01-11-2023, 01:36 AM
(This post was last modified: 24-11-2023, 01:07 PM by SMS2023_DE.)
Hi Guys,
this is the second song I've finished after re-starting this beloved hobby ~3 months ago.
The first song I've tackled was Angels In Amplifiers - I'm Alright (which you can find here in the forum aswell).
I've learned many things in the last 8 weeks...
I hope you'll enjoy listening to this as much as I enjoyed creating it.
Cheers,
Stefan
~~~~~~
Update from November 2nd, 2023
Mmmhh... it seems the Top-End enhancement is like sugar, you quickly get used to adding more without really noticing.
Compared with reference tracks it's clear I overdid it there.
So hereĀ“s the "-sugarfree..." version. Enjoy!
Cheers,
Stefan
~~~~~~
Update from November 4th, 2023
KISS principle update:
-Low frequency resonance optimization for different stereo systems
-High frequency resonance optimization for different stereo systems
-Reverted to live-mastering when evaluating the sound in my car instead of preparing intermediate mixdowns
This current version has the "-wow..." flag in its name.
Cheers,
Stefan
~~~~~~
Update from November 20th, 2023
KISS principle update:
-Evaluated a few other mix bus compressors with comparable settings and selected a new one in order to tame the vocal just a tiny little bit, but keep the song still as dynamic as possible and the timing as tight as before
-A double-check against frequency range changes due to the new compressor is yet open. If I should find any relevant discrepancies, I'll update again
This current version has the "-xow..." flag in its name.
Cheers,
Stefan
~~~~~~
Update from November 21st, 2023
We're getting there...
KISS principle update:
-Accompanying usage of more than one mastering compressor: lower hiss due to optimized operating point(s) and a new preferred sound signature
-Vocal tamed with the new setup but kept alive
-Some slight frequency corrections
-The audio timing & dynamic range are still adequate
This current version has the "-yow..." flag in its name.
Cheers,
Stefan
~~~~~~
Update from November 24th, 2023
Okay, ladies & gentlemen, this is it. I believe we might have something here... and I have my personal mastering stage ready now.
KISS principle update:
-Each part of my final chain is now optimized for the most suitable operating point & sound
-Added a neutral sounding high-resolution mastering compressor in between the main and final compressor for tweaks of 0.02dB steps to reach the dynamic range sweetspot, even with challenging material as this particular one
-Some final tweaks in terms of the sound, tested with my car stereo system
I'm quite pleased - this version has the "-zow..." flag in its name.
Stay healthy & enjoy.
Cheers,
Stefan
this is the second song I've finished after re-starting this beloved hobby ~3 months ago.
The first song I've tackled was Angels In Amplifiers - I'm Alright (which you can find here in the forum aswell).
I've learned many things in the last 8 weeks...
I hope you'll enjoy listening to this as much as I enjoyed creating it.
Cheers,
Stefan
~~~~~~
Update from November 2nd, 2023
Mmmhh... it seems the Top-End enhancement is like sugar, you quickly get used to adding more without really noticing.
Compared with reference tracks it's clear I overdid it there.
So hereĀ“s the "-sugarfree..." version. Enjoy!
Cheers,
Stefan
~~~~~~
Update from November 4th, 2023
KISS principle update:
-Low frequency resonance optimization for different stereo systems
-High frequency resonance optimization for different stereo systems
-Reverted to live-mastering when evaluating the sound in my car instead of preparing intermediate mixdowns
This current version has the "-wow..." flag in its name.
Cheers,
Stefan
~~~~~~
Update from November 20th, 2023
KISS principle update:
-Evaluated a few other mix bus compressors with comparable settings and selected a new one in order to tame the vocal just a tiny little bit, but keep the song still as dynamic as possible and the timing as tight as before
-A double-check against frequency range changes due to the new compressor is yet open. If I should find any relevant discrepancies, I'll update again
This current version has the "-xow..." flag in its name.
Cheers,
Stefan
~~~~~~
Update from November 21st, 2023
We're getting there...
KISS principle update:
-Accompanying usage of more than one mastering compressor: lower hiss due to optimized operating point(s) and a new preferred sound signature
-Vocal tamed with the new setup but kept alive
-Some slight frequency corrections
-The audio timing & dynamic range are still adequate
This current version has the "-yow..." flag in its name.
Cheers,
Stefan
~~~~~~
Update from November 24th, 2023
Okay, ladies & gentlemen, this is it. I believe we might have something here... and I have my personal mastering stage ready now.
KISS principle update:
-Each part of my final chain is now optimized for the most suitable operating point & sound
-Added a neutral sounding high-resolution mastering compressor in between the main and final compressor for tweaks of 0.02dB steps to reach the dynamic range sweetspot, even with challenging material as this particular one
-Some final tweaks in terms of the sound, tested with my car stereo system
I'm quite pleased - this version has the "-zow..." flag in its name.
Stay healthy & enjoy.
Cheers,
Stefan