Analog Mastering #02 | EQing Into Compression

Reuben Cohen demonstrates how one move influences the whole chain when having a series of processes working together. EQing into compression plays a key role in the mastering process. This idea applies to both the analog and the digital realm.
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[@walterjeworski4618]

The years upon years of practice & experience to move the knobs so musically like that with the song is a sight to see. You’re a master of your craft. Thank you for the video, this knowledge is priceless

[@LurssenMastering]

Thank you for watching!

[@mikethetruth1056]

That was incredible to watch

[@pulseofnature4879]

I felt like watching a great concert or some kind of artistic act. Amazing! Thank you so much for putting this videos together

[@135alme]

Thanks for sharing that

[@Professor_Pat]

You guys are geniuses. I'm so happy I found your page. Thank you for sharing this knowledge with us!

[@johnromanos6957]

this one is gold! it's amazing what a solid mindset and proper gain can achieve in the mastering stage. thanks a lot keep it up! :D

[@LurssenMastering]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@smoothiedisco]

Thank you for shedding some light on the process! Great stuff

[@LurssenMastering]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheShpmusic]

Awesome job. You really opened up the mix, love how it sounds.

[@FrancoSattamini]

Hi there … first and foremost, your plugin is great! Second, I truly appreciate the responsibility and honesty to name your presets as a “starting point” unlike CL_ who says that if one uses his plugin and preset, this one will get the “flavor” of his mixes! Poor beginners! Not you! Just sharing your knowledge without ego. Kudos, guys! Now on to this mastering … I truly appreciate your approach of “like I was not there” and preserving the intention of the original mix. On this one though, what takes my ears off of the voice are the guitars on the L/R. While I could consider that the mixing engineer/producer wanted the voice buried in, when you compare it to the level of the guitar solo towards the end, it just confirms to me that, IMHO, it needed some attention. While the approach of the 6K etc does bring the voice out, it also brings the guitars out with it. This could easily be tweaked with a mid-side processing, using the same philosophy. With that, I would love to see a mid-side module in the plugin. I think it would really complete the package. Maybe I just haven’t spent time with the plugin yet and one of the modules offers mid-side processing. Anyway, just my 2 cents. Thanks again for sharing great knowledge and technique! Cheers!

[@shaunmcmahon6161]

This is truly inspirational and considering you're style and performance there, I have to look at this from a different perspective. Coming from someone whom spent 30 odd years as a DJ I can relate to your technique but as much as you just sold me that Console, I would like some info on how you learned to Mix to get you to the level you're at. Much respect is due here, Mixing needs to be recognised as an Expressive instrument in these such Projects and lets not forget that!!! I see too many Performances nowadays in which the so called Professional Mastering Engineers don't have a clue. Thanks and now i Subscribe!!!

[@balldip]

Welcome to the arena! Just curious, do you still Dj? Also what EQ do you use for mastering? I’m interested in the EAR 825 but 12.5k is 😨

[@sergiorives-vj4ie]

I have a pair of Ear 822Q, although it's not nearly as impressive as a Pultec. For mastering it is more versatile and the high frequencies are more beautiful and smooth.

[@Darksagan]

Damn that song is nice. Great video.

[@mixingscholar8540]

Fantastic content 👍

[@LurssenMastering]

Thank you 👍

[@shanukarockefeller]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us ❤

[@SrNutritivo]

Pure gold! Thanks you!

[@VSpellMusic]

awesome teaching, awesome song

[@ProfDE]

Masterful!

[@louskyv3012]

Thanks for this!

[@Limit5482]

Please tell me how you guys do recall? Or do you just go with it and let it ride. Do you make notes?

[@12345432111110]

Cool video! Nice mastering! Wouldnt you think the kick could have been mixed a little bit softer in the mix (less apparent) and also the bass could have been a db or half louder? Then the mastering would have been totally different.

[@b.hornetiii.6771]

Great video. So how wide is the Q on this Lursen mastering EQ (how wide is the curve, shape ...) so that gives that perfect sound and 3KHZ influences with crossover frequencies 60 HZ and 6KHZ 120HZ? I wan't to replicate the same "curves" (Q settings) on different mastering EQ's, so I don't go too wide or too narrow ... I like Lursen mastering console stand alone plugin , but there's no info about crossover frequencies and shapes of the Q on 60 120 3 6 and 10KHZ ... I know it's reverse smiley concept that is top notch but what are the specifics of that smiley face? 60 and 10 khz form (I'm guessing) downward slope shape curve, 120 is how much Q wide bell, shape, 3 khz etc. ? if you can answer that it would be great. Everything else is known, this is still an enigma, haha

[@balldip]

Could you do an equipment overview so we have a better idea of what gear is doing what? Thank you brother

[@b.hornetiii.6771]

What kind of Deesser (brand, model) do you have in your mastering chain?

[@thejuankurtis]

Rueben you talk about listening flat. Is that relative to your system or is there a standard way of measuring “flat”? I recent was told I should have my room tuned so I’m getting into a whole new arena in acoustics. It’s all like 🤯

[@LurssenMastering]

Relative to your system. Is more about keeping your listening environment consistent and diminishing the amount of variables when listening.

[@ArmorKingEmir]

thank you.

[@SleepNoMore720]

Awesome content! Cheers guys. Question, when you add either compressor in the chain to push in too, do you not engage the side chain filter or do you so the low end doesn’t trigger the comp?

[@NoQualmsTheArtist]

Smart C1 doesn't have a sidechain filter so full signal triggers the compressor.

[@UREZY]

awesome

[@PoppaPurp]

I’m curious what it actually means when you say boosting 3k, 6k is also cutting 60, 120. Is this just because those frequencies are occupying more of the dynamic range, or is there an actual cutting of the low frequencies because of how the eq is designed?

[@FronteFin]

Genial master

[@OverdriveMusic]

Is the IK Multimedia console plugin named after you? 🤔 Great plugin

[@eutheuz1410]

after their studio, yes

[@MKD371]

Pushing into the compression, great, however, what are the settings on the compressor?

[@reubencohen6476]

Ratio 2:1. Attack 30, release .1 set threshold based on amount of desired squeeze and makeup gain to taste.

[@MKD371]

@@reubencohen6476 Thanks, the tried and tested classic SSL bus comp territory.

[@balldip]

That ear 825 is really grabbing my attention! Would you recommend it? I’m deciding between pulling the trigger on it or the elysia alpha compressor Nvm. RIP TIM 🙏

[@LeeDaHitman]

cool channel just subbed

[@IglooBeats-wh1wr]

What is the main piece you’re working with?

[@reubencohen6476]

In this case, an EAR 825 tube EQ, combined with a GML 9500, into a Smart Research C1 compressor.

[@j3sur901]

The more you learn the less you know

[@davidevans1420]

First thing I would is get rid of the card board bass drum and tighten it up. I'm not sure how you are sharing the audio over the internet. I might not be as negative if it were shared in a different fashion. Very important to make quick changes so you don't loose your thought. I did notice the track starting to really groove near the end. Looks like your approach worked ot well afterall. Nice job and that's why people pay you all the big bucks. Thanks for sharing!

[@frenchtheitalian]

what is the top track used for?

[@frenchtheitalian]

No one?

[@LurssenMastering]

The top track is a 1 kHz tone at a specific level that we use to document the gain settings on our A/D converter and to calibrate the equipment when needed.

[@louskyv3012]

@@LurssenMastering Nice, thanks! It would be nice to see a video on how you calibrate your equipment for mastering. I'm looking at the Burl ADC, it will be my first mastering converter. Thanks!

[@balldip]

@@louskyv3012 did you decide on one? I got a used burl DAC from a coveted studio in austin recently, but I’m still two months out from being able to setup. I’m really considering the ear 825 too hehe

[@fullalbums5675]

the room is quite noisy, was there washing machine turned on next door?

[@graphymusicproject]

beneran yang kayak di VST wow

[@breadwinrecords]

Ɓlessing

[@michaeltwiz8477]

The mix itself is horrible but all the elements are there for a hit