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  • Music Release & Distribution

DDP Master & Player

DDP Master & Player In the realm of audio production and mastering, the use of DDP (Disc Description Protocol) images has become a standard practice, …

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Stem Mastering: Do You Really Need It? This Will Help You Decide

Stem Mastering: Do You Really Need It? This Will Help You Decide Getting ready to master your music? Chances are you’ve heard of stem mastering. This …

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7 ways to ensure you get the most out of mastering

7 Ways To Ensure You Get the Most Out of Mastering

7 Ways To Ensure You Get the Most Out of Mastering Mastering your music is the final technical step in audio production before releasing your …

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How Music Copyrights Work: A Comprehensive Guide for Artists

Understand how music copyrights work and learn how to protect your creative work as an artist. This comprehensive guide provides valuable insights and actionable steps to navigate the world of music copyrights and safeguard your artistic rights.

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Digital Distributors Comparison Chart

If you’re not with a record label then you’ll need an aggregator to help you distribute your music through digital stores and streaming platforms. The …

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10 Tips and Techniques for Mastering Your Own Song

10 Tips and Techniques for Mastering Your Own Song The mastering process is one of those mysterious dark arts of the music industry that often …

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Can Mastering Fix a Bad Mix?

Ever wondered if mastering can fix a subpar mix? Dive into the nuanced world of audio engineering. Learn the pivotal role of mixing in achieving a stellar master, the boundaries of mastering, and the pressing question: Can a bad mix truly be redeemed in the mastering phase? Explore the answers with Cefe Flynn Mastering.

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Mastering for Vinyl - What you need to know

Mastering for Vinyl: What You Need to Know

Mastering for Vinyl: What You Need to Know Vinyl records have enjoyed a massive resurgence in popularity in the mid-2000s, and sales have shown no …

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eMastered vs Landr: Complete Review Including Audio Samples

eMastered vs Landr: Complete Review Including Audio Samples So eMastered vs Landr – how do they compare? Emastered and Landr are two of the biggest algorithm-based online mastering services available today. …

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How to prepare your mix for mastering

How to Prepare Your Mix for Mastering

How to Prepare Your Mix for Mastering Here are some basic pointers on how to prepare your mix for mastering as well as all you …

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Here’s a Quick Way to Know How Much Headroom to Leave for Mastering

Here’s a Quick Way to Know How Much Headroom to Leave for Mastering Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of …

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Best Mastering Plugins

Best Mastering Plugins In practice, effective mastering is all about skill, experience, and of course – having the right tools at hand including mastering plugins. In this …

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What is Mastering?

What is Mastering? Mastering is the final stage of the recording process before your music is released. Mastering is the bridge between the studio and …

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Online Mastering Services: Reviewing the Top 11 Services in 2021 (Including Audio Samples)

Online Mastering Services: Reviewing the Top 11 Services in 2021 (Including Audio Samples) Whether you’re new to recording or a seasoned veteran, it’s likely you’ve …

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6 Must Have Tools for Mastering Your Music

6 Must-Have Tools for Mastering Your Own Music

6 Must-Have Tools for Mastering Your Own Music Mastering your own music is a great way to craft the exact sound you’re looking for, and …

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Should You Master for Different Digital Platforms? Read This to Decide.

Should You Master for Different Digital Platforms? Read This to Decide. Mastering your music can feel like a real victory, especially if you’re planning to …

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How to Digitally Release Your Single

How to Digitally Release Your Single In this guide, I’ll walk you through exactly what you need to know when digitally releasing your next single …

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Understanding ISRC and UPC codes: A Comprehensive Guide for Musicians

Navigate the digital music landscape with confidence! Dive deep into the significance of ISRC and UPC codes, the unsung heroes ensuring artists are fairly compensated in the streaming era. Master the difference, avoid common pitfalls, and amplify your music’s reach. Essential reading for every modern musician.

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Stem Mastering: Decision-Making Guide

Stem Mastering: Decision-Making Guide

Stem Mastering: Decision-Making Guide Stem mastering has become an increasingly common alternative to stereo mastering, as more and more artists record their tracks at home. Though it …

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Mixing and Mastering: A Simple (But Complete) Guide

Mixing and Mastering: A Simple (But Complete) Guide Without mixing and mastering your recordings, there’s really no way to get that pro audio sound that …

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How to Master a Song

How to Master a Song Song’s ready, final mixed approved and now comes the all-important step of getting the track mastered! To compete with the …

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Apple Digital Masters Certified Mastering Studio

Apple Digital Masters

Apple Digital Masters What is Apple Digital Masters? Cefe Flynn Mastering is a Certified Apple Digital Masters Provider, but what does this mean?  Apple introduced Apple …

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Avoiding the Loudness Penalty: Cheat Sheet Guide for Pro Musicians

Avoiding the Loudness Penalty: Cheat Sheet Guide for Pro Musicians Streaming has arguably become the most powerful way to reach new fans and generate revenue …

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Music Distribution: Best Free & Paid Digital Services

Music Distribution: Best Free & Paid Digital Services Every song goes on a journey that starts with an idea then continues to recording, mixing & …

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