Mastering is the voodo magic of audio production. Everybody knows of it but few hazard themselves into the subject, leaving mastering up to the professionals. Michael Romanowski is one such professional. He’s been mastering in the Bay area for almost 20 years, doing work with clients such as Norton Buffalo, The Radiators and Dredg to name a few.

I had the opportunity to discuss the creative aspect of mastering, the quality of analog as well as the evolution of the home studio. Due to amount of insight Michael shared with me during our conversation I’ve edited it into two parts, first of which can be read below.

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Continuing from last week’s interview with Michael Romanowski, we continue discussing the creative aspects of mastering. If you missed the first part you can read it here.

Michael Romanowski is a professional mastering engineer working out of the Bay area in California. He’s been mastering for the better part of two decades and has worked with a multitude of high profile clients. In this second part we discuss the different aspects of the home studio revolution as well the experience with working with creative rock-groups such as Dredg.

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