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Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:59 am
by manray
Only a thought guys. I only threw one of my old tracks up because it was quicker than trying to take submissions from people.
If I needed mastering I'd pay for it standard.
Forget about the whole mixing/mastering wording confusion. I just think it would be a better show case of peoples talent if they take the parts and mix/master the whole thing down rather than processing the final track. Mostly because I've intentionally picked a bad track which would NEVER go to mastering without work on the parts.
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:00 am
by manray
Maybe if people want to submit tracks that would be a better way forward, at least that would shut up people thinking this is just about getting my track mastered.
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:18 am
by macc
Relax man, I think everyone was joking
It's a good idea, I got the impression everyone was up for it!
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:44 am
by __________
how big are the files? i'd be up for this if its not a 500mb download!
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:53 am
by Sub Shifter
init seems people were only joking
Im up for this.
oh and macc ive got a few bits to throw your way soon for some profesh shiz
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:54 am
by serox
Great idea. Looking forward to hearing the results.
I trust we will also get to chance to hear the original file before its been mastered/mixed etc?
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 11:48 am
by manray
The files are only 50mb or so. I'll get them prepared tonight and send them off to all who requested.
mastering comp
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 12:03 pm
by jtransition
Most jobs that we get are stereo files not stems.I think this needs to be the case to make it a fair competition.Also how are you going to decide who wins?
Jason
Re: mastering comp
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:26 pm
by manray
Jtransition wrote:Most jobs that we get are stereo files not stems.I think this needs to be the case to make it a fair competition.Also how are you going to decide who wins?
Jason
I thought a vote would be good. I will take like 30 second cut and stick it next to the original so people can hear the original and final mastered version side by side?
Re: mastering comp
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:27 pm
by manray
Jtransition wrote:Most jobs that we get are stereo files not stems.I think this needs to be the case to make it a fair competition.
IM thinking that might be the way forward because i'm not sure how many people want to get down with mixing/mastering 5/6 parts individually.
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 2:35 pm
by cryptic
Sounds great! Im in
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 2:36 pm
by jtransition
I thought a vote would be good. I will take like 30 second cut and stick it next to the original so people can hear the original and final mastered version side by side?
I suggest that if you are going to upload a 30 sec clip for people to vote on then the track should only be 30 secs long ,When you are mastering a tune you have to take into consideration how your actions are going to affect the whole track,What may sound good on the intro may sound wrong on the breakdown.
Jason
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 3:14 pm
by paradigm_x
Great idea
be quicker for all involved too.
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 3:17 pm
by manray
Paradigm X wrote:Great idea
be quicker for all involved too.
OK then I'll do a 1 minute clip , 30 seconds build up 30 seconds drop and that should cover it.
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 3:52 pm
by ecliptic
Im in, so long as its not stems!
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 3:57 pm
by manray
OK quite a few people have pmed me so I'll be getting back to them probably tonight with just a source wav file to work on.
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 5:00 pm
by ecliptic
nice one.. whens the deadline btw?
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:13 pm
by manray
Link to source file :
http://resonant.org.uk/russian-master-comp.zip
Please message me with your final mastered copies by FRIDAY the 21st.
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:36 pm
by ecliptic
Done and dusted!
Re: Mastering Competition
Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:28 am
by faun2500
manray wrote:Seeing as there are a lot of heads in here that obviously know what they are doing with mastering I think a little competition could be fun.
Nothing serious, just a show case of talent and an eye opener for everyone out there as to how much a good mix can make.
Rules are simple. You can do anything you like in terms of processing but you cannot modify/add/delete actual elements of the track.
Link to source file :
http://resonant.org.uk/russian-master-comp.zip
Please message me with your final mastered copies by FRIDAY the 21st.
I'm going to come up with a couple questions interview style for whoever wins, I think it would be great to understand what was going on and how they got to the finished product don't you think?
Ok, I will downlaod this and master it for you in the next hour. BRB