Pitch shift/speed variation at mastering stage

Jaike 11 April 2007

Hi,

I've been wondering how common a practise is it to subtely change the pitch/speed of a track when mastering it - I'm talking about mastering to tape here, so let's say + or minus 1% to 4% speed... or more? Is this ever done?

Any ideas would be welcome,

Thanks -

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It's done all of the time. Most times it's done during the mix s

Michael Fossenkemper Wed, 04/11/2007 - 09:07

It's done all of the time. Most times it's done during the mix stage but doesn't have to be. I get tapes in a lot that has notes asking for it to be sped up by X amount. sometimes it just gives it a little something if the track drags a little.

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I'm guessing that means you're also mixing on tape, or mixing do

Jaike Wed, 04/11/2007 - 09:11

I'm guessing that means you're also mixing on tape, or mixing down to tape before mastering?

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correct. sometimes you can do ITB speed up but check to make su

Michael Fossenkemper Wed, 04/11/2007 - 09:19

correct.

sometimes you can do ITB speed up but check to make sure it sounds ok before you commit.

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Ok, that makes sense, thanks a lot for your help! Jaike

Jaike Wed, 04/11/2007 - 10:49

Ok,

that makes sense,

thanks a lot for your help!

Jaike

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