Less important to match the ghost track here.Ħ. Use a vector scope and correlation metre. Stereo widening (10m:40s) – Add width if and where required (usually more in the mid to top end…never below 130Hz. Compression (9m:17s) – Glue, multiband or parallel, depending on what’s needed.ĥ. You might apply a very steep roll-off curve nearing 20kHz to get rid of some unnecessary very high frequencies.Ĥ.
Reference the spectrum analysers between the two tracks. You might do this before compression or after. Additive EQ (6m:43s) – Sweeten the top end (IF REQUIRED) with a gentle high shelf curve. Reference the spectrum analysers between the two tracks, but don’t be TOO fussy about matching them…just broad strokes as each track is different.ģ. Depending on the quality of your mix, you might need some high Q value, surgical reduction on certain frequencies. Mid-side EQ is especially useful for taking out bass on the side channels. Reductive EQ (5m:13s) – Take out the unnecessary frequencies, especially in the sub bass areas. Add the following plugins ON YOUR PRE-MASTER TRACK – NOT THE MASTER BUSS!! If you do, they will affect the ghost track, too, which makes it completely useless for reference.Ģ. Reference your ghost track every step of the way. Also, add a spectrum analyser onto each track so you can compare frequencies ( SPAN by Voxengo is free). Match the levels with a VU metre so they sound of similar loudness (I use the Klanghelm VUMT metre), and bump it around 0 with a -18DB calibration. Load in a comparison (or “ghost song”) into a second track, of the same genre, with similar musical elements, that sounds how you want your finished master to sound. AIFF file of your song to be mastered into a track in your DAW. Set-up (2m:13s) – Load the high quality, stereo. I’ve written it down below the video, with timestamps for ease of reference:ġ. Every track you master requires different treatment, but the mastering chain is usually similar. Nothing can substitute a great mix BEFORE the mastering stage. You’ll get the maximum benefit from the walkthrough video with good quality monitors or headphones.Ģ. In this video, I’m mastering a house track (“Franky Wah – To the Floor”, forthcoming on Applique Music), but the fundamentals can be applied to ANY genre of modern music EDM, rock, rap, pop, etc. I’ve only ever mastered tracks either in my home studio or on my headphones, so it definitely can be done. You might not get the quality of a 20 year veteran in a mastering studio, but with these tips (and some practise) you can definitely get your music sounding good enough for radio release and club / festival play. Now don’t get me wrong, this takes practise.
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