Mastering Start To Finish: A Step by Step Guide to Loud and Clear Masters

[@inthemix]

Remember to download the files and follow along if you want to :) ►The song is called "Say A Lot With Light" by The Workday Release. Listen to the final result on Spotify: spoti.fi/3edCPQs

[@ZakOnTheBeatProductions]

Thanks alot bro Much love for you BeatMaker from IRAQ ❤️

[@artrasj]

Pls can I get ur mail ✉. U have really helped me

[@HolyHeartsMusic]

man i'm in love with the workday release now lol

[@Nikkie_jurnigan]

i what Stems of this song i what to know how to mix Stems

[@robertkiso2646]

@@ZakOnTheBeatProductionsMI

[@KhemBoBeatZ]

7 years ago I injured both my ears from loud mixing with headphones. I stopped producing after that. In late 2019 I saw one of your youtube video mixing etc, so in 2020 i got my equipment back and started producing again. All I am saying you played a big roll to motivated me to come back to music again. Thanks again my friend. Stay strong and bless

[@JrsonMuzik]

@Splitting Time shiiiiiiit, i wanna know too. Sounds like the worst thing that could happen to a engineer. . . . .

[@katherinec4360]

@Splitting Time so I've been having issues with that lately - and it's always when I'm sound designing and I make a frequency that my ears are like BAD SOUND BAD SOUND I can feel them physically recoil. I've been working with a limiter on the master to make sure I'm not going over a certain db level, and that has helped extend my staying power and I haven't had any pain. Also, get yourself some good, musician grade earplugs for extra protection. let hardware/software protect you. I also use monitors as much as I can because it gives the sound waves some space to dilute before it hits your ears.

[@iam_aaa3025]

@@katherinec4360 Wow the same happened to me but my ears stopped freaking out once I put the sound in with the rest of the mix

[@Knucklesmd]

@@katherinec4360 your ears are very susceptible to 2-4k frequencies. My ear canals will pulse if there’s too much of that sound, however I use it to my advantage, not disadvantage. Also you should never mix loud. Loud causes speaker compression and you aren’t getting the true sound. If the music is meant to be big, get it to sound big at a low volume. You can Imagine how big it will be when it’s played loud. But mixing it while loud you’re just fooling yourself.

[@anuragbharati6213]

You helped me A LOT brother. This is better than any paid courses out there.

[@thebesir90]

agreed

[@juliussharrock8943]

Absolutely ‼️

[@naamancalvin__8273]

No lie... This is definitely a good guide!!

[@zentarmusic9088]

what about simon servidas course

[@f00kwhiteblackracismwarsh07]

100%

[@strawberryjam2164]

"Make sure you stand up for yourself" - Can we appreciate the fact that he's not only brilliantly teaching us mixing/mastering but also gives us brotherly advices ;-; sir, you're precious

[@thewiseandthefoolish]

My master names: "Song 1 final final final..."

[@Prodby_duke]

Mines are: final mix 1-10 at times 😅

[@Aquiori]

😂😂😂😂 Last FINAL Final1

[@p0rc41music5]

maybefine, probablyready, fine, fineqqq, REMASTERED here lol

[@Aquiori]

@@p0rc41music5 😂😂😂😂 FINALLLLLL

[@Clever_es]

mine is master render I, II, III, IV, V and so on until its fine

[@matthewcoldheart4783]

What would DIY sound engineers like myself do without you, brother...? Can't thank you enough.

[@matthew2182]

Name-Brother! I need some help! I made my own Bill and Ted music but I recorded it on a cell phone. I'm having a problem where it sounds best played back on a cell phone but very muddy on anything else. Do you know what would cause that? I knew enough to make the recording but the rest of it is currently beyond my know-how.

[@JohnnyAllan-vj7sj]

Hire someone lol

[@trumansienicki]

Michael, you are the BEST TEACHER ON KZbin FOR MUSIC PRODUCTION. And yes, I mean the caps. You have taught me all I know in music production, from starting in a room with a laptop to having a full on music studio. Thank you!

[@steveg4236]

Agree just a Phenomenal Tutorial Instructor that Knows the Stuff!

[@trumansienicki]

@@steveg4236 Agree! Best on KZbin!

[@martinmiller9885]

And now that I watched the whole video, BACK TO THE STUDIO.

[@misterbigwigmusic]

This is in everyone's wishlist❤

[@bpxo.creations]

When i first bought FL studio i felt i made a huge mistake there was such a learning curve for me for about a month. Studying your videos for the last 2 years has made me not only love my program but learn that it has less to do with the DAW than your own ear and creativity. Always down for your insights and many of your videos i watch over again. Cheers🤠

[@izak5356]

Music production is super overwhelming for like, the first couple of years at least if not way longer than that. Good on you for keeping at it and striving to get to where you want. Am on that journey as well, feelsgood.jpeg.

[@Xernive]

hows the fl studio journey been?

[@bpxo.creations]

@@Xernive I love it so much it is definitely catered to my workflow style and I couldn't see using anything else to get the results I've been getting which are the ones I've been wanting. I don't use the program nearly to its capacity only to mine.

[@coltinyocom]

I've learned so much about producing my own music from in the mix now. and honestly I feel like every video he puts out theres something great to take away from it!

[@inthemix]

Thank you so much, that’s such a kind thing to say!

[@neptuneseye7832]

Me, watching this video with no idea how to mix or master: *Mm yes, Indeed*

[@Hydra2k12]

Relatable but mixing isn't too hard

[@armaan476]

@@Hydra2k12 neither is mastering if u know what ur doing . Probably more easier and faster than mixing especially if u have ton of shit to process

[@armaan476]

@@Hydra2k12 even mastering ain’t that hard if u know what ur doing probably more easier than mixing also faster especially when u have Tons of shit to process

[@totalSLACK]

HAHAAA! meanwhile I'm watching this video for the info, and all I can think is the song sucks and I'm retaining nothing 😂

[@HazyJ28]

Dude thank you so much. I have been mixing, mastering, vocal processing, sound designing, and Producing since 2008 and YOU HAVE TAUGHT ME MORE IN 1 YEAR THAN I LEARNED ON MY OWN IN 12. I felt very proficient with Adobe Audition (when it was known as CEP2.1), Studio One, and FL, and yet you still teach me so much. And even when you touch upon topics I'm very familiar with, I still have a blast sitting down, listening with you, and I still pick up some new tricks and tips. Thank you so much for broadcasting your experiences for us, and taking the time to explain things. IDC If you've been in the audio engineering industry for 12 months or 12 years- Micheal here is your guy and comes highly recommended. Thank you good sir.

[@JrsonMuzik]

AAAYYYE! Cool Edit Pro, maaaaaaan ,the memories. Circa 2006-2007🥲 Had one of those old school computer stick-mics n egg cartons on the walls. When my homies got the idea to tape the mic to the wall, so we could stand up, you couldn't tell us we wasn't raw!lol

[@TOXICARTIST]

Before watching the video I liked and saved this video in my music production playlist Because I m damn sure the Michael Sir will never disappoint me😊😇😊

[@raghavgaba2731]

Can you please share the link to your playlist with me?

[@typicalmegaman]

I have exact same playlist and did the same 😂

[@noone_3.0]

I have a file called "final master 32" in my computer and I am not sure what it is but it still sounds bad. This tutorial will help me fix it for sure. Thanks a lot InTheMix!

[@MaNuLaToROfficial]

i uploaded that to your computer just for shits and giggles! thanks for insulting me and my track that i worked really hard on :-(

[@valkyrierecording641]

I feel you are the Most Articulate Tutorial Engineer on the Web. I get more out of your videos than any others your techniques have raised my skill a lot! Thanks

[@Zarvy]

I never seen personally a mixing or mastering engineer working with fl studio. Especially comparing with industry standard. It's nice to see atleast someone is doing with fl ❤️

[@inthemix]

Honestly I see no reason why anyone is bothered which software we use. It’s amazing isn’t it? I can use a lot of different programs, it’s just a tool :)

[@bodhisattva9762]

This 'iNdUsTRy sTaNDaRd' that you talk about is redundant at this point, a lot of great mixes and masters were done in FL. It's just unfair to FL Users.

[@Zarvy]

@@bodhisattva9762 im not saying fl is bad or not suitable. I'm just saying the fact. Ofc legends using fl studio. I'm talking about mixing and mastering engineer perspective. Even in this date if you walk into any studio you'll see pro tools or rarely logic.. im so proud of Michael ,he showed we can do quality stuff in fl

[@swim_ad]

FL is great. I've been using it for years.

[@nossiro]

@@Zarvy this made me realize that FL Studio is just blender for musics, everyone likes it but professional use the industry standard (Pro Tools/Maya)

[@anasfaleia]

This is what all teachers should be like. You explain everything in such detail and with so much enthusiasm that you really make us want to learn and encourage us to try. You love deeply what you do and it shows. We really owe you everything Michael.

[@Shivang]

*It's already 1:00 AM here but I am watching this because I love your videos. They are so helpful* 😍😍😍😍

[@anelationmusic]

Subscribing to this channel is the best decision I made - Thank you very much brother 👏👏👏🙏

[@michaelyolch79]

How refreshing to find your channel today. THANK YOU for your remarkably calm demeanor vs. being another KZbin “character.” Well done! SUB!

[@pcLumsy1]

At this point u are the only sound engineer I wanna watch. You are really helping millions of people, may God bless you for your benevolent work 🌟💯👏💖

[@JonesBonesLMAO]

I think now would also be a nice time to make a "Full Mixing start to finish" (even if it would be an hour long i would watch it) Would really love to see it

[@King1CurtisLOLZBros]

Maybe not an hour but like 20 min edited would be dope

[@AdemolaAdeniyi]

I quite agree

[@sa-le4mj]

this!

[@janbira4768]

with waves plugins

[@anoyingnomad]

@@King1CurtisLOLZBros True mixing takes much longer as an hour. I'm down for a video too! Prefer the full process in a long video than a shorter one skipping parts etc.

[@dakillakc]

"Stand up for yourself and don't deal with people that won't pay you" 🎯💯

[@fos_azy]

i'm so happy that you made this tutorial you're a saviour for everyone who wants to get more in depth in audio engineering thank you so so much

[@themightydrakonis1139]

22:04 Anytime I’m working on a mix, I listen to it on as many different devices as possible. I’ve found that it really helps me figure out how it’s actually sounding. I’m glad I’m not the only one that does this.

[@BeeSquared]

I'm in love, Michael. I've bought courses that have saved this kinda thing until the very end. Your work is invaluable and I sincerely thank you for all the time you've taken to share your love of music and keep on keepin' on my man!!!!!!

[@TiagoCarneiro_oficial]

Polished, elegant and highly skilled. Thank you so much for your teaching!

[@normanlove222]

Thank you so much Michael. This was great for me to watch. I knew about 60% of what you shared, but this means that I learned 40% new stuff which will make me even better. I do not see myself ever unsubscribing to your channel cause we grow as you are growing. Blessings.

[@edskodevries]

Love that "bypass with eyes closed [not knowing anymore if it's bypassed or not]" idea! Great way to make sure you're really listening and avoiding the "I invested time in these settings" bias.

[@jelenagabrilo]

michael you are so concise and trustworthy, the best out there..I'll check this video next time I'm about to do home mastering. thanks a lot.

[@silkroad1201]

Mastering truly is an art in and of itself, and an underrated one at that. There's a reason some of the greatest recording and mixing engineers recommend you send the mix to a mastering studio

[@quadroink]

For real it’s like paint a canvas tell a history it’s art and the most crazy thing you can’t see it, only felling.

[@jurv7626]

You can link the Threshold and ceiling to hear the limiting without the volume difference

[@jamhamtime1878]

Wait, really? Thank you so much! I've just been decreasing the output gain to match the input. That's gonna be really helpful Wonder if there's a same thing with just normal compression.

[@ilymaitash5592]

Yes finally thankyou, you are like the most trustworthy person for tutorials.

[@ikedijacobs7194]

From the bottom of my heart, thank you ❤️❤️

[@nickdefinitely9882]

This is the best mastering turtorial of all time, if there were awards for KZbin tuts this will definitely get it. Thanks man!!

[@matouskolator40]

Labelling something The final master is essentially the same thing as asking a guy in a skatepark to film your "last try".

[@joshsmith7812]

Mastering is about being objective. Why is why (not always) but 95% of the time is better to send to a mastering engineer than doing it yourself for many reasons

[@georgeespley9177]

As a skateboarder this is so true lmao

[@knlv9672]

🤣🤣🤣 The infamous words of every skater 🤣🤣🤣

[@BiggLesane]

How am I able to let 2 or more plugins open at the same time? When 1 is already open and I click on another the first one always disappears...

[@bodhisattva9762]

I used to export the 'final master' and then listen to it again after a while make a few changes then label it 'finalest master' then later 'Final master xxx' and then '100% the final master FUUUUUUCCCCC'. Now I just label then as version 1, version 2.

[@BrandonChun]

your mastering tutorials are super helpful. I feel like a ton of "tutorials" just talk about general concepts that are helpful for mastering, but don't talk about any of the actual processing. This video helped demystify all of that :)

[@senortrolls2617]

ok are you stalking me, I just finished mixing my song with your other tutorial and now you have the step by step master xD thank you

[@cakershake]

I think I speak for everyone when I say. . . . . .YAYYYYYYYY! Thank you! I've been a right lazy sod since the new year so I need this, cheers. Take care and stay safe

[@matuto2007]

You’re a very talented young man. My lifetime thumbs up for you.

[@thewalker6768]

This guy /channel is my go to, no matter what question i have about music. He just has all the answers

[@Daydreamer_96]

was literally about to start mastering a track xD

[@inthemix]

Good luck!

[@Daydreamer_96]

@@inthemix thanks for the amazing content 🙌🏽

[@gurkamalsinghbhogal9043]

@@inthemix i cannot hear the changes that you are making Help me I have ath m40x

[@tsongyt7539]

I LIKE HOW YOU UPDATE THIS EVERY YEAR FOR ALL NEW COMERS AND BEGINNER PRODUCERS

[@theclownmusic07]

so,no one is gonna talk about how great the song is going to be

[@theworkdayrelease]

You are! Thank you!

[@theclownmusic07]

@@theworkdayrelease no problem man

[@jeanabdieldorcinvil2871]

I won't ever thank you enough...🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Stay blessed for all this help you provide to us.🙏🏾

[@JAYKOLI]

I haven't watch this yet. But I'm damn sure it's gonna be a good one. ❤🔥 Keep em' coming! 🤘

[@PainKiller0247]

You're my favorite guy for this stuff. Rock on

[@fonzflex5608]

Everybody: this is the FINAL MASTERING TUTORIAL mike: please call it REV A

[@teko5773]

You may not read this but a couple things.. 1. Thanks for the transparency of your mastering process. It really helps. 2. Explaining exactly what to listen for and how to listen (earbuds, car, etc)... awesome. These are vital. 3. (and most importantly) fricken thank you for the biz advice as well! I don't think I've heard the advice of sending 1/2 the master and waiting until you're paid to send the full master. Overall, great video and do more like these! Have a good one!

[@tiosolid]

Very helpful video! Hope you can also do one of these in the future with a more EDM oriented track just to see how your workflow and EQ changes in these cases

[@nicklegendmusic]

Glad to see someone master in FL, that said I used to use Ozone 9 until I got Wavelab Pro 11 🙏. Makes me realize you just have to find a workflow that suits you

[@Tapepusher]

Sending masters directly on Google Drive can mess it up? Interesting that zipping can help

[@seckinaktunc]

You are the absolute BEST! Seriously man, I love you. If your videos were from a paid course, it'd definitely be worth it. Thank you for everything.

[@deadislander]

In the Master

[@theworkdayrelease]

Underrated comment.

[@corel965]

Im always click first like button there is no tutorial that Mike post just for views or similar all is pure knowledge. Following you for years keep it up bro !

[@HernandoCruz]

Cheers from Colombia im new on your chanel

[@ordinarypablo]

como fue perrito

[@jeronimoandresaguirrecardo3985]

Bellos

[@souravk6773]

Ohhh.. I was waiting for this tutorial all my life. BiG thumbs up For You ❤️ From India

[@agapeleone5847]

"It will definitely not be the final master if you label it final master" 😂😂😂😂😂 funny how that works. It seems to be the case though.

[@altermoremusic]

Big thnx to you my friend! All this is not easy for me, but I am learning and want to be better. Your videos help me with this. Super, thank you!

[@UdumbBoi]

I swear this dude reads my mind, i was just wondering how to master wtf, this always happens

[@gargus6287]

Your vibe is so chill I love your videos not only for the great content but also because you're so lovable. I've been watching you for a while now and this needed to be said no homo tho

[@roybeatboxgondwe9432]

Michael this is my biggest problem when it comes to production

[@naamancalvin__8273]

@Ez Maz this is very good tip... It is the icing on the cake. Everything else should be done in the mix.

[@sab3rofficial]

I can't thank you enough! Not only did you help me with the master but also gave me advice on how to manage and how the industry works

[@EU-iLO]

Thank goddddddd

[@brightnationzonerecords8717]

You are a blessing to this generation.Thanks very much and may the Lord almighty continu to bless you so that you continu to help us like that.you are so simple and explain things so simple,eving some paid courses does not value your tutos. I love all your tutos.There help me alot. In the mix you are one of the best in this generation talking about music production and kindness.you help alot.Thanks for this course

[@kasunsanjula3119]

So cool... I learned lot of things... Best tutorials, Best advices, You are Best teacher for any beginner or Advance level producers...❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dakillakc]

I love that you said the 75% thing at the end, this whole vid is very helpful !! Thank you - Da Killa KC

[@purujitkg9327]

You are the greatest, beat ever teacher sir!! PLZ CONTINUE TEACHING US LIKE THIS! Thank you for everything!!

[@quetzalmarchiori]

Best video ever!!!!!!!! Thank you Michael for uploading the files, so maybe we can learn something, finally!!! Many thanks also to "The workday Release".

[@bmyregaard]

As everyone here as said, great video, obv. After having Ozone 9 for a year, I just started using it instead of individual plugin chains, and lo and behold, you used 3 modules here! I'm mastering a grand piano & violin duet of 16 re-arranged Irish tunes, mostly from O'Carolan. I found that the Maximizer, even with everything but the mode (I like the IRC IV Classic) turned off, gives a bite to it. This worked ok on one of my tunes, but not another. I think I could hear the same on your tune here, which is maybe what you wanted. It was more bite and brighter than the reference track, to my ears. Thanks!

[@paulfrancis1062]

Thank you so much for investing so much time and effort into making this really informative video. I am in the process of mastering my first recording of a jazz trio that I play in. I have learnt so much from watching this video and I will probably watch it a few times more, it is so good.

[@adamscheco8072]

BRO, these past weeks Ive been watching most of your videos and Ive improved so much in such a short time, and when Im now starting to master everything, now you upload this. Amazing I feel like this is destiny lol

[@audiosounddoctor5834]

You are doing this in such intelligent way ...this is the reason why you have so many subscribers ...thnx a lot!

[@dubem6671]

This guy is out here saving lives with these types of videos

[@haitch2472]

Bravo Michael !

[@iamdavidtega3056]

You know i watched the tutorial you made on the reference track mixing, and i can't stop smiling at how it comes out beautiful after mastering... thumbs up micheal... and yes for the 89 people that gave this video a thumbs down, reply below, i really want to know your problems

[@TheRealSandman]

Very helpful to see your process & get some more ideas for myself. Thank you!

[@ProducerGio]

You're a legend to me bro you taught me so much and all in FL instead of Pro tools!!

[@twentyfoursevenbeats5462]

The most gentle gentleman i have seen in my life

[@alexpon7860]

Man, you are helping a WHOLE community, can't thank you enough, keep up the great work!

[@arthurmee]

I think your point about preparing yourself emotionally for the session by listeing to one's favourite music and getting into the mood is a good one. I've doing this helps no end.

[@AKAtAGG]

Great video, very pleased you had an excellent mixing engineer because otherwise this video may have been a lot lot longer... The advice at the end is also amazing, I hope everyone watching this sticks around right to the end.

[@timetoshine246]

Thanks and greetings from Germany! Go on!

[@inthemix]

Hello from Scotland!

[@tuankhai982]

I really like the way you instructed, detailed and specific. I'm 22 years old but I made music when I'm 13. I didn't join any classes or any courses. Even though I tried to learn many videos on KZbin and other digitals but only when I see your channel, I can do well and find the right direction for my mix, my project. Thanks so much!

[@iyadalahed9150]

real g, thanks for all this. Thanks to you I can produce and master, I hope you know that you are literally elevating people's careers. If I make success hopefully you'll be one of the inspirations

[@arthurboytsov768]

What a legend! Especially with the business talk at the end!!!!

[@gioscacco]

i can’t explain to you how much i needed this right NOW! it’s like you heard me and uploaded this video

[@thesatya199]

Thankyouuuu I was waiting for this video

[@heshuamusic]

super helpful tips. I really enjoy the content on this channel and it has supported my mixing and mastering skills. looking back at my original songs I can clearly hear the difference of my mixing in my old songs compared to now. thank you so much for creating this content, looking forward to future videos

[@n0trixx]

This video is like spending time with a good friend. Thanks🤗

[@The0omatyo0]

WOW, been trying to leran about mastering n' this one has been for far the best teaching i had have.

[@vasanthvassu8804]

U r the inspiration to a lot of the people who r at the beginning stage of an Audio engineering

[@Joelevans7]

Thanks a lot for the tutorial and for giving us the mix to experiment with. I've found that its far much better doing and hearing the difference than just listening to a mastering tutorial, and for that I can't thank you enough.

[@PSIAudio1]

Very well done video! and by the way, thanks for choosing our speakers! ;-)

[@nooneinparticular9868]

You sir, have simply one of the best music production channels out there. I write metal. Ish. But I still find your videos very helpful.

[@Sykelone]

Michael, you're a gem. I've been producing for many years, mostly self taught, and the one area I've always had difficulty is Mastering. This entire video has shed so much light onto the process. You go into such detail, and none of it's sugar coated or finite, it's absolutely what I needed to hear. As The Workday Release said himself, Mastering really is a "dark art" and can, as much as a bad mix can, ruin a record if it's done too much or too little. Your entire channel has helped me massively. From one producer to another, thank you so much ♥

[@hepthd5245]

Mate what a cracking video, so much not only into the physical aspect but also questioning why you're doing what you're doing instead of just doing it aimlessly. Defo need an updated studio tour ;) Respect

[@gamebowyofficial1252]

am an up and coming producer and I have been improving rapidly ever since I started watching your video ..❤thank you 🙏🏾

[@prathamkumar2k4]

This tutorial was worth listening 25 minutes, Thanks a lot Michael