CD Mastering

CD mastering is the final process of the recording process. CD mastering involves the use of a software in Microsoft Windows, or the Macintosh. You open up the CD mastering software, then from the software, you can open up the desired wav or mp3 file. CD mastering cannot be applied to the midi file, only to the mp3 or wav file.

Midi Recording Process

1. Midi Sequencer

2. Software Sampler

3. Gigastudio

4. Sound Libraries

5. CD Mastering

6. Cool Edit Pro

7. Adobe Audition

One of the processes of CD mastering is to remove any pops and clicks from the piece or from the voice. It also can add reverb effects and make a piece sound even more realistic, or to enhance a vocal. For example, after a midi file is recorded using the software sampling techniques that I have thoroughly discussed, it will sound dry. In order to fix this problem, the CD mastering software can add reverb effects. Another example is if someone had just recorded their voice in a small room using a cheaper microphone, the CD mastering software can be applied to the non high quality vocal, and enhance it to sound very professional. CD mastering software can also mix any two or more mp3 or wav files together. Lets say you have vocals and the instrumental mp3. They are both edited and sound great. It is time to mix those two together now. CD mastering software can do this with no problem, and the combined result will be saved as a wav or mp3 file. CD mastering can turn a music piece into a perfectly crystal clear masterpiece making your music sound more natural.

There are many CD mastering software applications on the market right now, but the best one is Cool Edit Pro by Syntrillium, now called Adobe Audition.