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. […]
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.
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“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.
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.
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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.
