Mastering music offers the final opportunity to give a song or album its finishing touches and make final corrections. It is an art form whose success primarily depends on the skills of the mastering engineer. This book describes the mechanisms of mastering, the tools, and numerous tips from top professionals in three sections. It then addresses audio distribution formats such as CD, DVD, MP3, streaming audio, Blu-ray, and vinyl, as well as the topic of surround sound. Part 3 includes interviews with ten of the most respected mastering engineers. "Mastering Like the Pros" is aimed at sound engineers and interested musicians. They will benefit from the valuable guidance, insights, and countless tips that significantly enhance the development of their craft.