briannrg
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Joined: 13 Apr 2004
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 Posted: Wed Jan 26 2005 12:10
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I have an tip for mastering tracks i want to share with you.
When mastering normally i export the file to .wav then i use an compressor and a maximizer in soundforge, after that the track goes to an Studio for the mastering. This works pretty well.
I recently discovered an much better option what will give the track an ultimate professional sound. I still export the file to .wav with all the effects on, but now i only use it for an template for the studio.
The next thing i do is export each track seperate with all the effects OFF! I then send it to the studio for mastering where each track will be equelized,volume corrected and checked for additional panning. They will also apply each effect over each track, but now its done with real hardware effectors that will give an awesome sound. If possible some tracks will be Stereo Widened to give it that full sound.
At last they will apply an hardware compressor an voila your done!
When done properly the result is an freakin high quality track that can compete with all the major artist. And trust me, if you are releasing your work its worth the money!!!
Greetz,
Brian NRG |
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LogicDeLuxe
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Joined: 03 Aug 2004
Location: Germany
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Posted: Wed Jan 26 2005 12:48
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When done properly the result is an freakin high quality track that can compete with all the major artist.
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I seriously hope that those "major artist" aren't that mainstream on big companies which just compress all to death, merely to be hotter than the competitions, no matter how bad it sounds.
Sure, if you instruct a mastering profenssional to make a good mix rather than a loud mix, he should have the skill and knowledge to do just that. You might even insist of -14dBFS total RMS, or even more if your kind of music has unusual dynamics. |
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Tom
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Joined: 26 Jun 2003
Location: Germany/Munich
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Posted: Wed Jan 26 2005 18:58
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| briannrg wrote: |
When mastering normally i export the file to .wav then i use an compressor and a maximizer in soundforge, after that the track goes to an Studio for the mastering. This works pretty well.
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I donīt agree here.
Normally you should send an NOT compressed or maximised track to the mastering studio.
The point is that the mastering-guy makes that for you!
I agree to send the seperated tracks to the mastering studio, BUT only if you want to spend some (or a lot) more bucks!
Tom |
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briannrg
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Posted: Wed Jan 26 2005 19:54
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Thats the fun part of knowing people. Most of the time i have 2 tracks on a vinyl what costs about 50-75 euros for the mixdown and mastering.
Its still some money but if you are releasing your work every month an investement is sometimes needed if you want to keep improving the quality of your trax and developing as an artist!
Greetz,
Brian NRG |
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Tom
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Posted: Wed Jan 26 2005 21:00
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Thats the fun part of knowing people. Most of the time i have 2 tracks on a vinyl what costs about 50-75 euros for the mixdown and mastering.
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Oh...thatīs cheap indeed! 
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Walter Vos
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Location: Groningen, The Netherlands
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Posted: Wed Jan 26 2005 22:04
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very much indeed. i was thinking the same.
and you're right tom, about not putting maximizer on the track before sending it to the mastering studio. i mentioned this in the first topic i saw this mastering tip hahaha, spread the word! |
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Tom
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Posted: Wed Jan 26 2005 23:14
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Oh...so, sorry for the doublepost! 
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