Mastering for :
JOSIAH / BALLIN'
Mastering Report
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Client: JOSIAH SPENCER
Mastering Engineer: WHITE MASTERING FRANCE
Date: 2025
Track Title: BALLIN
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Soft, precise; vocals are also fuller.
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Equalization and Dynamic Processing
Equalization
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Adjustments made to balance lows, mids, and highs:
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Low frequencies: Adjustments to "Sub" and "Thickness" to enhance depth without excessive resonance.
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Mids: Refinement using the "MF" and "HMF" controls to improve clarity.
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Highs: Boosting the Air band to add openness without making the sound harsh.
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De-essing applied to reduce sibilance in the high frequencies.
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Compression & Stereo Processing
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Mid/Side processing enabled to refine the stereo image.
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Tilt EQ adjustment to balance the overall tonal character of the track.
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Gentle compression applied to maintain dynamics while ensuring a consistent level.
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Master Status: ✅ Ready for Distribution
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If any specific adjustments are needed, feel free to provide feedback.
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WHITE MASTERING
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*Note: Ideally, it is advisable to upgrade the unmastered version to compare it to the mastered version. but here, my goal is to understand the contribution of mastering.
