Category: Mix/Master Preparation

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Preparing Vocals for Mixing: A Step-by-Step Guide Using Pro Tools

Prepare Vocals!

When it comes to mixing, the quality of your vocal recordings can make or break your track. Properly preparing your vocals before the mixing stage ensures that your final product sounds polished and professional. In today’s post, we’ll walk through the process of prepping vocals for mixing, using Pro Tools as our DAW. Whether you’re working on rap vocals, pop vocals, or any other genre, these steps will help you get your vocals ready for the mix.

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Unveiling the Fletcher-Munson Curve: Mastering Music Production

Fletcher Munson Curve

Welcome to another educational episode on our music production channel. This week, we’re diving into an essential topic that every audio engineer and music producer should understand – the Fletcher-Munson Curve. Join us as we explore the intricacies of this curve, its implications for mixing, and how it can be a game-changer in your music production journey.

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What Is Bounce Boss – Bounce Boss Review

What Is Bounce Boss - Bounce Boss Review

Some of my clients are getting a bit confused at my new upload form on my website. I’m now using an application called Bounce Boss, and its great because it is an intelligent audio collaboration tool, plus it gives everyone the ability to upload different versions like stems, references, final mixes and masters. We can comment and go back and forth about files. I made this video this week to go over how to use it and upload your files to me for mixing and mastering projects.

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We are now Apple Digital Masters Certified

Distinct Mastering is now Apple Digital Masters Certified

Exciting news to share! Distinct Mastering is now a certified Apple Digital Masters mastering house. That’s right you can get your music certified with the digital masters certification badge in the Apple ecosystem. Learn about Apple Digital Masters and how they can benefit your music.

Apple has created a specific encoding process which they use to ensure quality files so you’e music can be heard as it was intended. The process for artists requires to work with high quality files and we will test and prep your files for preparation into the Apple ecosystem. You can use our mastering house to get the Apple Digital Masters (previously known as Mastered for iTunes) certification bade. If you’re interested in getting your music mastered for Apple and be certified contact us today!

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Music Mastering Problems – What’s Wrong With This Waveform for Mastering?

Music Mastering Problems - What’s Wrong With This Waveform for Mastering?

What’s wrong with this waveform for mastering? This is a common music mastering problem that I see. Even though I give clients instructions I commonly find clients trying to send me MP3s, and or files with blown up waveforms. The problem with these files is there is no dynamics left and no headroom for me to work on your project.

I made this video to share what your waveform should look like before sending off to a mastering engineer.

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Is Mastering Necessary?

Is Mastering Necessary?

Ever ask yourself is mastering necessary? Are you releasing tracks without professional mastering? Likely you won’t be getting the best results.  For example, your tracks are likely not competing with other professional tracks on the market. Another example, your tracks might not be getting the polish and sheen they need to sound like a quality production. Check this video out for a quick look at what mastering can do for you!

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Do Not Send Me MP3s – MP3 Explanation

Do Not Send Me MP3s - MP3 Explanation

Please do not send me MP3’s and learn why they are not good for mastering. I often get MP3s sent by clients for free samples and I decided to create this video to share why I will not master MP3s.

MP3s are heavily degraded in quality. First I quickly explain what an MP3 is with a Wikipedia definition. Then I go into what files are acceptable to send to me as an MP3. Lastly, I share how what happens when you convert to an MP3 with phase cancellation.

This is a perfect example of what happens every time you convert to an MP3 so imagine converting multiple times. You only want to convert to an MP3 once after the mastering stage. Check out the video to learn more.

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