My working method is in many ways different from that of most other mastering engineers.
-Good mastering includes mix supervising In order to attain the best results in the master- ing process, there should be the possibility of correcting unmasterable mixing errors, where the mixing engineer creates a new mix according to my suggestions, which then can return into the mastering process. In an ideal situation I receive the "fresh" mix(es) online for evaluation, so that mixing errors can be corrected immediately.
- 2-step mastering As soon as I have all files, I generally work alone to master the recorded media according to your wishes. I log all production steps,so that every situation can be re-created. Then you receive my "proposed master" for listening in the monitoring environment with which you are most familiar. In case there are adjustments to be made, you come to my studio for final delivery. The advantages of this 2-step process are obvious: At first, you profit from my unprejudiced neutrality without any influence on your part. Then you receive the "proposed master" and can listen to it in your familiar listening environment to get a good idea of the result. Finally, you come to my studio for any further refinements you might want.
- Good scheduling is a condition for good results Good results are possible only when you budget for the time needed for possible mixing improvements, the two mastering sessions (without you and with you), and the time which might be required for sending and receiving mailings. Schedule me into your production plans early on. When you have a finished mix and expect to have perfect results a few hours later from a mastering studio, you will almost certainly be disappointed.
- Stereomastering -