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I am new to the forum and to recording music so forgive my ignorance. I have some pretty basic questions for you pros out there to answer:
1. What is the difference between Mixing and Masterting? And what is involved?
2. I created a couple of songs using Reasons, Cubase and Protools. They sound pretty good, until you compare them to "Professional" Cds. What dont mine have that crisp snapping snare and fullness?
3. For you R&B lovers - you will feel me on this one: Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind & Fire and Quincy Jones all have a unique sound. If you listen to Michael Jackson's Off The Wall and compare it to Quincy's "The Dude" they both have this "sound" that is the same, although different music. Does that have to do with the way it was Mixed or Mastered? Or Both?
4 And finally - are there any "GOOD BOOKS" for the "handicaped mixer" (for dummies) that really break down what mixing and mastering is all about? A tutorial would be nice - like - this is what it sounded like before I added X, and so on.
Thanks
1. What is the difference between Mixing and Masterting? And what is involved?
2. I created a couple of songs using Reasons, Cubase and Protools. They sound pretty good, until you compare them to "Professional" Cds. What dont mine have that crisp snapping snare and fullness?
3. For you R&B lovers - you will feel me on this one: Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind & Fire and Quincy Jones all have a unique sound. If you listen to Michael Jackson's Off The Wall and compare it to Quincy's "The Dude" they both have this "sound" that is the same, although different music. Does that have to do with the way it was Mixed or Mastered? Or Both?
4 And finally - are there any "GOOD BOOKS" for the "handicaped mixer" (for dummies) that really break down what mixing and mastering is all about? A tutorial would be nice - like - this is what it sounded like before I added X, and so on.
Thanks