Audio Mastering

Audio Mastering Course | New York

Our Mastering Course is designed for today’s multi-genre modern Engineers. While being completely focused on Mastering “in-the-box” (in a computer), we provide you with the ability to achieve that “Commercial Sound” thru the understanding of various Analog Circuits and Effect Processors. The end result you will leave with a fully Mastered track, and all the steps to continue improving and forwarding your abilities for decades to come.

The techniques can be applied within any Digital Audio Workstation.

101

I. Introduction & Mixing Recap

Reference Tracks
Speakers & Headphones
Frequencies
Dynamic Processing
Effects
Critical Listening

II. Metering and Rendering

Gain Staging
Meters used in Mixing & Mastering
Mixing Groups
Rendering your Premaster
How to Prepare for Mastering

III. Introduction to Mastering

History of Mastering
Setting up a Mastering Session
Overview of Ozone & FabFilter Suite
Critical Listening

IV. Mid/Side

What is Mid/Side
History of Mid/Side
Various Techniques

V. Mad Maximizers

What is a Maximizer
Ozone Maximizer & FabFilter Pro-L walk-thru every function.
Practical Use

201

VI. Creating A Mastering Chain

Creating an efficient Mastering Chain with Ozone & FabFilter
Step by Step Hands-on Instruction
In depth explanation of Modules & Signal Flow

VII. Metering / Phase & Dithering Analysis / Stem Mastering

Meters used in Mastering
Phase & Dithering
Stem Mastering for Clients

VIII. Advanced Mastering

Expanding Your Mastering Chain
Using Virtual-Analog Signal Processors

IX. Mastering for Streaming Audio & Broadcasting

Explanation & History
Modern Day Application

X. Referencing, Finalizing, Exporting

How to Reference
How to Finish
How to Export
Show off your Finished Tracks in Class

Software required for homework:

1. iZotope Ozone or Fabfilter Suite

2. Any Digital Audio Workstation.

Hardware required for homework:

It is suggested that you own a pair of Full-Range Headphones, and/or Nearfield Monitors (Studio Speakers) before taking this course. This will ensure that you can practice and do the homework affiliated with this Course. If you are ready to buy Monitors and Headphones, wait until after your first session to get advice on what to get, and where to get it.

Many other Plug-ins will be discussed within this course. All other third-party Plug-Ins are optional, and it is suggested to take the course before investing in ‘add-on’ plug-ins. Simply, Ozone or Fabfilter Suite will be all you need to get a professional sounding Commercial Master. Your tracks will sound as good as the music you listen to and/or DJ.

Many learners these days prefer to use their own laptops on our courses for things like getting help customizing their set-up, and they have their project exactly as they left it in class to work on at home. So we made the course more affordable, but added a $75 supplement for learners who wish to hire an iMac loaded with software. Please ensure you book an iMac when you book your course if you need one. Controller keyboards, and headphones are provided for everyone.

If you have any questions, feel free to send us a message or call (347) 746-4604. To go ahead and book, you can use the ‘BOOK NOW’ button, and we’ll look forward to seeing you soon.

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