I just wanted to say thanks for this series. I'm probably one of many who is mastering their own tracks. I've been trying out the methods Jonathan has been explaining and it's really helped me improve.
@@liamk9906 If you were asking me, I don't record live music so my mixing is not up to snuff in that respect. My background is in DJing so some of those skills transfer over to mixing but I'm still learning a lot there as well.
Love the stress he puts on listening to music and respecting art. A good song resonates with people unmastered, so don't mess with the vibe, just enhance.
I have just recently bought Izotope just because of their free online listening programs. Something that I had searched for a long time. Ear training is so fundamental, then comes all the rest.
Thank you so much for being a part of the digital mentor community. Your presentations blend the head and the heart embodied in music creation beautifully.
A series on audio restoration/correction in archival type situations would be fantastic! For example, a client brings in a box of old cassette masters they recorded in the 80s.
Jonathan... You are the best... I have watched all your series and I must confess you are a good tutor...I took Studio recording 1 classes approx. 60 hrs total and these series have been a good refresher course. I had to go back to my college notes and my textbook to get an in-depth understanding. By mixing and mastering have been increasing steadily and I have learned not to force it but let it come naturally as I work harder and skillfully to master the art of the making the tools produce what I need them to. Be Blessed.
Jonathan: Thank you for another fantastic and highly educational series. I've learned so much during this second series. I know the concentration here is on music. I hope you'll consider mastering audiobooks where RMS, loudness, EQ, compression play huge roles.
i have watched both series and learned a lot. jonathan is awesome. suggestions for future episodes: 1) how to use insight 2 - 2) watch jonathan master a song from start to finish - 3) mastering for headphones • can we add some 3D?
As someone who is learning audio processing in a strictly digital sense, I'd be very intrigued to see how to set up mics, micpres, how to get a great recording, etc., though that might be outside of your normal content. a lil bit
Such golden information, Mr Wyner dropped a hardcore fact about audio engineering internships being scarce ☹☹☹. I hope and aspire to become a teacher just like him! Love from South Africa🇿🇦
This is a great series. Gold nuggets in every episode. Thanks! I went to school for this and feel like I'm getting more outta you tube than I did in class.
This is hands down one of the best series about music production I've ever watched. And believe me, I've watched many. Thanks iZotope for helping us step up our game. ;)
You say a single sentence here and there and it changes my whole world of perception. Thank you. Some words in the future about dithering multiple times (master, then mix too) would be enlightening.
Excellent explanation. Thanks for doing the series. Not sure if you were at Sweetwater Gearfest last year, but if you're presenting this year, let me know. Thanks again.. Jack
We record all our band practices so I have a lot of recorded material to practice mixing and mastering with. This series has been a great resource for helping me improve how those practice tracks sound. I don't think I am where I want to be yet but I am definitely getting better! Thank you Jonathon!
Thank you for this series :) a thing i have learned (among other things) is frequency placement in the mix. What stays in the low end, mid and high. If i have several instruments in the low end i use ducking to higlhlite the kick etc :) (im doing mostly electronica/edm)
Would love to hear more about using multiple limiters. I've been just using only the one in OZONE 9. I see you used 2 in another video, and I see other engineers using 3 or 4. I know sometimes boys just like playing with toys and i'm wondering if all prosumer mastering uses multiple limiters or if just using one is standard anywhere? Are mastering engineers trying to aggrandize their skill-set by over complicating things? Cheers Love the Vids!
It's the same principle as series compression. You can make the limiting sound less "limitery" if you distribute the process of the limiting across multiple limiters as opposed to relying on one to do it all. It's like picking up a heavy chair. You could do it yourself, but it's easier and more stable with two (or more) people :)
Yeah, about good monitoring... cant be understated. I have done audio for several years, and only now when i have good monitoring and mainly, a treated room setup can i even undarstand and follow this course properly. You cant even get why he is adjusting a certain parameter if you dont have a flat system that responds all the way to the bottom sub properly. And probably 80% of my time spent watching audio toutorials are pretty wasted except for the enjoyment because i diddent have a proper reference enviroment
Thanks for the videos. Great work! Can you make a video about how we should master for Spotify? All the little details. And also, What if we master more than standart -14 Lufs? Skrillex for instance has like -4Lufs. How to achieve that?
I'm Curious to know what can we do if our mix is too loud? I just got done mastering my mixes with ozone, and all of my tracks are too loud, what can be done to change that and what might I be doing to make them blast out my eardrums? What can I do so that it is like lets say a mastered metallica record or led zeppelin? With a great sense of dynamics, loud and soft but also not to the point where loudness perceived is unbearable. What are some guidelines for this, maybe you can make a video or??? Thanks a lot :)
Unfortunately the Izotope PAE does not work anymore. It seems that the new controller is not interested on education , just selling your plugins. So sad.
Maybe not relatible. but one thing that bugs me is when you working with sampels (drums/kick/snares) they always come Maximised... and before i start a mix I gainstage everything. but should you do that with those kind of sampels ?
I am just trying to cut to the chase to record and release my music. This LUFS thing is causing me to revisit results that I was previously happy with in sound and CD volume. Frustrating. 1 step forward and 3 back seems to be the way.
Is your speakers' frequency response flat? If so, most other speakers or headphones are not, so why would we want want a flat frequency response. I trying to pick the right headphones i've bought 4 pairs and will return 3. I'm trying "Reference 4 by Sonarworks" which flattens your Headphones eq profile. It seems most headphones have a high frequency bump and and so when mix/mastering my music with my heaphones now flattened I add more high end to make the music sound good. But then the extra high-end is too much on most other unflattened headphones. I'm looking for some kind of "sonic reference of truth"? Will there be a Tonal Balance control guide in the future for standard car audio frequency response or headphones. Is there a standardized headphone eq curve in general? THANKS!
I would love to hear your thoughts on Mastering for Earphones, since this is one of the most used device for music listening. Any specific recommendation and / or tips to get a master that translates better on them?
I've just subscribed to your channel. I'm not really clear what is iZotope. Is it a software? Is it a tool for use in programs like Pro-Tools, Sonar, Cakewalk? I'm a composer/arranger and I use Sonar/Cakewalk to do a lot of my writting. Can iZotope enhance what I'm doing? Please advise.
Hi Manny! Thanks for reaching out here! iZotope Inc is a company that makes audio software to help people solve audio problems and make creative decisions. We make audio applications, plug-ins, and a portable studio-quality recorder called Spire. You can use our plug-ins in popular DAW hosts such as Pro-Tools or Logic Pro X or Ableton, etc. Cakewalk will also work with most of our software. Our software will definitely help you with all your mixing, and mastering needs as well as assist with noise removal and audio restoration. All software on our website: izotope.com can be demoed for free for 10 days. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our support team via email: support@izotope.com
Yes! It is completely possible to use Ozone Elements as your main mastering tool. You can follow the lessons in both Season 1 and 2 of "Are You Listening" to help you along the way. If you need any assistance learning how to use certain features in Ozone 9 Elements, please reach out to support@izotope.com.
Love love love this series and all the ways that a technical process you enjoy can be connected to broader outlooks on music and life ~ ♫♪.ılılıll|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|̲̅̅=̲̅̅|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|llılılı.♫♪ Someone else asked about the context for using multiple limiters - I'd second that question!
I just wanted to say thanks for this series. I'm probably one of many who is mastering their own tracks. I've been trying out the methods Jonathan has been explaining and it's really helped me improve.
How did you learn to mix?
@@liamk9906 If you were asking me, I don't record live music so my mixing is not up to snuff in that respect. My background is in DJing so some of those skills transfer over to mixing but I'm still learning a lot there as well.
Same
can we have a moment to appreciate his shirt omg
I googled to see if I could find one. I couldn't find one. It maybe is one of a kind!
@@morganthem The AES is giving these out to their members once they become an Officially Licensed Mastering Engineer.
@@bjoernkmusic can't be that hard... **googles AES...**
Here is where you can get them: www.etsy.com/shop/KieranHeather?ref=l2-about-shopname#items
david bouy I was totally kidding btw
In the absence of a mentor, this content has been extremely valuable. Thank you! 🙏🏽
Love the stress he puts on listening to music and respecting art. A good song resonates with people unmastered, so don't mess with the vibe, just enhance.
I really don't get how can someone dislike these videos. I love you iZotope
I have just recently bought Izotope just because of their free online listening programs. Something that I had searched for a long time. Ear training is so fundamental, then comes all the rest.
Valorant and Are You Listening woah. We could be the same person
Thak you a lot for the knowlege you are joining with us!
Thank you so much for being a part of the digital mentor community. Your presentations blend the head and the heart embodied in music creation beautifully.
A series on audio restoration/correction in archival type situations would be fantastic! For example, a client brings in a box of old cassette masters they recorded in the 80s.
What you shared in this video is very helpful. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Thank you for your time. Just getting started and this is preparing my mind for whats to come.
Jonathan... You are the best... I have watched all your series and I must confess you are a good tutor...I took Studio recording 1 classes approx. 60 hrs total and these series have been a good refresher course. I had to go back to my college notes and my textbook to get an in-depth understanding. By mixing and mastering have been increasing steadily and I have learned not to force it but let it come naturally as I work harder and skillfully to master the art of the making the tools produce what I need them to. Be Blessed.
Jonathan: Thank you for another fantastic and highly educational series. I've learned so much during this second series. I know the concentration here is on music. I hope you'll consider mastering audiobooks where RMS, loudness, EQ, compression play huge roles.
Thank you Izotope thank you Jonathan
i have watched both series and learned a lot. jonathan is awesome. suggestions for future episodes: 1) how to use insight 2 - 2) watch jonathan master a song from start to finish - 3) mastering for headphones • can we add some 3D?
As someone who is learning audio processing in a strictly digital sense, I'd be very intrigued to see how to set up mics, micpres, how to get a great recording, etc., though that might be outside of your normal content. a lil bit
If you haven't already, check out Warren Huart's Produce Like a Pro TH-cam!
@@ragingchimera8021 eh i find him annoying for some reason
Such golden information, Mr Wyner dropped a hardcore fact about audio engineering internships being scarce ☹☹☹. I hope and aspire to become a teacher just like him! Love from South Africa🇿🇦
This is a great series. Gold nuggets in every episode. Thanks! I went to school for this and feel like I'm getting more outta you tube than I did in class.
This is hands down one of the best series about music production I've ever watched. And believe me, I've watched many.
Thanks iZotope for helping us step up our game. ;)
You say a single sentence here and there and it changes my whole world of perception. Thank you. Some words in the future about dithering multiple times (master, then mix too) would be enlightening.
This series was really on top! Great teacher, a lot of wisdom and knowledge, and a transparent way of talking.
Thank you Jonathan for your insight and professional view and language on this topic. Greetings from Germany!
Excellent explanation. Thanks for doing the series. Not sure if you were at Sweetwater Gearfest last year, but if you're presenting this year, let me know. Thanks again.. Jack
Pure Gold!
Thanks and much appreciated.
Some great points and advice in this and all your other videos Jonathan. Thanks for all your time and expertise, very much appreciated.
Love the space synth kitty shirt
We record all our band practices so I have a lot of recorded material to practice mixing and mastering with. This series has been a great resource for helping me improve how those practice tracks sound. I don't think I am where I want to be yet but I am definitely getting better! Thank you Jonathon!
Ever so interesting and eloquent! What a pleasure to listen to these clips.
This guy is the real MVP. Will there be a third Season?
Thank you so much !!!This series has really helped me a lot. Please keep up the good work you guys are really making a difference.
Mega Love
Jonathan Wyner is the best mentor
what a great series. thank you to everyone involved, learned a lot!
More people should push the like button. Comm'on don'forget it please...
Thank you for this series :) a thing i have learned (among other things) is frequency placement in the mix. What stays in the low end, mid and high. If i have several instruments in the low end i use ducking to higlhlite the kick etc :) (im doing mostly electronica/edm)
we're very good at this sir thank you
Damn. He´s really well-spoken.
Another great episode...thanks so much and definitely interested in more mastering videos...cheers
Fantastic video
Many thanks for this video.it help me much
Neutron 3 eq is terrific for mixing
i LOVE THAT SHIRT !!!
Yayyy let’s keep it going Johnathan 😁👍🏽
Love your plug ins world class🤩😘
Great discussion! Well said!
So Dustin Hoffman is not only a great actor but also a great audio production teacher. That´s interesting...
Would love to hear more about using multiple limiters. I've been just using only the one in OZONE 9. I see you used 2 in another video, and I see other engineers using 3 or 4. I know sometimes boys just like playing with toys and i'm wondering if all prosumer mastering uses multiple limiters or if just using one is standard anywhere? Are mastering engineers trying to aggrandize their skill-set by over complicating things? Cheers Love the Vids!
It's the same principle as series compression. You can make the limiting sound less "limitery" if you distribute the process of the limiting across multiple limiters as opposed to relying on one to do it all. It's like picking up a heavy chair. You could do it yourself, but it's easier and more stable with two (or more) people :)
Inspiring stuff, great series. Would be interesting if recording process was explored in next series.
Very helpful and Inspiring. Thanks
Great information Jonathan, however, let's get down to brass tacks. Where can we buy that shirt?!
Great vid. A little discouraging considering my listening environment and monitoring, unfortunately.
Yeah, about good monitoring... cant be understated. I have done audio for several years, and only now when i have good monitoring and mainly, a treated room setup can i even undarstand and follow this course properly. You cant even get why he is adjusting a certain parameter if you dont have a flat system that responds all the way to the bottom sub properly. And probably 80% of my time spent watching audio toutorials are pretty wasted except for the enjoyment because i diddent have a proper reference enviroment
This got me into learning audio mastering!
Another great episode!
How often are you using audio repair modules like RX in the mastering suite? Is that the kind of thing reserved specifically for the mixing stage?
How come these series are free. Thank you.
Thanks for the videos. Great work! Can you make a video about how we should master for Spotify? All the little details. And also, What if we master more than standart -14 Lufs? Skrillex for instance has like -4Lufs. How to achieve that?
The previous video was just about that topic.
Thank you, ;-)
I'm Curious to know what can we do if our mix is too loud?
I just got done mastering my mixes with ozone, and all of my tracks are too loud,
what can be done to change that and what might I be doing to make them blast out my eardrums?
What can I do so that it is like lets say a mastered metallica record or led zeppelin?
With a great sense of dynamics, loud and soft but also not to the point where loudness perceived is unbearable. What are some guidelines for this, maybe you can make a video or??? Thanks a lot :)
Unfortunately the Izotope PAE does not work anymore. It seems that the new controller is not interested on education , just selling your plugins. So sad.
Maybe not relatible. but one thing that bugs me is when you working with sampels (drums/kick/snares) they always come Maximised... and before i start a mix I gainstage everything. but should you do that with those kind of sampels ?
👏😺
Pls one detail mastering tutorial
This guy is Jedi judo master
#wearelistening ideas: I would like to learn more about out setting up a slave PC to help with audio production and its pros and cons.
Hi Jonathan, I have a question - how loud should be mastered a simple speech e.g. when recording a preaching in the church. Thank’s in advance. Jan.
How do I use a correlation meter
I am just trying to cut to the chase to record and release my music. This LUFS thing is causing me to revisit results that I was previously happy with in sound and CD volume. Frustrating. 1 step forward and 3 back seems to be the way.
Is your speakers' frequency response flat? If so, most other speakers or headphones are not, so why would we want want a flat frequency response. I trying to pick the right headphones i've bought 4 pairs and will return 3. I'm trying "Reference 4 by Sonarworks" which flattens your Headphones eq profile. It seems most headphones have a high frequency bump and and so when mix/mastering my music with my heaphones now flattened I add more high end to make the music sound good. But then the extra high-end is too much on most other unflattened headphones. I'm looking for some kind of "sonic reference of truth"? Will there be a Tonal Balance control guide in the future for standard car audio frequency response or headphones. Is there a standardized headphone eq curve in general? THANKS!
I would love to hear your thoughts on Mastering for Earphones, since this is one of the most used device for music listening. Any specific recommendation and / or tips to get a master that translates better on them?
Yes, please.
I've just subscribed to your channel. I'm not really clear what is iZotope. Is it a software? Is it a tool for use in programs like Pro-Tools, Sonar, Cakewalk? I'm a composer/arranger and I use Sonar/Cakewalk to do a lot of my writting. Can iZotope enhance what I'm doing? Please advise.
Hi Manny!
Thanks for reaching out here! iZotope Inc is a company that makes audio software to help people solve audio problems and make creative decisions. We make audio applications, plug-ins, and a portable studio-quality recorder called Spire. You can use our plug-ins in popular DAW hosts such as Pro-Tools or Logic Pro X or Ableton, etc. Cakewalk will also work with most of our software. Our software will definitely help you with all your mixing, and mastering needs as well as assist with noise removal and audio restoration. All software on our website: izotope.com can be demoed for free for 10 days. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our support team via email: support@izotope.com
@@iZotopeOfficial Thank you so much for you quick reply. I will consider.
I can only afford Ozone Elements to do my mastering. Is it possible to create a 'radio ready' product with Ozone Elements?
Yes! It is completely possible to use Ozone Elements as your main mastering tool. You can follow the lessons in both Season 1 and 2 of "Are You Listening" to help you along the way. If you need any assistance learning how to use certain features in Ozone 9 Elements, please reach out to support@izotope.com.
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i want that shirt lol
Love love love this series and all the ways that a technical process you enjoy can be connected to broader outlooks on music and life ~ ♫♪.ılılıll|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|̲̅̅=̲̅̅|̲̅̅●̲̅̅|llılılı.♫♪
Someone else asked about the context for using multiple limiters - I'd second that question!