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Tutorial 3: Mixing
Exporting
Now that we have our project mixed, we’ll want to export it
so that we can send it to others, burn it to a CD, or listen
to it on our iPod.
Exporting to iTunes
To export your project directly to iTunes, open the Project
menu and select “Export Project to iTunes”.
Your project will be exported from start to finish in the de-
fault file format of iTunes. This will launch iTunes and you
will find your exported project is already part of your library
for easy transfer to your iPod. In iTunes, the project name
will be shown as the title and your computer user name as
artist name.
Ö Note that iTunes must be installed on your computer
for this function to be available.
Exporting audio files
1. To export your project in a different format, open the
Project menu and select “Export Project as Audio file”.
2. A dialog opens where you can choose a file name.
Let’s name ours “First Mixdown”.
Ö The Export Location is where you wish to save the ex-
ported file on your computer. Click in the field to the right
to select a destination. Make sure you choose a destina-
tion that is easy to remember. Choosing the Project folder
is recommended so that your file won’t become erased or
lost.
Ö Normally you’ll want to save your exported file as a
“Wave File”. This is the most universally compatible file
type for audio. If the application you need the file for de-
mands a different format, you can choose one from the
pop-up menu.
3. A bit depth of 16 bit is common for CD burning. Let’s
use 16 bit.
24 bit will give a higher (better than CD) audio quality, but the file will
also use up more hard disk space.
4. When you are finished choosing all of your settings,
select “Export” to begin exporting the file.
The progress bar along the bottom will let you see your progress.
Exporting mp3 files
Using advanced audio compression algorithms, mp3 files
can be made very small, yet maintaining good audio quality.
This version of Sequel provides a function for exporting your
projects as mp3 files. This function is limited to 20 trial en-
codings or a period of 30 trial days from the installation date
(whichever comes first). After this period, the function will
be disabled until you purchase the mp3 encoder for Sequel.
• When the MP3 format is selected, and you click the Ex-
port button, a window opens showing you how many trial
encodings you have left. You can upgrade to an unlimited
MP3 export function by clicking the “Go to Online Shop”
button in the dialog.
This will take you to Steinberg’s online shop where you can purchase the
upgrade. Note that a working internet connection is required.
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Load the project “Mixing 9” found in the “Sequel
Tutorial 3” folder.
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Load the project “Mixing 10” found in the “Sequel
Tutorial 3” folder to hear the results of our export.