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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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.
