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technomedics
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Posted : Jul 25, 2008 19:02
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technomedics
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Posted : Jul 25, 2008 22:18
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why? what's wrong with multiband compression? |
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krisamadhi
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Posted : Jul 25, 2008 23:02
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technomedics
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Posted : Jul 25, 2008 23:24
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what do you use to add punch? i like the way the multi band compressor can add definition to the bass end and punchy power - are there other ways of achieving this?
btw - what it your typical signal path?
thanks
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krisamadhi
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Posted : Jul 25, 2008 23:55
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punch should be in you mix, mastering only enhances it.
Everyone does everything a different way.
Typical cpu master chain: EQ - Compression - Limiter
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EQ - Compression - more EQ - Limiter
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stereo field expansion - Compression - EQ - Tape - EQ - Compression - Limiter
the list goes on and on and on and on.
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technomedics
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Posted : Jul 26, 2008 01:07
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sure - defo need to get the mix as good as possible
i understand now, you are using single band compression rather than multiband.
i've been messing with this signal path...
eq - compression - inflator - eq - limiter
i've found the Waves LinMB quite harsh - that's why i've been wondering about alternatives - it does add punch though
exciters and stereo expansion stuff never really work in a good way for me - i haven't used them much and probably haven't figured them too well as a result
which compressor do you use for mastering? (and why...)
thanks, this is very helpful
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krisamadhi
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Posted : Jul 29, 2008 21:46
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For compressors, here are my favorites at the moment and why I like them...
PSP2 Warmer - adds that tape warmth.
Sonalksis - The DQ1 Dynamic Equaliser - I have had nothing work better for controlling those crazy frequencies.
Sonnox SuprEsser - is also a great tool for getting in there and pin pointing those 'in your ear' tones.
Sonalksis CQ1 Multi-Band Compander - If I have to use a multi-band its this one. Just a little control goes along way.
Sonalksis cSV-315 Mk2 Compressor - is bad ass and is always in the chain, its not analog but its damn close.
Sonnox Inflator - well you know how good that is.
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technomedics
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Posted : Jul 29, 2008 23:01
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yes the inflator is great as is the sonalksis compressor - i use that alot on channels but i've not tried it on the whole mix. the DQ1 & CQ1 are still a bit of a mystery to me - need to fiddle with them a bit more. I've not tried the SuprEsser or warmer2.
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manducator
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Posted : Jul 31, 2008 20:06
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Hello everybody,
This is my first post in this forum. I wrote a mixing/mastering toturial (only with software). It would be nice to get some feedback. I'm always searching to improve.
Thanks already.
http://rapidshare.com/files/133868126/mixingisra.rar
Greetz,
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krisamadhi
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charles7
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I'm looking to get some tracks mastered soon, although as everyone I'm sure I have very little money & am looking for someone who does it cheap. I found these guys who do as cheap as £12 per track, but for so cheap do you think it will be a good service? i don't mind if the mastering isn't brilliant, just as long as it makes my track a little better. What do you guys think?
http://www.northsouthaudio.com/price.htm |
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sly
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Posted : Aug 3, 2008 22:44
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On 2008-08-02 21:26, charles7 wrote:
I'm looking to get some tracks mastered soon, although as everyone I'm sure I have very little money & am looking for someone who does it cheap. I found these guys who do as cheap as £12 per track, but for so cheap do you think it will be a good service? i don't mind if the mastering isn't brilliant, just as long as it makes my track a little better. What do you guys think?
http://www.northsouthaudio.com/price.htm
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didn't have a look. but i would say forget it, make music and use izotope. u will know exctly when a track is 'really' ready for mastering and then give it to someone for mastering who 'really' understands your music. some high-end gear alone won't do. just my opinion... |
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hugaw
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Posted : Aug 4, 2008 01:56
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there's a f*ckin huge gap between professionally mastered tracks and Ozone processing. |
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sly
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Posted : Aug 4, 2008 12:13
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On 2008-08-04 01:56, hugaw wrote:
there's a f*ckin huge gap between professionally mastered tracks and Ozone processing.
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there's a fuckin' huge gap between profesionally made music and shit with some hardware comps on it...
yep, after some years of mixing and room acoustics i would recommend a GOOD mastering service.
for £12 you can maybe except a standard-everytrackexactlysame-fullon processing or whatever... |
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