The most visible face of Capitol Studios, 30-year veteran Paula Salvatore, a VP, is also described as taking on on a different, as-yet unrevealed role. The mastering department at the famed Capitol ...

Says Ron McMaster, who retires on July 12, of making records: "The fact that it’s still strong blows my mind." There’s a theory dubbed “nominative determinism,” a fancy name to describe people who ...

Jul. 20—Bob Ludwig, who won 13 Grammy Awards during a 50-year career as a mastering engineer and drew some of the biggest names in music to his Portland studio, is retiring this year. Ludwig said ...

We guide you through two key stages in the process of mastering in a home studio When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. There is little ...

Writing about mastering may well be the least DIY "How To" article yet to grace Music School. This essential yet mysterious element of the record-making process results in the final version of your CD ...