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The Mastering Show

The Mastering Show Podcast
Mastering
Clipping
Vinyl Mastering
Digital Audio Processing
MASTERING ENGINEERING
LUFS
Music Mastering
Harmonics
Short Term Loudness
Integrated Loudness
Momentary Loudness
Music Production
Intermodulation Distortion
Aliasing Distortion
Mixing
Streaming Services
Dynamics
Loudness
Plugin Doctor
Soft Clipping

This is the show where we cover all aspects of mastering. If you're interested in mastering, want to learn how to get better results mastering your own music, or even want to be a mastering engineer, this is the show you want to hear!

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Brian Eno is probably the musician, producer and artist who has had the single biggest influence on my music taste and enjoyment over the years. His work speaks for itself and needs no introduction !

So when I heard Emre Ramazanoglu talking on the ... more

I wanted to do something a little different to mark the 100th episode, but wasn't sure what. I was wondering about interviewing myself but that seemed a little weird...

And then Matt Boudreau from the excellent Working Class Audio podcast invited m... more

Stereo, mono, binaural or surround-sound ?

I've worked with this episode's guest in all these formats and more over the many years we've been working together - but which does he prefer, and why ?

Richard Durrant describes himself as an "Indie Clas... more

'Stem mastering' has provoked a ton of debate recently, with people claiming it crosses the line between mixing and mastering, interferes with the artist's intent, and isn't even really mastering at all !

But if that's true, why would Abbey Road, on... more

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Recent Guests

Richard Durrant
An amazing guitarist, both classical and alternative genres.
Episode: The Mastering Show #99 - Recording, mixing and mastering acoustic guitar (with Richard Durrant)
Oli Morgan
Mastering engineer at Abbey Road, specialized in Dolby Atmos and stem mastering
Abbey Road Studios
Episode: The Mastering Show #98 - Stem mastering, Dynamics and Dolby Atmos at Abbey Road (with Oli Morgan)
Ken Scott
Legendary recording engineer known for work with The Beatles and David Bowie
Episode: The Mastering Show #97 - Should you learn mastering FIRST ?! (with Ken Scott)
Joe Caithness
Returning guest who previously discussed loud masters for DJs.
Episode: The Mastering Show #96 - Flippin' Clippin' !
Ian Stewart
Mastering engineer at Flowtown Mastering, lecturer at Berklee College of Music, and author at iZotope blog
Flowtown Mastering
Episode: The Mastering Show #95 - Loudness trends in 2024: should you follow them ? with Ian Stewart
Scott Hull
Mastering engineer at Masterdisk with a wealth of experience in vinyl production
Masterdisk
Episode: The Mastering Show #94 -The truth about vinyl (with Scott Hull)
Nick Di Lorenzo
Mastering engineer and YouTuber known for discussing mastering techniques
Panorama Mastering
Episode: The Mastering Show #93 - Do you NEED to be mastering loud ?
Alan Meyerson
Film score mixer with a vast experience in film and music mixing.
Episode: The Mastering Show # 91 - Mixing and mastering music for the movies with Alan Meyerson
Alexey Lukin
Principal DSP engineer at Isotope, with extensive experience in audio processing technologies.
Isotope, part of Native Instruments
Episode: The Mastering Show #90 - Inter-sample peaks and True Peak limiting - the devilish details

Host

Ian Shepherd
Ian Shepherd is a seasoned mastering engineer and educator with extensive experience in the music industry. He is dedicated to sharing knowledge about audio production and mastering techniques, providing listeners with valuable insights and tips for enhancing their sound quality. In addition to hosting, he contributes significantly to separate educational resources that aim to help both new and experienced audio professionals.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 556 ratings
  • Great insight and audio knowledge from industry pros that you can tell live for this stuff.

    Audible
    5
    Joe
    United States4 months ago
  • Love this podcast for no fluff audio knowledge

    Great insight and audio knowledge from industry pros that you can tell live for this stuff.

    Audible
    5
    Joe
    United States4 months ago
  • Brilliant show

    I’m not a mastering engineer mixing but as a recording artist I still find it very fascinating to hear this info from technical experts on the post production end. The host and guests know their stuff! Keep up the fine work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wzrdry
    Canada3 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    This is great, very informative and so much inspiring podcast about mastering, music, audio.

    Thank you very much Ian! The job you’re doing is very valuable and helpful. I love listening to this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mcdebugger
    Russia3 years ago
  • Well of wisdom

    Even if you are not mastering yourself, this show should be a must. So much knowledge. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chris Hirose
    Germany3 years ago

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The conversational style and expertise of the guests are frequently highlighted, with remarks on how accessible and engaging the discussions are.
Many express gratitude for the quality of the content, describing it as enlightening and an essential resource for anyone serious about music production.
Listeners appreciate the depth of knowledge shared by the host, noting that even non-professionals can find valuable insights relevant to their work.

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The Mastering Show #99 - Recording, mixing and mastering acoustic guitar (with Richard Durrant)
Q: Can you give us a kind of whistle-stop tour of your musical career?
Richard outlines his diverse experiences from studying at the Royal College of Music to working in various musical genres.
The Mastering Show #99 - Recording, mixing and mastering acoustic guitar (with Richard Durrant)
Q: What are some favorite projects that you've worked on over the years?
Durrant shares his most recent project, highlighting a eureka moment while recording unaccompanied Bach on the ukulele and banjo.
The Mastering Show #94 -The truth about vinyl (with Scott Hull)
Q: How does the cutting process impact the quality of the final vinyl product?
The cutting process is critical, and we must monitor quality at each step to ensure the final production sounds right; factors like groove geometry and mastering approach greatly affect the outcome.
The Mastering Show #94 -The truth about vinyl (with Scott Hull)
Q: Could you give us the kind of bird's eye view of your career?
I've been in the industry for a long time and started as an intern at Masterdisk, moving up to mastering vinyl, where I've trained young engineers and maintained a focus on quality in the vinyl process.

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What is The Mastering Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the art and science of audio mastering, the content offers insights and techniques valuable for anyone interested in enhancing their music production skills. Topics of discussion range from technical aspects, such as loudness and innovative mastering methods, to personal experiences shared by renowned guest engineers from the music industry. Unique for its blend of educational resources and accessible storytelling, the episodes cater not only to aspiring mastering engineers but also to musicians looking to improve their craft and understand the intricacies of sound production better. Listeners can expect to learn about cutting-edge technology, artistic decisions, and the evolving landscape of audio mastering, making it a go-to r... more

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1. Richard Durrant
2. Oli Morgan
3. Ken Scott
4. Joe Caithness
5. Ian Stewart
6. Scott Hull
7. Nick Di Lorenzo
8. Alan Meyerson

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