mastering

silversally wrote on 7/17/2002, 10:01 AM

I am recording all 24 tracks from a tascam analog reel to reel into MOTU 24I then onto Vegas. Can someone help me out on the foundations of editing these 24 tracks amd then mastering them. What are the best tools and some tips for getting a good clean and punchy sound. Your help would be much appreciated.

Comments

Ted_H wrote on 7/17/2002, 2:23 PM

There is TONS of useful information about all aspects of recording here:

http://www.studiocovers.com/articles.htm

Ted

zemlin wrote on 7/26/2002, 8:13 PM

Izotope's OZONE is a pretty popular mastering tool. As soon as I have a spare $200 I'm getting a copy.

TheDraggon wrote on 7/29/2002, 10:09 PM

If you've got the dough, Waves mastering plugins are cream o'the crop, and their documentaion is so thorough, that it's like getting a mastering course with the software.
On a less expensive note, T Racks 24 has also given me excellent results.

The Draggon

MacMoney wrote on 7/29/2002, 10:49 PM

If you have the $
Waves L1 or L2
Ozone
Vintage Warmer
Wave Hammer

sorry I never tried T Racks, I've heard good things though.

George Ware

PipelineAudio wrote on 7/30/2002, 11:44 AM

Yup, check out Ozone. They even have a really nice guide at their site to read.

SHTUNOT wrote on 7/30/2002, 12:05 PM

I'll swear by the PSP Vintage Warmer!!! That is definitely one of the best plugins to come around as of late.

VU-1 wrote on 8/3/2002, 5:45 PM

Yes, definite on the PSP VW. HOWEVER - don't expect to just pull it up and apply it with superb results. It is a complex plug and will require much time to learn how to use it properly.

JL
OTR