i own a small 16 track digital studio, after recording and mixing i send my projects to one recording studio for mastering, what i would kindly want to know is what exactly is involved in mastering, what happens in a mastering studio that one cant do in a simple recording studio, i would also want to know what basic equipment is required for mastering as i hope to go into that field when i acqu

What kind of things do you guys like to see in a mix before you master? I'm getting ready to mix my band's album, and was wondering what's generally the right way to go before mastering.

Thanks a lot.

Any suggestions and do you think its better to use tc master x or use and eq, copressor and limiter. also I have Wavesc4 but I havent really messed with that yet.been trying different setups but I'm not really carzy about any yet. Though I do like the Wavesrenn compressor with the l1

i'm looking for mastering software as well and the previous post is very instructive.

however, i'm all mac and dp. any suggestions for mastering software or pluginsthat are specific to the mac or a digital performer?

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I'm interested in finding mastering software that won't break the bank. I have looked at Sonic Solutions SonicStudio HD but there seem to be no retailers selling it. I also looked at T racks and a couple of others. I'm using a PC with Sonic Foundry Sound Forge and Cool Edit now. What I need is a good two track mastering program...and advice or suggestion would be appreciated.

i've got a full digital performer set up and i'm familiar with most of the DAWs out there for mixing.

what are some of the mastering software available for mac? any free demo downloads? i just want something that give me a nice spectral analyzer and allows me to jump all around all the tracks testing different parts.

I am getting close. Found the place and I am moving in as of Dec 1. West Palm Beach Florida is very nice and the weather is wonderful. The Traffic sux big time...but that is simply life.

I have everyones MAstering project address ..(even the argentina mail :) ) and I will compile as soon as soon as the move is complete..

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Hi,
I'm looking for a good mastering house in Europe any pointers would be much appreciated.You can email me direct at chrisaiken@hotmail.com
Thanks
Chris

My thanks for the "welcome" and the "tips". The part I like about the "new" scene (for me anyway) is that since we all have to wear so many hats it's created the need for a more familial community. I used to just do my job and go home. Now I AM home... and it's all my job!

For those of you that may have missed my initial message here it is in it's lengthy entirety...