The Battersby Duo was voted the Most Awesome in the Kids Music Artists category. The Battersby Duo is an award winning musical comedy team for children and families. Their fun blend of country, bluegrass, and rock led to a Grammy win in 2010 and performances at The White House for President Clinton. They’ve produced 10 best […]
International Video Release
Poni, a well-known recording artist from Albania has recently released her latest video now available on youtube: http://youtu.be/koaAQU-1p14 Three of the songs from this latest album, including the track n the video, were mastered at Audio Bay. A pop music performer, her songs incorporate elements of local folk music traditions commonly associated with southern Albania. Including her latest release she […]
Digital Mastering with Plug-Ins
Most musicians are recording and mixing their own material these days. In some cases, musicians hire professional engineers to assist with mixing and/or mastering. However, when budget doesn’t allow for professional mastering and mastering from a digital audio workstation is the only option, then consider implementing a few tips to digital mastering with plug-ins. The […]
Standing Waves & Mastering – In very basic terms
Have you ever played bass guitar in a room and noticed that if you hold a particular note it will “boom” and grow louder and be louder than the others? Or maybe a particular low note of a guitar just seems louder than the others? This effect is caused by a standing wave. A […]
Audio Bay Mastering Incorporates The Classic Sound Of SSL
The Audio Bay Mastering Studio has added the classic sound of the SSL to its equipment list. The SSL Stereo Bus Compressor Module is the center compressor section from the SSL G-Series Console. The module is a unit with a simple purpose, to makes complete mixes sound bigger, with more power, punch and drive. It brings cohesion […]
#1 Song on CD Baby.com “Top Songs” Chart (Latin Jazz)
Congratulations to Malita Barbie! Her 2nd release, discount mastered by The Audio Bay Mastering Studio & from the EP “Room 2 Groove” landed at #1 on CD Baby’s Top Songs List over the past week. The album is a unique blend of smooth jazz, funk, and Latin rhythm. Information below on where to preview & purchase the album. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/room2groove […]
Battersby Duo – Finalists for The Red Tricycle Totally Awesome Awards
The Battersby Duo, two-time Grammy nominee, there and recent client of Audio Bay Mastering are finalists in The Kids Music Category for The Red Tricycle Totally Awesome Awards. To cast a vote follow the below link: http://awards.redtri.com/2013/tunes-for-tots More information on the Te Battersby Duo Two time Grammy Nominees Website: http://www.battersbyduo.com/ and http://www.batduo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/batduo www.linkedin.com/pub/tim-and-laura-battersby/11/216/7a1 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100001339664101 “A Top Notch Duo.” SESAME STREET […]
Audio Bay Teaming Up With Bandon Media To Produce Audio Workshop Shorts
Audio Bay Mastering is teaming up with Bandon Media to produce a series of audio workshop shorts (videos). The first is due in August and one will follow every other month. The series will be posted on our website in video and and document form for free download. The preliminary series outline is as follows: […]
Analog vs Digital Mastering
Analog vs digital mastering. Which is better? What is the difference? Analog mastering uses physical, outboard mastering gear to process the mix. Digital mastering uses software. Analog mastering will introduce a sound into the recording which is generated from the analog circuitry of the equipment. It will thicken the recording and all the instruments within […]
Equalization Before Compression?
Equalization before compression? I am often asked the question whether or not the EQ should be placed before the compressor. The answer, as is most often in post-production, is “it depends.” I have developed a set of simple guidelines that I generally follow to help answer the question of where to place the EQ in […]