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by Waltz Mastering
Fri Oct 09, 2015 6:10 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: when DO you compress low end?
Replies: 16
Views: 7265

Re: when DO you compress low end?

you still need to reign in the dynamics of it so it's even. Do you do that at the source - ie: the kick track/channel or at the the drum buss? Or for bass guitar track - on the individual channel or the mix buss? it would seem to me that maybe you'd want to not have your mixbuss comp reacting. Dyna...
by Waltz Mastering
Sun Jul 19, 2015 2:19 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Most preferred headphones for mixing/mastering?
Replies: 14
Views: 6508

Sony v600 since mid 80's. Don't love or hate them. .. just used to them, but never make critical eq decisions on them anyway, ..more for listening down, check fades, quality control etc. Want to check out the Grado line and some Sennheisers. 7506 and v6 are a bit too bright for me, but I used to lov...
by Waltz Mastering
Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:15 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Mastered for iTunes (Windows need not apply)
Replies: 5
Views: 2291

The certification is pretty easy. It's mainly just showing that you know how to use the apps linked here https://www.apple.com/itunes/mastered-for-itunes/ under "mastering tools" but you can substitute the Sonnox plug on a PC. I'll pm tomorrow with the contact info.
by Waltz Mastering
Tue Apr 21, 2015 5:34 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Mastered for iTunes (Windows need not apply)
Replies: 5
Views: 2291

Re: Mastered for iTunes (Windows need not apply)

If I'm reading right folks making music on Windows platform aren't invited to the party. In lieu of not having a Mac, you can use the Sonnox Toolbox http://www.sonnoxplugins.com/pub/plugins/products/codec/codectoolbox.html to audition. Even then, you're supposed to get approved by Apple for Mfit re...
by Waltz Mastering
Tue Apr 21, 2015 10:23 am
Forum: People/Places/Things
Topic: Insuring gear. Ideas?
Replies: 14
Views: 5458

Also check out local agents who cover small biz. Some liability policies will cover 50 to 80 grand in equipment, and i've seen these policies go for around $550 a year. .. and as mentioned Joe Montarello has been around for a while http://www.spars.com/tag/joe-montarello/ gl
by Waltz Mastering
Sun Mar 15, 2015 5:11 pm
Forum: People/Places/Things
Topic: experiences with aardvark mastering or brooklyn phono?
Replies: 8
Views: 4056

Contact Paul at saltmastering.com. Brooklyn

Great prices and product. gl
by Waltz Mastering
Tue Feb 24, 2015 1:39 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: New audio format - MQA
Replies: 13
Views: 5104

"We go all the way back to the original master recording and capture it completely. Every detail, every tiny drop of emotion, is authentically reproduced. Which means, for the first time in the history of recorded music, you?re really hearing the artist?s performance." Wait,..didn't Neal Young say t...
by Waltz Mastering
Mon Feb 16, 2015 8:20 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Studio Owners: How is your business structured?
Replies: 7
Views: 4192

It'd be good to look into getting liability insurance that will help protect you and any business property. There's companies that specialize in this type of insurance where the yearly premium can usually start around $500 and go up depending on your deductible and the amount of coverage you choose....
by Waltz Mastering
Sat Jan 24, 2015 7:05 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: The poor man's Master
Replies: 13
Views: 6164

Re: The poor man's Master

what am I looking for? Basically looking to have the songs presented in the best possible light .. give you a hug and engage you, knowing what knobs to turn to get there. Continuity through an album. Assemble the DDP or cd master for replication, distro, broadcast. spacing, text, codes.. quality co...
by Waltz Mastering
Tue Oct 21, 2014 9:21 pm
Forum: Listen to Music
Topic: recommend me some non smooth jazz Metheny
Replies: 37
Views: 23002

Please delete.
by Waltz Mastering
Tue Oct 21, 2014 10:53 am
Forum: Listen to Music
Topic: recommend me some non smooth jazz Metheny
Replies: 37
Views: 23002

Please delete
by Waltz Mastering
Sat Oct 11, 2014 9:22 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: floor underlayment vs sheetblock etc
Replies: 11
Views: 4792

Re: floor underlayment vs sheetblock etc

This week at work I've been installing a floating hardwood floor. The underlayment we're using is just standard issue stuff you can find at any hardware store, and looks more or less like a 1/8" layer of compacted dryer lint with a plastic facing. It claims to have an STC rating of 66 and costs $50...
by Waltz Mastering
Tue Sep 23, 2014 10:27 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Documenting For Insurance Porpoises
Replies: 9
Views: 3327

Best to keep any and all receipts and take photo's of the gear in your place.. ..and store the photos on hard drives/website/cloud
by Waltz Mastering
Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:01 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Mix room in unfinished attic. Advice?
Replies: 14
Views: 5110

I designed a friends attic mix room and ran 1x stringers to support 4" rockwool between joist with 16" centers that still left room for an air gap/ventilation between the abortion and roof. This worked really well for sound. I wouldn't bother with the sheetrock unless you want it finished for re-sal...
by Waltz Mastering
Sun Jul 20, 2014 9:29 am
Forum: People/Places/Things
Topic: I just remembered why I hate eBay so much...
Replies: 12
Views: 4302

I used to sell on ebay quite a bit, .. but haven't in a few years. Selling fees have gotten up there since. I sold a Neumann 149 on there about a month ago. Cost $250 in fee's. I crossed my fingers and luckily any grace period for someone making any kind of claim has passed.. wipes sweat from brow.....