The Mastering Show #19 - Sylvia Massy
In this show Ian talks to the fabulous Sylvia Massy about her fantastic new book, "Recording Unhinged" - and how perhaps mastering could be a little more unhinged sometimes, too. Topics include: - I...
4 Aug 201649min
The Mastering Show #18 - The Emperor's New Ears
In this show we give a conclusive answer to all those heated online debates about what audio gear sounds best. Mics, converters, cables - you name it. And we tell you how to find out for yourself. But...
18 Jul 20161h
The Mastering Show #17 - Hi Res Audio (New science proves...what?)
A new study proves that high sample rates really DO sound better. Or does it ? As usual it's a little more complicated than that... in this episode we investigate why, and also discuss how to test thi...
11 Jul 20161h 9min
The Mastering Show #16 - Podcasts (Mastering, recording & mixing)
How to get great results mastering audio for podcasts - AND record and mix them. Plus - how to build a studio from hay bales (and why you'd want to), what really IS a "home" studio in the 21st century...
2 Jul 20161h 9min
The Mastering Show #15 - Perspective (How to know what your music is SUPPOSED to sound like)
In this episode I describe a simple, straightforward strategy to make your masters sound more like those of your favourite artists – whether you’re a beginner or a pro. I explain how to decide how lou...
24 Jun 201624min
The Mastering Show #14 - Distortion (The good, the bad and the ugly)
In this show we talk about distortion. Good distortion, bad distortion - and how to tell the difference. Find out what Ian REALLY thinks about distortion, how you can use it effectively in mastering -...
17 Jun 201655min
The Mastering Show #13 - Vinyl (This may ruffle a few feathers !)
How to master for vinyl, including key problems to watch out for, plus: why Ian loves everything about vinyl (except for one thing); is vinyl better than CD; why most vinyl in the 80s was actually dig...
10 Jun 201644min
The Mastering Show #12 - NOT Mastering
Why you might NOT want to master your music - or get it mastered; what I think of LANDR and other online "mastering" services; when mastering ISN'T mastering; plus the problem with re-mastering; a br...
3 Jun 201640min
