As a DIY recording artist, you’re a passionate hobbyist, creating music with love and dedication. But before you send your mixes for mastering, there’s an essential step that often goes…
Why MP3s Are a Mismatch for Mastering In the intricate realm of music production, the transition from composition to the final master is a journey of meticulous refinement. At the…
The Art of Vinyl Mixing: Embracing Dynamics and Balance In an era dominated by digital formats and streaming, the vinyl record has made an impressive resurgence, and for good reason….
The Pitfalls of Over-Compressing Before Mastering: Let Dynamics Shine In the realm of music production, the use of compression is like a finely honed craft. It’s an essential tool that…
I was recently asked by MPEG (Music Producer & Engineers’ Guild of Australia) to write a simple and concise defintion of a mastering engineer. Here’s what I came up with;…