Evren Göknar is a Grammy® Award-winning Mastering Engineer who has been employed at Capitol Studios in Hollywood for 25 years. His work is sought after worldwide, with his mastering credits including legendary recordings and artists ranging from Mariah Carey to KISS, along with hit television shows The Voice and Songland.

INTRODUCTION

PART I: The Key Competencies and Understandings of a Mastering Engineer

Chapter I. The Mastering Engineer

Chapter II. Listening Experience: The Mastering Engineer's Primary Concern

PART II: The Mastering Studio and Fundamental Mastering Tools

Chapter III. The Mastering Studio

Chapter IV. Fundamental Mastering Tools and The Primary Colors of Mastering

PART III: Professional Mastering Process: The Five Step Mastering Process

Chapter V. Step I: Objective Assessment

Chapter VI. Step II: Subjective Assessment

Chapter VII. Step III: The Mastering Game Plan

Chapter VIII. Step IV: Assembly - Links in a Chain

Chapter IX. Step V: Delivery - Generate The Master

PART IV - Professional Mastering Process - Macro Considerations

Chapter X. Before Beginning a Mastering Project

Chapter XI. The Inner Game: Mindset Approaches For Mastering

Chapter XII. Session-Saving Mastering Secrets

PART V: Professional Mastering Process - Micro Considerations

Chapter XIII. General Guidelines for Processing Audio

Chapter XIV. Advanced Mastering Chain Tools and Techniques

Chapter XV. Mid-Side (M/S): An Elixir of Mastering Hope

Chapter XVI. In-The-Box Considerations

Chapter XVII. De-noising / Audio Restoration (Out, Damned Spot!)

Chapter XVIII. Conclusion and Summary