Collection of Reference Tracks and General Approach

Discussion in 'Mixing and Mastering' started by olson, Feb 15, 2014.

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  1. BenniTheBlockbuster

    BenniTheBlockbuster Platinum Record

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    For hip hop my favorite is
    Beyonce - yonce
    Dr Dre - still Dre
    50 cent - candy shop
    Fat Joe - lean back
     
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    Did someone know if there is a difference when using analyzer tools to view commercial mp3 reference songs that I download from a online free converter who convert spotify & YT links

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    Is it better to buy some .wav RIP of the songs? Where?

    Is there a way to get the project wave file as it is out of the mastering stage and before rendering to platforms conversion staging?

    Thx
    *$*
     
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    Just search for FLAC audio files. Much better than streaming quality.
     
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    On lucida.to.
     
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    it's not a good idea as the rip from a vinyl (even well ripped) is quiet far from the original master honnestly.
     
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    This is an incredible resource for mixing! Having a solid list of reference tracks is a game-changer. I’ve been organizing my own session notes and frequency checklists on https://wordpad-online.com/word to keep my workflow consistent. Thanks!
     
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