It is a place for engineers starting out seeking advice about the fundamentals of mastering. Seasoned pros with a bit of time and...

Let me take a moment to type up a PQ primer... PQ codes refer to 2 of the 8 subcode channels P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, that run...

Im sure this is basic stuff but cant find a good answer I want to use a stack of limiters on the mix bus One multiband One...

I’m a novice at mastering (clearly) and just tried my hand at my own track for the first time. It has a true peak of -0.3, as I...

Hi, Does Anyone have any specific advice on using Izotope Ozone 9 on a recorded DJ mix? The mix itself was recorded using an...

Hi, I mastering one simple audio recording and it looks good and gain is up -2dB. But on mobile is it very bad and height loud...

Your preferred cloud drive for File Transfers?

Ok so as the title says. My mixes and masters sound great on earbuds, phone speaker, studio monitors, even the nightclub sound...

Hi, I am looking at analog hardware options to complement my SSL Fusion. I have no other hardware at the moment. Budget -...

Ok so I’m investing in a solid 5-6 piece mastering chain to start off my mixing and mastering business. Here’s what I’m...

Hey guys, i recently moved from Mac to PC and i'm not digging Ableton as a DAW for mastering. Thought it might be a good time to...

Hey! First post here so apologies if this one is a bit of a mess! There's a lot of info online which is great but at the same...

How do you slutz handle payment after a job is completed? do you send them a partial sample or demand full payment before...

So confused. So I downloaded an old country song from iTunes. Put it in Cubase. Played it with fader at 0. On the Master...

Hey guys! Quick question. Running Logic Pro X. Looking to run audio out of my interface and BACK in for printing. But looking to...

I'm trying to learn some mastering. When I use the Weiss DS1-MK3 and throw a TDR Limiter afterwards (no processing, just for the...

Hello, I've been making electronic music a long time, but haven't finished any tracks in years. I am now being productive...

I'm trying to keep my true peaks below -2.7dB, but my software is not making it easy! I have Ozone Elements 8 on the master...

Hi, I'm preparing original tracks for sale and download from a website. I'm mastering each track as a wave file which I will...

i have released numerous records sometimes using separate streaming masters when appropriate and sometimes using just a...

Hey, everyone! I do audio engineering and mixing, and ocassionally, I run into a client who can’t necessarily afford mastering,...

Any tips on level matching when mastering in a hybrid system? I’m trying to compare what the outboard is doing, and so was...

Hey guys, an area of my track is clipping and I'm not sure how or why. I'm working in elevate and I have the ceiling set at...

Hi everyone I want to make two master of the same project, one for cd production and one for streaming.. I normally master with...

Hello, Does anyone within Europe have the Golden Ears Audio Ear Training Programme CDs that they would like to sell? Thanks.

hi there I'm doing a master with Ozone 9 and I'm facing an issue that makes me feel a complete novice: In the module dynamics,...

Hi everybody. I know dithering is for when reducing bit depth. The label I'm working with would be releasing vinyl and bandcamp...

Hello there. I run a YouTube channel where I make video essays on shows/movies that I like. Currently, to record my voice, I use...

Hey Slutz! I think everyone is finally on the same page that mastering is in fact necessary. But now that we’ve arrived at that...

I've begun mastering for some small-time ambient/drone artists, and I think it's got to be the easiest genre to master in a lot...

hi everyone, what are your advices for preparing a good mix before it's mastered? By looking around I saw that there are...

Hi all, Here's a newb sort of question for one of the many patient mastering engineers present. I'm learning how to limit...

hi everyone, I'm working on a master where I'm using Izope's dynamics and I realized I went too far expanding the high end,...

Hi! I am fighting with a track and I’m looking for guidance. The mix sounds good, but the snare tends to lose significantly...

From 'back in the day"... ....I am used to using a TC Finalizer + 96k. But the one I have is in use. I need another 2 Ch...

I'll make it short and sweet: Best modern interface ~$500 with mastering quality D/A converters? Shoot!

Hi there, since a DDPi can be sent in higher resolution that 1648 does it make sense to let the pressing factory take care of...

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Hi! I'm having an issue on the mastering side of things and wondered if one of you could shed some light on things. I...

First let me say that I TRY to master my music and I'm in no way a Pro, although I've been working at it for some years now....

The rise of home recordists and audio hobbyists have impacted the professional territory of the music industry. Currently a trend...

I have a stem of high hats and shakers where the shakers are way too quiet but the highhats are good I don't want to mess with...

When I first got into recording back in 2005 I simply loved capturing performances or song ideas. With kids a long hiatus came...

Hi, I read that the recommend LUFS today for YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music is -14LUFS so I check a few songs. I downloaded from...

I’ve searched for previous threads but was looking for a bit more discussion if possible. I only do this as a hobbyist, but am...

Sceptre S8+TS108 User here，also has adam a7x & NS10M pro. I'm very satisfied with Sceptre's sound field performance and...

Hello Gearslutzzz, I'm doing some audio recordings again - after a 10 years break or so - and I need some help. I have...

Hi all, I'm a high school teacher show is starting a big project that will involve the recording, editing and mixing of...

Looking to have a couple of mixes recorded to cassette and back into Pro Tools for an alternative release. Anyone ever do this,...

Hi all, Question for everyone here, but especially the Mastering Engineers if they don't mind. How in the hell do you master so...

"Mastering for Beginners:" Isn't that a bit like 'DIY Unexploded Bomb Disposal?'

Situation: The project in question has both vocal and plug-in instrument tracks. I plan to prepare this project to be mixed and...