Outboard gear or software?

> > > Outboard gear or software?

Posted on

Member Since: Oct 25, 2004

Can any body tell me if Outboard gear when mastering, will sound better than software?
Or is there not much difference?

Thanks
Topman

[ Back to Top ]


Administrator
Since: Apr 03, 2002

Sep 08, 2005 01:29 pm

I use no outboard gear when mastering, clients have never complained.

crazy canuck
Member
Since: Nov 25, 2004

Sep 08, 2005 06:45 pm

If it sounds good then it is good...good words to live by. However, it depends on what level of mastering you are speaking, to answer your question, a $5000 outboard mastering EQ or Compressor will definately out perform any plugin on the market but you still have to know how to use it properly, and decide if the mix you have justifies a very expensive mastering job. Even then, you are taking chances, I'm sure many people have gone to very expensive mastering houses and come away with something that sounds worse then the mix did going in, because mastering can be very subjective at times.

> > > Outboard gear or software?

Related Forum Topics:


If you would like to participate in the forum discussions, feel free to register for your free membership.