Somewhere along the way, engineers started thinking heavy-handed master bus processing was the key to achieving radio-ready mixes. You’ll get all the benefits, while avoiding unwelcome surprises down the line. Instead, apply master bus processing early on. You think you’re making things better, but you’re actually making them worse. You solve one problem, but create half-a-dozen others. Often times, it hurts.Īdding master bus processing at the end of a mix can upset the delicate balance you’ve spent days crafting. Throwing processing on tracks for no reason.Īnd where’s the one place you’ll likely add the most? So you start “experimenting.” Adding plugins without purpose.
Read on, and you’ll be processing the master bus like a pro in no time. In fact, mistakes made here can easily tank a great mix.Īvoid these 5 pitfalls, and you’ll have nothing to worry about. It’s also one of the best places to screw things up. Stuff you do there affects the whole mix. Gearslutz members passionately debate it. “What’s on your master bus” has become a pickup line among engineers. If you believe your post or comment was removed in error, check the rules and include a link in a polite message to the moderators.Every guest on Pensado’s Place gets asked about it.
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