Mastering is not the same as production, for true. I am both a
producer and a mastering engineer, and I think about and listen for
completely different things. In the case that someone wants to
release my music I'd really prefer that someone else master it,
because it's a second set of ears attuned to bringing out the fine
details of my work.
I've mastered dozens of albums, just using digital tools, and I have
my own methods of working, and people have always been happy with the
results. On the other hand I'd love to have the gear to really do it
right, but I don't have the roughly $50k it would take to set it up
proper. That involves not just buying $5000 mastering EQs and
compressors, but building a room, buying $3000 speakers, $2000 analog
to digital and digital to analog converters.
So if you can afford several hundred dollars to get your mastering
done, go to the pros, and don't think you're not getting your money's
worth. Mark Gage is developing a real reputation for mastering
electronic music, and there's a lot to be said for his obvious
understanding and commitment to the specific genre.
Anyone who doesn't have several hundred dollars, drop me a line -- I
work cheap, because I don't make a living from it, and I'm interested
in getting as much experience as possible.
On 3/17/06, Andrew Duke Cognition Audioworks
<andrewduke@cognitionaudioworks.com> wrote:
quoted 6 lines emulsion wrote:> emulsion wrote:
>
> > I firmly believe that thinking you're capable of mastering just
> > because you're a good producer is a BIG mistake. There's a reason
> > those guys get the big bucks and it's not just their crazy gear.
>
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