The first tip comes from Rich - he knows what he’s talking about…
Most recording artists don’t think much about mastering until they need it for a project they are sending off for replication. But the more you know about post-production before you set foot in a studio, the better chance you have to walk away with a professional sounding CD.
This video is for indie bands who want an underground sound, and addresses the lo-fi trend in production and some advantages of mastering specifically for recording projects that need to feel vintage or “under-produced.”
This featured video is an other example of the stuff we think will help - for those of you who are getting ready to record for the first time, or just looking for some DIY mastering advice, take a few minutes and check this guy out… (well, check his website out).
Enjoy!
We’ve been working on a video series that focuses on uncovering the little things nobody tells you about as a young musician going into the studio - stuff that’ll save you money (and make you money), and give your recording projects the professional edge they need. Here are a few of Will’s favorite videos in the Mastering Secrets series so far - take a look 
For more videos about audio mastering and other resources for today’s musicians and engineers, check out The SoundOps Channel on YouTube.
