How to Get Your CD Mastered for Free
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.