Don’t leave the studio without doing these things So you’re all done recording your next song. You’ve laid down final takes for all the tracks, mixed everything and decided on … Continue reading
mastering
What is music mastering and why do I need it?
What is music mastering? Music mastering is the final step in the recording process. During mastering, additional audio treatments are applied to your mix to correct problem frequencies and enhance … Continue reading
Instant audio mastering just got better
Master your audio tracks for just $9.90 per song! You may’ve tried automated mastering before, but things just got a whole lot more exciting. Through CD Baby’s partnership with CloudBounce, … Continue reading
Get your music mastered instantly (for FREE!) with CloudBounce
CD Baby artists, get two of your songs mastered for free. Sometimes you have sufficient budget and time to get your music mastered by a professional mastering engineer. Sometimes you … Continue reading
75 tips and tricks to get your music out of the bedroom
Sometimes you need a little inspiration to kick start the process. Here are 75 light-bulb inducing ideas. 1. Ignore every obstacle anyone has ever put in front of you. 2. Make music … Continue reading
Expect the Unexpected
This recent blizzard on the East Coast (which will delay my return to Portland by almost a week) has reminded me that sometimes you’re just going to get caught off … Continue reading
#034: Carl Saff – Mastering Your Album
Excite, sweeten, widen, and color your mix. Mastering can make or break an album sonically. But what is it exactly? Why do albums need to be mastered anyway? How do … Continue reading