Let’s talk about stem mastering, its benefits, and drawbacks, as well as knowing when it is more appropriate than the conventional mastering practices. Back in the day, mastering was the process of transferring a recording from analog tape to a master disc, which was then used for duplication and distribution.
Rather than sending a stereo bounce to work with, a client could alternately deliver “stems” which the mastering engineer can use to create the final master. However, with the level of control, and inability to make a true commitment to a final mix, some may technically argue that stem mastering is “still mixing”.
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