Release Year: 2009
Manufacturer: Conservatorium of Audio
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Type of Material Handout: Video Lesson
Language: English
The Art of Mastering – 100 minutes of video material examining various techniques and methods used in mastering.
This tutorial covers a variety of different mastering techniques and topics, including:
– The different tools used for metering during the mastering process, from VU, RMS, and peak meters to spectrum and phase analyzers.
– The different types of processing used and when and why they should be applied, including EQ, stereo imaging, harmonic excitement, bass processing, multiband compression, and maximization.
– Balancing the frequency and tonal characteristics of a mix to create a bigger and cleaner sound.
– Using a variety of tools to control and add width to the stereo image of a mix.
– Using different reverbs to help better define the space a mix is perceived to be in.
– Using maximization to bring your productions up to the level of typical commercial productions.
– Featuring productions from Benson & Tonic (Alternative Calypso), Area593 (Photonic Inductance), Johnny Post (Lady Liar) and Teknofear (Dilated Eyes).
– And much more!
