Below I am sharing something that I send to my mastering clients when they inquire about targeting LUFS levels for streaming...

Hi there, i am a german mastering engineer. Last weekend my whole studio was completely robbed!!! i have a list of stolen...

We have a new sub-forum titled "Mastering for Beginners" (see above) Some of the past threads will be moved there...

1) Please search the forum prior to posting. Many topics have already been discussed ad infinitum. This will avoid clutter and...

Recently i saw several examples of studios or known engineers shrinking down their gear list, rooms etc. Some of them are...

I couldn't see a thread about the new TDR Slick EQ M in the mastering forum, so thought I would start one. TDR SlickEQ M -...

Is it possible to add subtle EQ to a song that has already been mastered, without mucking things up? In this case I want to...

I enjoy the videos from the British mastering engineer Streaky - he is a really down to earth geezer and has a great channel on...

Hi all, I posted this earlier to the high-end forum, but didn't get the response i was hoping for, so here goes: I've been...

I recently purchased Ozone 9 and am using it to master an album for a client. I was trying to keep myself honest by not only...

Ok... I know what it's going to sound like and I know it's "easier" to just go digital buuuut I don't wanna. So I...

Following some links here and there, looks like a WL10 Pro is near to be released and already pre released to random testers. But...

Hi, I want to upgrade from my Rossetta 200 to a less coloured and more modern AD/DA converter for my mastering loop, the RME...

Hey guys, I may upgrade for those Dangerous Convert 8, but before I would like to know if some of you compared them and if...

Hi On a mastering A/D converter like the Lavry AD122-96, where does the clipping occur (if you push hard into it) ? At the...

I get a lot of PMs and FB messages asking an opinion on this or that. If anyone has a specific mastering or production ? for me...

Hey guys what would be the best way to split the Lynx Hilo left/right inputs ? I would like to use them for some recording duties...

I need help understanding which DA converter is higher quality for my final mix print in my summing chain. I have two...

Hi, tried a search but came up empty. I have an album that has 2 singers and an acoustic guitar. Very simple. Can anyone...

Hi, First mastering post here. I'm working on more mastering projects lately, while learning the trade, so I'd like to have...

I know this question is going to annoy analog purists but maybe there are some hybrid guys that have the knowledge to answer this...

Any thoughts on this unit? There is very little info on any thread........

Used to have sonnox inflator on the powercore platform, but sold the powercore. Are there any real competitors for the...

this thread spits off from here in the Kite thread. what I am trying to find out here is: 1) use of Pultecs (and clones) in...

Do you think that effort can migitate difference between "ITB" and "OTB"? Recently I've been back to trying...

So, I purchased a new Sontec EQ and laptop and I really haven't done anything with them. I'm beginning to think I just wanted the...

I am trying to decide between the Dangerous Convert-2 and the Crane Song Solaris. I see lately that the Dangerous Convert-2 is...

There's a new product by SSL called the Fusion. I got to use it briefly and was pretty impressed with it. I would have liked...

I want to split my final mix into 3 separate frequency groups so that I can use some different compressors and eqs to master...

I'm not a pro. I don't have a very good room and can't build one in this house. But I want something were I can evaluate audio...

Fellow GS forum member FabienTDR brought this unit to my attention in another thread but I figured it deserves its own thread as...

Hi there fellas! I would love to know which are your favourite reference masters you tend to use while mastering or maybe some...

Thought I would start a thread here in the mastering forum on this EQ. This is a concept that I must admit I am very excited...

Hey guys, Did anyone try this EQ? It looks something like Gyraf G23. Here is the link to IGS website....

Does anyone know of a plugin, preferably VST PC, that would very simply let you display images, so that I could easily save my...

Is there a tool or technique for this problem: the bass in a mix i've been sent is mostly sub frequencies and not much low-mid,...

I'm a musician/producer, but I thought I'd relate my problems with Instagram audio to you mastering people as it may be of...

Just to be clear, not talking about the original vitalizer, MK2 or Tube Vitalizer, but solely the 9530 Mastering Vitalizer, as it...

I know it mostly depends on the material and how often the limiter is kicking in, but when doing a final brick wall the get the...

apparently soundBlade is 'no bueno por nada' with Mac OS X High Sierra. thought i'd post this notice for my other ME bros that...

Hello, So I am having such a weird issue. When I go to export a Track List or Export List or PQ list it exports it as a unix...

I had a hearing test a while back and found out I had some high end loss in my left ear. First thing the audiologist said was,...

Hi All, Here's something I've been working on with MeterPlugs recently - it's not 100% a mastering service but this forum...

I understand it might be more advantageous to have different file formats for each streaming/selling platform.. but for the sake...

This looks interesting... Balance Analog Magpha EQ plugin. — Balance Mastering Not sure what constitutes 'true...

How do you handle a hot mix and bring it down to streaming level? I'm fairly new to mastering and was sent a really hot mix that...

What about these limiters? They're mostly used for broadcast. Has anybody used them for mastering? Hows the compressor, hows the...

CD-Burn.DDP.Master | HOFA-Plugins woah, talk about upping your game! Looks like they are moving into the full mastering...

Hello! I’m currently using PSP Vintage Warmer as a “clipper” plugin prior to compressor / limiter on my master chain. ...

Hello folks, Today is the day I can finally announce the launch of my new company : Audiotales Designs :) The aim of the...

I have had 15 tracks mastered to send to be pressed to vinyl (ie I'm sending the files so the company can cut the lacquers) How...

About the "Thermionic Culture: THE KITE" you read here little to nothing (as well as about the "the...

So, I dropped a little cash for a new EQ. I'm not a fan of detended knobs myself so it has none. I've read some good things about...

Hello to all, given the heterogeneity of the topics I think I can ask this question: what is the best player? I found so...