producerkid
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okay i want to throw out two different mastering scenarios and i want you to tell me if im fairly accurate on my methods.
preface: i know for a fact that mastering involves several different approaches ranging from just strapping a limiter across the buss to corrective mastering techniques like multi-band compression.
the less is more approach (suited for spot-on mixes and excellent performance):
input>multiband parametric eq>limiter (possibly dynamic range compression inserted between input and the eq)
the super-slick approach (make it loud, make it hot, make it slam):
input>hi-pass>multiband parametric eq (shaping)>multiband comp (tweaking)>dynamic range compression>"sizzle" eq or analog simulation for sweetening>limiter or clipping (and i mean LIGHT clipping if your routing through a good converter)
if im way off in either of these methods, why? is my chain correct in assembly?
also, i think im going to try running a 0db white noise track to a/b my resulting sound with (as a reference point for bigness/overall level). sound like a plan? or is there another reference signal for absolute volume that i should use instead of white noise. comparing with other records is ok for a general test, but i am talking absolute 0db, not a variable.
eager to get some responses on this one folks....
preface: i know for a fact that mastering involves several different approaches ranging from just strapping a limiter across the buss to corrective mastering techniques like multi-band compression.
the less is more approach (suited for spot-on mixes and excellent performance):
input>multiband parametric eq>limiter (possibly dynamic range compression inserted between input and the eq)
the super-slick approach (make it loud, make it hot, make it slam):
input>hi-pass>multiband parametric eq (shaping)>multiband comp (tweaking)>dynamic range compression>"sizzle" eq or analog simulation for sweetening>limiter or clipping (and i mean LIGHT clipping if your routing through a good converter)
if im way off in either of these methods, why? is my chain correct in assembly?
also, i think im going to try running a 0db white noise track to a/b my resulting sound with (as a reference point for bigness/overall level). sound like a plan? or is there another reference signal for absolute volume that i should use instead of white noise. comparing with other records is ok for a general test, but i am talking absolute 0db, not a variable.
eager to get some responses on this one folks....