How To Make Sure Your Master Sounds Better Than Your Mix
Mastering can change the sound of your mix both subtly and dramatically. In either scenario, you want to be absolutely sure that the changes are positive. Preparing the Comparison In your masteri...
The earliest recording consoles had simple EQ controls for boosting or cutting high and low-end. But recording technology has grown so much over the years. And so have our perceptions of what sound...
How To EQ During Mastering in 2020
Sculpting the sound of your master can be difficult. But the truth is, a little bit of EQ can sonically transform a rough mix into a professional-sounding master in no time—if you know what to look...
Perhaps more than any other genre, pop music may be the most difficult to master. It requires you to balance powerful lows with glistening highs, punchy dynamics and precise loudness. Not to mentio...
How To Tell When Your Mix Is Finished
One of the hardest parts of mixing is knowing when to stop. Most engineers have an innate desire to tweak things. It’s part of what makes us good at our jobs—we love to take things apart and tinker...
How To Approach Mastering Different Genres
When it comes to mastering, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Every genre of music has its own defining characteristics, and a good mastering engineer will know how to enhance them. In this bl...
