EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 11 MIN
What I Got Wrong About Mastering
from Home Studio Pro · host Colin Cross
I used to think mastering was a "dark art." Something mysterious that must be done by someone with ears that I'll never have. Today I want to break down why that belief held me back for years, and what changed when I stopped separating mastering from the rest of the production process. Spoiler: it's basically three things, and working through them will improve your mixes too. --------------------------------------------------------------- ‼️Download my FREE 6-step Checklist to a PRO Mix: https://www.thebandguide.com/promixchecklist --------------------------------------------------------------- Headphones I LOVE: 🎧 Beyerdynamic DT770: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/AWQJgj
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I used to think mastering was a "dark art." Something mysterious that must be done by someone with ears that I'll never have. Today I want to break down why that belief held me back for years, and what changed when I stopped separating mastering from the rest of the production process. Spoiler: it's basically three things, and working through them will improve your mixes too. --------------------------------------------------------------- ‼️Download my FREE 6-step Checklist to a PRO Mix: https://www.thebandguide.com/promixchecklist --------------------------------------------------------------- Headphones I LOVE: 🎧 Beyerdynamic DT770: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/AWQJgj
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