How to master a song from start to finish in 2024

Advancements in modern mastering plugins and software have made the audio mastering process more accessible and intuitive than ever. Follow along as audio engineer Sam Loose shares how to master a song from start to finish using modern AI-powered modules and stem separation technology in Ozone 11. From improving clarity of your master to correcting your stereo image, learn how to utilize the most advanced mastering technology to give you loud, clear masters.

00:00 - Intro
01:13 - Starting a new session for mastering
03:38 - Listen and take notes
05:56 - Using references
06:48 - Fix levels with Master Rebalance
09:23 - Alter the impact of your track
11:08 - Improve the Clarity of your track
14:12 - Correct or enhance your stereo image
17:14 - Correct tone with EQ
20:51 - Add clarity with Low End Focus
23:42 - Alter mix elements with Stem Focus
26:37 - Final loudness and limiting
33:11 - Preview your master
35:50 - Outro

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[abmwc]

The Ozone 11 video walkthroughs are getting better, bit by bit, but, guys, let’s go all-in. Let’s work with a track where the listener doesn’t have to mentally sift through reverb to hear what’s happening. Let’s use a track whose mix isn’t already good. Let’s review the modules and their controls in-depth to rescue a mix. I don’t think anyone who is interested in this sort of content is going to stick around just because it features an over-produced sample track with a catchy melody or riff. We’re here to make a difference— to improve on something— while trying to make sense of all the controls available in Ozone 11. Make us a playlist with a 30m video on each module, each of which explores and reveals the intent and effect of all of the module’s controls. Top it off with a 30m summary lesson that draws upon the punch lines from each of the previous segment videos to pull it all together. This “How to master a song from start to finish in 2024” video is a step in the right direction—and better (more in-depth) than anything I’ve seen on Ozone 11 before—but let’s move the needle a bit further, away from entertainment and more toward education.

[compucorder]

That was a really good walkthrough. I really appreciated the exploratory style. And it didn't hurt that the example track didn't make me want to scream.

[HoodHandyman]

This really helped I didn't know Ozone 11 did all this stuff. Wonderful

[EndTimesSigns]

Great video. Professionally presented and logically explained. Love to see these detailed walkthoughs again with more genres, particularly rock.

[alexanderjovanic]

Lovely Video for beginners of Ozone!
Thank You Very much and all the best from Vienna!
:D

[paulhaullussy]

Always very clear, handy and userful videos, Sam!

[NealJohnson]

I didn't know Andy Serkis could master! Great video sir.

[miyasanta]

This was really a really good!!! Thank you! 🔥

[chubaimc]

really helpful to me as a beginner. Thanks alot

[aangovan]

oh, that's very good information, thanks a lot man.
keep 💯

[spikesguitarcamp]

I always like to throw the Vintage Limiter on the end of the chain regardless of the outcome, and use either the Fast and Compressed preset, or the Hard and Punchy, (then adjust accordingly)..for metal mixes it just pumps it up.The Stem Focus trick is something I never thought of. I've always thought that the limitation of Master Rebalance was that you can only adjust the volume of one of the faders, and not all, but if I throw another instance of Rebalance before the mothership, I'll be able to adjust more than just the one instrument? It would be nice to see a more hard rock/metal track being worked on...great vid! 🤘

[axxojaxx]

The clarity module is my favorite, i use it mostly for mixing. I would really really like the option to have it full range instead of limited at 300hz.

[santiagovanegas]

Really great tutorial! What's the recommended workflow for mastering a full amlbum vs single tracks? Does one master each track to each of their specific needs, or master the full album in one long session? Or something else? Thanks!

[jeromeclinton]

Just upgraded, so thanks for great info. Best tutorial so far. Also, great vibe from the track you're mastering. Half the time, I don't like the music being mastered and have to bail early! Haha

[quicomusik]

Thanks for this really nice video. I would love to see, how you would master a track differently for a Vinyl in Ozone.

[Featheredfish-td]

Would appreciate an updated version of this video. Ozone 11 no longer runs as a stand alone application.

I'm using all the plugins in cubase.

[glynnhodgesmusic]

Thank you Sam. I have Ozone 11. I compose mostly classical music. Is the Mastering Assistant useful for this type of music or is it a little “overkill”. Thanks again, great video.

[josepm.bacarditmoncunill]

Hello, Excuse my ignorance.. I loved this video but I haven't seen at any point (maybe I missed it) where you specify or select your "ideal" LUFT (14, 12, 10, 9, 5...) or the one requested by the respective platforms? Or does OZONE decide? Thanks in advance and excuse my English. Greetings!

[jeromeclinton]

Is the artist listed? I didn't see it. Anyway, nice mid-90s vibe like Cranberries. I miss that genre.

[tayronzallex]

I only use ozone, it was really perfect