who wants to hardware master this?

[Calippo Tecks]

Since I only use software for all my productions, I wonder how much difference there is volume and sound wise with mastering.

I would highly appreciate it if some hardware owners/mastering engineers would like to master this little piece:

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/970622/master_test.wav

Those with software plugs can post their master too if they wish, so we can have multiple comparisons, that would be nice. I'll post my master if I've spend some more time with it.

 

[Charles J]

I think i might give this a go. =D

 

[Calippo Tecks]

Sweet.
Looking forward to it

 

[Melb_shredder]

GOnna have a crack too! Got some nice outboard to try now ^_^

 

[Charles J]

I prefer to do what I call 'hybrid masters' as I utilize both ANALOG and digital equipment.

ANYWAYS, here you go bro =D :
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/80419253/Charles%20%20J%20-%20Shite/SNEAP%20FORUM%20GUY%20-%20MASTER%20TEST%20-%20CHARLES%20J.mp3

 

[Calippo Tecks]

Thanks for your master.
Sounds loud, but I'm afraid it sounds slightly overprocessed, a little bit distorted?

What did you use exactly?
Did you eq, because it sounds quite bassy, compared to the original.

Here's mine, with plugins only:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/970622/my_master.wav

 

[Charles J]

1/2" tape tends to do that when hit really hard =D

but admittedly, i slammed the fuck out of this. i wish i would have had your reference BEFORE I mastered so I could get SOME idea of what aesthetic you were going for.

When I master albums, I go for the more creative approach rather than the super technical, clinical side.

 

[mstone564]

Here's mine: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/3689406/Random Forum Master.mp3

 

[Calippo Tecks]

Here's mine: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/3689406/Random Forum Master.mp3

I like this one, what was your chain?

 

[Calippo Tecks]

1/2" tape tends to do that when hit really hard =D

but admittedly, i slammed the fuck out of this. i wish i would have had your reference BEFORE I mastered so I could get SOME idea of what aesthetic you were going for.

When I master albums, I go for the more creative approach rather than the super technical, clinical side.

Tape, that's interesting, well it has something analog going on for me (although I'm not sure, I'm not really an expert on that since I never used anything analog for mastering). Maybe like some extra warmth, so I wonder did you eq it a little bit too and bring up some highs and lows?

 

[Ascendant]

The link in the OP is down, is it possible to upload it again? Would like to give this a shot.

 

[Audio X]

Here's a couple
yy.wav http://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/ifmxc1
xx.wav http://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/jivi7a

 

[mstone564]

I like this one, what was your chain?

Thanks! Just Slate VCC > Some tape emulation VST I found somewhere > EQ > SSL comp > clipper > l2

 

[Calippo Tecks]

Here's a couple
yy.wav http://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/ifmxc1
xx.wav http://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/jivi7a

I like yy.wav the most, there's not much difference, but xx sounds a little bit overwhelming on the guitars.
Good stuff.