Anything wrong mastering W/ Motu's DP?

WAVERUNNER · 7th February 2010

Is there anything wrong with mastering using Digital Performer. I am really used to DP, I fly through it all the time because I have been on it so long. It seems like the bitrate is as high as other mastering programs. I am considering going out of one 2408 card, through external cranesong EQ, compressor, through the waves maxx BCL and into another MOTU daw. I do want to take other peoples projects once in a while. Is there any major reason why I couldn't do this? It seems that I could completely lay out an entire CD within Digital Performer.
Thanx in advance for any thoughts.

**Riccardo** · 7th February 2010

Yes you can, although if I am not mistaken DP is not - strictly speaking - a mastering DAW like Pyramix, Sadie and so on. It means you will need another application on top of DP to compile your masters (pq coding, isrc codes, DDP etc.)

Kayo · 8th February 2010

Many have mastered in Cubase and Nuendo, so why would DP, be any different.. But, as Riccardo put it, it may need more than what DP's got.

Ciao,

KAyo

t_d · 8th February 2010

i play out of DP through my analog rig into Peak to record and, ultimately build the playlists, fades, etc in Peak.

despite what some people say, the DAW wont' make a difference, just make sure you're using the best outputs and convertors you can.

Ear Candy · 11th February 2010

We do our Mastering in DP, and there's no problem at all. However, you'll have to use another program if you want to compile and burn a CD (for example, Audiophiles Wave Editor).

7th February 2010	#1
WAVERUNNER Gear nut Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 80 Thread Starter	Anything wrong mastering W/ Motu's DP? Is there anything wrong with mastering using Digital Performer. I am really used to DP, I fly through it all the time because I have been on it so long. It seems like the bitrate is as high as other mastering programs. I am considering going out of one 2408 card, through external cranesong EQ, compressor, through the waves maxx BCL and into another MOTU daw. I do want to take other peoples projects once in a while. Is there any major reason why I couldn't do this? It seems that I could completely lay out an entire CD within Digital Performer. Thanx in advance for any thoughts.

7th February 2010	#2
Riccardo Mastering Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Always on the Run Posts: 2,570 Verified Member	Yes you can, although if I am not mistaken DP is not - strictly speaking - a mastering DAW like Pyramix, Sadie and so on. It means you will need another application on top of DP to compile your masters (pq coding, isrc codes, DDP etc.) __________________ Velvet Room Mastering "Can you imagine how great the Beatles or Pink Floyd could have sounded if they had used better cables? I expect a Nobel prize to someday be awarded to an audiophile cable designer, as they clearly are way ahead of the rest of us. " - DC -

8th February 2010	#3
Kayo Gear addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 408	Many have mastered in Cubase and Nuendo, so why would DP, be any different.. But, as Riccardo put it, it may need more than what DP's got. Ciao, KAyo __________________ http://www.Kantabiz.com Business Video Directory

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t_d Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: pound ridge, NY Posts: 1,544	i play out of DP through my analog rig into Peak to record and, ultimately build the playlists, fades, etc in Peak. despite what some people say, the DAW wont' make a difference, just make sure you're using the best outputs and convertors you can. __________________ taylor deupree \| 12k 12k (label) • 12k mastering • photography looking for: simplicity

11th February 2010	#5
Ear Candy Gear interested Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 10	We do our Mastering in DP, and there's no problem at all. However, you'll have to use another program if you want to compile and burn a CD (for example, Audiophiles Wave Editor). __________________ The Gallery Audio Productions at http://www.gallerymastering.com

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