Sam Fischmann - The TRUTH About Mastering in Modern Music Production (AKA: It's OK To Master Your Own Music)
Progressions: Success in the Music Industry
Navigating the Art and Science of Music Mastering
Achieving the right sound in music mastering requires focusing on the desired result rather than adhering strictly to numerical specifications. Acknowledging that listening formats evolve, it is essential to create music that retains its quality across all future platforms, regardless of current loudness standards. Mastering should accommodate diverse listening environments, from quiet spaces to loud settings. The misconception that greater dynamic range equates to better sound quality is challenged; in many cases, especially in everyday environments like cars or gyms, excessive dynamic range can hinder the listening experience. Mastering engineers develop techniques to enhance loudness while preserving the perception of dynamics, thus creating music that sounds good regardless of the listener's context. This nuanced understanding emphasizes the importance of craftsmanship in mastering, which cannot be accurately measured solely through dynamic range or loudness metrics.
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