Audio
Many vendors are offering assistance to provide student access to software while physical campuses are closed or students are working more from home. While SAE is working directly with vendors, each vendor has different criteria, methods and requirements. In some cases you will need to download the software and make application for a licence or use a central form so we can make that application on your behalf. Please check the details for software related to your discipline.
Store DJ & Manny's Student Deals
SAE Students have considerable discounts on entire range of Store DJ and Manny's gear.
Need a 'working from home' setup? Get your headphones, microphones, interfaces, controllers etc.
Check out this link for details https://www.mannys.com.au/student-discounts
ProTools
Good News! Subsidised Pro Tools licences available.
SAE have secured 3-month discounted subscription deals with AVID. You can register your interest for this offer using this form
Applications close on Tuesday Week 3 (5pm 30/6). Please read the terms and conditions.
Here's some info on how to set it all up:
Ableton Live (on private computer)
Ableton is offering students an extension on their Live 10 Trial, which is essentially Live 10 Suite available for free for 90 days.
https://www.ableton.com/en/trial/
Advice from Ableton
Please tell the students to contact ABLETON shortly before or after it expires and they can then extend the trial period for another 30 days. Please do not contact SAE for this.
40% Discount for educational students and staff: https://www.ableton.com/en/shop/education/
APPLE LOGIC X & Apple Pro Apps Bundle
Apple are offering a 90 day trial for Logic X. There is no indication when this expires so jump on it... https://www.apple.com/logic-pro/
Apple Pro Apps Bundle: https://www.apple.com/au-hed/shop/product/BMGE2/pro-apps-bundle-for-education
Mix With The Masters
https://mixwiththemasters.com/ is an excellent resource of interviews, master classes and video content from the world's best audio producers (including Tchad Blake, Steve Albini, Sylvia Massy)
Students may use the code SAEAUSTRALIA10 on the student membership plan here: https://mixwiththemasters.com/join-community
The code will give 10% off the standard student price and 55% off the standard full price.
The code can be applied to both the monthly and yearly student plans. Membership includes free plugins (worth US$800+)
This deal will expire at the end of July 2020.
Sonarworks free trial of Reference software until June 1st 2020
Sonarworks free trial of Reference software until June 1st 2020
Sonarworks is offering a free trial for 'Sonarworks Reference' until June 1st 2020.
Please use this form to register.
Sonarworks is also offering heavily discounted licenses for 3 different products: the Headphone Edition, Studio Edition, and Studio Edition with mic.
More information can be found here: https://www.sonarworks.com/education
Ableton users on SAE Campus machines (off-site)
For those students using SAE Campus machines (iMacs) at home, please follow the below instructions to connect to our VPN server, to allow the software to connect to the central license. You will need your campus login details (see back of your Student ID Card) to connect to the VPN !
Mastering The Mix
Mastering The Mix have released a new plugin called MIXROOM. They are giving all SAE students and tutors a 3 month Trial Extension for both MIXROOM and BASSROOM to help you create great sounding mixes.
MIXROOM is an intelligent EQ that guides you to set the perfect balance of richness and clarity whether you’re working on a vocal, a synth or mastering your music. MIXROOM analyses your audio and shows you which frequencies could be adjusted to improve your sound. The EQ target suggestion helps you get a solid starting point, from which you can tweak your sound to suit your preference.
Click Here To Download Mastering The Mix Installers (Note: these extensions must be used before May 30th 2020 23:59GMT)
Your MIXROOM License: PQFT-96W3-YIWF-YZIH-W3AX-RCXX-WAXT
Your BASSROOM License: AKRC-9J6U-8833-DG7V-RFUG-MHDS-8WXT
Don’t forget, all students get 25% off all Mastering The Mix plugins. You can apply for your discount here.
Adobe Creative Suite
Check the Common and Comms page
Pro Tools Movie File Issues with
Apple has completed its transition to 64-bit technology with macOS Catalina. Pro Tools is a 64-bit application, but it has been relying on a few external 32-bit components for import, export, and playback of certain file types, such as QuickTime MOV files. Avid are looking to replace this functionality as soon as possible. In the meantime, they will be providing as much support as they can on Catalina, and they will be releasing functionality as it becomes available.
In order to get a movie to correctly import and export from Pro Tools, follow the steps below and utilise one of the listed applications. For more info on the issue, visit the Avid support article: https://avid.secure.force.com/pkb/articles/compatibility/Pro-Tools-Catalina-File-Type-Support
At Home: Stutter Encoder
Application: https://www.shutterencoder.com/en/
This application convert QuickTime movies (up to 1080p) into MXF OP-Atom video and audio that Pro Tools can import.
Step 1: Browse to the target QuickTime file that you’d like to play.
Step 2: Choose DNxHD as the Editing Codec in the Choose Function section.
Step 3: Set “Generate in OP-Atom format” in the Advanced Features section.
Step 4: Click the “Start function” button
Step 5: Import the resulting audio and video MXF files into Pro Tools. Audio will need to be imported separately from video.
On Campus: Adobe Encoder
Application: https://www.adobe.com/products/media-encoder.html
On campus, the Adobe Encoder application is preinstalled and can be used in the same way to encode a format compatible with Pro Tools.