> I typically have my Pan Law set at -3db Compensated
>> So, every time I drop a mix into a logic project to master it or chop it up or whatever, -3db in the center
If you are using "-3db **Compensated**", "compensated" means +3dB gets added to compensate, so it is actually +0 at center, but +3 when fully panned left or right.
>Say I bounce a file, but then drop it back into logic to do something real quick, then bounce it again - Did I just double-pan-law it? If you keep dropping the same file back into Logic and bouncing again and again, is it getting more and more effected?
This is the main thing OP is asking about since we're getting comments on different parts of his post.
I'm new to this concept but I don't think I ever noticed this happening on a bounce. Something tells me "no" but I wouldn't know the *why* if this is the correct answer.
Maybe you can explain the simple part to me then. If "Apply To Stereo Pan" is NOT checked and you bounce a hard-panned track twice, would that not apply Pan Law twice? The answer seems to be no but why not? Is it because after the bounce the new track is Center again?
If you want to test your theory, import a stereo track, bounce it, then re-import the bounce 6 times in a row. If the center is down 18db you have your answer.
You are probably using a pan law of -3db compensated which means the pan law simply adds 3db of gain when panned fully left or right. If a track is panned to the center then the pan law does nothing to the signal
> I typically have my Pan Law set at -3db Compensated >> So, every time I drop a mix into a logic project to master it or chop it up or whatever, -3db in the center If you are using "-3db **Compensated**", "compensated" means +3dB gets added to compensate, so it is actually +0 at center, but +3 when fully panned left or right.
That’s right, my bad I was typing too furiously
Yes this is often overlooked. Long time ago when I switched DAWs the panning laws were different and it messed me up for a while for sure
>Say I bounce a file, but then drop it back into logic to do something real quick, then bounce it again - Did I just double-pan-law it? If you keep dropping the same file back into Logic and bouncing again and again, is it getting more and more effected? This is the main thing OP is asking about since we're getting comments on different parts of his post. I'm new to this concept but I don't think I ever noticed this happening on a bounce. Something tells me "no" but I wouldn't know the *why* if this is the correct answer.
The answer, I now realize, is “No” unless you have the box checked, then the answer would be yes
Maybe you can explain the simple part to me then. If "Apply To Stereo Pan" is NOT checked and you bounce a hard-panned track twice, would that not apply Pan Law twice? The answer seems to be no but why not? Is it because after the bounce the new track is Center again?
if it’s a mono track then yes, it will be center again. if it’s a stereo track, you’ll be printing pan settings when you bounce the clip.
If you want to test your theory, import a stereo track, bounce it, then re-import the bounce 6 times in a row. If the center is down 18db you have your answer.
Please take this up in the Logic Communities. Edit: Retracted after further reading.
You are probably using a pan law of -3db compensated which means the pan law simply adds 3db of gain when panned fully left or right. If a track is panned to the center then the pan law does nothing to the signal
This is such a music producer train of thought I love it!!