Stems

[Toni Quintana]

How do you make the stems on the SSL 4000 so that the bus compressor behaves the same as with the full mix?

[radardoug2]

You are not getting answers because your question lacks detail, and is like 'how long is a peice of string.'

[Clip6]

You will use final mix as key source. Use back buss as key input and print each stem. Maybe somebody else will chime in that does stems.

[79_Limited]

Clip6 can you explain a bit more of the process with the key input?  I have the same question as the original poster.

[Clip6]

The ssl is a quad buss. Your two mix you hear is the front buss so use the rear buss patch points as the key while you listen/print the front buss. You'll patch your final mix into the rear buss as the key while you solo and build what you will print as a stem. The ssl manual might help. I think they explain the quad buss.

[79_Limited]

Thank you Clip this makes sense now. This is my first 4k so I am learning the different workflows.

[Clip6]

Hey.

The more I think about it that's probably not the best way to do it but that's what forums are for.

Maybe someone will chime in that does it right. I don't do stems.

My clients don't pay me enough already so. Glad we started a thread on it.

[79_Limited]

HaHa I don't want to do them either but artists will ask.  Fortunately, my new 4K will have the new Tangerine system so I can recall if bigger moves are needed.  However, even if no changes many will want copy of the stems for other uses.

[Clip6]

You've got 48 direct outs to make a simple stem pass, but the two mix feel will be an add on. Maybe someone will chime in.