The Audiophiliac went to New York's top mastering house, Sterling Sound, to discuss the state of the art with mastering engineer Ryan Smith. Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also ...

A ubiquitous name in the world of mastering, Katie Tavini’s intuitive senses and aptitude for bringing out the best in a huge array of music has been rightly praised When you purchase through links on ...

Mastering engineers use tools specifically for the mastering stage, much like recording engineers may use a classic Shure 57 microphone on guitar cabs. There are no secret pieces of gear or magic ...

Mastering is an essential element of the music-making process. Adding that all-important, release-ready shine to your final mix, mastering engineers bless your tunes with a touch of character, ...

Mastering engineer Dave McNair unravels some of the mysteries of how he makes music sound good over iTunes and MP3s played over $20 computer speakers. Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg ...

Audio mastering is the process of taking audio mixes and preparing them for their best presentation to the world. It is a process that involves tremendous technical knowledge of the audio path and all ...

SoundCloud has been a popular place for creators and professional musicians to post demos, experiments and finished work. The company's Pro Unlimited plan gives users more tools and info on their ...

Online platform LANDR uses cloud-based software to help both major labels and bedroom artists smooth out their tunes. By Harley Brown As Gwen Stefani prepared to debut the video for her single “Make ...

Suddenly, everyone can master their own music. I would worry that it would produce one generic master sound but the labels do a pretty "good" job of making that happen right now. I’ve been really ...

Making music is one of the most human things we do, but in recent years, AI has stepped in to lend a helping hand. Algorithms have been infiltrating nearly every part of music making, from generating ...