Mastering software

[EddieVergunst]

I know it's not the best , in comparison to hardware, but I do not have the money for all this gear.
I have heard people mentioning Spark XL, but apparently this is only for the Mac format.

Could anyone reccomend me some good programs or plugins for PC?

Thanks

 

[Son of Mixerman]

Samplitude.


SoMm

 

[bsanfordnyc]

soundforge

 

[Kevin Deschwazi]

Do a search on UAD1. I don't own one myself (yet) but this dsp card gets some good comments on this BBS.

I can think of one pro ME on these boards who talks very highly of the plugins.

 

[Jimmie]

www.sawstudio.com

 

[Massive Master]

When you say "mastering software," what exactly are you going after?

Audio sweetening? (UAD, Waves, etc.)

Audio editing? (Samplitude, Nuendo, Cubase, etc.)

PQ Editing & RedBook CD burning? (Samplitude, WaveLab, CD Architect, etc.)

 

[EleKtriKaz]

I like Wavelab to do my "pseudo mastering". Very fast and stable program.

 

[BruceAMiller]

The software does not matter as much as the plug-ins.

GET A UAD-1

There will be a lag, but it's deal-able and worth it. I have been hating Digital since the 80's and I consider the UAD-1 to be the best I have heard so far.

-Bruce Miller

Analog snob who has finally joined the digital world

(Engineering tips at http://BruceAMiller.us)

 

[dan the spectre]

The one I use is Magix Audio Studio 7. About 70 bucks but It's still pretty nice. Handles DirectX but not VST. Plus, the plugins it comes with are surprisingly nice.

 

[Strryder]

www.sawstudio.com

I used to use Cool Edit Pro 2.1 for my "home" mastering, (back when I used Sonar 2.2XL for tracking/mixing), now I use SAWStudio for everything, the Levelizer plugin is excellent.

There are demos for both products.

 

[jakeislistening]

Wavelab and Waves Diamond bundle... very nice combination I think

 

[xfinsterx]

L3

just went and picked up the waves L3.
The ultramaximiser and (drumroll)

THE MULTIMAXIMISER!

after messing with it for a couple a hours.
Im stoked!
Its a fine fine plug.