LEARN CUBASE - 29. How to Master. The ULTIMATE start to finish guide.

[@alainpatry]

Clearest mastering in Cubase video I've ever watched! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@dennisramirez1989]

I don't know but after 2 years watching mastering in cubase. This is the very best of them all for me. Thanks for this 🤘🏻

[@owenolowu9161]

Life saver. Best tutorial on mastering and it actually works. Thank you.

[@Mukondo]

Probably the best video I've watched on mastering music. When trying this out I was like ehh but... finally something that actually works, thanks.

[@kevinsturges6957]

I’ve been using Cubase for years and this is the clearest most concise and practical tutorial I’ve ever seen for Mastering in it. Finally it all makes sense.

[@JohnBarrylizard]

This is a great example of knowing your gear instead of getting new gear is often the answer. Thank you very much for your tutorials. I've been trying to master mastering since forever, and find it so archaic.

[@weightedmetal]

Great tips and easy to apply. Made a massive improvement to my recordings, thank you 🙏💙

[@ZoolsEpicMusic]

Most useful mastering tutorial I have found, practical and informative, thank you

[@IamAbdulAhadShahzad]

No wonder that this is so far one of the best and thorough mastering tutorial I have seen on KZbin

[@Fitzliputzli23]

Now, finally here we go! We're entering pro-territory. Thanks for this straight forward tutorial, tons of information here, no garbage, no half-knowledge, this guy really has done his homework. In other words: This is the real thang, folks!

[@ChyndainVFX8432]

This is the best mastering tutorial i've ever seen. Short and sweet. Keep doing this kind of stuff & Thank you

[@winstonedwards]

Your videos are exceptional. Incredibly clear, thorough, explanatory, and useful.

[@royalmusicproductionskerkr8753]

this video is perfect thanks for this tutorial

[@tonykitson195]

Outstanding! Have never heard a clearer set of instructions on the subject.

[@largebottomproductions]

Great Video. Loved the clarity and simplified explanation of a complicated task. Also your explanations of not just how but why. Thanks Again.

[@artistic-wordplay]

True - his detail-orientated teachings are a breath of fresh air. Some people with knowledge want to bait you with some vague tutorials on KZbin, just to later sell you a course.

[@BASHMENTKITCHEN]

My hats off to you one of the few using the basics . No fab filter , god particle or even ozone . Mastering can be achieved with the right objective training

[@Jakingz]

Brilliant video, one of the most easy to follow mastering videos on you tube - Super appreciate it :)

[@dannyhallmusicpublishing8271]

Thankyou for a very informative intuitive tutorial on Mastering. The clearest description on Mastering tools with Cubase or Nuendo.

[@silentstormstudios]

Best mastering video I've seen for Cubase or otherwise. Very direct and efficiently delivered, useful information. This is information I can actually apply. Thank you.

[@davidbluecame]

Again and again I am blown away by the superb quality of your videos. Concise, to the point and professional in every level. Thank you so much!

[@ricshaw4358]

Extremely useful. Explained in a clear, concise, detailed manner. Excellent Tutorial.

[@Yari7419]

This is one of the most informative and well done video I have seen about Cubase and Mastering, thank you so much

[@renebeaudoin9242]

Just fantastic informations!

[@jeremymonroe6238]

Man I've watch a lot of Mastering videos and never has their been an explanation as great and more detailed as this one! I smiled with my eyes glued with amazement as to how great the steps were, what to do , what not to do in mastering! what needs to be done to correct issues either from the mix in the song or how to correct them in mastering without using any other plugins outside of cubase! Thank you for the training course! I appreciate all the hard work you and your crue have done!!!

[@Featherlightstudio]

Thanks Jeremy, I appreciate that.

[@nicovanniekerk9240]

Finally a clear and understandable video. Still a lot to learn, but to see the workflow and why sertain plugins are used is valuable. Thank you for the great lesson!

[@dlwhite6537]

Can you use a stereo bus as an alternative on export to cue everything at once? 1 w UV22 and 1 without?

[@Featherlightstudio]

Cubase will let you create any number of Busses and submixes you want and then, using the Export Audio Panel, select any combination of those outputs as individual export jobs.

[@deruloperfect]

Hello ... i learn a lot here ..

[@Featherlightstudio]

Glad you found it helpful

[@studiomixlikeapro1079]

Thanks for your sharing.

[@Featherlightstudio]

Thanks for watching!

[@stevenochan9780]

Huge Thanx this is Priceless

[@TandisJenhudson]

Thanks for this. With regard to LUFS what if you’re recording quiet music, such as a piece of soft quiet classical music?

[@Featherlightstudio]

Most streaming services, like Apple Music's 'Sound Check', have some kind of auto leveling feature now. Some allow you to defeat this and some dont. Best practice is to master your music with the best balance of master level versus dynamic range and let the streaming services fight it out since they are all constantly changing.

[@petermatthews9274]

Thanks for great video - as a relative newbie, the issue of adding real volume to a track drove me crazy. All is now clear. Cheers

[@MiguelLSilva-ef5is]

Started a couple of days ago for the last video (mastering) that came across mi YT timeline. I liked it so much that I saw all 28 other videos of this playlist during the weekend. Excellent tutorial. Thanks a lot, Steve. Hope the channel grows really fast!

[@Featherlightstudio]

Thanks Miguel, I really appreciate that!

[@jclark521]

Fantastic. Most Cubase videos on mastering introduce third-party plug-ins vs just using Cubase mastering tools.

[@CarlosTVilla]

Fantastic video! Learned more in a few minutes about mastering than years of futzing around other sources. I finally understand LUFS. Thank you!

[@mickyfranky]

Love you for this amazing tutorial. So helpful to make my song sound better. Many thanks!!!

[@jibbranAliOfficial]

One of the best mastering tutorial on KZbin. Many thanks for sharing with us.🙏

[@neri24]

Great video. I have a question: after the maximizer you put the Magneto II in the signal chain… So, if you raise the Maximizer output level, then it will overdrive the Magneto II Input?

[@Featherlightstudio]

This is a much bigger topic than a comments reply, but in a nutshell... the output knob on the Maximizer assumes that your mix is enough in the ballpark that the 'Optimize' control can create the volume boost required to achieve 'Mastered' levels. The Maximizer effect itself is also a limiter and restricts the output level so, in a mastering scenario, this output control would rarely be used. As such, the tape effect is just for color and sees no additional gain. However, the Maximizer can be used on all sorts of other things for effect, hence the output knob. Typically, by the time you get to the Mastering Stage, it is assumed that your project gain staging has already been optimized.

[@nononame113]

excellent -- thanks for sharing your expertise

[@rodwalsh9098]

This video is so helpful! The best I have seen available. Thank you!!

[@MiguelLSilva-ef5is]

So much useful info per minute and so clearly explained! Thanks!!!

[@Rusty123R]

Thank you for sharing👍 I use Cubase 11 pro but will be upgrading to 12 in the next day or 2 as they have a sale for $90.00 dollars 🙂

[@thefive1hero756]

I just want to say Thank you! I just found this. Great work.

[@DamonHodgesOfficialPagePlus]

THE BEST VIDEO ON KZbin, VERY EASY TO UNDERSTAND WITH A COMFORTABLE VOICE TO LISTEN TO AND FOLLOW ALONG!!! NEW SUBSCRIBER !!

[@kimklain3622]

Such a great tutorial, super clear and bullshit free. A real pro in the works

[@chai.tealeaves]

This is a game-changing video. Thank you so much! As a new producer, this really helps. I'm still learning, especially with mixing, but mastering is such a massive part of the process that I wanna get it right.

[@DADARI44]

Thanks - this video was a big help and I learned a lot - even though I quite successfully master my tracks since years I took away a few learnings and things I will approach different now! Thanks so much !!

[@maddenfootballtalk6544]

One of the most excellent videos on mastering i have seen, good job !

[@piktormusic2538]

Wow! So thorough! This is your first video that I have watched, but I subscribed and will check out more. I will be sure to watch this episode again as I approach this stage on my project. Thanks so much!

[@Featherlightstudio]

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words

[@AMBIOSIS]

Cheers Steve for the insight of mixing in Cubase 12 Pro, nice one.

[@klaushjerrild]

I agree - straight to the point tutorial - thanks a lot.

[@Monto1985xz]

Thank you so much for this turorial. It helped me a lot to overcome the fear of mastering projects myself.

[@RusiruRupasinghe]

Great vid! One question though. So we never have to export in 48Khz 24Bit setting? even for KZbin videos and such?

[@Featherlightstudio]

The export option panel lets you configure exports of just about any kind possible, way to many to cover in one video.

[@flumetron]

I can only echo the sentiments expressed below: outstanding 👏 👌

[@klausdieterdecarvalhosuk4552]

Best mastering video I've seen for Cubase. Thank you for this !

[@philcr1]

This is really valuable stuff, particularly all the standards info, thanks very much, excellent video.

[@LeopardBull5trik3]

Fantastic video. Very in depth and well explained. Thank you

[@Beatsniper]

I finally got a better understanding of the compressor. The vacuum cleaner effect wow! I still might leave mastering up to the pros but at least now I’m more confident and aware of what’s all involved. Awesome video thank you!

[@franciscoflores2160]

Gracias hermano por compartir tus conocimientos con los que estamos iniciando en este pasatiempo como lo es la produccion de musica,

[@Featherlightstudio]

No hay de que amigo mío. Me alegro de que haya sido útil.

[@lividusmusic]

This was so awesome! I learned more about Mastering from this video than from days of research watching other videos. Thanks heaps for making it

[@DriverlessBus]

Thank you for the hard work you’ve put into this video. By watching it repeatedly, I have began to understand what is said. I’ve got Cubase 12 pro and am going to attempt to Master a track, that I’ve done. Obviously, I’ve got a long way to go, but your video has been undoubtably a massive help in my learning curve. Thank you again.

[@campbellread1918]

outstanding presentation on mastering thanks!

[@AndyMan-mr1hy]

Omg I just found this channel. It feels like Christmas again 👍👍👍 THANK YOU!

[@MajikMuzq]

Thanks so much, Learned so much!!

[@Featherlightstudio]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@whitestonejones]

Great Tutorial. Thank you.

[@BreakdawnerMusic]

Great Video! Exactly what ive been looking for. Cant wait to try it

[@Vijayadit1]

SUPERB GREAT WORK

[@f10wer]

Thanks for the good information. I learned something new.

[@pilisel]

Very useful. Thanks to share your knowledge.

[@beryan1000]

Thank you for such full and clearly explained steps on mastering. I'm so pleased to discover featherlightstudio master tutorial. I'll be returning since there's much to do and you explain all so well.

[@vuxj5]

Thank you for this amazing video, very informative, exactly what I needed.

[@stutty1400]

So well explained. Thank you so much

[@DavidDavis-FA-photog]

Thanks so much, you answered many of my questions and took the mystery out of mastering.

[@SoundsOfMessiah]

Thank you so much for this amazing knowledge

[@charlierichards4302]

Wow! Brilliant video...Thank you, I've learned so much..

[@michaelakiode3236]

Good delivery

[@DriverlessBus]

WoW 🎉 so pleased to find your channel.

[@startgameff2643]

I am Indian 😊 thank you for share this knowledge

[@whistlemusic8572]

Would you not want to change the dither back to 24bit for the high res bounce?

[@Featherlightstudio]

technically yes, but this gets into more delivery mediums like mixed media CD's and Dual Rate DVD pressing than I had time to go into in this one video. Good catch though!

[@whistlemusic8572]

@@Featherlightstudio absolutely love the video , only a positive note of criticism 🍻 thanks again , so it’s better to use the VST algorithm to dither then to adjust it in the bounce menu. I’ve always scratched my head with the dithering plugins and opt to do it in the bounce menu , but I’m excited to try these extended algorithms! Latency video was great , nice to learn more about the technical stuff opposed to the more artistic aspects of engineering. Thanks again for the reply !

[@davidnelson3602]

very good work sir I learned a lot best video on mastering I have seen yet thanks again

[@jeremythornton433]

This is great! Can or do you recommend Squasher as a good choice for the multiband cmpressor for mastering?

[@Featherlightstudio]

Squasher is certainly capable of the task but, for mastering, Steinberg;s traditional 4 band Multi band comp is a more precise tool for the mastering workflow. Squasher is better suited for specific sounds or channels because of the upward compressor design. Kind of a scalpel vs a hammer comparison.

[@freedommovementmusic]

That was so good .. BRAVO!!!

[@malomoray]

another beginner's question: what's a good lufs level for mastering for tape reproduction? thanks!!

[@ivindsolberg7827]

Absolutely fantastic👍🏻

[@DJFrankFrenzy]

BOOM! Great tips and detail.. Thank you!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@karadytube]

You’re amazing .. thank you

[@absotron]

Thank you. I enjoy your content.

[@MTNcorps]

This is a fantastic tutorial! Thank you so much!

[@abyosologo-ym3wi]

I'm your new subscriber, your teaching is cool and understand, thank you very much for this tutorial!

[@aceamadeus]

Hi Steve, hope u are doing well! totally awesome video!!! Question: I was provided 10 audio wav stems, they sound great in cubase 10.5 when i play back with mastering applied, but when I export to wav, the mastered wav file sounds muddy. Dont have this problem when I master up to 40 tracks of vocals, cubase halion, various cubase vsts and latest groove agent. Steve could you please suggest a solution? thanks! ✌️

[@Featherlightstudio]

There's a lot of factors here but the short of it is.. Exporting multiple stems out of Cubase is dependent on what the 'Effects' setting path in the Export Window is set to. You can choose to export Dry, or with various combinations of sends and busses included in the export.

[@aceamadeus]

@@Featherlightstudio Steve, thanks a ton for the fast reply. I probably didn't explain right in my previous post, I have mixed 10 audio stems and it sounds great in cubase, then when i master using the native plugins from cubase like u show on your tutorial it also sounds good. But when I export to a single wave file, it sounds muddy. I am using cubase 10.5, i will look for the effects setting path, and let you know how it goes. thanks again✌️

[@thomasschwarz1973]

Good tips brother. Thanks.

[@GinChunkz]

Thank you! This is exactly what I've been looking for!

[@17absolut]

SICK !!! I gota go back and watch the whole series, now... 💯💯💯🔥🔥

[@thomasschwarz1973]

Just because you have am effect doesn't mean it has to be used 😊😊😊😊😊. Good one bro.

[@studio_Jeribi]

I am recording a single mono line...and I use the bus channel. Are the filters that I add in the bus channel mono or stereo?

[@Featherlightstudio]

Buss channel ? Cubase can create instrument (stereo), audio (mono or stereo), group/buss (mono or stereo), MIDI ( data only), and Aux/FX ( mono or stereo) tracks. The Audio tracks can be mono but feed into a stereo Buss or Aux channel. That would take a Mono source and allow stereo effects like delay and reverb to process it. So it depends on the filter you are adding but everything on a stereo Buss will be stereo.

[@davidsims5647]

Great video. I learned so much. This has probably been commented upon already, but the UV22HR dithering plugin is no longer available with Cubase 13. It has been replaced by the Lin Dither plugin.

[@loickeredan]

Tks for sharing this very good infos

[@GeneSchmidt]

Most helpful, informative video I have seen on this. Thank you!!!

[@chamindasamaranayaka2716]

Great 👌👍🙏❤

[@akwise3645]

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[@EvansAudio]

Thanks Sir