Patrik T wrote on Sat, 12 February 2011 09:13 |
24-96 Mastering wrote on Sat, 12 February 2011 15:44 | My analog gear must not be suited for the purpose of mastering then...
or I prefer to not limit myself by following any 'philosophy' and just use whatever is needed...
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Just realized my comments could come across as offensive and that was not the intention. Let's rephrase:
If someone corrects things prior to an analog chain, is that to make the source fit the analog chain better or is it for the sake of the source? How can one tell, really?
In my opinion, that kind of pre-processing should without doubts do only good to the source if you took the analog chain away. Otherwise the ME is curing himself for what he's got available or what he's doing. Is that really mastering client audio?
Again: not trying to stir things up, but this I do find extremely interesting. And sorry if it's OT.
Best Regards Patrik
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Hey Patrik, I think your comment is out to lunch....
It's actually Both, for the sake of the source and to fit the analog path, all for the greater good of the project.
I often do a fair amount of digital adjustment to mixes before I hit my analog chain, why not(?) they're tools to be used in their most effective place.
My Z-Sys EQ gets tons of work just before the analog path. Level adjustments, corrective EQ, occasional M/S tweaks. Could easily use the Flux EQ itb on the source for the same purpose.
Often use the Sonnox SuprEsser for de-essing on the source material, perhaps even a dash of CS Phoenix for some color, etc...
Then optimized, passing thru the analog chain can be even sweeter.
JT