Justin Perkins is a mastering engineer and the owner of Mystery Room Mastering in Milwaukee, WI, USA! In this episode, Justin shared his journey; from recording bands in high school to working in recording studios to niching down into mastering. We go deep on his approach to mastering, including his unique method of quality assurance, how he uses Reaper, outboard gear, RX, and Wavelab in tandem to do the work he does and so much more! Check it out!
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References
Joe Costable - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/3/7/secret-sonics-087-joe-costable-mixing-with-intent
Matt Boudreau - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/2/14/secret-sonics-084-matt-boudreau-sustaining-a-life-in-audio
Working Class Audio episode - https://www.workingclassaudio.com/wca-156-with-justin-perkins/
Lookout records - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lookout_Records
CD Architect - https://www.amazon.com/Sony-CD-Architect-5-2-Download/dp/B00DQG89XU
Smart Studios - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_Studios
Death Cab for Cutie - Plans - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plans_(album)
Waynes World - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne%27s_World_(film)
Trevor Sadler - http://www.mastermindproductions.net/credit.htm
Bob Katz Book - https://amzn.to/32MKKNW
iZotope RX - https://www.izotope.com/en/products/rx.html
Reaper - https://www.reaper.fm/
William Bowser - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/10/18/secret-sonics-068-william-bowser
Wavelab - https://new.steinberg.net/wavelab/
Bettermaker - http://www.bettermaker.eu/
Cranesong HEDD - http://www.cranesong.com/hedd.html
Audeze 4z - https://www.audeze.com/products/lcd-4z
PSI monitors - https://www.psiaudio.swiss/
Glenn Schick Mastering - https://www.gsmastering.com/
Cranesong Avocet - http://www.cranesong.com/avocet.html
Pro Audio Files article about mastering preparation - https://theproaudiofiles.com/mastering-preparation/
Bitter by Stillwell - https://www.stillwellaudio.com/plugins/bitter/
Pro Audio Files - -6db myth - https://theproaudiofiles.com/6-db-headroom-mastering-myth-explained/
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