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CHAPTER 8

Crafting a Product

In this chapter

  8.1 Introduction
  8.2 Sequencing
  8.3 Topping and tailing
  8.4 Gaps between tracks and ‘sonic memory’
  8.5 Fades on tracks
  8.6 Types of fades
  8.7 Segues
  8.8 Level automation
Knowledgebase
  8.9 Other automation and snapshots
8.10 Stem mastering
8.11 Markers, track IDs and finishing the audio product
8.12 Hidden tracks

8.1  Introduction

To many, the art of mastering is often appreciated for the processing it applies and the effect this has on the albums we produce. However, a mastering engineer handles much more than the sophisticated aspects of signal processing. ...

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