There’s a centuries-old idea from the world of toxicology that the difference between medicine and poison is in the dosage, and this concept applies here. FUEL - especially with OTT on - is nasty. Let it be. Don’t try to tame the nastiness. Just use it at the appropriate dosage.

Earlier this year, my article “What is Modern Mastering?” kicked off a discussion on Gearspace. There’s more in there than I can touch on in one article, but one recurring idea had to do with the difference between self-mastering and mix bus processing. GS user Lemonsqueezer was skeptical of the article...

Here’s a hot take: there are basically three elements of a recording that, if nailed, will make the whole thing sound good. Ready for ‘em?