How many tracks?

dignan · Post by **dignan** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:24 pm

Was just wondering how many tracks does everyone use on an average session? I probably use around 18-22 tracks on my tunes...

3za · Post by **3za** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:27 pm

if you mean mixer tracks i use about 8+ it depends on the tune

DZA · Post by **DZA** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:27 pm

deadly_habit · Post by **deadly_habit** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:28 pm

depends on how many resamples or if i'm using loops or a drum line i made previously but i keep it minimal mainly so 24 or lower generally

i try to bounce to audio if my effects usage or automation gets nuts to save cpu so i can add more though

higgzbozon · Post by **higgzbozon** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:29 pm

It depends. But i like to put all sounds and bits on seperate tracks. So i usually end up with 20+ tracks. My latest one is 32 tracks

3za · Post by **3za** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:30 pm

i love how many times people have said "depends" in this thread

deadly_habit · Post by **deadly_habit** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:31 pm

3za wrote:i love how many times people have said "depends" in this thread

that and dunno if group channels count

3za · Post by **3za** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:33 pm

Deadly Habit wrote:
3za wrote:i love how many times people have said "depends" in this thread
that and dunno if group channels count

yeah and sends

yellowhighlighter · Post by **yellowhighlighter** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 12:18 am

less than 10

hurlingdervish · Post by **hurlingdervish** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 12:20 am

5-20

though alot of them are just for extra space so i dont get clausterphobic

alot less now with seperate sets in the same project in ableton live

so i can make sounds in one file and drag them from the browser while im in another set all in the same project

saves alot of space and headache

knobgoblin · Post by **knobgoblin** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 12:32 am

usually less than 15, but I also work in iterations....I'll have bounces that come from say 10 drum tracks bounced down to 2 tracks that then get chopped up. for me, I like to keep the track count down so that things are more manageable and focused. If things are getting too complicated I usually bounce and reduce it down...something about having a complex musical expression as a more tangible "object" is liberating

drokkr · Post by **drokkr** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 12:50 am

15 - 20

dj instigate · Post by **dj instigate** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 1:24 am

LOOOOOOADS

Sharmaji · Post by **Sharmaji** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 6:10 am

The less tracks the better, of course. BUT... If a tune has vocals and a bunch of fx and 1-off fx, its not uncommon for us to wind up with 40-50 channels.

W/ that said, come mix time the majority of.plugin usage is at the bus level; I tend to wind up with about 4 sends and 10 to 12 busses for drums/basses/perc/a few for vox/etc.

Tbh this is where logic really shines w/ a second monitor.

r · Post by r » Fri Jun 19, 2009 7:15 am

30-40.

if i record vocals 50+

Jah Billah · Post by **Jah Billah** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 7:27 am

As far as dub mixin straight iyah dubbed anything from 4 track to 20+ with 4-8 fx returns.
In solo production trying to keep it simple, 10-18 tracks.

krease · Post by **krease** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 8:16 am

easily 20 per track, all the little fx's add up!

How many tracks?

How many tracks?

Who is online