FabFilter Pro L 2 Mastering 10 Tips

Fabfilter Pro L 2 review and mastering limiter tutorial and 10 new features that make this plugin the best limiter in 2020. Curious how to master your song? This plugin makes it simple for beginners to understand mastering limiters and loudness in LUFS for Spotify streaming!
10 FabFilter prol2 features
1. Loudness Metering LUFS
2. waveform speeds
3. Advanced View
4. Hold Alt for Auto Output Reduction
5. Limiting Styles
6. Limit Audition
7. Attack and Release
8. Stereo Linking
9. True Peak Metering / Limiting
10. Oversampling
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[@hughharsher]

realest quarantine haircut in the game

[@swisserty]

shush pea brain

[@unklericky579]

My girlfriend is mad cause I noticed your haircut right away and never when she gets hers done

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Unkle Ricky that’s disrespectful 🤣😂

[@felicetche]

Best comment in the history of KZbin!!!

[@ladex142online]

I don't think you would notice too when she's cheating on you 😂😂

[@sirob9532]

Stop lieing u have no gf

[@AmericasNextTopShooterA.N.T.S]

Oh you messing up😂😂

[@gh0stransist0r]

Great video, but the attack and release in Pro L2 work differently from the ones we usually found on most limiters and compressors. From the manual : "Apart from the fast 'transient' stage, the limiter has a slower 'release' envelope stage that responds to the average dynamics of the incoming audio. The Attack and Release knobs control how quickly and heavily the release stage sets in. Shorter attack times will allow the release stage to set in sooner; longer release times will cause it to have more effect."

[@ImaplanetJupiteeeerr]

This comment should be pinned to this video. Thanks for this info! :)

[@bonafontciel]

Yep both the attack and release control the release. 99% of the KZbinrs don’t get this right.

[@dompoppadom9242]

Damn perfect timing..... been using pro-l for ages but all day today have been trying to learn more about how to actually dial in the settings rather than just leave on default and turn up gain. Thanks man. Beat gives me alina baraz X galimatias vibes

[@TheDwarfInvasion]

Great tutorial. The remendations for attack, oversampling, lookahead are spot on. A lot of KZbinrs just throwing this up with default settings where it doesnt sound as good as other plugin alternatives.

[@TejaVu]

These tips made my day, the outro made my week

[@deepervibesofhouse]

I always have to watch these tutorials twice. The 1st time is purely for the comedic value, then the knowledge value.

[@theworldofseanw.i.l.d.c.a.6230]

MAN IM THE SAME. I BE ROLLING😂😂😂😂

[@andredimune6125]

i love the finish of the video everytime

[@sourbaileys]

This was exactly what I needed to know. Thank you.

[@Darksagan]

You always have my laughing and learning in your videos. Well done.

[@ramsjams2768]

realest tutorials in the game!

[@Ozzidelic]

Amazing format !! for Tutorials !! I really like the muñeco !! :D

[@woodsiee]

0:14 my god he looks like Elton John now ^^

[@robbft5153]

the video i needed, thanks

[@raifaustino]

yooooo this one was a game changer for me, thanks!!

[@waddyoneboot1298]

It's a great idea to shoot these vids before sunrise so there's no glare on your laptop screen Reid. Great tutorial!

[@amobeats8088]

Are you joking? Appreciate the work and input he is putting in. Smh

[@chimphardy]

Nice haircut! Love that lockdown look!

[@maxivory5158]

i love how reid just stared at the sunset a lil longer to make the video 10 minutes long :D

[@yoitsdemz]

Great tutorial again bro. Just got your 808 kit, holy shit those hit hard

[@jivexero]

would love to see a review or tutorial on the Pro C 2. Everyone raves about the Pro Q 3 but I never hear much about the Pro C 2.

[@jasonreviews]

Oh man. This itself has uped my game in mixing. so FAB haha

[@EvuTv237]

Very useful tuto bro !!! Thanks😉

[@victormolinno2654]

Always amazing!! Thankss ✌🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@m-soundstheproducer]

Great info again🤙🏽

[@ThomasFrode]

Ayyy 😀 I just copped this last week 😀

[@vexshade]

most organic ending ive seen

[@bikesnbeerz]

Wristlash. Careful Reid. j/k. Dope video. So good in such a short amount of time!

[@tommymai3062]

Channel is so entertaining

[@theworldofseanw.i.l.d.c.a.6230]

Man when i need mixing tips and a good laugh i got to check your channel I cant take the headbanging 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@SoulCrushersMusic]

Those who use Ableton for them this channel is a gem.

[@gomesdiogo]

wow that is huge, thank you in advance

[@emmembeats29]

CANT WAIT MAN

[@yenmusic56]

Reid looks like he's finally accepting the Hollywood lifestyle

[@lifeiscostly]

thank you great tutorial

[@thomasshugar5636]

GREAT Video! > SUBSCRIBED!

[@EricsonPresents]

So are you bouncing out two masters at two different levels? Or are you using one loud master and letting the streaming sites turn it down?

[@HexagonMusic]

Great insight.

[@Feerlyss]

BRO where do i get that Octopus light? Thanks for covering the FabFilter L2 it's my go to as well

[@JackEL]

Thanks :)

[@DanzelDangleben]

can you do a latest video on vocal mixing please? looking to strengthen my vocal mixing. EQ, Comp, Reverb,delay

[@zimozimo5108]

Please help me with a video tutorial on how you mixed and mastered this particular beat and voice to sound full the way it's sounding. Please I want to learn from it. Thanks

[@swisserty]

quit

[@zimozimo5108]

@@swisserty what do you mean by quit

[@jordstream]

The "Ker - Kee - Kah" part had me dying laughing!!!

[@DevaStationCrew]

great video. what happens if we master for CD lufst and upload it on Spotify and other online platforms?

[@ReidStefanMusic]

DevaStation Crew the platform will play back your upload quieter so it matches the other -14 songs

[@joey4track]

Best limiter ever

[@MO-fb8oh]

awesome!

[@theaddictofgaming9174]

Despite practicing social distancing for a very long time, I haven't gotten any better at it.

[@Surge99boy]

Where has this channel been my whole life

[@ReidStefanMusic]

I posted my first tutorial in 2011

[@nofood1]

that headbanging gets me every time 🤣🤣

[@manta5890]

awesome :D

[@aboriginalshoota9269]

That head bop got me crying laughing 😆😂

[@KillBill808]

Broo i had this on 1,5 speed. I was doneee, makes it extra funny because it doesn't match the song lmaooo

[@PortoFinoww]

Is it a good idea to always keep the oversampling at maximum level when exporting?

[@skyline9099]

it doesn't hurt anything, though it's exactly as he said in the video: the distortion that's present with less oversampling can give it a crispness and more oversampling will usually be closer to the pre-limiter signal. Personally, I always use 16-32x oversampling as I think it's clean sound is where the Pro L-2 outshines other limiters; I would go with a more colored limiter or soft clipper otherwise

[@stigyme]

awesome

[@jaewanpark6125]

BEST!!!!

[@Knownwellenough]

This is an interesting way to construct an ad

[@roberthughes4143]

as long as you can learn.... it's no problem, it gives you a reason to watch.

[@joshcoxmusic]

funniest ending of any tutorial ever lol

[@Max-C-92]

personal tip! In mastering stage, ONLY for club version, i do push the volume to -7 lufs using more than even 4 limiters, as i look for -1db reduction on each one till i reach what i want. Digital sound temps to break easily and this is a good way to achieve nice loudness and clarity. Of course, if you don't have a great mix you won't have a great loudness.

[@shoonrobben733]

Whoa 😳 that’s a lot of limiters haha -7 lufs integrated??

[@Max-C-92]

@@shoonrobben733 integrated might be -7.5, indeed a lot of limiters, but applying 32x oversampling on the final render makes a huge sound diff

[@shoonrobben733]

@@Max-C-92 thanks for the tip! Do you apply oversampling on the previous limiters as well?

[@Max-C-92]

@@shoonrobben733 Yes, i do!, don't worry, CPU wont die!. It will take like 15m to render, but Quality is there, focus on mixing stage, wait for next day to master it, hear again if you like what u did and happy mastering stage. Perfect example would be Raito - Dark Orb or Soul Arrow, that guy does an outstanding mixing and master

[@seen632]

this is dumb just maximize then limit

[@KillBill808]

Idk how I didn't find you sooner. All these tutorials be boring as heck. I love how yours are to the point, informative & funny as fuck at the same time.

[@StopTonCevi]

This song slaps btw

[@stellasteep3455]

That dude in 4:33 got me ROFL🤣🤣🤣

[@GhostBlaster34]

What channel strip do I put the limiter on, is it the vocal chain, beat, or both?

[@AndreiSora]

The final thing on the stereo bus/master buss.

[@Renaxelo]

and what is that release on channel linking for ??

[@shabbyowo]

Where can I buy those glasses?

[@FretchGaming]

Is it just the light or did you dye your hair? :o

[@cubanix]

@7:47 Hrrrrrrrold the option key .... lol jk love this channel

[@SomberSuicide]

that solo button is insane

[@RandyRan9545]

Hey I want to know, compared with waves L2 in sound quality , how is this Plugin ? Better?

[@darthbanana7]

better

[@JayTheMg]

I lost focus for a minute found myself watching the puppet. You got some moves bro...

[@4i20]

great

[@garthhemingway1204]

Do you find yourself using this one more then AOM Invisible?

[@AceHardy]

🎶🔥

[@ghostisback]

great quarantine hair

[@bboymac84]

You and Jenny beats should team up! I would watch you guys all dam day! Your characters and chemistry would be amazing to watch!!

[@benjaminhernes]

Reid do be vibing hard doe 3:26

[@shubhamlad2102]

Good

[@NotApplicableNowhere]

Loved the video! Put maybe take off the bird sounds as you demonstrate, cheers!

[@aalonboots]

my man vibing out lmaoo

[@HaiNidam]

Finding myself looking 10 minutes at a doll instead of a tutorial.

[@aneeksoundz]

😂😂😂

[@MrSkylightOffical]

Bruh where can I get that song it's not even on spotify anymore??

[@mbcfelix2362]

Lamo!! Rewinded the intro lkke 20 times! Hahahahha dammitt!!!

[@liamespinosa]

4:34min "so this kche kcha kcha kinda spastic sound" hahahah

[@DaniFrederix]

what is the sooong?

[@lucidvision6262]

I fucking love this guy lol

[@calu_chibari]

Guy what you don't paint with green color this stick on his hand and put it off?

[@normannutbar424]

Hey, I have a novice question that I’m sure someone could help with. I’ve just bought this and I love it. I really like the gluey sound when I dig in by about 3db or so. when I’m getting 3db of reduction my LUFS are up at about -6-7. I’m looking for -14. When I turn the gain down to get -14 LUFS, the limiter isn’t touching it and it sounds spikey and not as good. How can I turn it down, to get -14LUFS, while still limiting it to a pleasant sound? Thank you.

[@ReidStefanMusic]

Use whatever LUFS level sounds best for your song style. Spotify will automatically reduce it to -14 LUFS when you upload. This is what actual mixing and mastering engineers suggest when I ask them about their target levels 👍🏻

[@normannutbar424]

@@ReidStefanMusic thank you. 🙏

[@gazafariegn894]

Hey bro checkout some dancehall trap vybz kartel ,squash6ix boss ,intence yengboss,nottnice records ,a few examples I just want to see your take on that type of music bc your a very good producer in my opinion

[@willylighty8801]

What's the title of this song .. OMG 😱😍😍😍✨🥺

[@levi2186]

Realest puppet... in ... the ... game !!

[@LearnToBeginning]

Which song

[@tpyikilmaz]

Why this video's sound is so loud and dynamic :D

[@rafalvarezsevilla]

i wouldn't suggest mastering for -14 LUFS for anything, master to the loudness which sounds right for your genre, don't worry about being turned down, better this way, than being a lil too soft just to hit a number which makes no sense anyways. use your ears! i would suggest to leave up to 1dB of peak headroom for conversions, so there won't occur any intersample peaks, but even that depends on the song.

[@karkmingston]

I definitely agree, it doesn't matter as long as there is no clipping, Skrillex apparently got his lufs to -3 to -5 ranges, when I mastered my first track and put it at -14 lufs it was way too quiet for the genre

[@paisleepunk]

i really like mastering between about -8 and -10 lufs (short-term). gives me plenty of loudness but also doesn't kill the song (louder mixes can get to -7 or even higher before it begins to fall apart)

[@Mr.Stories]

20% of the times i come here is for the WHOLE LOOPS ad!.... especial the one where hes in a trash bin hahahahah the other 80% r for the tutorial

[@meltdowninteractivemedia]

Lol, freaking hilarious...

[@oceanfrank2677]

Song?

[@ProducedByCyrus]

I see puppet...I click.

[@sigurtsigurt549]

Please read the documentation regarding attack and release this is not a compressor..

[@kafeel5732]

I can't concentrate because of this non living human ⚡

[@bluequest22]

4:34 making that sound means you'd be able to learn IsiZulu and IsiXhosa very quickly.

[@tickraw2532]

Meanest head banger in the game.

[@nordicproductions4931]

netflix and chill 30 mins in: 4:30

[@rohinagrawal9727]

dude chill 3:30 5:30