[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1614769259969{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}” responsive_css=”padding_top_medium:100px|padding_bottom_medium:100px” el_id=”howitworks”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-4″ responsive_css=”margin_bottom_medium:0px|padding_right_medium:0px|padding_left_medium:0px” css=”.vc_custom_1605219055070{margin-bottom: 50px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” absolute_pos=”yes” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” color=”rgb(182, 236, 6)” fs=”text_small:190px” lh=”text_small:1em” position=”top_small:-0.2em|right_small:0px” fw=”text_small:700″]1[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_fancy_heading tag=”h6″ transform=”text-uppercase” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” fs=”text_small:14px” fw=”text_small:700″ ls=”text_small:0.11em” margin=”bottom_small:0.65em”]Step 1[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_fancy_heading tag=”h3″ margin=”bottom_small:0.85em”]Understand the Plugin.[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_spacer height=”22px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” fs=”text_small:16px” lh=”text_small:1.5em”]Downloading the plug-in manual and/or viewing the description on the web page helps to familiarize yourself with the functions, controls, and parameters. Knowing how and for what specific functions the plug-in was designed is essential.[/ld_fancy_heading][/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-4″ responsive_css=”margin_bottom_medium:0px|padding_right_medium:0px|padding_left_medium:0px” css=”.vc_custom_1605219098790{margin-bottom: 50px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” absolute_pos=”yes” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” color=”#b6ec06″ fs=”text_small:190px” lh=”text_small:1em” position=”top_small:-0.2em|right_small:0px” fw=”text_small:700″]2[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_fancy_heading tag=”h6″ transform=”text-uppercase” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” fs=”text_small:14px” fw=”text_small:700″ ls=”text_small:0.11em” margin=”bottom_small:0.65em”]Step 2[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_fancy_heading tag=”h3″ margin=”bottom_small:0.85em”]Good quality headphones.[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_spacer height=”22px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” fs=”text_small:16px” lh=”text_small:1.5em”]Using good quality headphones that provide a balanced and accurate representation of the audio ensures that we hear the spatial nuances created by the plug-in.[/ld_fancy_heading][/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-4″ responsive_css=”padding_right_medium:0px|padding_left_medium:0px” css=”.vc_custom_1605219159217{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” absolute_pos=”yes” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” color=”#b6ec06″ fs=”text_small:190px” lh=”text_small:1em” position=”top_small:-0.2em|right_small:0px” fw=”text_small:700″]3[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_fancy_heading tag=”h6″ transform=”text-uppercase” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” fs=”text_small:14px” fw=”text_small:700″ ls=”text_small:0.11em” margin=”bottom_small:0.65em”]Step 3[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_fancy_heading tag=”h3″ margin=”bottom_small:0.85em”]Set Up Proper Monitoring.[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_spacer height=”22px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” fs=”text_small:16px” lh=”text_small:1.5em”]Before you begin make sure your audio routing and monitoring settings are configured correctly so that the binaural panning effect is reproduced accurately on the headphones. Verify that the digital workstation settings and audio interface settings are optimized for binaural monitoring.[/ld_fancy_heading][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1614769259969{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}” responsive_css=”padding_top_medium:100px|padding_bottom_medium:100px”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-4″ responsive_css=”margin_bottom_medium:0px|padding_right_medium:0px|padding_left_medium:0px” css=”.vc_custom_1605219055070{margin-bottom: 50px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” absolute_pos=”yes” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” color=”rgb(182, 236, 6)” fs=”text_small:190px” lh=”text_small:1em” position=”top_small:-0.2em|right_small:0px” fw=”text_small:700″]4[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_fancy_heading tag=”h6″ transform=”text-uppercase” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” fs=”text_small:14px” fw=”text_small:700″ ls=”text_small:0.11em” margin=”bottom_small:0.65em”]Step 4[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_fancy_heading tag=”h3″ margin=”bottom_small:0.85em”]Centered Position.[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_spacer height=”22px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” fs=”text_small:16px” lh=”text_small:1.5em”]Starting by placing the sound source in the center of the virtual sound field provides a reference point and helps establish a balanced starting point for panning.[/ld_fancy_heading][/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-4″ responsive_css=”margin_bottom_medium:0px|padding_right_medium:0px|padding_left_medium:0px” css=”.vc_custom_1605219098790{margin-bottom: 50px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” absolute_pos=”yes” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” color=”#b6ec06″ fs=”text_small:190px” lh=”text_small:1em” position=”top_small:-0.2em|right_small:0px” fw=”text_small:700″]5[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_fancy_heading tag=”h6″ transform=”text-uppercase” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” fs=”text_small:14px” fw=”text_small:700″ ls=”text_small:0.11em” margin=”bottom_small:0.65em”]Step 5[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_fancy_heading tag=”h3″ margin=”bottom_small:0.85em”]Consider the Sound Source.[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_spacer height=”22px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” fs=”text_small:16px” lh=”text_small:1.5em”]Understanding the characteristics of our sound source helps us make better decisions on how to pan it and cause a greater sense of spatiality. Consider frequency, tonal balance, and stereo width.[/ld_fancy_heading][/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-4″ responsive_css=”padding_right_medium:0px|padding_left_medium:0px” css=”.vc_custom_1605219159217{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” absolute_pos=”yes” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” color=”#b6ec06″ fs=”text_small:190px” lh=”text_small:1em” position=”top_small:-0.2em|right_small:0px” fw=”text_small:700″]6[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_fancy_heading tag=”h6″ transform=”text-uppercase” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” fs=”text_small:14px” fw=”text_small:700″ ls=”text_small:0.11em” margin=”bottom_small:0.65em”]Step 6[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_fancy_heading tag=”h3″ margin=”bottom_small:0.85em”]Subtle Movements.[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_spacer height=”22px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” fs=”text_small:16px” lh=”text_small:1.5em”]Start with subtle movements and gradual adjustments. This allows you to fine-tune the positioning without overwhelming the listener or creating jarring spatial changes. Find the balance between the movements of the different sound sources in the final mix.[/ld_fancy_heading][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1614769259969{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}” responsive_css=”padding_top_medium:100px|padding_bottom_medium:100px”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-4″ responsive_css=”margin_bottom_medium:0px|padding_right_medium:0px|padding_left_medium:0px” css=”.vc_custom_1605219055070{margin-bottom: 50px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” absolute_pos=”yes” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” color=”rgb(182, 236, 6)” fs=”text_small:190px” lh=”text_small:1em” position=”top_small:-0.2em|right_small:0px” fw=”text_small:700″]7[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_fancy_heading tag=”h6″ transform=”text-uppercase” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” fs=”text_small:14px” fw=”text_small:700″ ls=”text_small:0.11em” margin=”bottom_small:0.65em”]Step 7[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_fancy_heading tag=”h3″ margin=”bottom_small:0.85em”]Experiment.[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_spacer height=”22px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” fs=”text_small:16px” lh=”text_small:1.5em”]Explore different trajectories to create interesting and engaging moves. This can include left-to-right sweeps, circular motions, or random patterns.[/ld_fancy_heading][/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-4″ responsive_css=”margin_bottom_medium:0px|padding_right_medium:0px|padding_left_medium:0px” css=”.vc_custom_1605219098790{margin-bottom: 50px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” absolute_pos=”yes” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” color=”#b6ec06″ fs=”text_small:190px” lh=”text_small:1em” position=”top_small:-0.2em|right_small:0px” fw=”text_small:700″]8[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_fancy_heading tag=”h6″ transform=”text-uppercase” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” fs=”text_small:14px” fw=”text_small:700″ ls=”text_small:0.11em” margin=”bottom_small:0.65em”]Step 8[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_fancy_heading tag=”h3″ margin=”bottom_small:0.85em”]Sound Source Distance.[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_spacer height=”22px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” fs=”text_small:16px” lh=”text_small:1.5em”]Consider the distances between the sound source and the listener; and between the different sound sources in the mix. Adjust the pan parameters to create the illusion of sounds moving closer to or further away from the listener. This adds depth and realism to the spatial audio experience.[/ld_fancy_heading][/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-4″ responsive_css=”padding_right_medium:0px|padding_left_medium:0px” css=”.vc_custom_1605219159217{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” absolute_pos=”yes” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” color=”#b6ec06″ fs=”text_small:190px” lh=”text_small:1em” position=”top_small:-0.2em|right_small:0px” fw=”text_small:700″]9[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_fancy_heading tag=”h6″ transform=”text-uppercase” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” fs=”text_small:14px” fw=”text_small:700″ ls=”text_small:0.11em” margin=”bottom_small:0.65em”]Step 9[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_fancy_heading tag=”h3″ margin=”bottom_small:0.85em”]Panning Speed.[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_spacer height=”22px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” fs=”text_small:16px” lh=”text_small:1.5em”]The speed at which a sound source moves affects the perception of its movement. Experiment with different panning speeds to create the desired effects, whether it’s smooth, gradual movement or fast, dynamic transitions.[/ld_fancy_heading][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1614769259969{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}” responsive_css=”padding_top_medium:100px|padding_bottom_medium:100px”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-4″ responsive_css=”margin_bottom_medium:0px|padding_right_medium:0px|padding_left_medium:0px” css=”.vc_custom_1605219055070{margin-bottom: 50px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” absolute_pos=”yes” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” color=”rgb(182, 236, 6)” fs=”text_small:190px” lh=”text_small:1em” position=”top_small:-0.2em|right_small:0px” fw=”text_small:700″]10[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_fancy_heading tag=”h6″ transform=”text-uppercase” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” fs=”text_small:14px” fw=”text_small:700″ ls=”text_small:0.11em” margin=”bottom_small:0.65em”]Step 10[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_fancy_heading tag=”h3″ margin=”bottom_small:0.85em”]Automate the Panning.[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_spacer height=”22px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” fs=”text_small:16px” lh=”text_small:1.5em”]To add complexity and dynamic movement to the mix, automate the pan parameters over time. This makes it possible to create evolving spatial trajectories and enhance the sense of movement within the virtual sound space.[/ld_fancy_heading][/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-4″ responsive_css=”margin_bottom_medium:0px|padding_right_medium:0px|padding_left_medium:0px” css=”.vc_custom_1605219098790{margin-bottom: 50px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” absolute_pos=”yes” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” color=”#b6ec06″ fs=”text_small:190px” lh=”text_small:1em” position=”top_small:-0.2em|right_small:0px” fw=”text_small:700″]11[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_fancy_heading tag=”h6″ transform=”text-uppercase” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” fs=”text_small:14px” fw=”text_small:700″ ls=”text_small:0.11em” margin=”bottom_small:0.65em”]Step 11[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_fancy_heading tag=”h3″ margin=”bottom_small:0.85em”]Balance the Mix.[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_spacer height=”22px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” fs=”text_small:16px” lh=”text_small:1.5em”]As you pan different sound sources, pay attention to the overall balance of the mix. Make sure that panning decisions contribute to a cohesive, well-balanced sound, keeping in mind the roles and importance of each sound source within the final mix.[/ld_fancy_heading][/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-4″ responsive_css=”padding_right_medium:0px|padding_left_medium:0px” css=”.vc_custom_1605219159217{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” absolute_pos=”yes” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” color=”#b6ec06″ fs=”text_small:190px” lh=”text_small:1em” position=”top_small:-0.2em|right_small:0px” fw=”text_small:700″]12[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_fancy_heading tag=”h6″ transform=”text-uppercase” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” fs=”text_small:14px” fw=”text_small:700″ ls=”text_small:0.11em” margin=”bottom_small:0.65em”]Step 12[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_fancy_heading tag=”h3″ margin=”bottom_small:0.85em”]Use it sparingly.[/ld_fancy_heading][ld_spacer height=”22px”][ld_fancy_heading tag=”p” use_custom_fonts_title=”true” fs=”text_small:16px” lh=”text_small:1.5em”]Binaural panning can be a powerful tool, but it’s important to use it sparingly. Too much binaural panning can make the mix sound unnatural or disorienting.[/ld_fancy_heading][/vc_column][/vc_row]
