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When the limiter sounds bad – Four must-know limiter side effects
Listen to four examples of peak limiter artifacts!
💚 Sofia & Thomas
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Why is my mix muddy instead of warm?
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Why do some mixes sound warm while other sound muddy or cold? In this video we look at three features that most warm sounding mixes have. 💚 Sofia & Thomas
Why does my mix fall apart when I make it louder? Answering a super common mastering question
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Too much peak limiting can make any mix sound bad. But sometimes that happens even with small amounts of limiting and there are three common reasons for this. The last video touched upon optimizing for loudness normalization. This video is about how to optimize for absolute loudness. 💚 Sofia & Thomas 🎵 Music licensed from Lickd. The biggest mainstream and stock music platform for content creato...
Why is Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car" louder than Luke Comb's on Spotify?
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Let's listen to a great song and discuss dynamics, loudness normalization and other things. 💚 Sofia & Thomas 🎵 Music licensed from Lickd. The biggest mainstream and stock music platform for content creators Fast Car by Tracy Chapman, License ID: l4jbWxryAnw Try Lickd FREE for 14 days for unlimited stock music and get 50% off your first mainstream track: app.lickd.co/r/a9b2ebcea9384fce9cdd65693b...
The mastering "trick" that will get you every time (don't fall for it) | Loudness bias example
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Listen to this clear example of loudness bias in action. More about loudness bias: czcams.com/video/312RO_E9KCI/video.html About gain staging: czcams.com/video/JtxholnaqXk/video.html More about gain staging: czcams.com/video/mpDJg1JpNm8/video.html 💚 Sofia & Thomas Get It's All Over by Dan Skinner, Adam Skinner, Dave James and over 1M mainstream tracks here go.lickd.co/Music License ID: v7A9G1XK...
Want more clarity? Try upwards compression in TDR Nova GE!
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Learn how you can improve the clarity of a mix without drastically altering the overall sound using upwards compression in TDR Nova GE. Get the free guide "5 strategies for mastering using free plugins": www.masteringexplained.com/5strategies 💚 Sofia & Thomas 00:00 - Start 05:33 - About dynamic processing 07:07 - The four types of dynamic processing 11:23 - The settings in TDR Nova GE
Gain staging for transparency, mojo and peak control - this is what you need to know!
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Understanding gain staging can be crucial for getting the best sound from your analog hardware or analog modeled plugins. In this video we look at three aspects of gain staging when mixing and mastering. 💚 Sofia & Thomas
Does your master sound better or just different? Watch this!
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Two questions that often arise when mastering are: - Is this better or just different? - Am I done? In this video we will look at three important aspects of the sound that you can use to evaluate a master. Get the free guide "5 strategies for mastering using free plugins": www.masteringexplained.com/5strategies 💚 Sofia & Thomas 00:00 - Intro 01:16 - Lead instruments 02:37 - Transient clarity 04...
A peek into our pedantic but successful mastering workflow
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Mastering at a professional level requires more than just knowing how to use EQs, compressors and limiters. We also need a solid workflow in order to consistently produce high quality masters that our clients are happy with. In this video we'll look at the workflow that works for us! Get the free guide "5 strategies for mastering using free plugins": www.masteringexplained.com/5strategies 💚 Sof...
What is a master?
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The most common master formats in 2023. Get the free guide "5 strategies for mastering using free plugins": www.masteringexplained.com/5strategies 💚 Sofia & Thomas
Vintage vibe in-the-box? Exploring the Waves Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain plugin
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A closer look at the Waves Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain plugin. Get the free guide "5 strategies for mastering using free plugins": www.masteringexplained.com/5strategies 💚 Sofia & Thomas
EQ before or after compression?
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In which order should you place the EQ and compressor? Get the free guide "5 strategies for mastering using free plugins": www.masteringexplained.com/5strategies 💚 Sofia & Thomas
Audio Level Meters for Mastering
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What kind of level meters are commonly used in mastering? In this video we will have a look at four different meters. Get the free guide "5 strategies for mastering using free plugins": www.masteringexplained.com/5strategies 💚 Sofia & Thomas
The 3 most important things when mastering
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There are three things that you can do when mastering that will take the mix at least 80% of the way to a finished master, if you get them right. These are the things that in our experience will give you the most reward for your effort! 💚 Sofia & Thomas Frequency training: www.masteringexplained.com/eartraining
Next-level trick for fatter bass! Mastering trick in Kotelnikov GE
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Next-level trick for fatter bass! Mastering trick in Kotelnikov GE
Ozone 9 Elements first impressions - Review by a professional mastering engineer
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Ozone 9 Elements first impressions - Review by a professional mastering engineer
Gain staging in mastering (the right way)
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Gain staging in mastering (the right way)
How to use TDR Nova for de-essing
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How to use TDR Nova for de-essing
How to use low-cut filters for mastering
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How to use low-cut filters for mastering
4 things that can be hard to fix in the mastering
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4 things that can be hard to fix in the mastering
How to make a loud master
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How to make a loud master
What is tonal balance?
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What is tonal balance?
Mastering with The Glue - How to use mix bus compression
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Mastering with The Glue - How to use mix bus compression
Mastering for vinyl - 3 tips and some theory!
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Mastering for vinyl - 3 tips and some theory!
How to use a goniometer / phase scope when mastering
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How to use a goniometer / phase scope when mastering
Mid-side mastering trick!
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Mid-side mastering trick!
How deep is your bass? Try these test tones!
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How deep is your bass? Try these test tones!
Developing your listening skills (4 stages) | Listening in Music Mastering
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Developing your listening skills (4 stages) | Listening in Music Mastering
What is the difference between Multiband Compression and Dynamic EQ?
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What is the difference between Multiband Compression and Dynamic EQ?
Why not use the headphone jack on your laptop for mixing and mastering?
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Why not use the headphone jack on your laptop for mixing and mastering?

Komentáře

  • @marceloribeirosimoes8959

    How good would be passong my days listen this voice... ...and talking about mixing and mastering... Wow! Beautiful.

  • @lo-dose
    @lo-dose Před 2 dny

    Had no idea it could do this

  • @gadgettv2023
    @gadgettv2023 Před 4 dny

    If I may intercede. Leaving dither on might give the listener more options to use his personal EQ skills to change your music while listening, potentially even while driving. In other words, it's for the listener's convenience?

  • @lo-dose
    @lo-dose Před 8 dny

    Since you're using Limitless isn't this like using between 2-4 limiters in a series depending on the advanced settings or style of each? Since limitless is 2 limiters in 1 :)

  • @lo-dose
    @lo-dose Před 8 dny

    Loved this series! MORE!!

  • @johnnychipello919
    @johnnychipello919 Před 9 dny

    Nice vid.

  • @clinchedflo
    @clinchedflo Před 9 dny

    I love that. Thanks and thanks to my headphones too 😊

  • @etv955
    @etv955 Před 9 dny

    Nice Tutorial Thank you ijin download

  • @garyembar4774
    @garyembar4774 Před 16 dny

    In a world that has not only made “compression” synonymous to “Downward Compression” but also has put “downward compression” on a pedestal …to the point where upward compression and expansions are not even discussed as an optional “Dynamic range controlling” techniques, here is one channel that decided to put things in perspective and demonstrate techniques beyond the default downward compression. Absolute ‘must watch’ for anyone who deals with dynamics processing; sit up, wake up and ponder over possibilities.

  • @_le_maxence
    @_le_maxence Před 17 dny

    Amazing!

  • @franknobel4715
    @franknobel4715 Před 18 dny

    så grym video..!

  • @jonnukisan9759
    @jonnukisan9759 Před 21 dnem

    How do I force the low end to be mono, does this have to be done during production? Or can it be accomplished during mix/master using TDR Nova?

  • @Genital.Wartzenegger
    @Genital.Wartzenegger Před 22 dny

    Great vid

  • @Owl-qh2rh
    @Owl-qh2rh Před 22 dny

    Very cool! And concise! Very useful having the visual there as well.. THANK YOU 🙏🕊️✨

  • @Brother_Mouse_
    @Brother_Mouse_ Před 23 dny

    really nice thank you!

  • @austin7125
    @austin7125 Před 23 dny

    Have you ever used NDH 30s? Just got a pair but waiting on an audio interface that can handle higher ohm phones (ndh30 are 120 ohm I believe). Also have you tried Slate Digital's vsx for room referencing? I've heard good things. It's on my wish list

  • @philippgrunert8776
    @philippgrunert8776 Před 23 dny

    This makes me want to not use my limiter

  • @CreepypastaChronicals

    By 17:19 is that your canopener settings ? Why 45° and not 60° thx for answere :)

  • @andersjanocha6960
    @andersjanocha6960 Před 24 dny

    Many thanks for all the useful information and tips.

  • @dagovevareberg
    @dagovevareberg Před 24 dny

    Big thanks for this useful pack of tips, definitely learned something new! Wish: It would be great to see how you would tweak the look ahead in the first example to get rid of the distortion and also in the other examples. But very useful that you categorized the different types of problems. Thanks again 🙏

  • @daniel_dumile
    @daniel_dumile Před 24 dny

    I've always found it difficult to grasp limiting as a compressor or even the implications of compression itself. You're trained as a newbie as something that makes it louder but the risks are never really communicated well. The main one I've heard is it could kill you low end. This has been useful

  • @jamisondonald384
    @jamisondonald384 Před 24 dny

    I love this channel so damn much

  • @michaeltablet8577
    @michaeltablet8577 Před 24 dny

    Thank you very much!

  • @MR_Cellarpop
    @MR_Cellarpop Před 24 dny

    Thanks! Best/Mathias

  • @Petch85
    @Petch85 Před 24 dny

    This was actually so helpful. Thanks. Also it is a super short video that easily can be sheard. It might have been helpful to show a simple limiter plugin and show the changes made, while listening to the difference. For beginners that have not used limiters a lot. I know this channel focuses on mastering, thus fixing small mistakes is a big part of it. But a video on how to tell that your mix could benefit from using a limiter would also be a helpful video.

  • @Limit5482
    @Limit5482 Před 24 dny

    This channel is by far the best and most real world mastering content. You guys are amazing and thank you from a mastering engineer and also teaching other to hear what they don’t understand

  • @silverwings1843
    @silverwings1843 Před 27 dny

    I have taken many Mix/Mstr Course. Followed countless YT Vids. You are the only one I have ever learned real practical mix/mastr ops from. Thank you !!!

  • @chrisjennings5731
    @chrisjennings5731 Před 29 dny

    Major thanks. Years ago but helpful for me in 2024.

  • @QUIX4U
    @QUIX4U Před měsícem

    6:48 Oh no, what? - Um no. As I wasn't quite listening and assumed you just said a gonad meter... Hahahaha - yeah ryt, NOT.

  • @victorgarcia6912
    @victorgarcia6912 Před měsícem

    Like me, you watched Brian Lucey’s video, too 😁 He explained exactly that 1,5dB mid forward thing like 8 years ago 🫶

    • @MasteringExplained
      @MasteringExplained Před 24 dny

      I haven't seen the video but I do remember reading a post from him about it on a forum some years ago. The L2 trick and variations of it is way older than that though. /Thomas

  • @AL-qj9yh
    @AL-qj9yh Před měsícem

    Great analogy at the end haha

  • @AL-qj9yh
    @AL-qj9yh Před měsícem

    Bro your channel is literally the best haha You deserve alot more sub

  • @andersjanocha6960
    @andersjanocha6960 Před měsícem

    So nice to have a new video from you. Both insightful and instructive as always.😊

  • @MariJu1ce
    @MariJu1ce Před měsícem

    I dont really like warm mixes i have realized over the years. Like its a pretty normal thing to assume things have to be warm. Not all mixes need to be warm. I do appreciate full bodies sounding mixes, that ar not thing and have weight and punch, but overly warm mix is not for me

  • @OdoSendaidokai
    @OdoSendaidokai Před měsícem

    Thank you, that is very helpful 🌻

  • @drtydsh
    @drtydsh Před měsícem

    warm just means full and yes something can be beyond full making it muddy.

  • @jamisondonald384
    @jamisondonald384 Před měsícem

    Thank you for this

  • @michaeltablet8577
    @michaeltablet8577 Před měsícem

    Thanks again! Always helpful!

  • @MR_Cellarpop
    @MR_Cellarpop Před měsícem

    Thanks. Best/Mathias

  • @EdgarRoock
    @EdgarRoock Před měsícem

    I wish there were audio examples from actual mixes for each point made.

  • @RajneshDomalpalli
    @RajneshDomalpalli Před měsícem

    Hi Thomas, Thank you for these wonderful videos. Would it be possible to have a Playlist of videos for Beginners? The subject can be quite intimidating... But I love your patient style of explaining. Thanks again.

  • @gambetta_
    @gambetta_ Před měsícem

    5:30 very clever trick

  • @epsteinkrauss41
    @epsteinkrauss41 Před měsícem

    I am considering purchasing. Do you still think it's good.I have a q3.

  • @rickdauer5179
    @rickdauer5179 Před měsícem

    Tomas, what is your DAW of choice? I've moved over to Reaper. Your videos are very enriching, thank you.

  • @Tylerbag
    @Tylerbag Před 2 měsíci

    Awesome tutorial! Is it OK to apply this to the master fader in a mix or only to be used after rendering the whole take?

  • @Byronic19134
    @Byronic19134 Před 2 měsíci

    For whatever reason I dont like the multiband version of DMG limiter, but TrackLimit is my go too, I just put it on aggressive or Punchy and whatever that eq profile does is the exact sound Im looking for.

  • @DjSentenced
    @DjSentenced Před 2 měsíci

    i got a noob question, ive been looking on your channel but i cant find how i can see the Kotelnikov interface as you show on your video, i mean the grafic barr fo the gain reduction Db i cant see how much it fluctuates. and i suppose you need another program to display it? can you help me? what program i need to test and see how everything is changing. im new on this trying to Compress louds sounds on my headphones.

  • @joaquinruiz3039
    @joaquinruiz3039 Před 2 měsíci

    To put an L2 in L and another in R, can I open two Blue cats and put one in L and another in R? thank you

  • @gibson2623
    @gibson2623 Před 2 měsíci

    The stereo field on headphones, as we perceive it, is never real. Our left hear cannot hear the right side. There are more issues also....On the other hand, having a properly treated room at home is virtually impossible. In the end, maybe headphones are the better solution, but one must know well the headphones. Thanks, nice video mate.

  • @r0bzmusic777
    @r0bzmusic777 Před 2 měsíci

    sofia your voice is so calming