Self-Mastering Made Simple With Insider Secrets - Expert Advice From The Pros
Audio mastering remains the essential final step in the audio production process, where the recording’s final mix is polished and prepped for release and distribution. In this thoroughly updated fifth edition of Bobby Owsinski’s classic The Mastering Engineer’s Handbook, you’ll find the latest insights and techniques for creating professional-grade, well-mastered recordings.
With the growing availability of powerful, cost-effective mastering plugins and online services, today’s musicians and engineers have more resources than ever at their disposal. However, the challenge remains in understanding these tools and using them effectively.
This newly redesigned edition not only covers the fundamentals of mastering but also dives into advanced techniques for both self-mastering or preparing your mix for professional mastering, using the latest developments in technology and industry trends. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, this handbook will guide you through the entire mastering process with clarity and precision.
Topics covered include:
- The simple technique for making a competitive-level master
- A brand new chapter dedicated to the latest mastering plugins and how you can get results like a pro
- A new chapter on online mastering services and how to get the best results from them
- An updated look at the latest in vinyl mastering, including the new eco-minded pressing options
- A new chapter on mastering for immersive audio formats like Dolby Atmos and Sony 360RA
- 6 new interviews with the hottest mastering engineers
- Everything you wanted to know about LUFS levels, including when they’re important and when to ignore them
- Understanding the gap between your work and professional mastering results
- A new Takeaways section at the end of each chapter to highlight the key points
The book also includes exclusive interviews with some of the most sought-after mastering engineers in the industry, who share their personal techniques and insider tips. Their expert advice will guide you in mastering your music with confidence, creativity, and precision.
Give your tracks the professional edge they deserve with the invaluable expertise offered in The Mastering Engineer’s Handbook, Fifth Edition.
Producer/engineer Bobby Owsinski is one of the best selling authors in the music industry with 24 books that are now staples in audio recording, music, and music business programs in colleges around the world, including The Mixing Engineer's Handbook, Social Media Promotion For Musicians, and The Musician's Ai Handbook. He's also a contributor to Forbes as a category expert on the new music business, his long-running production and music industry blogs have won numerous industry awards, and he's appeared on CNN and ABC News as a music branding and audio expert. Bobby's highly-rated Inner Circle podcast is now in its 10th year, with more than 500 episodes that feature mover and shaker guests from all parts of the music industry. He's also recently produced and mixed albums that appeared at #2 on the Billboard Blues Chart and #5 on the Apple Music Rock Chart.
