In Part 1 we started covering all the basic features that make Studio One 2 a real mastering DAW. We discovered how powerful the “Project” really is and got a bit deeper with the interface and the metering tools. In this last part, we’ll deal with things like plugins, sound quality, export options and mixing-mastering …
There are many different DAWs out there and, apart from some exceptions, they sound basically the same. What differentiate a DAW from another most of the times are things like features and ease of use. Even though you can master your own project with almost any DAW, from Pro Tools to Logic, there are some …
Having a good pair of headphones will help you in many ways. First, you can hear all those tiny details hidden in your favorite songs, discover new things and enjoy music much more. Second (but not less important), headphones can be an invaluable tool to check your mixes or masters, especially when you don’t have a perfect …
If you are addicted to plugins or just curious as I am, you probably know we spend way to much time trying many different pieces of software that do the same thing, more or less. Compression, saturation, equalization…The list goes on. It’s no lie to say there are literally dozens of different vintage compressors or …