How to Master if You Are Not a Mastering Engineer

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  • Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
  • If you’re a musician, songwriter, producer, or mix engineer looking for tips on how to deliver a great master to the masses, or maybe a rough master for a client, this video’s for you. Using plug-ins like Ozone, Tonal Balance Control and more we’ll walk you through how to master if you’re not a mastering engineer.
    Try Ozone 9 Free for 10 days: www.izotope.com/en/products/o...
    Learn how to mix and master with reference tracks in Ozone: • How to Mix and Master ...
    Learn how and when to use Tonal Balance Control: • How and When to Use Im...
    00:00 - Intro
    00:25 Consider your destination, before you lift a fader
    2:22 Secure genre-appropriate references
    3:29 Get yourself a meter
    6:02 Limit yourself to three tools
    7:42 Use your reference track as your north star
    9:15 Translation is key
    10:57 Monitor consistently
    12:16 Rinse and repeat
    13:11 It’s time to export
    #iZotope #Ozone #Mastering
    Musicbed:
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 415

  • @re_loyola
    @re_loyola 3 роки тому +44

    This is what separates Izotope from Waves. Waves is just all adverts and promos while Izotope gives you the real sauce!

  • @jkuda3470
    @jkuda3470 4 роки тому +315

    Came for mastering tips, left with life advice. ❤️

    • @0ne0f0neMusic
      @0ne0f0neMusic 3 роки тому +7

      Were you able to achieve the results you wanted?

    • @AkkiMusicGh
      @AkkiMusicGh 3 роки тому +2

      Watch well there are many good infos
      I’m green to mastering but after this video I now know which plugin to use for mastering

    • @theaudioschool
      @theaudioschool 3 роки тому +1

      Lol. So true

  • @ROSACEPONY
    @ROSACEPONY 4 роки тому +942

    Just throw a Camelcrusher on the master bus and upload it to Soundcloud

    • @prod.eranabi
      @prod.eranabi 4 роки тому +15

      nice one

    • @LeBeautiful
      @LeBeautiful 4 роки тому +31

      Noob mastering 101 🔥😂

    • @OmoiSenpai
      @OmoiSenpai 4 роки тому +22

      That's the name of the game right there!

    • @DeddycationMusic
      @DeddycationMusic 4 роки тому +18

      Dont forget OTT as well

    • @SYROxTeaz
      @SYROxTeaz 4 роки тому +38

      Nah bro i put Fruity Soft Clipper and thats it lol

  • @michaelandremovies
    @michaelandremovies 4 роки тому +389

    13:08 Did a mastering tutorial just inadvertently give the best life advice?

    • @moore864
      @moore864 4 роки тому

      what??

    • @mo_riz
      @mo_riz 4 роки тому +18

      @@moore864 he's implying that a life lesson was given inside this video about mastering.

    • @SyntheticFuture
      @SyntheticFuture 4 роки тому +13

      9:04 as well. This video is deep :o

    • @jtqzfvyrlrhj848
      @jtqzfvyrlrhj848 4 роки тому +6

      I never noticed those two points at those timestamps. Thanks Izotope lol. The audio world is not short of insecurity so that's pretty cool lol

    • @MicahBuzanANIMATION
      @MicahBuzanANIMATION 3 роки тому

      Use your ears and don't doubt yourself. Love that!

  • @gyur6
    @gyur6 4 роки тому +110

    Finally a video about mastering in which the audio is mixed perfectly correspondingly to the content.

  • @vrvretro
    @vrvretro 4 роки тому +60

    This video has absolutely excellent audio for the narration to be heard. Too many name brand demos and tutorials in this music/audio realm simply do not demonstrate this care.

  • @InVerum
    @InVerum 3 роки тому +75

    This.. was really high quality content. I am legitimately impressed. Not only in the meat of what is being discussed but editing, graphics, VO etc. Really well done.

    • @dnmr
      @dnmr 3 роки тому +5

      this has to be one of the best ads for their products too, well done

  • @nexbeats7341
    @nexbeats7341 4 роки тому +118

    Four sound goodizers. That's all you'll ever need.

    • @Eurotool
      @Eurotool 3 роки тому +7

      sosig fatnrr

    • @cleoissoamazimg1627
      @cleoissoamazimg1627 3 роки тому +2

      Eurotool people keep joking ab putting sausage fattener but it’s actually useful on the master

    • @xelerator2398
      @xelerator2398 3 роки тому

      I think you joking . If you make sound distorted Ohmicide for your troll buddy

    • @cleoissoamazimg1627
      @cleoissoamazimg1627 3 роки тому

      Xelerator me?

  • @crawbug8932
    @crawbug8932 3 роки тому +5

    I like these videos because they feel like genuine tutorials and not like they're just trying to sell you something.

  • @thejudgejuror2547
    @thejudgejuror2547 4 роки тому +30

    Mix engineers need more praise than they get! I’ve been doing music for 13yrs and this video still makes my head hurt not because of complexity but because technology complicates simple formalities

    • @elijahtrenton8351
      @elijahtrenton8351 4 роки тому +7

      The Judge & Juror it was more complex before izotope to be honest, most plugins mimic anologue hardware rather than presenting themselves in the simplest way overcomplicating things. Example Neutrons visual mixer vs nobs and faders of yesteryear.

  • @lucaverheyden
    @lucaverheyden 3 роки тому +8

    Gotta say I was expecting kind of an advertisement. Instead I got amazing information. Thank you!

  • @RichardHellier74
    @RichardHellier74 4 роки тому +22

    Oh man, I'm so gonna have to get this now!! Awesome job with putting this video together!!

  • @fabellara01
    @fabellara01 4 роки тому +7

    I've been mixing for years. Just in recent realization, mastering skills were missing in my life. Thank you Izotope

  • @user-sv8fq4fz8b
    @user-sv8fq4fz8b 4 роки тому +34

    Love from Japan. Thx iZotope!!!

  • @theking11029
    @theking11029 4 роки тому +13

    This is Freakin unreal how futuristic this is‼️

  • @Yadadamizzle
    @Yadadamizzle 4 роки тому +8

    This video is incredibly well done, thank you.

  • @deondretyreebeats
    @deondretyreebeats 4 роки тому +4

    Thanks for the insightful information. I currently have Ozone 8 but I like the upgrades you guys added in the newer version. 🔥🔥🔥

  • @29djandy
    @29djandy 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for this wonderful post. Keep them coming

  • @agiraffe3801
    @agiraffe3801 4 роки тому +27

    He explains it so well that I don't mind the corny track they play at the end. Good job!

    • @yurianvise1672
      @yurianvise1672 4 роки тому +1

      If you take the mixing and mastering skills in observe, you will learn to apreciate the song regardless of the genre. I mean , at least for me, it feels so good when a good mixed song enters your ears , like a blanket . And you can tell elements in it

    • @fsands69
      @fsands69 4 роки тому +1

      @@yurianvise1672 that's the same I'm thinking

    • @yurianvise1672
      @yurianvise1672 4 роки тому

      @@fsands69 I love you mister parrot

  • @SadTown99
    @SadTown99 2 роки тому +2

    You can literally take any song that exists and take the mix/master from it and apply it to your own unmixed/unmastered song ........ That's absolutely insane. Seriously mind blowing.

  • @sagarthapa3765
    @sagarthapa3765 4 роки тому +3

    I just love iZotope's music production suite! Will eventually save up and buy the reverb set too and upgrade my current current music production suite too!

  • @CutTheBullshitFitness
    @CutTheBullshitFitness 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you thank you thank you thank you. This video is so precise and accurate with each and every piece of information provided here. I can tell it was well thought out to the smallest details. 👌🏼🙏🏼👌🏼

  • @JakeAdams27
    @JakeAdams27 4 роки тому +1

    The high quality production of this video really sets you guys apart.

  • @DrUmSensitive
    @DrUmSensitive 3 роки тому +1

    This is very probably the best tutorial I have ever seen. Thank you. Now more, please!

  • @lewisifer
    @lewisifer 3 роки тому +3

    This video is so well produced on every level. Well done.

  • @Guitarist33764
    @Guitarist33764 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome advice and overview. iZotope plugins...the depth is incredible. From simple to full on geek mode, it's all there. TBC2 is always on my mix bus. Kudos again to Iz.

  • @KazeReload
    @KazeReload 4 роки тому

    So much useful information. Thank you very much! Will definitely check out other videos/guides.

  • @lukehanson6077
    @lukehanson6077 4 роки тому +4

    just the video i needed right now!

  • @DonovanJamesOfficial
    @DonovanJamesOfficial 4 роки тому +13

    Shouldn't have been any dislikes to this video at all. This was very informative and very helpful.

  • @m.k.9058
    @m.k.9058 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for another great and insightful video iZotope. 👍

  • @bboymac84
    @bboymac84 4 роки тому +4

    This was great! I’m going to share this video with friends in my Facebook!

  • @OurgasmComrade
    @OurgasmComrade 4 роки тому +7

    Good on iZotope for mentioning loudness normalization standards! Thank you! I wish all the squashed, brickwalled prog metal I used to listen to from the late 90s to 2000s had producers with these modern changes in attitudes towards loudness and mastering. Also, so many remasters of other classic albums have been ruined by brickwalling when the music never called for it in the first place. Hopefully one day they "get with the program" and correct their mistakes.

  • @TheShpmusic
    @TheShpmusic 4 роки тому

    Very powerful video, i enjoyed watching this session. Thanks guys.🙏

  • @LibriumMusic
    @LibriumMusic 4 роки тому +275

    "your worst pair of earbuds"
    *show apple earbuds*
    Ahahahah

    • @MixChecks
      @MixChecks 4 роки тому +2

      iZotope vs Apple in a cage match. Who would win?

    • @nonami_066xswqoqowiwl
      @nonami_066xswqoqowiwl 3 роки тому +1

      MixChecks
      iZotope

    • @MixChecks
      @MixChecks 3 роки тому

      @@nonami_066xswqoqowiwl Ok. Let me call Tim Cook and see if he's ready

    • @nathansantos.n8
      @nathansantos.n8 3 роки тому +1

      immediately scrolled down after seeing this in the video. comments did not disappoint with this one at 3rd place.

    • @LeeGee
      @LeeGee 3 роки тому

      Cook is on the phone to China, please hold.

  • @fastronaut909
    @fastronaut909 2 роки тому

    So helpful. I have Ozone and I'm so excited to dive into it!

  • @elbituan
    @elbituan 3 роки тому

    Thank you for all video!

  • @kimtaemusic
    @kimtaemusic 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much. This helps me a lot.

  • @evergreenbranch7711
    @evergreenbranch7711 4 роки тому +21

    I found a preset called "Trap Drums" And "Trap" in maschine on Ozone 9 and it beats any of my mastering chains almost everytime. We live in amazing times and what matters is the final sound and feel. If I can get that in seconds with Ozone then I am very happy and will continue to support. One thing that would be great as far as referencing, would be to have a smaller floatable button that you can press to hear the reference without going to master channel and opening ozone to press the reference button.

  • @simonescaravati7218
    @simonescaravati7218 3 роки тому +1

    this is gold, thanks so much

  • @burchwoodstudio2548
    @burchwoodstudio2548 2 роки тому +1

    Halfway through I realized it was Geoff Manchester! I could listen to that guy for hours

  • @SirMatthewT
    @SirMatthewT 4 роки тому +4

    Thanks! This is awesome.

  • @brenmac
    @brenmac 4 роки тому +1

    That was well done thank you!

  • @rockoustivestudio3316
    @rockoustivestudio3316 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you izotope, I learned a alot with this video.

  • @JaaeKash
    @JaaeKash 3 роки тому

    Definitely a great video. Excited to master after watching this!

  • @ssbeats2212
    @ssbeats2212 4 роки тому +2

    This is very good + life advice , love

  • @SoulCrushersMusic
    @SoulCrushersMusic 4 роки тому +2

    Best tutorial. Thanks!

  • @saachimusic
    @saachimusic 2 роки тому

    such a helpful video thank you!!

  • @Primosky
    @Primosky 3 роки тому

    Priceless information, thanks you so much

  • @Windiguana
    @Windiguana 2 роки тому

    Wow this video is remarkably full of actual good advice!

  • @gavinkaufmanworld
    @gavinkaufmanworld 3 роки тому

    A brilliant tutorial for an outstanding product - thanks for sharing!! 😄

  • @integer22
    @integer22 4 роки тому +1

    izotope you guys make the best videos. keep it up

  • @ROQSTAR
    @ROQSTAR 3 роки тому

    Great tutorial! Solid mastering tips.

  • @SimpleLifeMotivation
    @SimpleLifeMotivation 3 роки тому

    Awesome video.. awesome content and info..A big thanks to you all..

  • @elijahsoltan3483
    @elijahsoltan3483 2 роки тому

    I didn't even know u could do half the things u showed!!! bless u izo

  • @GabrielMamuttee
    @GabrielMamuttee 4 роки тому +1

    what?????? an actually instructional video??? thank you so much!

  • @johnanthony5402
    @johnanthony5402 4 роки тому

    Great video, thank you!!

  • @olialimusic
    @olialimusic 4 роки тому +1

    this was really useful, izotope ozone is such a help for mastering

  • @thepatentofficellc8121
    @thepatentofficellc8121 4 роки тому +17

    I discovered the learning resources that Izotope provides for mixing and mastering before I discovered their plugins as I was mixing my own material. I wanted to be as objective as allowable by educating myself and they converted me into a supporter of their products in the process. Like other people here have said, you can hire a mastering engineer and in many cases you should, but I feel this is targeted for those who want to learn the skill of mastering which is a lifelong process. The video was quick which can give you the impression that these things are quick to learn. These skills take years to learn! After many, many different songs! The beauty of Izotope and their products is they put complex subjects into a digestable format. But you still have to analyze, assess and apply as deemed necessary/appropriate. It would also serve you well to have a basic understanding of the fundamentals of acoustics/sound.

  • @jingleskhanaudioproductions
    @jingleskhanaudioproductions 3 роки тому +4

    that's actually a pretty decent summary

  • @alessandrobovio4636
    @alessandrobovio4636 4 роки тому

    izotope thank you for this video !

  • @theJAWED
    @theJAWED 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks a lot ❤️

  • @exxtinctcollective
    @exxtinctcollective 2 роки тому

    Great video. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

  • @dulla8469
    @dulla8469 3 роки тому +1

    you know how some companies who manufacture plugins bring someone from the office to do these kind of videos??... im really glad they did the opposite and brought someone who can actually make content, knows how to talk, and has a some what soothing voice

  • @adityamaanas9470
    @adityamaanas9470 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing video!

  • @gonzalordtm
    @gonzalordtm 3 роки тому

    Fantastic class!!

  • @romerowyatt346
    @romerowyatt346 3 роки тому

    excellent video and tips thank you

  • @scottt9382
    @scottt9382 3 роки тому

    soooooooo good - Izotope are always enpointe

  • @SumatraMineral
    @SumatraMineral 4 роки тому +3

    its help me much as a beginer, thank u

  • @nanogon7767
    @nanogon7767 4 роки тому +2

    This video has such a nice aesthetic to it

  • @alfredmb
    @alfredmb 4 роки тому

    Very helpful !! Thank you so much !

  • @ikinami
    @ikinami 2 роки тому

    Very helpful, thanks alot for sharing this knowledge

  • @de_platnumbox9835
    @de_platnumbox9835 2 роки тому

    I love isotope programs I'm a huge fan thank you for this video

  • @N.E.U.R.O
    @N.E.U.R.O 4 роки тому +4

    This is super quality content

  • @Statist0815
    @Statist0815 3 роки тому +2

    9:56 "your worst pair of earbuds" ...so true thank you !

  • @Rakoah
    @Rakoah 3 роки тому

    Fantastic video by a fantastic company!

  • @artifica0
    @artifica0 3 роки тому

    great video editing and presentation!

  • @damienangelo5226
    @damienangelo5226 4 роки тому +5

    I saved up for about a year and a bit and I invested in some Izotope tools. This might sound over exaggerated, but if I have a choice between having my car stolen or losing my Izotope tools.... Take my car lol!! I think Izotope should develop a full D.A.W.... It will by far be the best.

  • @robgracia509
    @robgracia509 3 роки тому

    awesome thank you

  • @MrComfymaluks
    @MrComfymaluks 4 роки тому +5

    Does God work at IZotope or what??Your plugins are insane!!!Amazing

  • @ProfessionalTycoons
    @ProfessionalTycoons 3 роки тому

    great tutorial video!

  • @AdamSpade
    @AdamSpade 3 роки тому

    Great video.

  • @pitaopzgarcia
    @pitaopzgarcia 4 роки тому

    This izotope is very helpfull and usefull for mastering a track.. 👍👍👍

  • @WavebeatsMusic
    @WavebeatsMusic 3 роки тому

    Great video!

  • @musicjunkiesstudio
    @musicjunkiesstudio 4 роки тому

    Good stuff💯

  • @massapower
    @massapower Рік тому

    EXCELLENT !!😁🤟

  • @KarlGutowski
    @KarlGutowski 4 роки тому +2

    Ozone changed my life

  • @randoshus3762
    @randoshus3762 4 роки тому +1

    Izotope is amazing.

  • @aw7223
    @aw7223 4 роки тому

    I got ozone 9 elements whilst it was free. No longer have to worry about how low logic makes a track bounced pre master 💪🏾🎧🎹

  • @Writtenmirror
    @Writtenmirror 4 роки тому +5

    Timely!!!

  • @eazysawss
    @eazysawss 4 роки тому

    very useful!

  • @Jasonek-xy3it
    @Jasonek-xy3it 4 роки тому +3

    Wonderful video. I understood everything.

    • @AE-wk1dn
      @AE-wk1dn 4 роки тому

      and I didn't get anything :/ need to rewatch 3-4 times. I'm new to these

    • @Jasonek-xy3it
      @Jasonek-xy3it 4 роки тому

      @@AE-wk1dn spend more time with it. Its fun

  • @matrixate
    @matrixate 4 роки тому +5

    Huge fan of Izotope products. Huge! I don't want to imagine not having them. In fact, I've got almost all their major plugins. The one thing, that I feel, Ozone is missing, is what Plugin Alliance's Metric AB does..and that is sectional comparison. The one problem with automated AI mastering, is that it uses one static setting for the whole song. You have to automate for different sections. That is where I find Metric AB shines. It let's me check each section against different songs. I then use different instances of Ozone to cross fade between the sections. Usually, I only need two instances. One for the hook and one for the rest. Definitely don't do this on the same track you're mixing because you'll run out of CPU quickly. Do this on a mixdown bounce. I think these guys tend to forget to mention this because they do it so much, that they assume we're all doing that. I find that a lot of noobs master the same arrangement they're mixing. No no. At least bounce it down to stems if you still want to make mixing decisions, but ideally you want to mix it down to a single stereo track. This is all subjective. I just thought the comments of using those sample crushing compressors like Camel Crusher and Sausage Fattener were funny. I mean... work with what you have . No shame in that. Heck...if that was all I had...no one else would know, right?! Peace.

    • @StratsRUs
      @StratsRUs 2 роки тому

      Reference 2 is the cheaper alternative

  • @thecallofthevoids
    @thecallofthevoids 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful

  • @AnanasUnni
    @AnanasUnni 4 роки тому

    Very helpful! Still got so much to learn though..

  • @mr.person555
    @mr.person555 3 роки тому +1

    3:13 - looks like someone's been listening to some Dear Hunter! Excellent taste :D

  • @AnaamSings
    @AnaamSings 4 роки тому +69

    Wait WAIT!!! did you just give really good advice about loudness levels etc.? I can't believe it! honestly I thought Izotope and all the big corporations would push the louder is better agenda....but you seem to be actually concerned about the quality of the recording - this is a pleasant surprise xx

    • @milhouse777
      @milhouse777 4 роки тому +16

      The loudness war is over man, thanks to the streaming platforms

    • @GuitarFin1
      @GuitarFin1 4 роки тому +3

      @@milhouse777 Well, their loudness suggestions are way below the industry standard loudness. Even with the normalization a louder track will sound louder.

    • @OmoiSenpai
      @OmoiSenpai 4 роки тому +3

      If it was 3-4 years ago, maybe they would have.

    • @RedbackRecordz
      @RedbackRecordz 4 роки тому +4

      You obviously know nothing about Izotope and their awesome products! 🤔🤘🤘

    • @ctld5266
      @ctld5266 4 роки тому

      @@GuitarFin1 A brighter track sound louder

  • @majewskimusic
    @majewskimusic 4 роки тому

    Thanks iZotope, ;-)

  • @dafingaz
    @dafingaz 4 роки тому +1

    Nice!

  • @Kicknaldo
    @Kicknaldo 3 роки тому

    I will buy iZotope next week because of Ozone 9 ❤️

  • @SharigramaOfficial
    @SharigramaOfficial 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much..! =)