How to Get Your CD Mastered for Free

By: Thomas Morva
Submitted: 2007-01-17 11:05:15
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Finding free CD mastering services is difficult, but possible. There are several ways of getting CDs mastered for free. For one, it is often possible to download free trial CD mastering software from websites. In addition, many talent shows and competitions offer free recording and mastering services to the winners. Further, many CD duplication companies offer a limited amount of free time in a mastering facility to clients that purchase a set number of CD duplicates.

There are many websites offering mastering software programs for free download. Although a free program may represent a great value, users should be careful not to download a file contaminated with computer viruses. When downloading, users should also be wary of copyright and make sure not to breach a company’s intellectual property rights. While downloading software without authorization is illegal, many software companies do allow users to download free trial versions of their programs.

Often, talent contests will award winners free time to record and master their music in a professional recording studio. Winning such a contest provides publicity and word of mouth, and can build up anticipation of the finished CD. The free CD mastering and recording lets the winner save money on the often expensive cost of recording and mastering.

Another way to get free CD mastering service is to purchase duplicate CDs from companies that offer free CD mastering. Many CD duplication businesses have deals that provide a limited amount of time in a mastering facility to customers who buy a certain number of copies of the final product.

Free CD mastering is great for artists on a tight budget. It saves hundreds of dollars and is a far better option than not mastering the music at all.

CD Mastering Info provides detailed information on CD mastering engineers, facilities, and software, as well as online and free CD mastering. CD Mastering Info is affiliated with Original Content.

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