Mastering is arguably the least well understood step in the music production chain. So, to demystify things, we headed to Black Saloon Studios to examine that very process with Mandy Parnell, mastering engineer to Björk, Aphex Twin, Snoop Dogg and White Stripes.
Through an interview and track analysis, beginners and seasoned pros alike will gain a valuable insight into the tools of the trade and the skills required as Mandy explains her role and shows us how she turns mixes into masters.