The Mastering Show #14 - Distortion (The good, the bad and the ugly)

In this show we talk about distortion. Good distortion, bad distortion - and how to tell the difference. Find out what Ian REALLY thinks about distortion, how you can use it effectively in mastering - and when you should. What is soft clipping - and how do you use it ? Plus Ian explains why ALL audio processing is distortion, strictly speaking - and the benefits (and costs) of using it. Links: Fab DuPont on Death Magnetic http://www.puremix.net/mixcheck-mix-analysis/metallica-vs-metallica-metallica.html What is 'aliasing' and what causes it? http://www.soundonsound.com/sound-advice/q-what-aliasing-and-what-causes-it When in doubt, dither http://productionadvice.co.uk/when-in-doubt-dither/ Why you need amazing monitoring http://productionadvice.co.uk/if-you-cant-hear-it-it-doesnt-matter/ The Home Mastering Masterclass http://www.homemastering.com

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