mastering
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The Difference Between Mixing & Mastering
Mixing and Mastering have a lot of similarities; they use the same basic set of tools (EQ, compression, limiting, and more) and they require the same basic set of skills. But they are different processes, and for good reason. Unfortunately, there is a lot of confusion as to what those differences are and why those differences matter. My aim with this blog post is to provide a detailed analysis of how Mixing and Mastering differ from one another. I'll begin…
Top 10 Plugins for Mixing & Mastering [2020 update]
I made a similar post in 2018 but my choice of mixing and mastering plugins has changed a bit. I've had more time to acquire new plugins as well as test competitor plugins (such as Native Instruments VC-2A versus Waves CLA-2A) and decided to revise my initial selection, although many of the plugins remain from my original list. “This is one of my favourite reverb plugins for drums, guitars, pianos, and vocals. Modeled after the EMT 140 plate reverb housed…
Top 10 plugins for Mixing & Mastering [2018 version]
I've been mixing and mastering since 2011, and I've experimented with a large number of plugins. Over time I've noticed that I continually reach for a particular set of plugins. I've decided to compile a Top 10 list of my favourite ones. “This is by far my favourite plate reverb - it provides plenty of character that's great for livening up a vocal or a drum bus, and the controls are both intuitive and powerful, which make it a breeze…