At Fat As Funk we have always preferred the sound of top-grade analogue hardware for our mixes & masters. They really do make a difference compared to plugins. I’ve been a fan of analogue processors & synths since 1995 (& I started Fat As Funk in 2006). Don’t get me wrong, we use carefully selected […]
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Deluxe Release Packages: Tailored for Your Tone
If you’re releasing on Vinyl and Digital OR Digital-Only, we’ve got you covered. Get the ultimate record release gravitas on all formats with MORE than just mastering, at an incredible price! For the best professional-sounding results, masters need to be finished differently for Vinyl, Streaming and Download+CD, as these formats all have different technical requirements. […]
Sync Licensing Music Help – New Services!
Boost the potential for your tracks to be used on TV, films and more with our new Sync Services. Sync Evaluations & Sync-focused Remixes maximise your chances of landing that elusive sync deal and making some serious money.
Happy 18th Birthday To Us!
Mixing and mastering full time for 18 years today!
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.
