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| KB2 |
Hey folks,
I have a mastering question I have not seem to get an answer to even through extensive research.
I am currently producing an in the mix compilation and I simply would like to fine tune the overall sound quality. I am in the South Florida area and plan to start promoting myself so it needs to be hot.
The eq and volumes are up to par. All I need(if financially possible) is to have that crystal clear sound that most production mixes have.
The quality of the tracks are as the original where by I recorded from vinyl and cd but I just need that extra ambiance to create that brilliant sound quality to compliment the acoustics of a car.
If you can direct me where by I can use my existing software to create that quality or direct to a website in which I can find the soft/hardware.
Be advised, this is not a cd for club promoters but merely for listening purposes so therefore I would like for it to be treated as oppose to a raw version when promoting for a club gig.
Thanks for your support.
I am working with
SOUNDFORGE 7.0- TO INCLUDE EFX 1, 2, 3 AND NOISE REDUCTION.
ACID 4.0/5.0
EASY CD CREATOR 6
I also have and may use from time to time.
CD ARCHITECT
WAVE LAB 4.O
AUDIO AUDITION 1.0 |
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| Magnus |
Have you tried Ozone 3? http://www.izotope.com/products/audio/ozone/
Also check out T-Racks http://www.t-racks.com/
Both are probably going to be your best bet to get that sound you are after without turning your mix over to a pro mastering place. Try Ozone 3 first and go through the many presets it comes with to get a feel or what it can do to the sound of your mix. Then you can just tweak the presets to your liking or make your own. Both are standalone but can also be run within Soundforge as a VST. |
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| Vizay |
| I don't see the reason for mastering already mastered tracks, all you'll end up with is a mix that's clipping. |
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| Blue Meanies |
| quote: | Originally posted by Vizay
I don't see the reason for mastering already mastered tracks, all you'll end up with is a mix that's clipping. |
I agree when ever I spin and record I always use a MD recorder and just burn it after?? Sounds sick to me?:conf: |
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| KB2 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Vizay
I don't see the reason for mastering already mastered tracks, all you'll end up with is a mix that's clipping. |
Remember this, the more you put into your mixes for the listening audience, the longer lasting impression it will make. Mixes for the general public, not promotional, are to be flawless and fit to compete with radio ready tracks.
My compilations are sent to Asia and europe where they are heard in cafe's and restaurants.....
Thanks all for the input but you can't possibly tell me that all these compilation- "in the mix" cds have not been in any shape or form treated? Ofcourse they have had to but not to the extent of an originally produced track. Unless you can't tell the difference between a raw live set and a treated on?....... Who wants to hear cracking and popping and any other discrepancies that one may hear from vinyl? Certainly not the ones paying $20.00......
Every mix compilation of mine has been mastered while I was overseas at great prices. The only problem is the hardware and software used in studios in the US are rather expensive and used for professional mastering. I don't have an ear for mastering but now I would like to try my hand at some affordable home use ones......
And what does clipping having to do with giving a mix comp a rich, warm, and brilliant sound to it. How about being able to boost all levels and add that extra punch to it? How about cleaning up the edges to create a better quality sounding track? Remember, after a track has been saved many of times during the process, the quality will diminish to a certain point.
No professional selling cd has ever been sold raw without being altered on pro tools or any other editing software..... And where do you suppose they get the tracks from? Not originals.....
Maybe I mis-understood your answer but it did not quite make sense to me. However, feel free to elaborate.... Cheers :)
And mind you, when I make compilations, they are not soley 12 tracks after another. I have 27 percussive latin, uplifting funky house tracks to include acappellas, movie clips, sound effects, etc... If my audience wants to ear 12 lengthy mixed tracks, then they will go to the clubs. However, most pro cds are limited to 12-26 tracks due to copy written laws. I don't sell mine..
Therefore, the levels of different songs alter and it is imperative that some type of mastering be done but not to the extent of an originally produced track.... |
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