of these 3rd party creations. I said, then why does the trial work so well. He said there is nothing different between the trial version and the actual purchased version. This cannot be true or something else is up. I told him I wanted to uninstall my purchased program and reinstall the trial version just to prove it to him. He said it would not allow me to reinstall the Trial.
After my phone call was over, I did it anyways. It did let me reinstall the trial version. I took 7 pdf sent to me from work from each server (wanted to make sure one of my servers was not sending different types of pdfs). Each pdf did not convert successfully when I used my purchased version. Then I uninstalled and reinstalled the trial version. The trial version successfully exporting my pdf to excell (all 7 of them). Something weird is going on.
Any insight would be appreciated.

Correct way bounce a master mix from Logic?

I've been trying to bounce a master mix straight from Logic using AdLimiter (and in some cases multipressor) in the master output. I must be doing something wrong, because I always end up with totally mashed, pumping and overdriven bounced mixes, even with just a 2-3 dB AdLimiter gains.
I've previously used setup on PC where I bounced a dry mix, loaded the bounced mix to Soundforge (or similar editor), normalized to 0dB, then added Waves C4 and L1 (in that order) and used maybe 5dB gain with L1. Then render.. and that way I got a nice loud "master mix".
I now don't have access to waves plugins nor an external wave editor. So I figured I could do pretty much the same in Logic, if I monitor the mix, so that the master output doesn't clip, but peaks stays at around -0.5dB, so that I don't really need to normalize. Then I add Multipressor and AdLimiter in that order and start tweaking. But I'm not doing something right here, because now I get a very quiet (and limited?) signal, because I have previously had to lower the master output volume to prevent clipping. Any gain over 1dB I do to AdLimiter makes the mix sound like crap. Plus the whole mix is now -6dB or so, because of the previous volume limiting to prevent clipping.
That was a bit of a long story, but I hope someone understands the question I tried to ask.
But in short, I'd like to bounce a nice mix which is compressed and limited to be around -5 to -7 dB louder than the original mix. What is the correct way to do this?
Thanks!

But in short, I'd like to bounce a nice mix which is
compressed and limited to be around -5 to -7 dB
louder than the original mix. What is the correct way
to do this?
You might want to check out other mastering plugins. I'm not a big fan of the AdLimiter. Universal Audio's UAD1 (http://www.uaudio.com/) with the Precision Limiter gives very nice results. There are also some nice compressors available for the UAD1. Another possibility is buying the waves L3 to do the limiting, but this plugin is relatively expensive. Both options aren't cheap, though, but they will give better results than the Adlimiter.
by the way: Audacity (http://audacity.sourceforge.net/) is a nice freeware audio editor. Nothing fancy, but it works.

Problem Exporting Master Mix

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for