“Mastering Engineer” is a misleading term, says Justin Colletti. It has little to do with the actual service they provide.
What’s wrong with the name, and what should we think about calling them instead?
In this episode you’ll get a sense for both how to approach the mix and what Read more...
How long should you take to mix a song? Justin Colletti offers some clear guidelines in this week’s episode of the SonicScoop Podcast.
He also goes over best practices for managing your time when it comes to mastering and recording.
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Is it a good idea to mix your own recordings or master your own mixes?
Justin Colletti goes over the pros and cons of each of these approaches. He also offers some advice on how to do it right, as well as ways of thinking through when and why you Read more...
When should you reach for an EQ boost, and when should you cut? Is one approach better than the other? Justin Colletti offers some principles and concepts on how to think about and use your EQs in this episode of the podcast.
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In this presentation, GRAMMY-nominated mastering engineer Alan Silverman shows how music streaming services have turned the world of mastering for loudness upside down.
Explore how the tools and techniques that mix and mastering engineers of the 21st century are changing quickly in response to the automatic volume normalization happening on Read more...
