Plugins are great for many reasons. One of those reasons is their ability to be moved from session to session, making it easy to build a workflow and stick to it. Another is how easy it is to recall settings and presets.
Although a fair amount can be accomplished during a stereo mastering session, having the stems of a project offers possibilities that simply are not available during a stereo mastering session.
It may be surprising then that mastering takes multiple forms, and can be categorized based on processing type, the medium the song will be distributed on, and even the genre or style of the production being made.
What would an engineer do without a proper equalizer? It is a really hard question to answer in the age of HiFi systems and affordable access to great sound.
The future of music will most likely follow the same trends we are seeing in modern technology. It will be incredibly social similar to social media, it will become increasingly computer-based and A.I. driven, and lastly, it will serve as a window to the past, held open by any musicians continuing to create music in more traditional ways.
If you’re an indie artist, there are so many factors you need to keep in mind, to successfully release a project. With that said the hard work and dedication you have for your project should be matched by any professional you choose to work with.
Touring can offer a viable method for sustaining a band. Countless artists rely on their ability to tour to build and maintain their music career.
A song starts with inspiration and writing, then a demo should be produced, followed by tracking, editing, mixing, mastering, promotion of the project, distribution and release, and lastly fan reception.
To mix with psychoacoustics, first consider the many unique ways with which the ear and brain receive and interpret sound.
Mastering for Cassette tape is the process of creating a distribution-ready sequence of songs, that can be recorded onto the cassette medium.
Analog mastering is the process of making a mix ready for distribution, while solely using analog equipment.
Mastering for vinyl is the process of creating a separate master that can be cut into a vinyl record without added unwanted distortion.
An EQ’s Q is often chosen somewhat arbitrarily. We pick it because it looks good, or seems to fit with the type of curve we’re trying to create.
Eq matching has become a popular way to either match or separate instruments quickly.
Most of us have heard the saying, “there are no shortcuts in audio.” Although this may be true in most situations, sometimes new technologies come along that drastically speed up the audio editing, mixing, or mastering process.
