How to master your own music LIKE A PRO MASTERING ENGINEER!

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In this video, we will discuss the importance of mastering in the production process of your music. Mastering is the final step in making your track the best possible version it can be, and it requires gentle processing to make it sound professional and polished.

Before diving into mastering, it's crucial to have a good idea, a good production, and a good mix. The better these elements are, the easier it will be to master the track. You can think of mastering as the icing on the cake. You wouldn't put icing on a poorly baked cake, would you?

The production process is essential to the success of your track. You want to make sure you are using the right gear and software to produce your music. Additionally, you want to ensure that the mix is well-balanced with each element in its proper place. Having a good mix ensures that the mastering process is easier and smoother.

When it comes to mastering, you need to remember that it's not about completely changing the track but rather pushing it in the right direction. The goal of mastering is to make the track sound as good as possible across all listening devices.

There are only three steps to mastering, EQ, compression, and limiting. EQ is used to balance the frequencies in the track, while compression is used to control the dynamics of the track. Finally, limiting is used to raise the volume of the track to a commercial level without distorting it.

0:00 Introduction
0:40 What is mastering and what can it do for my music?
2:03 The music production process, the importance of good ideas
4:07 The importance of objectivity and the role of a mastering engineer
5:12 Ableton track demonstration and introduction to headroom, gain staging and references
8:49 The three steps of mastering
9:15 Step 1a) Using Ozone 10 for corrective EQ with referencing other tracks
14:12 Step 1b) Enhancing EQ using analogue EQs, Pultech & Clariphonic
16:51 Step 2) Enhancing the track using compression with Ozone Vintage Compressor
20:20 Checking mono compatibility of our track
20:55 Step 2b) Further enhancement with tape & subtle harmonic distortion
22:55 Step 3) Getting to competitive loudness through limiting using Izotope Ozone Maximiser
26:01 The before & after mastering comparison
27:25 Settings for exporting your master
27:53 Final thoughts on mastering & training your ears
29:18 How to get REALLY REALLY good at engineering and production
30:54 Taking your music to the next level & outtro