How to Master your OWN music Hardware & IN THE BOX Tutorial by 5x Grammy Winners Lurssen Mastering

[@Producelikeapro]

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[@spitfiremusic3997]

Waves L2

[@thesongacademy5017]

IZotope Ozone

[@thesongacademy5017]

That too!@@spitfiremusic3997

[@plapclips6799]

Waves L2 is still on the limit

[@ShaunNater]

SSL Bus Compressor, Softube Zener-Bender only using the comp in THD mode, and Softube Tape

[@PrincipalAudio]

34:48 - I think I understand why this is the case. I think it's something to do with the auditory's system being able to differentiate between transients vs tones extremely easily - they're perpendicular to one another on an FFT view (vertical vs horizontal). A transient is, by definition, dynamic. It's rises and falls quickly in amplitude. A tone, by definition, it very "compressed" or lacks dynamics. It's continuous, so has a high RMS vs peak level. So it makes perfect sense that EQ changes are more audible on highly compressed audio vs less compressed audio. Transient information is more affected by compressors and other equipment that affects changes in amplitude, but constant loudness information (highly compressed audio) is more affected by EQ. If you think about it, they're perpendicular to one another on an FFT view.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much for sharing! I really appreciate it

[@chrisstrong3748]

I really enjoy the explanations of what's happening and the philosophy behind the moves he's making. Also that you can tell he's very into what he's doing. He makes it look like he's playing an instrument throughout the process. I'm obviously not all the way through the video yet, but this is a very enjoyable watch so far.

[@Producelikeapro]

That's wonderful to hear Chris! Thanks for sharing!

[@djangomclear_rocks]

always watch this with audiolens, to see where the curve is going and compare it to my mix targets.

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous! Thanks for sharing!

[@woodhousemusic7176]

Good stuff 👌🏻

[@thesongacademy5017]

Another great video from Reuben!

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous!

[@sixstringalliance4417]

Great video Reuben and Warren

[@Producelikeapro]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@spitfiremusic3997]

Reuben always delivers!

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes! He does!

[@Joey-rp5vg]

Man that was fantastic. So much info to take in. Thank you very much for the tutorial and a big thanks to the PLAP team

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Joey! I really appreciate it

[@StevenClements]

0:56 Eric’s Mix 4:00 Bob’s mix - Bob’s sounds incredibly open and clear much better initial impact

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks for sharing!

[@chrisdover8507]

Very unique and awesome approach. Very fluid and inspired. I’ll be sure to try Lurssen mastering now. True professionals imo.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Chris!

[@GloveBunniesVideos]

Great video! A rare glimpse into a mastering artist's process, very impressive. Thanks so much!

[@Producelikeapro]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@GrandoFromage]

Top quality miming!!! never saw one knob move at all LOL!!

[@nayanmirza2507]

Very nice video and ...i love Fabfiter and ik multimedia mastering plugin..

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous! Thanks ever so much

[@PatrickKCompton]

Reuben, really liked the added transition out of the bridge. Reminded me of a reverse cymbal effect. Very creative move.

[@Producelikeapro]

Reuben Rules!

[@1loveMusic2003]

Who says mastering engineers don't work hard? That was a tall order! Sounds great!

[@Producelikeapro]

That's the job!

[@neoone1848]

I would like to thank everyone who made this vid possible !!! I`ve learned more than i wanted too !! lol

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thanks ever so much!

[@comeandsee9643]

Good work! Very informative, thank you Sir.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@plapclips6799]

Marvellous!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@stevenberk5037]

What type of consul are you using? It looks like a relic like something Tom Dowd would have used.

[@menrikmusic]

So professional 💯💯💯🤘🤘🤘

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@w-hisky]

Is this song now "officially" released somewhere? 🤔 Why does this not trigger a copyright strike? 😅

[@Producelikeapro]

Hmm good question! I don’t know! I’m not if it was ever officially released!

[@w-hisky]

@@Producelikeapro I only found a clip of a live performance of that band, debuting this song in 2017. 🤔 Other guy in the comments tells everybody he even bought the album. 😅 Fun times.

[@bigheartsmolpen]

​@@w-hiskyCan you share a link? Or a heads up?

[@guitaristssuck8979]

It only goes to show production can't save a song. It's weird to combine 2 different mixes. They're looking at the wrong thing, the problem with that bridge lies obviously in the limits of the performance/stylistic/artistic choices. Basically, they didn't know how to make the song hold the listener attention. I guess that's why some say you can't polish a turd.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks for your comment! Combining mixes is very common! The Beatles did it very often, mixes, takes, you name it! To this day I can think many hit songs that are combined mixes.

[@guitaristssuck8979]

@@Producelikeapro I don't doubt it, but rather than having that harsh volume swell at the end of the bridge I would have cut 1/8 or 1/4 of its last measure and anticipate the following chorus; this way it would have be the only unpredictable variation happening in this song. Let's be honest, this song says all it has to say within the second chorus, we're nowhere near the experimental Beatles repertoire, we're actually closer to early Beatles, and even closer to 50s doo wop with those 4 chords progression.

[@Producelikeapro]

@@guitaristssuck8979that’s the tear thing about production and music in general, everyone has their own opinion! Or else we’d all love the same music! Thanks ever so much for sharing

[@guitaristssuck8979]

@@Producelikeapro that's something that will never change, give a song to any musician and you'll get a different feedback everytime!

[@horatiotimewaster5755]

Very interesting video. The 2 versions didn't seem that well mixed to begin with and were way too compressed, so you had your work cut out for you!

[@Producelikeapro]

In this modern age most Pop Mixes almost appear as square waves! Haha So this by comparison was 'open' sounding! Haha

[@postal-boy]

The first mix after just minutes of Reuben doing his thing is it for me. What was done to the bass track itself in the second mix is just terrible mud to my ears and the fix sounds and feels less effective.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks for sharing your opinion!

[@mrks_motorcyclist]

When I look at the two mixes, I notice that almost all of the peaks have been cut off in the sum and that now the mastering processors can't process the transients properly because the peaks are missing in the first ones and too little headroom was left.

[@Producelikeapro]

In this modern age most Pop Mixes almost appear as square waves! Haha So this by comparison was 'open' sounding! Haha

[@Producelikeapro]

Also worth noting that the view was enhanced on Pro Tools making the wave files larger

[@mrks_motorcyclist]

@@Producelikeapro Aha okay, I understand... I'm not a Pro Tools expert. I work a lot with Wavelab Pro when it comes to audio mastering. Many thanks for your response.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!@@mrks_motorcyclist

[@mrks_motorcyclist]

Thank you also for the valuable contributions. It's very informative on this channel! Best regards, Markus @@Producelikeapro

[@TDDmusique]

Interesting and many nice thoughts. You obviously know your stuff, but.. +0.05 dB at (exactly) 3.8k to change the perception of the kick? I simply can't take that seriously.

[@sinewave9208]

I'll be right back guys, headed to sweetwater fro $175K in gear, then I can make a good master!

[@Producelikeapro]

Watch the whole video! The second half is doing it in the box, just like the video says haha

[@Zenvo-uu9tm]

How to master a track : 1- buy a hardware eq 2- press play 3- start touching and feeling the eq

[@Producelikeapro]

Keep watching! The second half is using a plug in!

[@mayanben13]

thought i was watching a dj fail video for a minute

[@Producelikeapro]

Ouch! That's a strange DJ set up haha@@mayanben13

[@tosch_music]

Its a great Video but not many people around the world can spent money for expensive analog gear. Please make a video only in the box mastering.

[@Producelikeapro]

in the second part of the video, Reuben Masters the song using the LMC plugin.

[@Producelikeapro]

Please watch the full video! It's starts off hardware then reproduces the same thing with software

[@markhunt1813]

Someone would have to pay me alot to sit and listen to this track , great knowledge but for me the song is horrible, one humble opinion that not worth a dime 😊

[@Producelikeapro]

haha If it's your job to master music then you will work on all kinds of music! Some you may love and some you may not!

[@dkpitt3912]

I’m a hard rock guy and with that attitude, No one will pay you ever

[@frankharley442]

not true@@dkpitt3912

[@markhunt1813]

Yeah I feel that I've done some rnb stuff I wasn't really into, but I said to myself hey here's a challenge , I spent over 12 hours mixing it and my client was very pleased, im just glad I didn't say anything but " I'm glad your happy with it " 😊

[@duncansmith69]

I agree but then again I never get any paid work so this kind of music is probably where the money is at.

[@caspermaster-com]

Haha, took so long for me to realise he is not just finding a curve, he is automating a curve 😂

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha yes, indeed