Moderators Kindness Posted August 24, 2007 Moderators Share Posted August 24, 2007 After that, I take a nap until it is time to listen to the final mastered tracks. I'm with T. Alan on the importance of the mastering process. I love a lot of albums with absolute piss poor tracking, but great mastering, but there are very few albums I love that have everything done right other than the mastering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted August 24, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 24, 2007 Mastering is the LAST place to cut corners. Here's the place we;re doing it at. from his credits page:*1 = Billboard #1 Chart Position (Contemporary Jazz)*2 = 2003 Grammy Nomination (Best Engineered - Non Classical)*3 = 2003 Grammy Nomination (Best Rock Instrumental Performance)*4 = 2003 Grammy Award Winner (Best New Age Album)*5 = CRIA Certified Gold Award*6 = CRIA Certified Platinum Award He's highly recommended. I don't know what else to do, to try and make sure he's good, aside from liking the final product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted August 24, 2007 Moderators Share Posted August 24, 2007 He's highly recommended. I don't know what else to do, to try and make sure he's good, aside from liking the final product. The only thing left to do is to NOT hold your tongue. If you hear something you don't like, speak up. It is your album. His awards most likely demonstrate that he can get the sound in your head on your cd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted August 24, 2007 Members Share Posted August 24, 2007 He's highly recommended. I don't know what else to do, to try and make sure he's good, aside from liking the final product. Well, he should have his sh*t together. I'd just hang, be cool, and learn as much from him as possible...all the while making SURE your getting what you want. Humbly share ideas and be open to his suggestions. The middle ground should kick ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted August 24, 2007 Members Share Posted August 24, 2007 After that, I take a nap until it is time to listen to the final mastered tracks.I'm with T. Alan on the importance of the mastering process. I love a lot of albums with absolute piss poor tracking, but great mastering, but there are very few albums I love that have everything done right other than the mastering. Yeah, it's amazing what proper mastering can do for poor tracking. Likewise, the better the tracking, the less mastering is required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted August 24, 2007 Members Share Posted August 24, 2007 I think it's a rare occurrence that both of us would have to respond in a thread. We usually say the same thing. Seriously, you are WAAAAAAAAAAAAY beyond me engineering-wise. You complete me, Kindness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted August 24, 2007 Moderators Share Posted August 24, 2007 I suddenly feel a bit uncomfortable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BEAD Posted August 24, 2007 Members Share Posted August 24, 2007 I suddenly feel a bit uncomfortable... aww.... it's fun to watch you guys cuddle. Don't get self conscious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted August 24, 2007 Moderators Share Posted August 24, 2007 Seriously guys, I'm on my way tonight to my first date in 10 years... I don't need all the gheyness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BEAD Posted August 24, 2007 Members Share Posted August 24, 2007 Seriously guys, I'm on my way tonight to my first date in 10 years... I don't need all the gheyness. Yeah... gotta keep that sperm count as high as possible, just in case. Congrats on the date. Hope you have a really good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ThudMaker Posted August 24, 2007 Moderators Share Posted August 24, 2007 Seriously guys, I'm on my way tonight to my first date in 10 years... I don't need all the gheyness. Hope you enjoy yourself and have a nice time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted August 24, 2007 Moderators Share Posted August 24, 2007 Me too. but if I don't, I have another tomorrow, another Sunday and another girl waiting for me to ask her out some night next week... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted August 24, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 24, 2007 Yeah, it's amazing what proper mastering can do for poor tracking. Likewise, the better the tracking, the less mastering is required. I believe the tracking is well done. I could not be more pleased with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted August 24, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 24, 2007 Me too. but if I don't, I have another tomorrow, another Sunday and another girl waiting for me to ask her out some night next week... 10 years....then 3 in 3 days? Wow. Try and pace yourself, champ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted August 24, 2007 Moderators Share Posted August 24, 2007 Slow and steady. You might meet one tomorrow night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted August 24, 2007 Moderators Share Posted August 24, 2007 I made it "public" that I am available earlier this week, now I can't beat them off with a stick. What can I say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted August 24, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 24, 2007 Slow and steady. You might meet one tomorrow night. Wow, for a first date! I feel honored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted August 24, 2007 Members Share Posted August 24, 2007 I believe the tracking is well done. I could not be more pleased with it. Well, then the mastering should be a simple matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted August 24, 2007 Moderators Share Posted August 24, 2007 I can't tolerate your music on its merits, so I'd need to make the night interesting for myself some other way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted August 24, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 24, 2007 I can't tolerate your music on its merits, so I'd need to make the night interesting for myself some other way. Maybe I'll dedicate a song to you and your lady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted August 24, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 24, 2007 another question. What should we expect to master 10 songs, 72 minutes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted August 24, 2007 Moderators Share Posted August 24, 2007 Hmm... Typically working with someone I know and with pretty defined parameters like you have (sample cds) it seems to be about 3 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassred Posted August 25, 2007 Members Share Posted August 25, 2007 If the guitr player (or you) is worried that the mastering is adding boom listen to the kick drum, mastering s done to a stereo mix, isn't it(that's how we;ve always done it) so if your mix is how ou like t, the mastering should only clean it up a bit and any added boominess will be present in the kick drum as well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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