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Unit 9: Mastering research

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I researched three different topics. These included what mastering actually is, tips on how to master, and what the difference is between mixing and mastering. First i wanted to get a better understanding of what mastering actually is. I researched using this website  https://www.abbeyroad.com/news/what-is-mastering-why-is-it-important-productionhub-2957 It states that "Mastering serves as the final stage in the creative process" and that " the goal of mastering is to keep the original intentions of the artist and producer and ‘polish’ the sound, bringing the listener closer to the emotional content of the music." The techniques I learnt to use on a master from this website include  - Compressing, adding or limiting - Adjusting volume levels In my final master, I ended up adjusting all three of these techniques and it definitely made a huge difference in my mix. The website also included a video giving tips on how to prepare a mix for mastering. These we're the ...