Mixing in DTS 5.1 surround.

[Hollowcell]

I watched a few movies at a mates house the other day. He had a very nice home theatre setup, with very cool sound. I'd like to make a small track (maybe not even musical) to play on his system. I'm sure I could make something that would make the listener feel sick. :D

Do any of you guys know any freeware to mix in 5.1?

Do any of the newer sequencers do it - Cubase, Logic or Protools? I'm pretty sure Nuendo does it, but I won't be laying the bux out for that. I've been thinking about upgrading to the latest Cubase though.

Do any of you mix (or have tried) mixing in 5.1?

[Merlot]

I know Sonar 4 does it.

[Merlot]

Logic can mix 7.1 surround too.

[jasedee]

Cubase SX also has the ability to mix in 5.1

I have never tried though, as I dont have 5 full frequency monitors, nor the sub.

You will also have to mix at 48k onto DVD yeah?

[tranzash]

Digital performer supports mixing formats include LCRS, Quad, 5.1, 6.1,7.1 and 10.2. I never tried any of these yet.

[Tomer=Trance]

hollow how are you planing to mix on his home theater system?

[Hollowcell]

You will also have to mix at 48k onto DVD yeah?

Do you really have to mix at 48k? The burning to DVD won't be a problem - just have to borrow my wife's company laptop.

hollow how are you planing to mix on his home theater system?

Good question. I was hoping that the 5.1 channels would have a visual display per channel (depending which sequencer can do it). That way I can take a normal track and splice it up to pan around the place without having to actually hear the result. Like I said, it probably won't be a song or anything.

If I can see whats happening visually, then hearing it will be a nice surprise.

Well, the upgrade from VST5 is getting closer by the day! :D

Thanks for the replies fellas.

[jasedee]

Do you really have to mix at 48k?
This is what I hear....Im not too sure exactly why though.....can someone else here fill in the blanks???

I wouldnt even know what format the mixdown would be.....I only ever mix to stereo. And I dont think the visual thing will work out too well....u really need a proper THX approved monitoring environment to mix well in 5.1 surround.

No harm in experiementing though.....give it a burl!

[Tomer=Trance]

well you cant do a good 5.1 mix on stereo monitoring thats for sure.
you can try though.... :wink:

[Hollowcell]

Yeh, no harm in trying. :D

As long as I can see basicly what's happening visually, then hopefully I can get some sort of effect in surround. It'll be fun anyway.

Thanks guys.