Mastering is a complete waste of time until…….Butch Vig and Smells Like Teen Spirit prove it.

Automatic Mastering software is a controversial topic in home recording land. Does it work? Can it work? Is the role of mastering being distorted? Find out.

Today I decided to try out the Aradaz Maximizer, a VST Brickwall limiter, to see how it compared to the Waves L2. It appears that we have an exciting new, free tool for making our mixes louder.

The AAMS Automatic Audio Mastering System is loved by some, hated by others. My arm was twisted into creating a special forum for this controversial mastering software even though the jury is still out on my real opinions on the subject.

The marketing departments at the various recording software companies knew that many people people really don’t understand much about the mastering process, what it is, or what it does. The found that people believed they needed SPECIAL software to master their music. This article will discuss why I don’t believe in mastering software.

I see so many beginners to recording who get excited about dumping $300 on a specialized mastering program. This article will explain why you are throwing your money away on specialized mastering software.