What are the best mastering plugins for beginners?

Personal preference. Most modern plug-ins are sufficient and there are hundreds of choices. For instance; I prefer plugins with modern, large or scalable GUI’s over retro-looking/sounding plug-ins. I prefer precision over vibe. I have other ways to get vibe.

What mastering software do professionals use?

Sequoia, Wavelab, Sonic Studio, Pyramix. There are ways to use almost any software/DAW in a mastering workflow.

Is mastering necessary?

No, it is not. To be clear, if you are relying on 2 buss processing or if you are “finalizing” your mix after mixdown in a separate process you are mastering. It is not necessary to send a mix to a professional Mastering Engineer.

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