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ioGirl Jul 21 2002, 21:53
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I now use Nuendo for putting tracks down. All midi. Audio for vocals.
When there's a need, I slice and dice audio in Recycle.
But yes, I'm looking for a complete solution.
I'm happy with my setup except where it comes to mastering.
I've got MegaZigaGigs of songs that I'd like to mater. I suspect that the problem is more so my skill level but if you personaly know of a software that makes the process more intuitive, let it know that I'm out to get it and that i'll probably even give it a bad name.
I came across Sonic Studio but don't have much info on it. Pyramix and others as well, but they're all PC apps.
Is this all overkill and should I just master the mastering skills, or will a software package really make a difference?


Yukulele Jul 22 2002, 21:22
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Unfortunately, you can't do a "real" mastering with your computer, untill you have all the very expensive equipment needed for this kind of work.
But you can do pretty cool pre-masterings ;-)
Have a look to T-Racks (from ik-multimedia) for an integrated solution, or look at some articles about multi-band compression and dynamic eqs, and play with the nuendo vst plugins, or others.
What's needed here is a good hear.


damann Jul 23 2002, 06:57
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i'm biased, but logic audio or whatever apple are going to re-brand it as.  
ioGirl: you say you use nuendo for midi and vocals. on this basis, logic, cubase, and performer are a more logical choice of application.
whenever i've used cubase it's crashed, that's why i use logic!
logic and dp have some GREAT mastering plugins. T-racks is also very good, if you're gentle with it!
Yukelele is right, ultimately, your "master" will be as good as your "ears".
at the end of the day, what works for YOU, works for you...


ioGirl Jul 23 2002, 17:20
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Thanks much guys
Now have T-Racks. Will cover all the nuances of it. May be back to pester you guys.
Will look into multi-band compression and dynamic eqs.
Now, about a good set of ears...where can I pick up a pair at a good price?


damann Ecrit le Jul 27 2002, 05:20
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on the subject of eq/compression.
(sorry lpm, also too lazy right now!)


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iogirl, maybe start a thread in audio/hardware entitled "mastering tips" or"eq/compression".  
in the mean time, you should set aside an hour or two to checkout uaudio.com. there IS a good book, a friend has it, i'll get the name for you...


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- lepetitmartien   Mastering/pre-mastering On Computer   Sat 27 Jul 2002, 10:11
- - damann   there are five main points here. parametric eq...e...   Sun 28 Jul 2002, 19:11
- - ioGirl   um...why is everything in French?   Wed 31 Jul 2002, 06:28
- - ioGirl   2 Questions: 1. Why is "Mastering" in h...   Wed 31 Jul 2002, 06:42
- - lepetitmartien   QUOTE i get the feeling that this thread is 'g...   Wed 31 Jul 2002, 14:34
- - Yukulele   QUOTE (ioGirl @ Jul 31 2002, 07:42)1. Why is ...   Sun 4 Aug 2002, 22:14
- - Synthetic   there is a group of plugins from Waves that should...   Tue 6 Aug 2002, 22:09
- - Yukulele   QUOTE (Synthetic @ Aug 6 2002, 23:09)there is...   Thu 8 Aug 2002, 16:30
- - Synthetic   Ya know... I am not sure if they are the mastering...   Fri 16 Aug 2002, 22:02
- - Yukulele   QUOTE (Synthetic @ Aug 16 2002, 23:02)well......   Sat 17 Aug 2002, 10:19
- - ioGirl   Thanks for all the info. Discovered that I have t...   Tue 27 Aug 2002, 23:36
- - ioGirl   "..Overall, Logic is the best software for me...   Wed 28 Aug 2002, 02:17
- - formatj   I think the reason people talk about mastering in ...   Wed 28 Aug 2002, 06:12
- - rickenbacker   Mastering software is like everything else with co...   Wed 28 Aug 2002, 11:42
- - Synthetic   a lot of the mastering concept relies more on the ...   Wed 28 Aug 2002, 18:40
- - bigheaven   If i'm mastering a bunch of songs for a CD i p...   Thu 29 Aug 2002, 09:42
- - Synthetic   here's a link that I just came across for a pd...   Thu 29 Aug 2002, 21:01
- - formatj   Thanks for the link! Did you find it from 4 po...   Thu 29 Aug 2002, 23:41
- - formatj   For more tips and tricks try http://www.sospubs.c...   Thu 29 Aug 2002, 23:46
- - bigheaven   Here is Bob Katz's web site. www.digido.com ...   Fri 30 Aug 2002, 02:03
- - Synthetic   LOL... nope... actually found that link on www.pro...   Fri 30 Aug 2002, 14:13
- - ioGirl   So much incredible info. Checked it all out. R...   Sat 31 Aug 2002, 11:00
- - filarion   Bob Katz certainly is very well respected and abou...   Sat 31 Aug 2002, 11:50
- - damann   bob ludwig, herb powers, tom coyne, bernie grundma...   Sun 1 Sep 2002, 01:20
- - ioGirl   What is that peculiar backround image on Bob Ludwi...   Mon 2 Sep 2002, 12:21
- - damann   these guys all have artistic integrity. but as tru...   Mon 2 Sep 2002, 14:42
- - ioGirl   I was truly just being silly with that "inte...   Mon 2 Sep 2002, 15:45
- - ioGirl   Talk about unsung heroes. These guys are all so i...   Tue 3 Sep 2002, 04:36
- - damann   t-racks is kinda like alcohol. makes you feel grea...   Tue 3 Sep 2002, 19:58
- - ioGirl   It's the next day. Just wakin' up. No din...   Fri 6 Sep 2002, 20:51
- - ioGirl   oh yeah.... Is mastering electronic music differe...   Sat 7 Sep 2002, 02:12
- - damann   as i said, for hip-hop/ r&b check out herb pow...   Sat 7 Sep 2002, 13:53
- - Teiwaz   T-Racks comes across a puny purple ghekko after he...   Sun 1 Dec 2002, 04:31
- - holli   Eie, for real. Westside.   Sun 1 Dec 2002, 13:54
- - thief   Sonicworx from Prosoniq is fantastic when it comes...   Wed 16 Apr 2003, 15:46


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