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Right now, the Mixing/Mastering board description reads:

Discuss mixing/mixing down/mastering techniques, equipment, monitor speakers, etc.

Somewhat redundant with the board title and not very descriptive. You can do better, can't you? What would you like it to say? :)
 
"As opposed to the mp3 clinic, this is where discuss your project, before you post a somewhat finished product for critique."

(this would clear up the confusion I experienced when first soliciting feedback/posting songs!)
 
I've always kind of wondered why recording is a separate forum but mixing and mastering are lumped together. I know that many think there's probably too many forums on this board already as it is, and I don't necessarily disagree with that. But the combining of mixing and mastering seems kind of arbitrary to me.

Why not recording and mixing? Or how about recording and mastering? Because they don't really make sense, right?. And, IMHO, neither does "Mixing/Mastering"

Just an IMHO, YMMV, ICBM, MILF, etc.

G.
 
SouthSIDE Glen said:
I've always kind of wondered why recording is a separate forum but mixing and mastering are lumped together. I know that many think there's probably too many forums on this board already as it is, and I don't necessarily disagree with that. But the combining of mixing and mastering seems kind of arbitrary to me.

Why not recording and mixing? Or how about recording and mastering? Because they don't really make sense, right?. And, IMHO, neither does "Mixing/Mastering"

Just an IMHO, YMMV, ICBM, MILF, etc.

G.
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I agree, and suggested that the two be merged, but they have lots of activity so merging would be perilous. Thus it was decided (I love the passive voice) they will remain separate.

I like that ICBM one . . .
 
mshilarious said:
I agree, and suggested that the two be merged
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I was thinking the opposite, that mixing and mastering be split.

Of course then probably most of the replies in the mastering forum would probably be "This thread belongs in the mixing forum" ;)

G.
 
mshilarious said:
I agree, and suggested that the two be merged, but they have lots of activity so merging would be perilous. Thus it was decided (I love the passive voice) they will remain separate.

I like that ICBM one . . .
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We could lose the Alesis and the MiniDisc forums...that is just off the top of my head.
 
"Your second and third chance to mess up your recording."

"A place to discuss things thou aren't ready to discuss."

"Mixing and Mastering? They're like the same thing, right?"

"Come here to fix it in the mix, tracking is supposed to be quick and painless."

" Talk, EQ, panning, signal processing, and auto tune. Then have Massive and Southside Glen tell you what Mastering really is."

" Blabble mixing techniques and approaches and learn that Mastering isn't for the weak hearted. "

Alright, they're all lame! Haven't been on the board in a while so I had to peek in! Good luck finding something useful! Eric
 
How about...

"Want to appear as an expert even though you have limited experience with actual recording??!!! Search info at PSW, rec.audio.pro, GS Mastering, or the Womb. Then reword and post the info here as your own! Easy!!!!" :)
 
How about: Discuss audio technology for creating your masterpieces
 
Waltz Mastering said:
I'm with Glen on this one. They are to different animals and skill sets.
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Yep. I mean, it's music production 101 that there are three main phases to music production: tracking mixing and mastering. Not only (IMHO, YMMV, MIRV*) should they really each have their own forums, but the forum "blurb" can contain the proper definition of each phase, preceded with "How to" ;).

G.

*I just thought that ICBM sounded kind of Dr. Strangelove, Jon, so I thought I'd update it a bit for you :D
 
"Because most of us don't know the difference either."
 
SouthSIDE Glen said:
Yep. I mean, it's music production 101 that there are three main phases to music production: tracking mixing and mastering. Not only (IMHO, YMMV, MIRV*) should they really each have their own forums, but the forum "blurb" can contain the proper definition of each phase, preceded with "How to" ;).

G.

*I just thought that ICBM sounded kind of Dr. Strangelove, Jon, so I thought I'd update it a bit for you :D
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I was coming in here to post more or less the same thing, after reading the "Need Help with Vocal Mastering!" question right above this, which was clearly a mixing (or possibly recording) question. I think at least part of the reason so many new members confuse the two is that we sort of encourage them to...

Three separate forums make a lot of sense to me.
 
How about this order right after Newbies...

1.Basics Before You Start
2.EARS That HEAR
3.Recording
4.Mixing
5.Mastering
6.MP3 clinic
 
true-eurt said:
How about this order right after Newbies...

1.Basics Before You Start
2.EARS That HEAR
3.Recording
4.Mixing
5.Mastering
6.MP3 clinic
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Hey there, True!

I like the idea of the MP3 clinic following Recording, Mixing and Mastering. A nice finish to the continuity.

I'm not sure just what #2 would cover. It sounds like it's talking about critical listening and ear training techniques, which is a great idea; but I have to admit that I don't think it'd get a whole lot of traffic simply because that's not something a lot of people actually ask about. But if you build it and they will come, I'm all for it :)

Threes and eighty-eights... ;)

G.
 
I like True's idea too, but what's Ears that Hear for? Unless you're considering a step by step critiquing to guide the actual tracking process. Or am I off the mark?
 
I think it's ok as is but...

mshilarious said:
Right now, the Mixing/Mastering board description reads:

Discuss mixing/mixing down/mastering techniques, equipment, monitor speakers, etc.

Somewhat redundant with the board title and not very descriptive. You can do better, can't you? What would you like it to say? :)
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I have a particular question I would like answers on from an established studio owner/operator/engineer type,et,al. I hope i'm in the right place but, if not please feel free to move this. Hopefully i'll be able to find it again. Here goes.If this seems a little wierd, bare with me. My question is about applying the right amount of equalization for a project I'm working on. If anyone has noticed, I'm a died in the wool rockabilly music kinda' guy and I get off on duplicating the original recorded songs to a tee. (well, as close as I can). I'm working on a song right now which will be a cover of Buddy Holly & the Crickets, Not Fade Away. You younger guys will remember it by The Rolling Stones. Anyway, J.i. Allison, the Crickets drummer played on a cardboard box! Norman Petty, their producer was looking for a different drum sound, more like what drums sounded like on blues records of that time. By using EQ and a live room echo, he achieved the sound he was seeking. I have tracked the drums,er' box but The sound isn't quite there yet. I've always used eq by ear so to speak. What ever sounded good but I think this requires a different approach. Question. Can anyone tell me what frequencies I should concentrate on? Please don't tell me that I'm a shmuck for not using real drums. That's not the point! Someone else may say it's stupid to do covers of old songs! That's a matter of opinion and the only opinions I need are experienced, educated ones. So, let your minds open and imagine you are me and, please, no rude remarks. Thanks.. (boy, that last part will probably bring out the A holes but, I don't have to read them). It's still a free country. Too each his own!:cool:
 
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