Mastering for iTunes

[Bill @ Irie Lab]

This is a link to a PDF detailing Apple's philosophy for mastering for iTunes delivery.

While there is a lot of self-congratulation here it may be useful for anyone submitting music for iTunes distribution.

A 'take-away' is that they are open to you sending hi-def files for them to convert to the 256 ACC that will on fan's devices when purchased from the iTunes store.

http://images.apple.com/itunes/mastered ... itunes.pdf

I hope this is helpful. Cheers.

[agershon]

TL:dr - Give it to iTunes at the full resolution of your original session.

[SafeandSoundMastering]

And if you would like to go in greater depth Bob Katz covers this in further detail in his book....

iTunes Music Mastering High Resolution Audio Delivery

cheers

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