Software for mastering...

[Shredfiend]

What software do you guys use for mastering your projects.

I've got a project I recorded on my VS2480 that I'll need to master but I don't like the mastering/interface on the roland and think I should try something else.

Any suggestions?

 

[daemon097]

I've been using the T-Racks plugins....and it sounds good, and can get stuff loud....I just continually get some clipping that I'm not happy with...

 

[estigma2001]

i have the same problem with t racks

 

[adrianvillan]

I have the same problem. T-racks makes it sounds very digital. I bounce the songs to my harddisk then bring the stereo track to a new sessions and use the Renaissaince plug ings. Dont even know if its the right way. Iin the process of getting the platinum bundle so I can use Andy c4 preset

 

[Skaldir]

An C4 preset form Andy? Can anyone post it?

 

[Frank'nfurter]

Best mastering tool ever (only my oppinion) VST plug Loudness Maximizer from Steinberg.
nice & easy.

 

[Kazrog]

My favorite mastering plugins are the Waves L2 and the UAD-1 Precision Limiter. In fact, I'd say I like the Precision Limiter best of all.

 

[adrianvillan]

My favorite mastering plugins are the Waves L2 and the UAD-1 Precision Limiter. In fact, I'd say I like the Precision Limiter best of all.

Hey Shane,
That plug in for PC only or can I use it on a G5 Protools LE system?

 

[Brett - K A L I S I A]

You must have a UAD-1 DSP card to use it. Check it out here : http://www.uaudio.com/products/software/UAD-1/limiter/index.html

 

[adrianvillan]

You must have a UAD-1 DSP card to use it. Check it out here : http://www.uaudio.com/products/software/UAD-1/limiter/index.html

Ahh ok thanks Brett!

 

[Kazrog]

For the record, I am Mac G5 based myself! I would never go anywhere near a PC!

 

[Shredfiend]

I guess I'm wondering about a seperate program just for mastering....not really a plug-in. I'll be mixing them on the VS2480 and then copy them to my computer for mastering them-just haven't got the results I want from the Roland VS for mastering and the interface for mastering doesn't seem that intuative.

 

[DracWell]

Well, just get wavelab for your PC, and good plugins to that

 

[Frank'nfurter]

For the record, I am Mac G5 based myself! I would never go anywhere near a PC!

Yeah, be very carefull. It could be that you get infected.

 

[adrianvillan]

I guess I'm wondering about a seperate program just for mastering....not really a plug-in. I'll be mixing them on the VS2480 and then copy them to my computer for mastering them-just haven't got the results I want from the Roland VS for mastering and the interface for mastering doesn't seem that intuative.

Well if your on a Mac. Sound Studio is simple to use and has a cool 30 band EQ. Its about $50 American

 

[Kazrog]

I'd recommend getting Peak, since it supports VST and AU plugins, and is a great audio editor. I don't know of a good all-in-one mastering program (maybe there is, I just don't know anyone who uses one professionally.) I used to use T-Racks back in the day but I found it to be too harsh and weird sounding.

 

[LynchpiN]

I'm poor and stupid, so I'm working with Waves/Steinberg/Ozone in Sound Forge.
Don't laugh at me, pros.

 

[SickBoy]

I've been using the T-Racks plugins....and it sounds good, and can get stuff loud....I just continually get some clipping that I'm not happy with...

I've had the same issues with T-Racks as you guys...
And it was really weird that the clipping occured on a somewhat quieter passage of the song. I liked the sound it produced so I lowered some of the gain pots on it to reduce clipping and I think it solved the problem. To hell with the chase for the loudest CD...

I'm poor and stupid, so I'm working with Waves/Steinberg/Ozone in Sound Forge.

If you're poor and stupid, there's no way you could've afforded any of the mentioned, so...don't complain.
And FYI Waves and Ozone are very respected plugins.