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help with mastering!!

Ari. · started 2017-10-24 14:33 · updated 2019-01-19 10:00

ok, so I have a draft that i've been working on and I wanted to know if anybody had any tips on how to properly master it? I have a compression chain set up, however im losing alot of low range frequencies to the midrange. My headphones are especially bassy so its very apparent, thank you <33

Comments (18)

2017-10-24 18:42 · 2017-10-24

Control the individual synths and sounds. Don't just add things to the master output. If you mix each sound properly l, then there's hardly any need for mastering.

2017-10-24 21:27 · 2017-10-24

Belongs to mastering.

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2017-12-24 13:23 · 2017-12-24

add one or two EQ's just before your master output. Add some mids there, add about 1dB to the bass and boost the highs. Keep the compression down a bit, lower the ratio until you get a full range or frequencies.

2017-12-24 16:58 · 2017-12-24

I don't know if this is your problem, but I usually place EQ before compression. EQ will boost or cut some frequency ranges, depending on the tone you want to give to your mix and therefore affecting overall loudness, which your compressor should react to. You can temporarily deactivate your compressor and fix any EQ problems before you try to find the best settings for your compressor.

anonymous user · reply
2018-04-06 03:18 · 2018-04-06

explain a bit more like dumb it down hahaha

Litonix · reply
2018-05-15 23:54 · 2018-05-15

Easy for you to say.

Zone · reply
2018-05-16 00:56 · 2018-05-16

How come ?

anonymous user · reply
2018-06-26 21:40 · 2018-06-26

this is what i'd imagine the problem was

anonymous user · reply
2018-06-26 21:41 · 2018-06-26

vvv how about learning the vocabulary

2019-01-18 19:56 · 2019-01-18
  1. You'll never get a good master using headphones.
  2. The main ingredients are a good MULTIBAND COMPRESSOR, and after that a final LIMITER that will raise the listening volume immensely.
  3. Also in the chain are often used EQ, STEREO IMAGER, FREQUENCY EXCITER, people's own "SECRET SAUCE" and more.
  4. Real MASTERING is a skill that may take years to "master".
  5. Will anybody ever read this?
2019-01-18 20:32 · 2019-01-18

"1. You'll never get a good master using headphones."
Why not?

2019-01-18 22:55 · 2019-01-18

Sometimes people are so concerned with the " mastering " and " mixing " that they absolutely forget about
" leveling "
:)

Known As I · reply
2019-01-19 06:07 · 2019-01-19

"5. Will anybody ever read this?"
I would have guessed "no" since this thread is over a year old but I've been proven wrong :)

2019-01-19 09:05 · 2019-01-19
  1. Really looking forward to this SECRET SAUCE mastering device and more.
2019-01-19 10:00 · 2019-01-19

Forgot I even made this post.

Ari. · reply
2019-01-19 10:01 · 2019-01-19

Lol I don't just add things to the master

Ari. · reply
2019-01-19 10:03 · 2019-01-19

"a final LIMITER that will raise the listening volume immensely." So limiting the audio output will raise the volume. Seems legit.

sila · reply
2019-01-19 14:02 · 2019-01-19

@praabz lol