aa2 - week 10 - mastering

I had a go at 'mastering' 3 different tracks. I used similiar chains on all 3, EQ, stereo imaging, and compression, although I experimented with multi band and single band.

Examples are first half pre-mastering, second half post-mastering.

This track, metal style, I think I lost a bit of overall level but gained clarity.
http://www.box.net/shared/urq9p1neo4

This track, weird pop style (early 90's), similiar result, loss of level but gain of clarity.
http://www.box.net/shared/gr9o68740s

Third track, electronic, gained clarity and level. This one has fairly dirty synth pad that becomes more noticeable.
http://www.box.net/shared/6fu0m14gso

Sitting back and listening to them makes me keen to try again :)

I'm keen to try and use more EQ for pre compression control, narrowing in on particular frequencies, and to experiment more with compression I've always found compression amusingly difficult on a overall mix, individual instruments ok, but when you combine sounds it makes it another step difficult.





REFERENCES
Grice, David. 2008. “AA2 – Mastering.” Seminar presented at the University of Adelaide 27th May.