15 (& a half) Classic Analogue Synth Reissues
We all love a classic Analogue Synthesizer. The warmth, the rich tones, even the circuit noise all add a certain loveliness that a software synth cannot match. The question of soft synth vs hard synth has a clear winner – one that weighs several kilos and comes in a box! Reissued synths are a way…
17 Years Of Fat As Funk Mixing & Mastering!
They say time flies when you’re having fun. Never truer than when spending the last 17 years working on amazing music. I don’t really talk about myself much at all (ever really), but 17 years is quite a while to be doing a job, so this post is a little bit about my journey so…
How to Use Mid-Side Processing to Enhance Your Mixes
Mid-side processing allows you to separate the stereo signal of your mix into two components: the mid and the side. By processing the mid and side components independently, you can shape the stereo image of your mix in radically different ways. In this blog post, we’ll show you what mid-side EQ processing is, how it works, when to use mid side processing, and how you can use it to improve your mixes. We’ll also show you how to use hardware outboard gear to achieve it…
FREE STEM MASTERING UPGRADE – Winter 2022/3
Free Stem mastering upgrade all winter – get 2 x FREE stems on your mastering job. Get the deal here…
What Are LUFS? – The Clearest Explanation of LUFS meaning!
They are a way of measuring the intrinsic volume of a piece of audio, relative to 0dB – which is the absolute loudest signal possible in digital audio – in the same way that a cup can only ever be filled up to 100% full, and no more…
Instrumental Masters for Sync – Why So Important?
How do artists make money from their music in 2022? Getting your music on TV or in movies, games or advertising is one of the most lucrative ways. Instrumental mixes are essential to land these deals…
Free Stem Mastering Upgrade until July!
Try our stem mastering service for free with the purchase of stereo mastering !…
How Do I Make My Podcast Sound Better? – Podcast Mastering
How to sound good on a podcast – that’s the goal of many aspiring creators. You create and record valuable content, edit it, and stream it… only to hear that it doesn’t sound as professional compared to some of your peers. There’s so much content available these days, listeners will switch off quickly if your…
Choosing The Best Mastering Volume – How Loud Should My Master Be In 2023?
There are several different opinions on the question of “What is the best volume to finish my master?” (or for the more technically minded “What LUFS should I master to?”). We can’t avoid mentioning the famous loudness wars in this article either, and the direction music mastering is heading. After many years spent racing towards the loudest master, is the loudness war over?
Having been a professional mastering engineer since 2006, I have a few opinions. I’m going to give my perspective on these questions and explain about LUFS, peak and true-peak (with as little jargon as possible).
The end point is finding the ultimate recipe for the best mixing and mastering finish for your music, and how to win the loudness war in 2021 and beyond…
Having been a professional mastering engineer since 2006, I have a few opinions. I’m going to give my perspective on these questions and explain about LUFS, peak and true-peak (with as little jargon as possible).
The end point is finding the ultimate recipe for the best mixing and mastering finish for your music, and how to win the loudness war in 2021 and beyond…
Do I Need Mixing AND Mastering? Stem Mastering? Or Stereo Mastering For My Music?
If you are wondering “How can I make my music sound better?” You may be considering taking your mixes to a pro, but are wondering what service your money is better spent on: professional mixing vs mastering, stem mastering or stereo mastering…
Zen Mastering – Using Flow State in Audio Engineering
The article is about a professional audio mastering engineer’s use of Zen meditation to achieve a ‘flow’ state, which leads to effective results especially for complex projects. The author stresses the importance of identifying the right middle ground before adjusting dynamics in a record, a process facilitated by their approach of ‘thought without thought’ obtained through Zen. The engineer describes how ‘moving meditations’ and mindfulness enable deeper, non-distracted focus. The author employs Zen, not just technics, to enhance the emotional and artistic connection in a piece…
“Hottest Record In The World Right Now” – Tommy Farrow – Let’s Just – House Music Mastering by Fat As Funk
“Hottest Record In The World Right Now” – Tommy Farrow “Let’s Just” – Mastered by Fat As Funk…
Can You Use Digital Masters To Cut Vinyl Records? – Or Do You Need Separate Vinyl Masters?
Releasing a vinyl record is an expensive business. It’s tempting to cut corners where possible to save money, and inevitably the question gets asked… “Vinyl mastering – is a separate master really necessary? Or can I use digital masters for vinyl music?
Short answer = You need a separate vinyl master for the best results.
Often masters created for digital use (Streaming/download/CD) are accepted by the pressing plant, so technically it’s OK to press on vinyl, but the end result is disappointing sound quality.
Using masters optimized for digital use to press vinyl will usually result in a slightly flatter sound, less dynamic range, various levels of distortion, skipping needles when playing back, and less overall “life” on vinyl – a crying shame after spending so much money on getting the records pressed!
It’s definitely worthwhile getting proper pre-vinyl masters made…
Short answer = You need a separate vinyl master for the best results.
Often masters created for digital use (Streaming/download/CD) are accepted by the pressing plant, so technically it’s OK to press on vinyl, but the end result is disappointing sound quality.
Using masters optimized for digital use to press vinyl will usually result in a slightly flatter sound, less dynamic range, various levels of distortion, skipping needles when playing back, and less overall “life” on vinyl – a crying shame after spending so much money on getting the records pressed!
It’s definitely worthwhile getting proper pre-vinyl masters made…
Can Mastering Fix A Bad Mix?
“Can mastering save a bad mix?” is a common question. The short answer? = Yes…. to an extent. It’s always better to fix your mix at the mix stage, rather than waiting to fix the mix in mastering, but what if you don’t have the project file anymore, and still love the track. Do you…
Album Mixing and Mastering – thoughts on how to do it right
Mastering an album requires subtlety, intuition & a certain sprinkle of black magic that can only come with plenty of experience…
Music conference success: 31 tips for music industry trade fairs
How to make it in the music industry? Whatever musical path you choose, you will find lots of new opportunities by attending music industry conferences that happen around the world. We have some tips to help make the most of a trip…
Online mastering free sample: get free track mastering on your mix!
Humans are the natural choice to master your music – A.I. bots are getting better all the time, but they can’t feel the rush of a hot performer, or the anticipation of a bass drop. An A.I. bot will never shed a tear when the violins rise up, or a surge of energy deep within them from a wicked riff. You can… We can…
How to prepare a track for mastering: tips from a mastering engineer
One of the most common questions we are asked is “how do I prepare a song for mastering”. It’s an important stage to get right, as the quality of audio going into the mastering chain makes a big difference to the final result of the master. When you’re looking for the best song mastering services…
Fat As Funk – streetwear & lifestyle merch now available!
Show the world you live a Fat As Funk lifestyle with our dope new range of apparel. Ideal for chillin’ in the studio or around town…
Mastering your DJ Mix : the next step in becoming a djay pro!
Now there are more opportunities than ever to become a professional DJ – and it’s a more crowded market than ever before because of it! So how do you get your mix to stand out to listeners, booking agents and promoters on common platforms like Mixcloud, Soundcloud, Spotify etc? Mastering is an overlooked step that makes you stand out as a pro DJ…
“hottest record in the world right now” mastered by Fat As Funk.
Honoured to have mastered “prayer” by Prospa on Stress Records, named by BBC Radio 1 Annie Mac yesterday as her hottest record in the world right now…
Mastering professionally for 12 years!
Time flies. Fat as Funk is 12 years old in a couple of weeks. A lot has happened. We were one of the very first to offer free mastering tasters back in 2006, and since then have had the pleasure of working on over 10,000+ tracks! We’ve seen the rise of some of our regulars…
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