Mastering software

[ppcock]

I need really easy to use mastering software

can anyone recommend programs?

[Tux]

Adobe Audition

[ppcock]

can someone reccomend me a free one?

[dj4mula]

There is no easy "simple program" to master a mix. However, for a good sound check out Soundforge and learn to use some of the plugins. Use a reverb to add some "umphh" to the sound and then use a compression pluging to bring up the bass.

`t1m

[Revolver]

use a compressor to add the umpffffff.

use your reverb to add dynamics and make the sound a bit more natural...less is more.


for mastering software i use a combo of t- racks from ik multimedia and sound forge......both you can come across for free im sure.

but when i working on a project for a group or a track that i even think i would want to realease someday i ALWAYS get it done by a pro.

[ƒORM]

A few...

Waves Masters TDM :
New Purist Audio Tools for Mastering
The next level in quality for precision mastering. Innovative linear phase EQ and Multiband introduce no phase distortions. Also includes the Award Winning L2 Limiter, now in Native.



BIAS Peak 4:

Features

• Fastest & most intuitive waveform editing available on any platform
• Displays multiple documents simultaneously
• Multithreaded processing and compatible with multi-processor (MP) Macs
• Unlimited Undo/Redo with independent graphic edit history for each audio document
• User-definable display size & color
• Record audio directly or import all QuickTime-compatible audio formats
• Supports built-in Mac I/O, plus OS X and Core Audio-compatible audio hardware
• Easily create, edit, read & write region, loop & reference markers
• Automated Redbook (Disk-at-Once /DAO) CD burning direct from the Playlist as well as any audio document window
• Full DSP (Digital Signal Processing) Toolset, including Fade In/Out, Normalize, Gain Envelope, ImpulseVerb**, Reverse, Invert, Harmonic Rotate. Rappify, ultraaccurate Pow-r™ dithering, Convolve, Reverse Boomerang, Convert sample rate, Mix, Change Pitch, Panner, Amplitude Fit, Find Peak, Bit Usage Graph & more
• Sophisticated playlist featuring advanced crossfades, real-time effects, & Nudge Regions window
• Bit depths up to 32-bit
• Sample rates up to 10Mhz
• Master Volume Fader
• Advanced looping tools— including the highly acclaimed Loop Surfer, LoopTuner, Crossfade Loop & Guess Tempo






TC Works Spark XL:

The new high-end version of SPARK with full TDM integration and audio restoration features.

[Krusha]

I've been using Peak 4 ever since I got my powerbook, but revolver named some good ones , t-racks I am especially fond of because its an all in one program which obviously equates in more compatible engineering with the units, its lets you setup your own chains and is pretty solid ... I'll prolly pick it up soon cause its just been announced for OS X

[mux]

I've tried a lot of software - but my current mastering technique is to use Soundforge for compression and normalization, until it sounds nice and loud, and then "Ozone" from iZotope (http://www.izotope.com) to add the extra sparkle. I haven't ever seen anything that sounds as good but is still so very easy to use! Instant gratification - not free though.

[antiguru]

easiest to use mastering program that actually makes things sound good is called t-racks. It has eq, compression, multiband limiting, all in one package, with plenty of great presets.


http://www.t-racks.com/

[chadwick]

well if you guys need any software for the pc i think i can find it :P just send me PM and i'll see what i can do..