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Overlapping recordings with Audio Track Layers turned on, showing layering within the same track
The layering of audio clips in DaVinci Resolve means that the topmost superimposed clips in a
layered stack like this mutes the audio of overlapping clips that are lower in the stack.
Using layering, it’s easy to edit the best segments of the best takes, while preserving all other
takes, simply by adding edits and rearranging clips in the stack so the best parts are on top.
For more information about audio layering, see Chapter 148, “Editing Basics in the
Fairlight Page.”
Recording VSTi Instruments
DaVinci Resolve 15 introduced support for VSTi instruments working with connected MIDI
controllers to trigger instrument sounds that can be recorded live on audio tracks of the
Timeline. This is intended to be used for loading a VSTi sampler with foley sounds such as
footsteps or punches, so you can perform these sounds in real time and record the result to
another track as you watch performers walking or punching in the edit, even if you lack a
recording booth with foley pits and props.
On the other hand, if you’re a musician, there’s nothing stopping you from loading VSTi musical
instruments of different kinds for playback, and using the Fairlight page as a multi-track
recorder. DaVinci Resolve doesn’t have MIDI sequencing functionality, but you can record live
playback straight to the Timeline, using layered audio to manage multiple takes for later
re-editing. Bet you never thought you’d be recording music in DaVinci Resolve…
A VST Instrument (in this case Serato Sample)
loaded into a track of the Timeline
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