Hybrid Mixing and Mastering

Hybrid mixing and Mastering upgrades – part 4 – 500 series Chassis

A break from the processors — let’s talk chassis This week I’m taking a break from the 500-series processor units and talking about the chassis that hold them all together. I’ve got two Cranborne Audio R8 USB units and a Rupert Neve Designs R10. Each one serves a different purpose, and the more I use

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Hybrid Mixing And Mastering upgrade part 3 – choosing processors

The First Two Modules in My Hybrid Chain Every hybrid studio starts with a blank rack. The first module you slide in sets the tone for everything that follows. So which one do you reach for first? For me, the criteria were straightforward. I wanted something with a distinct character, but versatile enough to earn

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Mastering Engineer Allan from Steam Mastering in front of his console.

Studio Upgrades part 2 – Setting up for Hybrid

In my last post, I talked about my decision to experiment with a hybrid analog and digital mastering setup. Before buying any racks or modules, the first step is planning how you’ll integrate analog gear into your current workflow. Can you do it with the interface you already have? And are you mixing, mastering, or

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