|
Question: Should
I master my recording?
Answer: By
all means YES.
Mastering makes a difference that is noticeable
mostly in its absence. Every commercially released
CD on store shelves is mastered. An un-mastered
CD will sound quieter, dull, and less impressive.
If you were to simply burn mixed songs
directly to CD without going through the mastering
process, and then compare them to any store
bought commercial CD, you would be shocked
at how "unfinished" it
really sounded. Mastering is a fine-tuning
process that when used properly truly has
a great impact on mixes.
It gives music that "radio-ready" sound.
Below are just a few of the techniques Debonaire
uses during mastering:
fade
in's and fade out's • frequency
analysis and correction • noise
reduction or removal • compression
/ limiting • stereo
expansion • equalization
You may be surprised to learn that many smaller
studios bring their mixes to Debonaire for
mastering. Whether you've recorded in a bedroom
or in a big studio, when it’s time for
mastering, Debonaire’s experience and
skill will enhance your music. Every major
and indie label release is mastered to prepare
it for radio play and retail sale…shouldn’t
your songs be mastered as well?
Worldwide
Mastering Services
Out of town or international clients can easily obtain mastering services by
uploading their wav files to a simple and free service such as yousendit.com
(or similar) and forwarding the download link to my email address. Once the
mastering process is complete, I will upload (FTP) the final wav files to my
private server and email you a link for download. For those who prefer an audio
CD, this can also be shipped by mail. Convenient payment through Paypal is
accepted. Satisfaction guarantee.
Debonaire's Mastering
Demonstration
|
