|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 1
Newbie
|
OP
Newbie
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 1 |
Mastering the recorded track is essential as it is something which adds sheen and finish to the track. When the track is released commercially, the effects of mastering are seen. The track appears louder, clearer and professional. Mastering polishes the track by making up for any deficiencies that may be present while the track is getting recorded. The mastering is performed by a mastering engineer, who has years of experience in fixing the tracks. This procedure is indispensable when there is more than one track in the album. The process fixes the gap between two sings, alters the frequency to perfection, even out any anomalies in the width and the volume. Mastering is for perfection. However, it needs to be attempted only by mastering engineer. A mastering engineer has years of experience in fine-tuning the soundtracks. The expertise and trained ears of the master engineer can make out for any issues in the track after listening to the same. The master engineer makes use of many types of equipment like the equalizer, compressor, monitoring systems etc. to master the track completely. The mastering engineer knows how to make the sound sweeter by eq and compression. The noise in the background is reduced to the minimum to render clarity to the melodies. Mastering engineer can boost the low frequencies, if required, to make it sound good. The services of mastering engineers are now also available online. This process of online mastering is easy and affordable. The quality of the mastering achieved is the same as the attended mastering services.
Last edited by Will - PG Music; 03/22/11 08:57 AM.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 297
Apprentice
|
|
Apprentice
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 297 |
If you need any help with your mastering there are dozens of experts on this forum.
- Bud
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 7,803
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 7,803 |
The following is from another DAWs website, and to a degree applies to all DAW software, just substitue the name of you favorite where it's name (mulitrackstudio) is and read on. While this is not an absolute fact it is a solid view point.
Traditionally the multitrack recording is mixed-down to a stereo tape recorder. This stereo recording is then 'mastered', which usually means that EQ and (multi-band) compression is applied. When mastering for vinyl, EQ and compression had to be applied to keep the needle from jumping out of the groove.
Using MultitrackStudio, mastering after mixdown-to-stereo does not make sense, as all the settings involved in the mix are stored in the song file and can be recalled at any time. You can add effects to the mixer's Master section and use them for mastering purposes. Typically an EQ, a Compressor and a Master Limiter effect will be used. The Master Limiter should be the last effect. If multiband compression is required a Band Effect with compressors can be used.
When mastering a couple of songs that belong together (a CD for instance) it is very important that the songs sound 'the same'. They should be equally loud, have the same tonal balance etc. MultitrackStudio's songlist feature can be very convenient for this job. Using a songlist you can audition your CD before actually mixing the individual songs down to stereo.
The song can be mixed down using the Mix Down menu's "Mix down to audio file" option.
Lenovo Win 10 16 gig ram, Mac mini with 16 gig of ram, BiaB 2022, Realband, Harrison Mixbus 32c version 9.1324, Melodyne 5 editor, Presonus Audiobox 1818VSL, Presonus control app, Komplete 49 key controller.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 21,636
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 21,636 |
Robh
While what you say is true, there are other aspects to mastering a stereo file as opposed to the original tracks. Cleaning up the beginning and end are a couple to start with. Especially songs that fade; compression and expansion settings have to be closely monitored in the end result.
I actually prefer to have the mixdowns, then load all the stereo wavefiles into one sequence file (one at a time) to allow the ability to click back and forth between songs for easy comparison. I'll master one (usually the one anticipated as the feature song for the CD first), then import the next song on another track so I can compare as I go. Then import another .. keeping copies of the originals of course.
Another often overlooked aspect is having someone else do the mastering with an un-biased ear. That can make a difference in itself.
I will say, there are some very talented people using PGMusic products, and am a little disappointed they don't spend more time here on the forum teaching what they have learned. I have mastered some very impressive BiaB/RB creations, but they are not mine to share or discuss. Some are indeed registered here on the forum, but do not spend time here ... which may have something to do with their productivity; they are busy doing!
Make your sound your own!
.. I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 7,803
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 7,803 |
I think we kind of said the same thing, although differently. My point is that what most folks think of as mastering is not as important as they might think. There is mastering that needs to be done to polish up a song. Like fades and such, and especially things like making a Cd full of songs sound good in transition with each other.
I think that where some confusion comes in is where some people think of mastering as a process that is magical and that a song is never done without it. Much of what many feel is mastering is still in the area of mixing, where you get a sound that is right. There is no need to master in the sense that you are transfering it from a tape environment to vinyl, as in the old days. But volume balance, fade outs, and sometimes normalization are very powerful. Don't you think that over mastering is responsible for the over compression today where the dynamics are ruined in some music, and there is loss in range of the fidelity of the music.
Anyway what the heck do i know! lol
Lenovo Win 10 16 gig ram, Mac mini with 16 gig of ram, BiaB 2022, Realband, Harrison Mixbus 32c version 9.1324, Melodyne 5 editor, Presonus Audiobox 1818VSL, Presonus control app, Komplete 49 key controller.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 38,502
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 38,502 |
I think the OP is SPAM...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 25,867
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 25,867 |
A violation of the John Ford 1st post rule.
BIAB 2024 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 6.5 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6; Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Roland Integra-7, Presonus Studio 192, Presonus Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 297
Apprentice
|
|
Apprentice
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 297 |
Quote:
I think the OP is SPAM...
Methinks you're right. That's why my semi-smartass post above.
- Bud
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 8,987
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 8,987 |
mac, get out your spam can.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 2
Newbie
|
|
Newbie
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 2 |
It is written a little oddly but I do see the value in this. To a degree anyway, I think that the mastering process can be widely misunderstood, it is not as obvious as the recording and mix phase and little media exposure is given to mastering. I think this is changing a little and that many record labels and musicians appreciate that the music needs a final check during online mastering before it is released to the wider world. I am glad I joined, I love music production discussions.
respectfully submitted
Bagpuss24.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 7,803
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 7,803 |
Me thinks marquee09, and Bagpuss24 are both from the same fold!
Lenovo Win 10 16 gig ram, Mac mini with 16 gig of ram, BiaB 2022, Realband, Harrison Mixbus 32c version 9.1324, Melodyne 5 editor, Presonus Audiobox 1818VSL, Presonus control app, Komplete 49 key controller.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 21,636
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 21,636 |
No link though in Bagpuss24 post (which must took some restraint). Names sure seems generated though. 
Make your sound your own!
.. I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 996
Expert
|
|
Expert
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 996 |
http://www.google.fr/#sclient=psy&hl...c68bf6cde55c90djust in case there were any doubts. plus, its ungrammatical spam. There should be no question mark in the title. Marc, grammar police (SPAM division)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 8,333
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 8,333 |
I think the whole 1st post should be canned. The repetitive nature of the keywords is the key.
What happened to walking in a club and playing?
The best music always seemed to be after midnight when someone un-announced sat in.
I'd like some acoustic throwback myself.
Forget diddling forever with the tracks. If you suck at a live venue I don't want to hear your songs that have been 'played with' for weeks and canned by some guy from outer canuckistan using a supercomputer and an anglo-rhythm from yer-up.
Look at the history of music. What 'mastering' was done 60 years ago?
I guess it's like make up. As grandad said, if the barn needs paintin'...
Put Lady Gaga in a housedress, take away the makeup, and give her drummer and a bassist and let's hear what she can do. I might like her after she does a few of Ella's tunes, I might even say give her a little Miles Black backup to go with the other two. Black Coffee ...you pick the key.
John Conley
Musica est vita
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 2
Newbie
|
|
Newbie
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 2 |
I am no bot dude, just interested in the process of online mastering.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,079
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,079 |
Re Lady Gaga here is a live version of one of her songs. Her on Piano, no other instruments. Paparazzi
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ask sales and support questions about Band-in-a-Box using natural language.
ChatPG's knowledge base includes the full Band-in-a-Box User Manual and sales information from the website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Video: Next-Level AI Music Editing with ACE Studio and Band-in-a-Box®
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 German for Windows is Here!
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 für Windows Deutsch ist verfügbar!
Wir waren fleißig und haben über 50 neue Funktionen und eine erstaunliche Sammlung neuer Inhalte hinzugefügt, darunter 222 RealTracks, neue RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, "Songs with Vocals" Artist Performance Sets, abspielbare RealTracks Set 3, abspielbare RealDrums Set 2, zwei neue Sets von "RealDrums Stems", XPro Styles PAK 6, Xtra Styles PAK 17 und mehr!
Paket | Was ist Neu
Update Your PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024 Today!
The Newest RealBand 2024 Update is Here!
The newest RealBand 2024 Build 5 update is now available!
Download and install this to your RealBand 2024 for updated print options, streamlined loading and saving of .SGU & MGU (BB) files, and to add a number of program adjustments that address user-reported bugs and concerns.
This free update is available to all RealBand 2024 users. To learn more about this update and download it, head to www.pgmusic.com/support.realband.htm#20245
The Band-in-a-Box® Flash Drive Backup Option
Today (April 5) is National Flash Drive Day!
Did you know... not only can you download your Band-in-a-Box® Pro, MegaPAK, or PlusPAK purchase - you can also choose to add a flash drive backup copy with the installation files for only $15? It even comes with a Band-in-a-Box® keychain!
For the larger Band-in-a-Box® packages (UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition), the hard drive backup copy is available for only $25. This will include a preinstalled and ready to use program, along with your installation files.
Backup copies are offered during the checkout process on our website.
Already purchased your e-delivery version, and now you wish you had a backup copy? It's not too late! If your purchase was for the current version of Band-in-a-Box®, you can still reach out to our team directly to place your backup copy order!
Note: the Band-in-a-Box® keychain is only included with flash drive backup copies, and cannot be purchased separately.
Handy flash drive tip: Always try plugging in a USB device the wrong way first? If your flash drive (or other USB plug) doesn't have a symbol to indicate which way is up, look for the side with a seam on the metal connector (it only has a line across one side) - that's the side that either faces down or to the left, depending on your port placement.
Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® Today!
Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows for free with build 1111!
With this update, there's more control when saving images from the Print Preview window, we've added defaults to the MultiPicker for sorting and font size, updated printing options, updated RealTracks and other content, and addressed user-reported issues with the StylePicker, MIDI Soloists, key signature changes, and more!
Learn more about this free update for Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows at www.pgmusic.com/support_windowsupdates.htm#1111
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 Review: 4.75 out of 5 Stars!
If you're looking for a in-depth review of the newest Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows version, you'll definitely find it with Sound-Guy's latest review, Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows Review: Incredible new capabilities to experiment, compose, arrange and mix songs.
A few excerpts:
"The Tracks view is possibly the single most powerful addition in 2024 and opens up a new way to edit and generate accompaniments. Combined with the new MultiPicker Library Window, it makes BIAB nearly perfect as an 'intelligent' composer/arranger program."
"MIDI SuperTracks partial generation showing six variations – each time the section is generated it can be instantly auditioned, re-generated or backed out to a previous generation – and you can do this with any track type. This is MAJOR! This takes musical experimentation and honing an arrangement to a new level, and faster than ever."
"Band in a Box continues to be an expansive musical tool-set for both novice and experienced musicians to experiment, compose, arrange and mix songs, as well as an extensive educational resource. It is huge, with hundreds of functions, more than any one person is likely to ever use. Yet, so is any DAW that I have used. BIAB can do some things that no DAW does, and this year BIAB has more DAW-like functions than ever."
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums66
Topics81,636
Posts735,311
Members38,524
| |
Most Online2,537
Jan 19th, 2020
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean