Below I am sharing something that I send to my mastering clients when they inquire about targeting LUFS levels for streaming...

Files here: https://mega.nz/#F!InggRS4K!ztYVoN9G7H46yqF7TBYlOw]Mastering Compressor Comparison The compressors include: ADT...

Dear friends and colleagues, it's with great sadness that I have to inform you my studio has been burgled, here in Los...

thom wettstein and I have compared a few eq's to each other. next to my eq's knif soma knif eksa gyraf g23-s tube tech...

We have a new sub-forum titled "Mastering for Beginners" (see above) Some of the past threads will be moved there...

1) Please search the forum prior to posting. Many topics have already been discussed ad infinitum. This will avoid clutter and...

WaveLab 11 is out today. Lots of new features such as plugin parameter automation, lanes which help with stem mastering and...

FWIW This was in my inbox this morning https://www.mastering.studio/ These guys are plugin sellers (The Plug-in-Alliance) and...

I just noticed it through some testing on a already limited/mastered song, the song is normalized to 0db I had Fabfilter Pro...

Just installed Fabfilter Pro Q3, and like it: I tried it on one of the tracks for tomorrow's attended EP to get a feel for the...

I have lately noticed some people in mastering still use those old hardware L2s I remember from ages ago. (Ludwig has like 6 of...

GS, How does one even go about getting these plugins in 2021? I am open to options in terms of how to try/buy them - I run WL,...

Well.... I finally made the Quantum Leap, Schwiiing! Bought a new MacMini M1 w Big Sur OS 11 WaveLab Pro 10, somehow...

I have been considering upgrading my MacBook Pro to a new 2019 i9, 8-core, with 64GB Ram, for maximum power & speed, to pitch...

11 is released and in few hours of use looks fine. Is probably what we expected from 10.0 Has some news regarding multitrack...

I’m reading this article talking about sound quality loss of WAV files when converted to FLAC, get this “even though they...

Hi, first post in Mastering Forum :) I sent a track to a nearby mastering engineer and I'm super impressed! I want to know...

Any users here doing Mastering with it ? This one seems to be rarely discussed... All inputs appreciated kfhkh

Hey guys, My "real" mastering studio will be in the center of the school where I'm teaching production/mix/mastering,...

Hey, how's everyone! I'm trying to figure out exactly how to export all the stems in my Pro Tools project with the processing...

Can anyone recommend some headphones that are good for consistent low end translation on to other systems when mixing electronic...

Let’s mostly talk about distro kid, reading Justins updated article it would seem that many people seem comfortable with...

Not sure where to post this, mastering or mixing issue…apologies…. I just updated my monitoring setup from Solo6’s +...

I'm new to this section of the forum, as I usually post in the Electronic Music section, but I feel my question may be better...

I have Tidal Hi Fi Subscription and Apple Music subscription, and a Spotify free plan. Loudness for the album sounds different on...

I'm just gonna leave this here.. https://phonocut.com/ http://vinylgif.com/gifs/201412/hypnotic-spiral-vinyl.gif

I've only used Waves L2, Ozone 8/9, and Fabfilter Pro L2. Ozone sounds most transparent, but a bit thin. Fabfilter has better...

Did some of you work with the new Gyraf G21 in a mastering sessions?

Hi sluts and spacers, I could use your help in communicating with a mastering engineer. I sent a track to mastering engineer...

Hi All: I'm searching for the "best" plug-in mastering compressor for Jazz, classical, etc. I don't do hip hop or...

Can someone please explain the pros and cons of Delta Sigma DACs versus R-2R DACs? For instance, this is directly from Soekris...

does anyone of you uses AVALON VT-747SP as mastergin compresor ? how does it comprare to pair of trakkers or Pendulum audio...

Hi All i am finishing my project in my home studio and am investing in a Neve orbit 5057 to do the final pass. I am sending...

51dB audio berlin builds an eq to my...

So, just finished an E.P for a pretty well-known Stoner Rock band... it’s sounding great and has just been approved this...

Brand new Converter from RME: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpi1ZmXtfKY It seems they tried to build the absolute best...

Hi folks, Anyone got or used a HCL Thermos? From what I gather it's a 4 band parametric mastering EQ based on the Barry Porter...

Hello guys, Ive looking for new speakers for mastering, we have now new dsp monitors like Kii Audio and Dutch Dutch 8c but...

Hello, Who is using worldclock with crookwood converters ? I have serious sync problems beyond 48Khz if i activated more than 1...

Hey fellow Mastering Engineer, here's something new for you :) 1951 Mastering...

I've been recording for years at 48kHz and now I'm moving to 96kHz. If I render a master or premaster to 44 kHz will I retain...

Could use a little help here. I can't get my hands on a quintessence to demo and wondering if anyone has experience with it...

HEDD -FX Alternatives? My HEDD was not that often used as AD/DA Converter, but as FX in the Digital domain after A/D. Also the...

Hi! My DAW projects are almost always in 24-bit 48 KHz. Since I need to have both a 48 KHz and 44.1 KHz mix and master (for...

Hey Everyone. So I'm trying to assemble an analog EQ Combo for my mastering chain. Im all But Settled on the KNIF SOMA and...

Hello everyone! I have the Manley Vari Mu and API 2500 as my analog compressors, I'm happy with them. However, to have...

Hello everyone, I saw there is no topic about this plug-in. I just bought it recently and i use it in conjunction with...

I tried to find this in the forum, but no real luck. Can a 1610/1630 Umatic tape be readable through an F1 or 701 type of...

Hello everyone, I can't say this is something that I run into very often but recently I was handed a mix down to be mastered;...

Hello eveyone, I just got a Bettermaker Mastering Limiter and I'm having some issues with it that I don't seem to see anywhere...

There are platforms now where you can get Atmos music to the consumer, and some artists and labels seem be making new mixes or...

Hi everyone, Did you listen to some tracks on Apple Music encoded in Atmos ? Do you like it versus normal master, do you...

Imagine if all major release platforms like Spotify let the listener control the vocal, bass and instruments, and drums levels...

I was thinking about a simple way to get a HPF sidechain feature to my X-Rack SSL Buss Compressor. Previously I had an Elysian...

I'm all for limiting it due to OCD & reading meters sure! And its standard broadcast practice now but, I've just wondered...

Just took Streaky's 3 Step Mastering Tutorial for a laugh. It lasted roughly an hour and he spent maybe 20 minutes on his 3...