NinjaPower
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What 'Mastering' software or plug-ins do you use?
#867638 - 12/10/10 03:37 PM
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I don't have anything at present, but have been advised to look at Brainworx BX Digital V2
or Izotope Ozone to add the final polish to a mix, along with fine tuning such as
maximising volume to commercial levels.
So... What do you use and why do you
like it?
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ken long
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Re: What 'Mastering' software or plug-ins do you use?
[Re: NinjaPower]
#867640 - 12/10/10 03:43 PM
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Quote NinjaPower:
So...
What do you use and why do you like it?
A mastering engineer. I like them because they can do the job
right and are usually objective enough to make a difference.
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SparkyG
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Re: What 'Mastering' software or plug-ins do you use?
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#867641 - 12/10/10 03:45 PM
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Ozone 4
I'm completely clueless about mastering and have found the presets in
Ozone a great starting point and with a few tweaks get me in the ball park.
YMMV
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JamesSimpson
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Re: What 'Mastering' software or plug-ins do you use?
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#867642 - 12/10/10 03:48 PM
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A proper mastering engineer cannot be beaten, although if your clients just want loud then
get the steve slate mastering thing, that goes loud, really loud.
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gryfyx
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Re: What 'Mastering' software or plug-ins do you use?
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#867644 - 12/10/10 03:54 PM
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I think this thread should be moved to mastering section.
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NinjaPower
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Re: What 'Mastering' software or plug-ins do you use?
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#867647 - 12/10/10 04:07 PM
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Quote AuralSerenity:
I think this
thread should be moved to mastering section.
My bad.. Feel free to move.
Other than that.. Please
proceed!
I have no doubt a mastering engineer is far, far superior to some
software, but I can't afford a mastering engineer a this stage so thought I would try
software. Might help my learning as well.
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gryfyx
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Re: What 'Mastering' software or plug-ins do you use?
[Re: NinjaPower]
#867659 - 12/10/10 05:21 PM
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Quote NinjaPower:
but I can't
afford a mastering engineer a this stage so thought I would try software. Might help my
learning as well.
You can
try free online mastering. Maybe that would give you an idea how grand an idea of hiring
an ME can be.
Maybe something like this.
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narcoman
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Re: What 'Mastering' software or plug-ins do you use?
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#867678 - 12/10/10 06:32 PM
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mastering on BM15s !!! Blimey!  .... pretty
room though.... and I REALLY liked "The company Hotline Mastering is based on high end
digital technology and as a result we will surprise you with the best sound quality,
without the racks of unnecessary equipment that our competitors use.".... Turn a
disadvantage into an advantage !! lovely....tell Greg to lose the EMI console !!
My fave mastering s/w - YouSendit!
Slate Digital limiter is good - but I have to say - in the wrong hands just distorts!!
It's not a set it forget it" piece... very good though.
In all seriousness -
for quick fixes - I find Ozone to be the job. Anything more than that then I'll send it
off, I'm not a mastering engineer at all......
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Bob Bickerton
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Re: What 'Mastering' software or plug-ins do you use?
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#867694 - 12/10/10 08:00 PM
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UAD stuff here, often: Fairchild > Manley Massive > Precision Limiter But then I'm generally trying to make things sound wonderful rather than loud! Bob
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Bazza
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Re: What 'Mastering' software or plug-ins do you use?
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#867718 - 12/10/10 11:17 PM
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The "real mastering engineer" suggestions aren't much help without a recommendation.
Anyone can set up an on line service, stick the mix through a preset on Vintage Warmer and
get a bit of a wow factor. I'd suggest PSP Xenon is worth a look. Bazza
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JamesSimpson
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Re: What 'Mastering' software or plug-ins do you use?
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#867720 - 12/10/10 11:33 PM
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I should point out that I am in no way a mastering engineer either, but it's helpful when
the band asks for a loud mix although i will always go into how they should use a proper
mastering engineer, (I am pretty sure most people ignore me mind but ah well) Okay so suggestions; John Astley http://www.closetotheedge.biz/OR http://www.metropolis-group.co.uk/services.php?m=1&p=10Both are absolutely fantastic.
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Re: What 'Mastering' software or plug-ins do you use?
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#868196 - 14/10/10 04:27 PM
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In direct response the the thread title there is a lot of great software which will get
jobs done. You need to have a listen and try and discern what it can do for you
and also understand the types of jobs you might need to get done as well. With that in
mind reeling off a list does not seem to make sense. If you are serious about
mastering do a lot of listening to what different software/devices. Please do
watch out with the online places as some people really are not going to do your music any
favours. A guy came to me this week after trying 6 x online mastering places and when he
got his track back from me he said... Quote:
Now thats what i call a f*cki*&
master!!
the wav isnt max'd and it has separation, depth and my vocal is out
front, the 12 string now has clarity and the bass end doesnt sound like paul mcartneys
fart any more!!
Just be
a bit savvy.
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SafeandSound Masteri...
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Re: What 'Mastering' software or plug-ins do you use?
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#868198 - 14/10/10 04:33 PM
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By the way moderators the forum edit function seems to have died, just tried bot Firefox
and Chrome?
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Edited by James Perrett (15/10/10 09:01 AM)
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James Perrett
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Re: What 'Mastering' software or plug-ins do you use?
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#868374 - 15/10/10 09:02 AM
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Yes - the mods know about the editing problem. It wasn't working yesterday and it still
doesn't seem to be fixed. James.
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Martin Walker
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Re: What 'Mastering' software or plug-ins do you use?
[Re: James Perrett]
#868812 - 16/10/10 10:26 PM
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It's fixed now  Martin
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