Posts with tag mastering

Tutorial | Oct 13, 2017 by Hollin Jones

If you've ever wondered just what modern and vintage processing types are doing to your masters and which to choose, this short video from Matt Hepworth will explain all.

Review | Sep 15, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Affordable wave editing software doesn't have to come with compromises. Hollin Jones found SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 12 to be surprisingly powerful, even with ridiculously low system requirements.

Review | Sep 11, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

When there's no budget for mastering or you need to pre-master to show someone what the end results are likely to be, Waves' CLA Mixdown plug-in could be just the ticket - and an affordable one.

Tutorial | Jul 16, 2017 by Joe Albano

The sound of these legendary consoles can be heard on countless classic albums spanning many genres. Even in the software age you can still capture it, as Joe Albano explains.

Tutorial | Jun 02, 2017 by Hollin Jones

We've all heard about the loudness wars, but what does the term actually mean? Matt Hepworth uses WaveLab plus some commercial tracks to show you just how loud music has got - and what to do about it.

News | May 26, 2017 by Shane Berry

Good news, with Spotify's latest announcement, the loudness wars may finally be coming to an end. So what does this mean for producers?

Tutorial | May 14, 2017 by Joe Albano

Understanding the acoustics of your working space is key to getting mixes that travel well, especially when it comes to low end. Joe Albano explains why.

Review | Feb 22, 2017 by Joshua Casper

Mastering your music for the plethora of possible listening devices out there just got a whole lot easier, and you won't need to be a rocket scientist to use it.

News | Feb 17, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Mandy Parnell has worked with countless artists including the Chemical Brothers, Max Richter, Jamie XX, Björk and Brian Eno. Her story is an inspiring one.

Tutorial | Feb 12, 2017 by Shane Berry

Understanding how loudness standards work can be crucial to mixing and mastering correctly for different target media. Shane Berry is here to guide you through the terminology.

Tutorial | Feb 05, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Mastering for vinyl has its own special set of considerations. Luckily Joe Albano is here to demystify the process using some specialised plugins from the Waves Abbey Road Collection.

Tutorial | Feb 04, 2017 by Hollin Jones

People might listen to your music on any one of thousands of devices. Here's why you should listen back on as many as possible, and an insider tip on how to shortcut straight to the end of the process

News | Feb 01, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

We're excited by this deal for Audified's MixChecker. You can save $50 in this sale on their acclaimed mixing assistant that'll save you time and money and make your mixes sound better for everyone.

Tutorial | Jan 26, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Doing everything yourself can lead to a loss of perspective on the direction of your final master. Watch Joe Albano explain why this can be a problem, and how to fix it!

Review | Jan 24, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Nasty surprises when streaming your own music could be a thing of the past thanks to MasterCheck Pro with advanced metering and realtime codec previewing.