How to Master if You Are Not a Mastering Engineer

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  • If you’re a musician, songwriter, producer, or mix engineer looking for tips on how to deliver a great master to the masses, or maybe a rough master for a client, this video’s for you. Using plug-ins like Ozone, Tonal Balance Control and more we’ll walk you through how to master if you’re not a mastering engineer.
    Try Ozone 9 Free for 10 days: www.izotope.com/en/products/o...
    Learn how to mix and master with reference tracks in Ozone: • How to Mix and Master ...
    Learn how and when to use Tonal Balance Control: • How and When to Use Im...
    00:00 - Intro
    00:25 Consider your destination, before you lift a fader
    2:22 Secure genre-appropriate references
    3:29 Get yourself a meter
    6:02 Limit yourself to three tools
    7:42 Use your reference track as your north star
    9:15 Translation is key
    10:57 Monitor consistently
    12:16 Rinse and repeat
    13:11 It’s time to export
    #iZotope #Ozone #Mastering
    Musicbed:
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  • @re_loyola
    @re_loyola 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    This is what separates Izotope from Waves. Waves is just all adverts and promos while Izotope gives you the real sauce!

  • @Livingwithdirt
    @Livingwithdirt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +315

    Came for mastering tips, left with life advice. ❤️

    • @0ne0f0neMusic
      @0ne0f0neMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Were you able to achieve the results you wanted?

    • @AkkiMusicGh
      @AkkiMusicGh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Watch well there are many good infos
      I’m green to mastering but after this video I now know which plugin to use for mastering

    • @theaudioschool
      @theaudioschool 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol. So true

  • @ROSACEPONY
    @ROSACEPONY 4 ปีที่แล้ว +942

    Just throw a Camelcrusher on the master bus and upload it to Soundcloud

    • @prod.eranabi
      @prod.eranabi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      nice one

    • @LeBeautiful
      @LeBeautiful 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Noob mastering 101 🔥😂

    • @OmoiSenpai
      @OmoiSenpai 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      That's the name of the game right there!

    • @DeddycationMusic
      @DeddycationMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Dont forget OTT as well

    • @SYROxTeaz
      @SYROxTeaz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Nah bro i put Fruity Soft Clipper and thats it lol

  • @michaelandremovies
    @michaelandremovies 4 ปีที่แล้ว +389

    13:08 Did a mastering tutorial just inadvertently give the best life advice?

    • @moore864
      @moore864 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      what??

    • @mo_riz
      @mo_riz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@moore864 he's implying that a life lesson was given inside this video about mastering.

    • @SyntheticFuture
      @SyntheticFuture 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      9:04 as well. This video is deep :o

    • @jtqzfvyrlrhj848
      @jtqzfvyrlrhj848 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I never noticed those two points at those timestamps. Thanks Izotope lol. The audio world is not short of insecurity so that's pretty cool lol

    • @MicahBuzanANIMATION
      @MicahBuzanANIMATION 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Use your ears and don't doubt yourself. Love that!

  • @gyur6
    @gyur6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    Finally a video about mastering in which the audio is mixed perfectly correspondingly to the content.

  • @vrvretro
    @vrvretro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    This video has absolutely excellent audio for the narration to be heard. Too many name brand demos and tutorials in this music/audio realm simply do not demonstrate this care.

  • @nexbeats7341
    @nexbeats7341 4 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    Four sound goodizers. That's all you'll ever need.

    • @Eurotool
      @Eurotool 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      sosig fatnrr

    • @cleoissoamazimg1627
      @cleoissoamazimg1627 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Eurotool people keep joking ab putting sausage fattener but it’s actually useful on the master

    • @xelerator2398
      @xelerator2398 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think you joking . If you make sound distorted Ohmicide for your troll buddy

    • @cleoissoamazimg1627
      @cleoissoamazimg1627 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Xelerator me?

  • @RichardHellier74
    @RichardHellier74 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Oh man, I'm so gonna have to get this now!! Awesome job with putting this video together!!

  • @InVerum
    @InVerum 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    This.. was really high quality content. I am legitimately impressed. Not only in the meat of what is being discussed but editing, graphics, VO etc. Really well done.

    • @dnmr
      @dnmr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      this has to be one of the best ads for their products too, well done

  • @theking11029
    @theking11029 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This is Freakin unreal how futuristic this is‼️

  • @user-sv8fq4fz8b
    @user-sv8fq4fz8b 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Love from Japan. Thx iZotope!!!

  • @fabellara01
    @fabellara01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've been mixing for years. Just in recent realization, mastering skills were missing in my life. Thank you Izotope

  • @thejudgejuror2547
    @thejudgejuror2547 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Mix engineers need more praise than they get! I’ve been doing music for 13yrs and this video still makes my head hurt not because of complexity but because technology complicates simple formalities

    • @elijahtrenton8351
      @elijahtrenton8351 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The Judge & Juror it was more complex before izotope to be honest, most plugins mimic anologue hardware rather than presenting themselves in the simplest way overcomplicating things. Example Neutrons visual mixer vs nobs and faders of yesteryear.

  • @crawbug8932
    @crawbug8932 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I like these videos because they feel like genuine tutorials and not like they're just trying to sell you something.

  • @lucaverheyden
    @lucaverheyden 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Gotta say I was expecting kind of an advertisement. Instead I got amazing information. Thank you!

  • @Yadadamizzle
    @Yadadamizzle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This video is incredibly well done, thank you.

  • @29djandy
    @29djandy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for this wonderful post. Keep them coming

  • @deondretyreebeats
    @deondretyreebeats 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the insightful information. I currently have Ozone 8 but I like the upgrades you guys added in the newer version. 🔥🔥🔥

  • @SadTown99
    @SadTown99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You can literally take any song that exists and take the mix/master from it and apply it to your own unmixed/unmastered song ........ That's absolutely insane. Seriously mind blowing.

  • @CutTheBullshitFitness
    @CutTheBullshitFitness 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you thank you thank you thank you. This video is so precise and accurate with each and every piece of information provided here. I can tell it was well thought out to the smallest details. 👌🏼🙏🏼👌🏼

  • @DrUmSensitive
    @DrUmSensitive 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is very probably the best tutorial I have ever seen. Thank you. Now more, please!

  • @lewisifer
    @lewisifer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This video is so well produced on every level. Well done.

  • @Guitarist33764
    @Guitarist33764 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome advice and overview. iZotope plugins...the depth is incredible. From simple to full on geek mode, it's all there. TBC2 is always on my mix bus. Kudos again to Iz.

  • @KazeReload
    @KazeReload 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So much useful information. Thank you very much! Will definitely check out other videos/guides.

  • @JakeAdams27
    @JakeAdams27 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The high quality production of this video really sets you guys apart.

  • @elbituan
    @elbituan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for all video!

  • @sagarthapa3765
    @sagarthapa3765 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just love iZotope's music production suite! Will eventually save up and buy the reverb set too and upgrade my current current music production suite too!

  • @kimtaemusic
    @kimtaemusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much. This helps me a lot.

  • @lukehanson6077
    @lukehanson6077 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    just the video i needed right now!

  • @m.k.9058
    @m.k.9058 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for another great and insightful video iZotope. 👍

  • @bboymac84
    @bboymac84 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was great! I’m going to share this video with friends in my Facebook!

  • @saachimusic
    @saachimusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    such a helpful video thank you!!

  • @TheShpmusic
    @TheShpmusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very powerful video, i enjoyed watching this session. Thanks guys.🙏

  • @simonescaravati7218
    @simonescaravati7218 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is gold, thanks so much

  • @burchwoodstudio2548
    @burchwoodstudio2548 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Halfway through I realized it was Geoff Manchester! I could listen to that guy for hours

  • @fastronaut909
    @fastronaut909 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So helpful. I have Ozone and I'm so excited to dive into it!

  • @brenmac
    @brenmac 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was well done thank you!

  • @SirMatthewT
    @SirMatthewT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks! This is awesome.

  • @rockoustivestudio3316
    @rockoustivestudio3316 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you izotope, I learned a alot with this video.

  • @OurgasmComrade
    @OurgasmComrade 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Good on iZotope for mentioning loudness normalization standards! Thank you! I wish all the squashed, brickwalled prog metal I used to listen to from the late 90s to 2000s had producers with these modern changes in attitudes towards loudness and mastering. Also, so many remasters of other classic albums have been ruined by brickwalling when the music never called for it in the first place. Hopefully one day they "get with the program" and correct their mistakes.

  • @Primosky
    @Primosky 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Priceless information, thanks you so much

  • @SoulCrushersMusic
    @SoulCrushersMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best tutorial. Thanks!

  • @exxtinctcollective
    @exxtinctcollective 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

  • @integer22
    @integer22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    izotope you guys make the best videos. keep it up

  • @JaaeKash
    @JaaeKash 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely a great video. Excited to master after watching this!

  • @ssbeats2212
    @ssbeats2212 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is very good + life advice , love

  • @theJAWED
    @theJAWED 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks a lot ❤️

  • @Windiguana
    @Windiguana 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow this video is remarkably full of actual good advice!

  • @agiraffe3801
    @agiraffe3801 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    He explains it so well that I don't mind the corny track they play at the end. Good job!

    • @yurianvise1672
      @yurianvise1672 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you take the mixing and mastering skills in observe, you will learn to apreciate the song regardless of the genre. I mean , at least for me, it feels so good when a good mixed song enters your ears , like a blanket . And you can tell elements in it

    • @fsands69
      @fsands69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@yurianvise1672 that's the same I'm thinking

    • @yurianvise1672
      @yurianvise1672 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fsands69 I love you mister parrot

  • @ROQSTAR
    @ROQSTAR 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial! Solid mastering tips.

  • @de_platnumbox9835
    @de_platnumbox9835 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love isotope programs I'm a huge fan thank you for this video

  • @gavinkaufmanworld
    @gavinkaufmanworld 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A brilliant tutorial for an outstanding product - thanks for sharing!! 😄

  • @johnnyOriginalMusic
    @johnnyOriginalMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, thank you!!

  • @SimpleLifeMotivation
    @SimpleLifeMotivation 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video.. awesome content and info..A big thanks to you all..

  • @elijahsoltan3483
    @elijahsoltan3483 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I didn't even know u could do half the things u showed!!! bless u izo

  • @alessandrobovio4636
    @alessandrobovio4636 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    izotope thank you for this video !

  • @alfredmb
    @alfredmb 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful !! Thank you so much !

  • @gonzalordtm
    @gonzalordtm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic class!!

  • @olialimusic
    @olialimusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this was really useful, izotope ozone is such a help for mastering

  • @evergreenbranch7711
    @evergreenbranch7711 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I found a preset called "Trap Drums" And "Trap" in maschine on Ozone 9 and it beats any of my mastering chains almost everytime. We live in amazing times and what matters is the final sound and feel. If I can get that in seconds with Ozone then I am very happy and will continue to support. One thing that would be great as far as referencing, would be to have a smaller floatable button that you can press to hear the reference without going to master channel and opening ozone to press the reference button.

  • @GabrielMamuttee
    @GabrielMamuttee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what?????? an actually instructional video??? thank you so much!

  • @dulla8469
    @dulla8469 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you know how some companies who manufacture plugins bring someone from the office to do these kind of videos??... im really glad they did the opposite and brought someone who can actually make content, knows how to talk, and has a some what soothing voice

  • @romerowyatt346
    @romerowyatt346 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent video and tips thank you

  • @Rakoah
    @Rakoah 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video by a fantastic company!

  • @adityamaanas9470
    @adityamaanas9470 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing video!

  • @scottt9382
    @scottt9382 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    soooooooo good - Izotope are always enpointe

  • @robgracia509
    @robgracia509 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome thank you

  • @DonovanJamesOfficial
    @DonovanJamesOfficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Shouldn't have been any dislikes to this video at all. This was very informative and very helpful.

  • @jingleskhanaudioproductions
    @jingleskhanaudioproductions 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    that's actually a pretty decent summary

  • @N.E.U.R.O
    @N.E.U.R.O 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is super quality content

  • @SumatraMineral
    @SumatraMineral 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    its help me much as a beginer, thank u

  • @ikinami
    @ikinami 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful, thanks alot for sharing this knowledge

  • @nanogon7767
    @nanogon7767 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This video has such a nice aesthetic to it

  • @artifica0
    @artifica0 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video editing and presentation!

  • @Writtenmirror
    @Writtenmirror 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Timely!!!

  • @AdamSpade
    @AdamSpade 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video.

  • @randoshus3762
    @randoshus3762 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Izotope is amazing.

  • @massapower
    @massapower ปีที่แล้ว

    EXCELLENT !!😁🤟

  • @pitaopzgarcia
    @pitaopzgarcia 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This izotope is very helpfull and usefull for mastering a track.. 👍👍👍

  • @Statist0815
    @Statist0815 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    9:56 "your worst pair of earbuds" ...so true thank you !

  • @KarlGutowski
    @KarlGutowski 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ozone changed my life

  • @ProfessionalTycoons
    @ProfessionalTycoons 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great tutorial video!

  • @musicjunkiesstudio
    @musicjunkiesstudio 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good stuff💯

  • @WavebeatsMusic
    @WavebeatsMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!

  • @thecallofthevoids
    @thecallofthevoids 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful

  • @thepatentofficellc8121
    @thepatentofficellc8121 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I discovered the learning resources that Izotope provides for mixing and mastering before I discovered their plugins as I was mixing my own material. I wanted to be as objective as allowable by educating myself and they converted me into a supporter of their products in the process. Like other people here have said, you can hire a mastering engineer and in many cases you should, but I feel this is targeted for those who want to learn the skill of mastering which is a lifelong process. The video was quick which can give you the impression that these things are quick to learn. These skills take years to learn! After many, many different songs! The beauty of Izotope and their products is they put complex subjects into a digestable format. But you still have to analyze, assess and apply as deemed necessary/appropriate. It would also serve you well to have a basic understanding of the fundamentals of acoustics/sound.

  • @eazysawss
    @eazysawss 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    very useful!

  • @LibriumMusic
    @LibriumMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +275

    "your worst pair of earbuds"
    *show apple earbuds*
    Ahahahah

    • @MixChecks
      @MixChecks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      iZotope vs Apple in a cage match. Who would win?

    • @nonami_066xswqoqowiwl
      @nonami_066xswqoqowiwl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      MixChecks
      iZotope

    • @MixChecks
      @MixChecks 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nonami_066xswqoqowiwl Ok. Let me call Tim Cook and see if he's ready

    • @nathansantos.n8
      @nathansantos.n8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      immediately scrolled down after seeing this in the video. comments did not disappoint with this one at 3rd place.

    • @LeeGee
      @LeeGee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cook is on the phone to China, please hold.

  • @MrComfymaluks
    @MrComfymaluks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Does God work at IZotope or what??Your plugins are insane!!!Amazing

  • @aw7223
    @aw7223 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got ozone 9 elements whilst it was free. No longer have to worry about how low logic makes a track bounced pre master 💪🏾🎧🎹

  • @Jasonek-xy3it
    @Jasonek-xy3it 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wonderful video. I understood everything.

    • @AE-wk1dn
      @AE-wk1dn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      and I didn't get anything :/ need to rewatch 3-4 times. I'm new to these

    • @Jasonek-xy3it
      @Jasonek-xy3it 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AE-wk1dn spend more time with it. Its fun

  • @maxopher6386
    @maxopher6386 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thankyou

  • @majewskimusic
    @majewskimusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks iZotope, ;-)

  • @damienangelo5226
    @damienangelo5226 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I saved up for about a year and a bit and I invested in some Izotope tools. This might sound over exaggerated, but if I have a choice between having my car stolen or losing my Izotope tools.... Take my car lol!! I think Izotope should develop a full D.A.W.... It will by far be the best.

  • @dafingaz
    @dafingaz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice!

  • @ordinarypablo
    @ordinarypablo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks

  • @AnanasUnni
    @AnanasUnni 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful! Still got so much to learn though..

  • @timothywiley6334
    @timothywiley6334 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    YES

  • @AnaamSings
    @AnaamSings 4 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Wait WAIT!!! did you just give really good advice about loudness levels etc.? I can't believe it! honestly I thought Izotope and all the big corporations would push the louder is better agenda....but you seem to be actually concerned about the quality of the recording - this is a pleasant surprise xx

    • @milhouse777
      @milhouse777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      The loudness war is over man, thanks to the streaming platforms

    • @GuitarFin1
      @GuitarFin1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@milhouse777 Well, their loudness suggestions are way below the industry standard loudness. Even with the normalization a louder track will sound louder.

    • @OmoiSenpai
      @OmoiSenpai 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If it was 3-4 years ago, maybe they would have.

    • @RedbackRecordz
      @RedbackRecordz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You obviously know nothing about Izotope and their awesome products! 🤔🤘🤘

    • @ctld5266
      @ctld5266 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GuitarFin1 A brighter track sound louder

  • @Kicknaldo
    @Kicknaldo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I will buy iZotope next week because of Ozone 9 ❤️