Mastering Technique

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I have Izotope and Harbal. Is it logical to master 1st using Izotope [i.e. Mastering preset] to bring up the levels and add any goodies and then Finalize that process by running the track through Harbal to even the peaks and valleys?

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Mans reach exceeds his grasp
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Since: Oct 23, 2007


Dec 04, 2007 12:13 pm

Might be better off doing it the other way around. The real question is, does it help the sound.

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Since: Nov 13, 2007


Dec 05, 2007 08:02 pm

I get my mix sounding pretty good (to my ears :)) first before applying any global plugin. Then I render the mix. Then I will load the rendered mix and use Acuma Labs Final Mix. Same as Ozone. Then once its sounds descent I render that mix.

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Dec 05, 2007 08:35 pm

Personally, I do my mixing and pre-master in Sonar, then shoot it to WaveLab for EQ tweaks 'n dithering etc; I've never really technically mastered anything in either of my personal studios though, past or present.

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Since: Nov 13, 2007


Dec 05, 2007 10:28 pm

I use Tracktion 3 for all. I still havent tried the video abilities yet. I need to. So is WaveLab strictly for mastering ? I know most say "Mastering" is tweaking the sound, but its really getting it CD ready (format and getting tracks to work with each other) correct? Whats the cd format called, redbook? Im new to everything. I need to get crap straight. So WaveLab is like Soundforge ?

Mans reach exceeds his grasp
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Since: Oct 23, 2007


Dec 05, 2007 11:19 pm

Yeah, Steinberg Wavelab is along the same lines as Sony Sound Forge. It can be used for alot of things, mastering isn't really one of them, but it makes it easier for me to fine tune, i.e. get in really close on waveforms, tune things up a bit.

As far as mastering, here's a link that explains it pretty well.

www.digifreq.com/digifreq/article.asp?ID=33

Czar of Midi
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Since: Apr 04, 2002


Dec 06, 2007 06:41 pm

I've used Sound Forge for mastering in a pinch. It will work just about the same as long as you can access the same pluggins.

For me Sound Forge is were I do a lot of my sample and loop work. I can export to Acid or what ever right out of Sound forge so it works for me.

But ya, Wavelab has the major tools needed and works a charm for mastering. Even their lite version is not half bad at all.

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