Hi Ron, I just saw the other post, explaining what you were getting at, so thanks for that. Yes, I agree that mastering isn't some kind of mystical, magical thing that only the initiated and brilliant can do. You mentioned that it was a task, and I think that's a good description of what it is. A lot of it seems to be what I would call "cleaup." I do still think, though, that someone new to audio is in for a lot of work until they get to where you are. I don't see any shortcuts there. Regards, Dave.