#200 - Mastering: A Mixer's Perspective

Secret Sonics

In this episode, mixing engineers Ben and Carl dive into the vital yet often misunderstood role of mastering in the music production process.
Topics we discuss:

• The single biggest reason mastering can make or break your mix (it's not what you think)
• How to harness the power of objectivity to hear your mix with fresh ears
• The little-known trick for using mastering to diagnose and fix mix problems
• The surprising truth about what really matters when choosing a mastering engineer
• Why trying to "fix it in the mastering" is the fastest way to sabotage your mix

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Carl - https://www.instagram.com/carlbahner/
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This episode with edited by Gavi Kutliroff - https://www.instagram.com/pleasant_peasant_music/