Audio Mastering vs. AI Mastering and Why Human Expertise Still Matters
With the recent advances of AI technology in many areas, it is now possible to use it to master your recordings. But should you? Is mastering an art requiring humans […]
Audio Mastering
Features a collection of articles from the Disc Makers blog that relate to music mastering, including advice from post-production engineers from the SoundLab at Disc Makers.
The Ultimate Guide to Vinyl Mastering for a Warm, Bold Sound
While streaming is certainly the dominant way people listen to music these days, audiophiles, collectors, and musicians prefer the sound of vinyl records. The allure lies in their unique sonic […]
How Producing, Mixing, and Mastering Affect Your Vinyl and Digital Release Timeline
If you’ve ever spoken to a relative or friend not involved in music about the process of creating an album, you know how shocked they can be by all it […]
What You Need to Know About Audio and Vinyl Mastering Services
When it comes to the various processes that go into producing music, most musicians are familiar with recording and mixing. Mastering, however, leaves a lot of musicians scratching their heads. […]
Vinyl Mastering vs Digital Mastering: Key Differences Explained
Imagine listening to your music — not through earbuds — but spinning on a turntable. It’s warm, it’s textured, it’s alive, and it’s exactly what you get when you go […]
How Many LUFS Should My Master Be?
When mastering music, one of the most crucial elements to consider is LUFS — Loudness Units Relative to Full Scale. Understanding LUFS is key to achieving the right loudness for […]
What Does Remastered Mean in Music?
You’ve probably seen the term “remastered” used on music that you’ve bought or streamed before. But do you know what the term means? Does remastered necessarily mean “better?” And, what’s […]
What is Mastering in Music?
Mastering in music is the final step in production where a mix is transformed into a polished and cohesive piece ready for distribution. Read the post.
How to Master a Song: Key Concepts
If you are looking to release music, it’s important to turn to professionals who know how to master a song. Here’s how the process works. Read the post.
Avoid these common mistakes to get the most from audio mastering
Supplying audio files in compressed formats or applying heavy limiting or compression during mix down can compromise your master and negatively impact your audio mastering results. Read the post.
Why does my music need mastering?
Home recording is easier and more affordable than ever, which makes the role of mastering ever more important. Here are some objective reasons that make the case for mastering your recordings. Read the post
How to sequence an album for best results
Perfecting your song order when you sequence an album can mean the difference between a great artistic statement and a nice mixtape. Read the post.
CDs just sound better
I listen to a lot of music and listen to a lot of streaming when I drive or while I travel — and I also listen to vinyl. And while I love all of it, when I want the best audio quality, nothing sounds as good as a CD. Read the post.
Why indie musicians make CDs [Infographic]
Independent artists rely on the tangible media that is the music CD. As a physical representation of their hard work, a means of increasing revenue, and to establish their brand, independent musicians use CDs in ways major label artists don’t. Read More.
Mastering Gear and The SoundLAB at Disc Makers
Do you have questions about what mastering engineers do and how they achieve their results? This introduction to the mastering gear in The SoundLAB gives you a glimpse into our mastering suites and the gear we use to make your music sound great. Read More.