Loudness, by definition, is a subjective perception of volume. Since the 1980s, the concept of “Loudness Wars” has been raging. Record labels have pressured engineers to make louder and louder masters. On the other hand, because of a number of factors, the...
Before I start, I should disclose that using solely visual clues to help you mix and master will never work out. You could have a waveform that looks similar to your favorite track but sounds like garbage because the compressor so dramatically treated it. What visual...
You’ve probably heard about the term “clipping” and might associate it with something bad or important to avoid. It’s true that generally speaking, you should avoid digital clipping on your channels and master bus. However, in this tutorial, we...
