How do you "MASTER" a recording in Cubase S.E?

Question

I have a bunch of songs recorded on Cubase S.E, but, when I try to export them, they all sound lifeless?!?!? When played thru Cubase, they sound great (on Bose speakers or Sony headphones) but when I convert (export) to wave and burn them to CD, they sound....well... crappy really... Has anyone out there had the same prob? Yes?? HOW DID YOU FIX IT??? I understand Bose speakers and top-notch Sony headphones are very forgiving, but surely they can't make that much difference?... Or do I really need Studio Monitors?..

Answer 1

Oh yes. Studio monitors (accurate ones) are an absolute must for mastering music. The end of the equipment chain (speakers or headphones) definitely makes a difference in quality, and if using Boze and Sony, they will make a BIG difference in how your recordings come across.

There are outboard processors for "fattening" up tracks, as the digital domain can come off quite "sterile" sounding in the long run.

I would suggest you pay a visit to Pro Sound and Stage lighting, at pssl.com or by phone at 880-945-9300. They have knowledgable service personnel and will be able to help you solve your problem.