Mastering and CrossFades? Sequencing? Gaps?

[Todzilla]

I'm finishing up a CD project that I'm sending out for mastering.

The final product is to have several crossfades from one track to the next, with strategically placed song pointers. What is the traditional point in the process where this occurs?

Does the mastering joint master the songs individually, then either they or I assemble the track sequence, with gaps, crossfades and song pointers established in Red Book format?

Just curious before I begin prepping my mixes for mastering.

Thanks.

 

[Massive Master]

Generally, yes - Although I'd imagine a lot of back-and-forth referencing.

Simple fix -- Send a "template" file -- Assembled with the crossfades just how you like them.

 

[Todzilla]

Generally, yes - Although I'd imagine a lot of back-and-forth referencing.

Simple fix -- Send a "template" file -- Assembled with the crossfades just how you like them.

Gotcha.

I'll discuss with my mastering guy. He's got a mostly automated mastering deal to save $$$, but is otherwise a well regarded guy who seems to be all boutique outboard analog guy, not some newb with T-racks. But since I'm trying to save money, there may be moolah issues with a bunch of extra track assembly requirements.