Channel: Sound On Sound magazine

Category: Music

Tags: steinbergmixinglimiterlevellingmasteringrecordingaudiocompressionlimitingwavelab

Description: Compression in mastering is different - both the goals and the methods. In this fifth episode of his series for SOS, mastering engineer Ian Shepherd describes three different mastering compression techniques – how and when to use them, and why the goal is to be invisible. ABOUT THE SERIES Mastering Essentials: The SOS Techniques Guide In this six-part series, produced in association with Steinberg, well-known mastering engineer Ian Shepherd takes us through his approach to mastering. Whether you’re polishing individual tracks or assembling EPs or albums, Ian will explore the tools, skills and decisions that can help you achieve great-sounding results. 1. What Is Mastering? youtu.be/OIOIi9G1ClI 2. The Three Ms of Mastering youtu.be/O67lpW63Qq0 3. How Loud Should You Master? youtu.be/Jsxg11Yh3Ns 4. Mastering EQ: Balance, Don’t Match youtu.be/de50tLsRyb4 5. Compression & Limiting In Mastering 6. Final Delivery: Requirements & Specs youtu.be/mrScBOiSCr0 Final part coming soon, make sure you subscribe to the SOS channel to be notified. For more detail on Ian’s approach to mastering, you can get his free downloadable Home Mastering Guide at HomeMasteringGuide.com ............................................................... Subscribe! sosm.ag/subscribe Visit soundonsound.com Like Sound On Sound: facebook.com/soundonsoundmag Follow Sound On Sound: twitter.com/soundonsoundmag Follow Sound On Sound on Instagram: @soundonsoundmag