CHAPTER 8 Mastering
Adjusting the frequency spectrum (EQ)
Should I pay a pro or do it myself?
Are your mixes worth paying someone else to master?
This chapter will cover what mastering is, what it entails, and considerations that surround whether or not you should D.I.Y. or leave to a pro.
WHAT IS MASTERING?
Surf the web, read the trades, and try to find some basic guidebooks and you’ll find that even the definition of mastering is elusive. In a nutshell, mastering is the final polish you give your audio tracks to make for ...
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