Music Mastering Masterclass with Joe Lambert | SonicScoop.com
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
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In this video, veteran mastering engineer Joe Lambert walks us through a real mastering session. Hear the completed "before and after" at: joelambertmaste...
Watch on as Joe drops decades worth of insights on putting the final touches on a release.
To find out more about Joe or book a session, visit: joelambertmaste... or follow him on Instagram at / joelambertmastering
For more with Joe, check out his SonicScoop interview at • Music Mastering: What ...
This video features the song "Island Light" by the New York band The Aviary. See more from them at:
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Band name: The Aviary
Song title: Island Light (Kingsley Zissou)
Recorded by: Charles Burst (seasidelounge.com)
Mixed by: Mor Mezrich (earsandgears.com)
Label: Interline Records www.interliner...
I've been mastering for about 18 years. It was something that basically fell into my lap and isn't my primary career, but I adore it as a semi-professional hobby. I've never read a book on the subject, met another mastering engineer, or even been in a formal mastering suite (besides my own). What's great about this video is this is almost exactly my process. But, man, was that a hard-won process of trial and error to get where I am today. A lot of error. 😄 One thing I've learned, you can make a good mix great,and a great mix stellar, but you can't make a bad mix good.
....about 'bad' mixes........
It would be good if people just provided raw tracks, no fx, etc., no attempt at 'mixing'.
Trying to 'fix a mix' is usually a problem.
Then "mastering" becomes part of the proper mix.
Thanks for taking time to make this video and clarifying the different processes used in professional mastering...
perfect example of really good mastering! removing that 3db bass on the sontec made it feel 10 times more like a record
I have watched this video 3 times already. This is the best mastering video on youtube!!! Thank you
That track sounds just like it was done by Radiohead. Especially the guys voice. It was so close to Thom Yorke's voice.
Julian West exactly what I was thinking!
Sheaah, so totally Radiohead! One of my favs.
That diffuser is a thing of beauty
definitely!
It's hard to keep your eye off fo it, isn't it? Art can be functional and I'd hang that in back of my room any day just for the looks of it. The diffusion is just an added benefit!
It reminds me of The Borg from Star Trek lol. Looks way better than skyline diffusors. Wonder if this is ‘better’ or works in a different way.
What are those cool looking knobs ?
really? did you also notice the noisy air conditioner right next to it. thats a real turn it off so i can hear, then turn it on cause I'm boiling kind of situation.
Joe is the best, and we had a blast mastering our two albums (so far) with him! Great video!
How much does he charge?
Thank you, very informative!
What a great, inspirational video. And the song is awesome.
Joe is a master. He did such a great job mastering my last record. I highly recommend him. What a treat to watch him step through his process!
i'm still obsessed with your song "Tomorrow Never Knows on the 45"
Wow.
Can you please share his email.I would really like to work with him.
me watching this : ah yes yes it is clear yes thank you ah much facts wow amazing
also me : *opens ozone and slams the limiter and exports*
alright, close enough, okayy
hehe
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Hahahahahaha!!!!!
I spit my coffee. I needed that.
@@garretthaines9485 no you didn’t
This is awesome! I've had my last two eps mastered by Joe Lambert. I didn't have a chance to attend the sessions because I was living in Austin, TX at the time, so it's really cool to see part of his process!
Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge, mindset & workflow. Master on... =)
Want to hear the complete before and after? Visit: joelambertmastering.com/sonicscoop-interview
For more from Joe, check out his SonicScoop Podcast appearance at ua-cam.com/video/hPUPiz-LKXI/v-deo.html
Hi there, what is cost your mastering; per song, and full album?
Wow. I really like this guy's approach and attitude. This was an incredibly helpful resource. It's a great thing that a humble beginner can get the insights of a master masterer. When I was young, only a handful of people in the world had access to this kind of experience wisdom. It's strange to think that the younger generations just take this for granted. I have intense gratitude for people like Joe Lambert who take the time to share their wisdom and passion.
Interesting work sounds great. I love the top to bottom clarity well done mastering gives.
Thank U. Very useful.
I REALLY APPRECIATE ALL THIS INFO AND NOT ONLY DOES IT INSPIRE TO WORK HARD BUT MAKES ME REALIZE IT'S ACHIEVABLE TO MASTER A TRACK AND ACTUALLY YIELD RESULTS
To this day, Joe is one of the few mastering engineers I trust with my mixes. For good reason…..he always discovers my intent, and honors it. He’s the understated master of mastering.
True words of a professional mastering engineer. Nice to relax and listen
This is the Delightful Mastering video on UA-cam. Well-defined tutorial that explained well.
That got emotional in the end.
This guy speaks the truth.
So true what Joe Lambert says at 1:49 "I just listen to the song and I just try to react". As soon as you react to something in a bad way, that's a red flag for diving into the mix. I use this process every time I mix and master and it has really helped me a lot. // FLX
Hi, I'm just starting out as a Producer. What does that red flag for diving into the mix part of your comment reply mean? Is it just an indicator that the mix needs adjusting to make the mastering process more efficient?
One of my favourite mastering engineers!
One of mine too!
-Justin
wow. that man's voice is out of this world. we can certainly hear the Radiohead influence in his style, but I dare say, his voice is even more beautiful.
This man knows what he is talking about. Interesting to listen.
Those speakers are amazing
Great info!! thank you very much for sharing it!
BIG knobs... I’m so jealous !!! Lol
Thanks for a great job.
Brilliant video, total enjoyment, thank you!
Excellent class! So many mastering engineer teachers speak forever about the esthetics of mastering, and make us fall asleep, instead of just mastering a song before the students. You do it. And with explanations about everything you do. Now this is teaching mastering. Thank you!
That diffuser back there is cool as hell.
Seriously cool talk through what is most often a mystery- Mastering. Really great work you are doing for the music world. Thank you. Respect.
Great job! Much clearer and Warm. You're very good at what you do. Great mentor. Open ears are here to learn
This was really dope. I like how he explains everything I always wondered how mastering engineers work.
What a great video! Please get him on to do another!
The first mastering video and i have watched and made sense to me, thanks
Fantastic video, so clear and great to hear it from the point of passion and not just throwing templates around
I love you Joe Lambert!!! You are truly EPIC at music! OK, THIS IS EPIC.
Joe is pleasing to listen to.
This track is a classic example of why M/S is such a valuable tool. Within the 1st minute he's monkeying around with global HPFs, etc. A filter at 120Hz on the SIDE of the mix would've open it up appreciably without messing with the relationship of voice to instrumentation.
What's your resume again ?
Thanks, great lecture on mastering and music.
Thank you Joe, this class was AMAZING!
What a fantastic Video! A real diamond on UA-cam.
This video made me wish that audio engineering was a general education course instead of chemistry.
Classical education will give you almost everything, institutes can bring a part of it but will not teach you everything you should know in most occasions.
i'm not saying it's bad but be aware of this because i notice this issue in amsterdam which is more about money then education in my opinion
I think what you're referring to is actually music technology -this is a more generalised education course. Audio engineering concerns with specified programming, digital signal processing, circuits, electricity, etc. It's like electrical engineering with a focus on audio signal. Most mastering 'engineers' are not 'audio engineers' but find themselves in these positions due experience working in the studio and usually have an ear for detail.
The Heartfelt Kid instead of chemistry? Why not both, that’s just ignorant. Chemistry cures diseases, it could be the solution to cancer.
@@TheDiamondsions This kid is crazy
You Sir, know what you're talking about. Love that Sontec. drool.
Loved the video and working with Joe is amazing.
Yes, I am very happy too with my masters at Joe Lambert Mastering:)
This is incredibly helpful..honest and approachable.
Dude is a Awesome Mastering Engineer.
Joe Lambert is wonderful. Thank you for doing this.
Excellent, very helpful!!! Been battling the balancing for years.. Joe is pretty honest..
wow, ok. Not sure how I stumbled upon this (probably just the Tutorial Vortex we all end up in so often), but what a refreshing approach. I am subscribed and looking forward to more!
HAHA, I like the term turotial vortex!! :-) Thatz exactly what happens sometimes. You open a tab, then another, and another and time stops but then it's past midnight :-D
12:00 sibilance is the bane of my existance. my high school english teacher used to have the hardest most crisp 'S's. I just wanted to bring my entire rig to school and de-ess her voice live into my headphones. lol
amazing video maan!!!
Thank you, sir, you are priceless.
Joe, this video inspired me in a way that not many or maybe even no other mixing and/or mastering video has done so far. I would love to see what you can make my mixes sound like.
send us a message through joelambertmastering.com :)
Great. He knows exactly what a track needs. Great information. Thanks
Thanks Joe,
First time watching any of your content ...top shelf stuff... bravo!
This is amazing! Thank you
Very informative indeed. Thanks for sharing.
Wow! Thank you so much. His presentation is great!
Thanks Joe, great video!
Oh man, this is an amazing example and really helpful!!
Joe is the best !
Very helpful, thank you for making this video!
Great job Joe thanks!
Thank you!!
Can One achieve a sound equal to actual instrumentation with a digital daw?
Super helpful , you have excellent aesthetics, great ear !
Very cool Joe. Thanks for the video. Now I know what you do!
Fantastically helpful and informative video. Thanks for doing this, Joe.
Great video! Thanks for sharing it!!
Just excellent. Thanks!
PS. and what a great song!
Thanks Joe!
Great job and awesome insights.
Soon as you switched to the sound tech... it felt right.
thank you!! great video!
Amazing video, and actually a great song. He sounds like thom yorke
Superb session; thank you so much !
thanks for showing this!
Thanks Joe that was very insightful🙂
Really helpful walk-through. Thank you very much for the tips and thoughts. I gained a great deal of knowledge.
Good honest and very practical explanation here thanks Joe.
Very helpful, simple and straight forward Thx
Great.
I would really love his soundproofing gear in my studio. very interesting process, very useful. the band sounds like Radiohead...cool song.
What about what the mastered song LOOKS like - from an EQ perspective. If there was a golden rule as to how the EQ curve should look, we could all ignore the limitations of our studio environment and soly rely on what we SEE.
Nice set up on your ear and gear.
Awesome movie, Thank you...
Your commentary is really helpful!
magic... got it
Your room looks and sounds pretty nice
subscribed. best video ever
Great job man, as a pro musician and live sound mixer for 20+ years I like your approach, despite the huge leaps in technology it still comes down your instinctive gut reaction to the overall sound in your environment at that moment. As for the 55 retards who didn't like this video it's usually because they have tunnel vision (hearing) didn't like the level or tone of their particular instrument because they can't listen to the whole mix as a complete composition.
Thanks Joe and SonicScoop; interesting :D
Just stumbled upon this channel, I make music as a hobby, and I'm interested in mixing and mastering (as a hobby for my own stuff). I really enjoyed this video. I have subscribed to Ur channel. I can't wait to see what else is available to watch..👍
Great video, really informative. Thank you for sharing your talent.
thanks for this. awesome track!
Great