Mastering Q

[jdutaillis]

Originally Posted by DrFord

I believe Brainworks has a similar plug in, not sure the name.

It's called Control. Awesome plugin as well, does just what the name suggests

Originally Posted by DrFord

Oh yea and go get Metalica's last album, and pull that up on your reference mix as "what not to do." Play that for your clients and use it as an example of what happens when they make it "too loud."

Great tip! This album sounds so crushed it hurts. Do a google search and find one of the "re-mastered" versions. There are about 3 decent ones out there done by fans of the band from the guitar hero tracks. All of them sound so much better than the "proper" release. You can use one of these as a side by side comparison of terrible mastering vs. decent mastering.

[Stig Eliassen]

Thanks guys. I did use a compressor in the chain, and it made the mix more homogenic. I tried the SSL Comp buss compressor, but I didn't like what it did. So I switched to McDSP Compressorbank.

I have Solo by Brainworx that I use sometimes, but didn't have the need for it on this song. I liked the mix, but as mentioned I had to push it louder and louder. I still can't believe that I had to ride stem faders to help the limiter do its job, and all in the name of loudness. FUDGE!

MS processing is something I do when recording acoustic guitars, or when I get stereo mixes from clients. Other than that I don't use it much.

BTW - have you guys heard how the snare sounds on "Death magnetic"? I wanna cry...FUDGE!

Thanks again for all the tips and tricks. This is why I love the DUC.

[DrFord]

do you like the snare or hate it?

[Stig Eliassen]

BTW - have you guys heard how the snare sounds on "Death magnetic"? I wanna cry...FUDGE!

do you like the snare or hate it?

Are you kidding? I absolutely hate it beyond belief!

Thanks for your contribution to this thread, DrFord. Much appreciated.