A real mastering engineer runs both UAD and Undertone Audio plugin versions of the famous Fairchild compressor on live session drums, guitar, and vocals—see which sounds closer to the original and where each plug shines.
I put Slate’s Virtu AI mastering side-by-side with my trusted analog setup—using an actual dance track. See where AI impresses, and why analog still rules for pro sound.
Does a $3.99 online mastering service like Hornet’s stack up to analog hardware? Here’s my real-world review, what sounds best, and what producers should watch out for in AI mastering.
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