This Page is dedicated to education and resources for mastering clients
ISRC - International Standard Recording Code
We Often get lots of looks when we ask "do you have ISRC codes?" Here is some info if you answer "what?!"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Standard_Recording_Code
http://www.ifpi.org/resources-and-reports.php/isrc.html
http://www.apple.com/itunes/working-itunes/sell-content/music-faq.html
Submitting Song Titles to Database - "I don't see my songs in iTunes!"
This is a common place for confusion. In order for your music to show up in iTunes it needs to be submitted to the database. CDTEXT is not used by iTunes and is only useful for CD players (your car for example) that support CDTEXT.
Here's the run down; http://www.gracenote.com/company/faq/
Check my Mix
Although we do love to critique your mixes this forum on Gearslutz is a great way to get your mixes heard.
Work In Progress / Advice Requested / Show & Tell / Artist Showcase / Mix-Offs - Gearslutz.com
Mastering for Vinyl
Optimal recording for mastering for vinyl
Limiting for modern vinyl mastering
Vinyl nd Cd Mastering
One master for digital and vinyl pre-master
Vinyl cutters: can you get a decent cut from a loud CD master?
Mastering for Vinyl
Vinyl releases from digital sources.
vinyl mastering what to take care of?
Whats a DDP? Tone Proper LOVES DDP's and you should too!
http://recording.org/index.php?threads/ddp-mastering-explained.50421/
http://theproaudiofiles.com/ddp-disc-description-protocol/
http://www.discmakers.com/products/preparingyourorder/mastering.asp
Great reading: Mastering Audio by Bob Katz
From Amazon: "Written by an award-winning, highly respected professional, Mastering Audio gives you a thorough introduction to the unique procedures and technical issues involved in mastering.
Suitable for all levels of students and professionals, it is ideal for anyone who wants to increase their mastery of digital and analog audio: musicians, producers, A&R, mastering, recording, and mixing engineers."
http://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Audio-The-Art-Science/dp/0240808371
Twitter Feed - Follow@TPmastering
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Mastered at Tone Proper. https://t.co/VmMwets1KX
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Check it out guys! Super rad project by super rad people! https://t.co/IFC2b0xFeB
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Was super fun to master this album for Brian McKnight. Still remember “back at one” was the Jam!! https://t.co/BJLE8g32Yw
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Good overview. https://t.co/mTNwx4MzSk