Mastering Dilemma, Mastering Tools & Techniques? Options

[Nels]

Hi all,

I've been trying to get a good master just within Digital Performer's Master Works Limiter, Master Works Compressor, the 2-4-8 band EQ and Yamaha's Final master plug in. I also have an outboard Blue Series DBX 160SL, but even with all of the above, I still find myself tweaking & tweaking............

So, the questions are, ..IS IT A BETTER IDEA TO JUST GET WAVES L3, T-RACK, iZotope's Ozone Mastering System, ETC.? Do they really make that much of a difference? Will Waves Multi-Maximizer really lessen the work load?

Or is getting a good master with your sequencers bundled plug ins doable?

Thanks guys

[Nels]

Orion,

Great post! As with a lot of articles that I've read on the subject of Mastering, you seem feel that the L3 is definitely worth it's weight in gold.


Sincere thanks for taking the time,
nels