IK Multimedia Lurssen Mastering Console Software Review by Sweetwater

[@ernestlee5821]

Thanks. I purchased Lurssen Mastering Console from IK Multimedia. I used it as a stand-alone rather than a plug-in for Protools 11. I save a stereo 48 kHz 24 bit WAV file from Protools and import that into Lurssen Mastering Console. The make up gain was adjusted to get a volume level about equal to a mastered mix that Oasis Mastering (Los Angeles) did for me. The Oasis Mastering mix was the same track (song) as the track I mastered with Lurssen Mastering software. They sounded comparable - both awesome mastered mixes. The Lurssen master was a little brighter using the EDM bright template, even when I brought the mid to high EQ levels down a little from the EDM presets. In the end, I thought the Lurssen Mastering software gave me the same overall quality as the Oasis mastered version. I did use the PUSH feature to increase all the EQ levels a little during the pre-hook (pre-chorus) and a little more during the hooks (chorus). I could save the file in both 48 kHz 24 bit and 44 kHz 16 bit. I just need a converter to get it to MP3, as Lurssen does not save to MP3 format. No big deal. There is a lot going on in the background of Lurssen that is very sophisticated, but not adjustable. That is OK with me, as what is going on is thought out very carefully by mastering engineers/software engineers. I no longer will be sending my mixes for mastering at a studio. I will use Lurssen Mastering Console from now on. There is even a feature to ensure iTunes mastering quality (so iTunes will not reject a mix that is too hot). Will be releasing the Lurssen mastered track in a month or so (June 2017). Track title is MIA by recording artist Christine Lee.

[@3alarm247]

This was one of my best purchases, easy to use and gives great results. Good video.

[@wetdog112]

The comparison is what I really came here for, but the db level is so different between the "bypass" selection and what the plug in actually produced that I can't tell what the plug in is doing beside making the mix louder. Pretty song though, btw.

[@akagerhard]

well in mastering you make things louder and balance it. What you get is basically the decision how much louder you want it and a 5 band EQ. However it DOES sound good if you choose the right preset for your track and know how hard you want to drive/eq it. As long as your Mix doesn't have bigger deeper problems you will be surprised what kind of results you get with it. For the last couple of meters it's hard to beat sometimes. It's not a "fix it in post"-mastering-plugin. It's a "push my great mix to the limit"-plugin for people, who are not professional mastering-engineers yet. At least that's my assessment.

[@theastrallyons4287]

like your new look mitch

[@thebigpicture2455]

I had to check to see if the playback speed was set to 1.5x

[@rachidbendadande9750]

Lol

[@chamindasamaranayaka2716]

wow this is great review

[@dreamdevelopmentproduction8548]

yeah but how do I put music in a folder so i can pull it up on the app so i can use the iphone app to edit mixes in my car?

[@rteminence]

I have the setup but it won’t open as a Stand alone, how can I start it as a stand alone

[@Qwalsius]

Thanks, this is more than they've released anywhere online after me dropping some money with great excitement to see what I could do with it, the tutorials aren't easily found. Mainly I wondered about using the ability to unlink the L and R controls beyond just unlinking, I don't see how to manipulate on or the other with automation.

[@bonnyr6246]

Does it have pre sets for Heavy Metal Hard Rock ?

[@rafalvarezsevilla]

why don't you levelmatch so we actually hear what it does?

[@ethanweissman8753]

right??? lmao

[@19501960]

one more thing, why don't you show the finished levels for a project, what RMS and Db levels are you going for as an end product ? Does it have meters to show the levels ?

[@MrKylePopovich]

Yes, he explains the feature at 4:55

[@dreamdevelopmentproduction8548]

Best explanation

[@frankwilkins9966]

You are the MAN. Thank you .

[@joorchampi3346]

Nose..., creo que le falta punch a y algo de cllaridad a la mezcla no se si se hizo así para la video demostración del producto, pero yo le daría algo más de enhance y compresión general (sin pasarse claro es el estilo que es) y estaría bien ver en el video como se comporta en estos aspectos que son muy importantes en mastering, loudnes, multi compresión, brightnes, eq paramétrica, maximización y limitación... La verdad veo el video escueto para realmente hacerte idea de los resultados, en esta "demo" aunque imagino que es una buena herramienta que estoy seguro perto el video no lo refleja. Es más creo que lo que refleja es: si no sabes no te preocupes le subes dos potenciómetros y ya está masterizado... Bueno es mi opinión personal sólo, no os enfadéis mucho, jeje...un saludo.

[@JudgeFredd]

Which song is it ?

[@kitrozon]

And I am asking the same...

[@perrypelican9476]

It is one of the most expensive music production apps on iOS, which only means it will only be purchased by serious producers. That is sad because it would be very cool if newer music wannabes would have a chance to use a real professional product. Mastering is something that newcomers can take or leave, which is a pity. It would be good for everyone if IK could come up with a way for someone on a budget to get a taste of the entire functionality. Maybe a 6 month fully functional version or a limited number of exports, like 10, so you could master 10 songs for $5(just an idea) or charge per export so you only pay for a final file. That way you could use the app at full power and on,y pay when you decide to use the final mastered version. If it cost $15 per song it is still a tiny fraction of a professionally mastered song. I am just trying to get young people to realize the importance of mastering and how it could make the difference for a successful song. Who wouldn’t pay for the final step of production.

[@Sandman6616]

he he a fast easy to use plugin love thats.

[@saadjoiya4628]

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