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by GordyR
Mon Aug 15, 2005 9:36 pm
Forum: Mastering Tips
Topic: Need help mastering this song
Replies: 41
Views: 115306

Thanks so much Earle.

I feel a little stupid that I wasn't able to work out the process completely on my own. I am eternally grateful that you took the time to post the detailed instructions that you did.

Now... Time to give it a try!

Cheers!
by GordyR
Sun Aug 07, 2005 12:05 pm
Forum: Mastering Tips
Topic: Need help mastering this song
Replies: 41
Views: 115306

Fantastic, thanks guys. I was away over the weekend so didn't have a chance to reply earlier. I'm going to have a good shot at mastering the song tonight with all the valuable lessons and feedback I have aquired from yourselves. I am very interesting in reading your "laymans" guide to the ...
by GordyR
Fri Aug 05, 2005 8:36 am
Forum: Mastering Tips
Topic: Need help mastering this song
Replies: 41
Views: 115306

It certainly was an improvement.... Most noticable to me was the extra ambience you added. It really was what the track needed. However, I am having a little trouble emulating the effect you described myself. I wonder if you would be so kind as to briefly talk me through the process. The whole L-R t...
by GordyR
Thu Aug 04, 2005 9:28 pm
Forum: Mastering Tips
Topic: Need help mastering this song
Replies: 41
Views: 115306

The excerpt sounds fantastic Paavo! I couldn't ask for more! I really can't thank you enough. I'll take on board your comment about the kick drum. I'll have a play around with the mix. I think the problem is my monitors/room. It certainly seems to be a recurring issue. I always seem to have trouble ...
by GordyR
Wed Aug 03, 2005 8:40 pm
Forum: Mastering Tips
Topic: Need help mastering this song
Replies: 41
Views: 115306

Having had time to reflect on your comments Paavo, I have to agree. Obviously I want the track to be as impressive as possible but perhaps you are correct when you say that "loudness" is not the important issue. I think the most important thing is that I make the best sounding recording my...
by GordyR
Wed Aug 03, 2005 4:46 pm
Forum: Mastering Tips
Topic: Need help mastering this song
Replies: 41
Views: 115306

Thanks Brian... I followed all your directions and am currently uploading the song to you in FLAC format. I'm extremely anxious to see what you can do with it. Many thanks! If anyone else would like to have a go, please feel free. Let me know if you need the original WAV file and I shall provide it....
by GordyR
Wed Aug 03, 2005 12:47 pm
Forum: Mastering Tips
Topic: Need help mastering this song
Replies: 41
Views: 115306

Need help mastering this song

Hi all, First of all I would like to explain my situation. I am a 24 year old singer/songwriter from London, England. I have been lucky enough to have attracted the attention of "Polydor" the record label. In my last meeting with one of their A&R guys he asked me to provide him with tw...