Since Some of You Have Asked About My Doing More Videos...

I vote very good idea.

Yes. Good idea! 

Love it, Craig!!

I'd say do like Seth and Brandon did...go thru the motions with one song, and show how you can go from a rough recording to a finished product, showing numerous mastering tips along the way. That's what got me excited about the Pro Channel.

Craig . . . would love to see you do the video on Mastering ! . . . but for your other one ;), perhaps something about setting up vocal tracks in a mix.
Not so much about the new Melodyne trickery, but some tips about how to get vocals sitting in a mix, and use of doubling, reverb, delay, compression, automation etc . . .
I'll stay tuned for whatever vids you do, I'm sure they'll be great.

Yes Craig.
 
This would fill a gap in your "product range", and I like the idea of taking a single, mixed track and applying your own brand of mastering technique to it.

+1.  Absolutely Craig!

I'd go for the one track vote too Craig as I think there's less inclination towards album releases these days, especially from small unsigned bands and artists, that like to showcase themselves on soundcloud, bandcamp, iTunes and the like.

But, whatever you feed us will be gratefully accepted.

+++ to the above comments.  Many obviously experienced contributors to these threads have previously spoken of needing to outside Sonar for mastering.  I wonder why?  I have found Craig's previous videos (and Karl's too) very helpful.  I'd love to see more on this topic.  But please, some tips on acoustic instruments too!

I like the idea a lot! 
 
My suggestion is take examples of decent mixes to work from like country and pop. And then focus on mastering versus mixing.
- Basic starting points
- What's typically problematic areas - or - what's the typical mistakes / oversights that elude us
- Is there low hanging fruit
- Standard mastering goals from a professional viewpoint
- Loudness vs quality vs loudness
- Secret sauce tips (bring on the magic)
 
 
Thanks!!

+1 for Mastering Yes,and Thanks.
 
Peace

Hi Mr. Anderton,
 
I think that a mastering video is an excellent idea. Not so much to take away from the Engineers that do it but to give us the basis for a clearer understanding of the process so that we as enthusiast can make better decisions both musically and technically .  This will also help us to be better cleints to the ME in the process. 
 
I would like to add that if possible to preface the video with a short section on some tips on achieving a good mix "balance" prior to mastering. This for me is an important (if not the most important) aspect to starting the Mastering process off in a position for a successful and productive experience, especially for budding and growing enthusiasts. Thanks.

+1 (musichoo)
Show us:

1. how to set the frequency range of a multiband compressor like the LP64. 
2. common mistakes of mastering so that we know what not to do. (The tutorials I've learned best from, music or 3D, is better when mistakes by the presenter are shown. It's good to know workarounds.)
3. different styles or music. For example a guitar based rock/metal music and something else like EDM.
4. Setting vocals in the mix / When not actually recording a live band (single person records all parts) how to blend DI instruments together.

 

Great idea, I've always wanted to master Mastering...or even be a bit more knowledgeable about it. Please proceed post haste.
 
Regards, 

Might I suggest that you take paid pre-orders, or perhaps even better, lets set up a "crowd funding" project. Your time is valuable and I would not like to see it spent on a project based on promises and wind
 
While I have no doubt as to the sincerity of posters,  when it comes to actually paying - suddenly the enthusiasm dries up