Dive into the revolutionary world of audio engineering with The Reverse Engineer Method: Mastering, the first installment of a groundbreaking trilogy. Starting with mastering, this book defies convention, placing technical mastery at the forefront. Delve into precise listening, mastering techniques, and cultivating an objective mindset. Unleash your creativity, beginning with the end result in mind. Perfect your sound and set the tone for a musical journey beyond imagination. Embark on a transformative odyssey and craft the perfect harmony; this is where excellence begins. Save money and don’t take the mastering.com course, get this book instead and save thousands of dollars!
Inhaltsverzeichnis
The Journey Ahead Welcome To The Reverse Engineer Goal Setting Worksheet Choosing Your Path The Only 3 Things That Matter Concepts Come First Choosing Your DAW Introduce Yourself Your First Coaching Call Your First Mastering Assignment Order Sonarworks Sound ID Reference Feedback First Steps What is Mastering? Mastering Exercise Moving Away From The Loudness Wars Getting Inside Your Client’s Head Referencing Referencing Deep Dive How To Get References Virtual Audio Routers Capturing References From Streaming Services Importing References Mastering with References & Notes File Distribution Mastering: Amateur Mix vs. Pro Mix File Formats WAV vs. AIFF MP3 vs. WAV Sample Rate & Bit Depth Bit Depth: A Bit Deeper! Client Checklist Build Your Form Practice The Process Prepping The Session Getting Organized Buy a Hard Drive Get Cloud Storage File Hierarchy Cheatsheet Create a Resources Folder Organization in Action Mastering Session Setup Translating for your DAW Create Your Mastering Template Know Your Shortcuts Getting Your Volume Right Achieve Volume Consistency Mastering Exercise Room Acoustics Room Acoustics Basics Setting Up Your Room Setup Your Room Speaker and Subwoofer Setup Get Correct Speaker/Sub Settings Sonarworks Overview Sound ID Reference Tutorial Get First Sonarworks Reading Listen to a Frequency Sweep Acoustic Treatment 101 Treatment Deep Dive To Build or To Buy? Advanced Room Acoustics How to measure your room with REW How to interpret the data/graphs in REW Amroc Room Mode Calculator Use The Amroc Room Mode Calculator Dane’s Room – Amroc and REW in Action How thick should my treatment be? Advanced Room Acoustics Resources Room Construction and Soundproofing Studio Gear Overview Studio Gear Options Learning To Listen Training Your Ear Start Your Daily Training Frequency Matching Beyond The Cube Cube Listening Exercise The 5 Truths of Mastering Reverse Problem Solving Master Jimmy Eat World Master Any 5 Songs Bridging The Gap Transformation Cheatsheet Identify The Gaps Master 10 Songs Master Project 2 Sonic Spectrum Campsite Lingo Frequency Balance Chart Home On The Range Frequency Range Cheatsheet Mastering EQ Arsenal EQ Arsenal Cheatsheet Global vs. Local Local EQ Global EQ The Process: Mastering With EQ Live EQ: Single Song Sessions EQ 35 Songs Live EQ: Multi Song Sessions EQ 5 Albums Dynamic Spectrum Peaks & Transients How To Hear Compression Enhancement Compression Bringing Things To Baseline Advanced Mastering Compressors Advanced Compression – Character Mastering Compressor Arsenal Compressor Arsenal Cheatsheet Live Compression: 35 Singles Mastering Compression Flowchart Compress 35 Singles Live Compression: Multi Song Sessions Compress 5 Albums Loudness Spectrum Making It Loud Inter-Sample Peaks & True Peaks The End of the Loudness War How To Get Your Masters Loud AND Dynamic Mastering Limiter Arsenal Limiter Arsenal Cheatsheet Live Limiting: Single Song Sessions A ‚Lil More About Loudness… Limit 35 Singles Live Limiting: Multi Song Sessions Limit 5 Albums The Big Picture Master Project 7 Finalizing Masters Final Delivery Final Mastering Cheatsheet Finalize Project 7 Handling Revisions Become a Mastering Engineer ISRC Masters for CD & Vinyl Total Mastering Workflow Mastering For Vinyl Stem Mastering Live Stem Mastering Stem Master 5 Songs Analog Gear Listening Levels Find Your Preferred Listening Level Proving You’re A Pro Shadow Mindsets Shadow Mindsets Worksheet Making A Living In Music What You Should Know Journey To Full-Time Music Industry Podcasts Landing Your First Client Prime Your Profile(s) Find People Meet People Offer Value Mastering.com
Über den Autor
Alex Wolfcastle is a Canadian audio engineer, author, and educator. He is best known for his book series ‚The Reverse Engineer Method‘, which teaches the principles and techniques of audio mastering in a practical and accessible way. He is also the founder of Mastering.com, an online platform that offers courses, tutorials, and services for audio mastering.Wolfcastle started his career as a musician and producer, working with various artists and genres. He developed a passion for mastering, the final stage of audio production that enhances the quality and consistency of the sound. He studied under some of the most renowned mastering engineers in the industry, such as Bob Katz, Ian Shepherd, and Bob Ludwig. He also learned from his own experiments and experiences, using a variety of tools and methods.Wolfcastle decided to share his knowledge and skills with others who wanted to learn mastering, or improve their existing abilities. He wrote ‚The Reverse Engineer Method: Book 1: Mastering‘ in 2023, which became a bestseller and received positive reviews from critics and readers. The book covers topics such as room acoustics, monitoring, signal processing, loudness, dynamics, EQ, compression, and more. It also includes exercises and examples that help readers apply the concepts and techniques to their own projects.Wolfcastle followed up with two more books in the series, ‚The Reverse Engineer Method: Book 2: Mixing‘ and ‚The Reverse Engineer Method: Book 3: Recording‘, which cover the other aspects of audio production. He also created Mastering.com, a website that provides online courses, tutorials, and services for mastering. He also hosts webinars, podcasts, and workshops on mastering and related topics.Wolfcastle is regarded as one of the leading experts and innovators in the field of audio mastering. He has mastered hundreds of albums and songs for various artists and labels, across different genres and styles. He has also received awards and recognition for his work, such as the Juno Award, the Grammy Award, and the Audio Engineering Society Award. He is also a member of the Audio Engineering Society, the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, and the Music Producers Guild.Wolfcastle lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with his wife and two children. He enjoys reading, playing guitar, and traveling. He is currently working on his fourth book, ‚The Reverse Engineer Method: Book 4: Sound Design‘, which will explore the creative and technical aspects of sound design for music, film, and games.Ebooks vom selben Autor / Herausgeber
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