Automated mastering promises instant results—human mastering delivers meaning. This article explains how professional mastering relies on listening, intention, and subtle decisions to preserve emotion and sonic identity beyond any algorithm.
What is “True Peak Level” known as “Intersample Peak”?
Why do these levels matter in Mastering?
How are they handled in today’s professional Mastering workflows?
Here are some serious and well-regarded books that I recommend acquiring.
They will help you deepen your understanding of Mastering, as well as Audio in a broader sense.
They are also valuable resources for grasping related concepts and gaining a clearer understanding of the wider world of Audio.
