Tag: MASTERING
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Simple Mastering Chain Alternative
1) Digital EQ2) Multiband Compressor 3) Color Master Compressor Just Passing Signal for Color (or Minimal Processing 1db)4) Clean Master Compressor Up to GR of 3db5) Stereo Image6) EMT 250 Reverb (Optional)7) Tape8) Clipper9) Limiter
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Fast Mastering Chain
1) Equilibrium in FIR Custom Mode for Overall EQ and Resonances 2) Nova EQ for Mastering Shelves 3) TG Mastering Compressor Only 4) Blackbox 5) Standard Clip 6) Limitless
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Cubase Mastering Tips
1) Most are Aiming for an Integrated Loudness of -11 to -14 LUFS 2) When the Stereo Main Out Meter in Cubase Shows Zero or Even Clips, Reduce the Overall Gain Before the Master Chain by -6dB with a Gain Plugin 3) Usually Compress / EQ / Limit (Dither) 4) Use Cubase Pre Fader Slots…
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EDM Advanced Mastering
General Stereo Mix STEM Mix Listening Volume 1) Fixed Monitor, Ideally 80 to 85 SPL for Most Linear Listening Experience and Best Decisions 2) Never Switch Monitor Levels Constantly 3) But Listen from Time to Time Louder and Check if the Mid Range is Not Too Excessive 4) And Listen from Time to Time Very…
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General Mastering Tools and Chain
1) Broad Frequency Analyzer / Octave Band Analyzer / VU + Loudness Meter / Dynamic Range Meter 2) Digital Subtractive EQ = Fabfilter Pro / Ozone EQ / Maat Orange 3) Additive EQ = Dangerous BAX, Pultec, Make Believe Sontec 4) Exciter = Ozone Exciter / Softube Tape / Aroma 5) Dynamic Range / MB…
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Before Start Mastering
1) Critical Listening and Notice the Feelings 2) Reference Comparison 3) Bypass and A/B Testing the Process 4) One Tool Rule