Top Signs Your Mix Isn't Ready for Mastering | Are You Listening? Season 6, Ep 4

[@jayburd1875]

This is great. The idea of comparing Lufs to rms is gold.

[@apollon11]

I appreciated the whole video, but that explanation in particular. There's an expanding community of DIY producers/musicians who really appreciate this level of clarity.

[@bloodyharprecords4910]

Literally was about to say the same thing. Everything is great here but that alone is amazing insight

[@cwestmont]

Yes. Around the 11 minute mark.

[@Scaar81]

I literally opened my DAW the second after he talked about that

[@cccchristo]

This video is not about mastering, it’s a mixing bible. Top notch content guys

[@iZotopeOfficial]

This means a lot, thank you! 🤘

[@AutPen38]

There are lots of wannabes and so-so mixing/mastering tutors on KZbin, but this guy is the real deal. He has the knowledge, but is also a great sharer of that knowledge. A brilliant teacher!

[@emptifiedx]

Chat Gpt can give you the same info

[@locksh]

@@emptifiedx If it can, which I doubt, it's because guys like this exist in the first place

[@dom._t8365]

Studied with John in college, one of the most insightful audio minds I’ve ever come across. Always a treat to learn from him!

[@GloveBunniesVideos]

That momentary/RMS LUFS comparison tip is really, really helpful. Thanks so much.

[@kelvinfunkner]

every single point was absolutely "on point" and golden. not one of them was "filler" or peripheral....really solid advice!

[@AndrewAtwill]

95% of nearly everything important, in a summary of 15 minutes, clearly. Well done.

[@tekis0]

While I've heard some of these points before, this video is very well organized and has zero hyperbole. I'm bookmarking it for reference.

[@TarasKuznetsovMusic]

This is extremely helpful! You can basically write down all these key points and turn them into a roadmap of mixing! And don’t touch the mastering until you’re through all these checkmarks! Great great advice! Thank you guys!❤

[@iZotopeOfficial]

Thank you! Yes this we agreed this is a must-have checklist 🖤✅

[@dolittle6781]

Extremely important points given in this video. Knowing what to listen for is the key to help you get the mastering done "right." Many thanks for keeping things clear and straightforward!

[@dilemmaEDM]

wow. This advice was pure gold. Brilliant and extremely eloquently put. Especially the bit about comparing LUFs to RMS and the transient-sustain relationship in the low end.

[@johnisaacdavey]

Great communicator. Zero condescension detected. Signal loud and clear.

[@gisellechacon7081]

These have all been very helpful! Being an engineer/producer, I find I often need to "boost" a track to make it sound right to clients. But knowing a little about mastering, I feel more confident that I'm not destroying the mix we worked so hard to create. Thanks, Jonathan!

[@nacnudselrahc420]

Yeah people don't really know what dynamic range is often times. I didn't know what it was either before learning about it, so putting myself in their shoes I can understand why people think that Mastering is just making a song as loud as possible. When I first started music production, I would make my mixes extremely loud

[@shizumaruofficial]

Good timing as I am mixing a new song!

[@ghfjfghjasdfasdf]

One of the best audio resources online imo - absolutely stellar knowledge being shared with the community here… all for free. 🤟❤️🤟

[@nethercords]

most of these problems can be addressed with a compressor on the master bus, the caveat here is, you need to know what youre doing with the the compressor levels and presets otherwise you can easily do a homerun and end up at first base again. done correctly, you will finish off with a much more balanced mixdown.

[@notNickNorton]

This is the most useful explanation of LUFS I've ever heard

[@na_der]

11:26 GOLD!!!😳

[@itsbittynow]

thank you for this mixing checklist! especially that divergence tip! where mixing and production and arrangement all meet. music is both a science and an art.

[@johndoe_1984]

11:08 here I learnt something

[@yetcop]

Amazing tips, thanks Jonathan Wyner and Izotope!

[@SiQuemaCuhh]

Measuring the sub sonic information with insight was something i never knew to get better tonal balance. Great video

[@davidlecam7665]

At last, good advices regarding finishing a mix before mastering. Best video I saw on this subject.

[@MarkWildman_]

Great watch and information. Good insight about crest factors

[@hayden_hanna21]

God, these videos have been so helpful. Just finished up my ep, and have used these videos in assistance to mixing and mastering it myself!

[@RamzyMulla]

Let’s collab

[@OilRacki]

Finally, someone who explains everything in plain English. I'd love to have Jonathan Wyner as a teacher.. very detailed, but easy to follow what he's saying.

[@zthang_]

Great video, valuable info Thank you!

[@ansoncheong]

The concept of combining Lufs and RMS is so insane!!!!!

[@LordBiffMusic]

What a great intro. sound as well as visually

[@AcousticWisdom]

Such a wonderful series! love it. It may seem basic, but a subject often overlooked is just a track with acoustic instruments or maybe only guitar and voice. The dynamic range and LUFS are different and from the tonal balance measurements I’ve done with my favorite recording they can be really different . Would love to see a video dedicated to mastering just Bluegrass, folk, solo singer songwriter and things of that nature that don’t use drums or electronic instruments.

[@sharadshirali1546]

Very helpful tips. Tackles many points hitherto not discussed anywhere else.

[@Anders01]

I love doing my own "amateurish" mastering, for practicing purposes. And the Ozone master assistant is useful for rough balance I have noticed. When the assistant gives a reasonable flat EQ then the mix is fairly ok in the frequency spectrum. But yes, the levels of the drums and bass for example compared to the rest of the mix, that can be tricky.

[@michaelroper4237]

these tips are the best man, thanks :)

[@andrewbarber9266]

Amazing information. I have just learnt so much in this video that many courses that I have done just wash over. Example you explain what the issue is and the equipment to use but also why and how it works. The meters for example I know what measure to set to, but never knew why and what the difference was until now.

[@anthonylee3311]

Thank you Jonathan, you are a master of your craft and a great teacher

[@JunkHeap]

Really good video. Great advice.

[@mitomarwick]

Very clear breakdown..refreshing..

[@The_GREAT_GALACTIC_GUITAR_show]

Thanks - that was awesome info - happy to have subscribed.

[@SullenBottomFish]

Appreciate, but i don't know how to do it exactly

[@ridcomics9364]

I have learned so much from your channel watched hundreds of hours really like the way you teach new composers how to mix and master the right way thank you so much.

[@iZotopeOfficial]

Happy to hear that 🖤

[@akumusik3582]

Gratitude & Appreciation💯

[@antonioaguirre4635]

thank you this is gold

[@IWOKEAGIANT]

A tutorial which you can tell is genuine, brilliant advice.

[@christopherecatalano]

All of these tips are so perfectly explained with clear examples. Superb video.

[@El-Peje]

Thank you. I needed to hear this

[@JulesMugisha]

I'm loving these tips.

[@Light-zu1ys]

This is gold!!! Tysm!!! And the cat T-shirt is wonderous 🐱

[@phynyxsound]

10:32 best way possible to explain LUFS vs RMS!

[@PereRevert]

Jonathan, your content is more than awesome. Keep posting these please... by the way, I would love to watch from you an in depth video explaining the differences (advantages) of IRC and their different modes from Ozone 10 versus other well-know limiters with constant release times. Thanks!

[@lushkordz6643]

i love this guy he is so 💎clear in his explanations ... i feel like i've learned more here than in a decade 🚀 no doubt this pure gold 🏆🏆🏆

[@dkny0072]

Pure gold this channel

[@natemillercanada]

Thanks! This was helpful.

[@Limit5482]

This season fantastic

[@fernandoanacletofirmino1518]

Super professor 👏👏👏👏

[@andybreshears]

Really enjoyed this! y’all nailed it! Going to test out some of these tips tomorrow during one of my home sessions.

[@cbparker44]

Great information. Thank you for sharing this.

[@davidringo9238]

Awesome stuff! Thanks doc.

[@nayanmirza2507]

Great episode 🙏

[@titiracoon267]

So useful tutorial ! What I like with them is that it's very professional for everyone, not only the iZotope users... May be, in addition to all the problems you mentioned, I would have added the "space balance" : if you notice during the mastering that the placements of sources in the space, -dry or wet with reverb or delay (short or long)-, it's too late. No software or magical trick (even the fabulous post-production suite !) will be able to efficiently correct what has been done (without defaults). You have to adjust the mix before mastering.

[@loopthemoon]

Excellent crystal clear advice. Many thanks :)

[@Thinman63]

Fantastic video. Thank you thank you thank you

[@kyledenmead_]

This is great thanks guys

[@leonardojul]

This video is pure gold guys

[@dfallchild]

Fantastic video. Proper understanding of the mastering process helps push back on the mix better than anything else.

[@YoungLitHippy]

Dang, I’ve learned so much today

[@themastroiannis]

excellent, wonderful informative series! absolutely top notch! so very useful... would love to have an episode devoted to jazz and folk where there is way more dynamic range, peaks, transient attack variation, etc. and you want to keep it that way. thanks so much!

[@DonJasongarcia]

Thank you! 🙏

[@Shterndok]

great video!! very clear guidance! thanks much

[@charliekey2979]

Great content, thank you a lot for such a great information.

[@trummelbach6065]

Fantastic video! Thank you very much!

[@rogerstarz]

pure gold

[@BoboLearns]

Absolutely valuable knowledge, so many key questions flagged out for checking your mixing status. Thanks So Much!

[@mikeoak54]

thnk god for you brother

[@66fitton]

Subscribed and bookmarked! Next level stuff here! Thanks!🙏

[@rachelraspberry1761]

Wow. That was so helpful!

[@consciensnesttv]

BANGER VID RH!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@DimeDCSGO]

This video as mine blowingly amazing and informative. Thank you for these videos

[@personalwatching9312]

Wonderful. Thanks. Loved the lufs vs rms knowledge.

[@werkdatdancefitness]

I like the series but it would be great if we were shown examples of him mastering a track with the tips he's describing.

[@iZotopeOfficial]

Stay tuned 🤫

[@ThisGuyDude]

​@@iZotopeOfficial Has this video ever been published? How might I find it?

[@iZotopeOfficial]

@@ThisGuyDude Check out the last two episodes of Season 6: kzbin.info/aero/PL4dISychPQEuDDg_-K6CN10bzb1p50yVC

[@ThisGuyDude]

@iZotopeOfficial Sweeeeet! Thanks so much. Great series! Btw, I have RX and it is incredibly powerful. Highly recommended.

[@thejawshop-AdventureRecording]

Well that cleared out the fog. Thanks Mr Wyner

[@jdizbeats]

Thanks for dedicating time to share your knowledge with us. All of this is is very helpful.

[@iZotopeOfficial]

Appreciate it 😇

[@roberthunt1540]

His description of the needle drop . . . like explaining this ancient technology to a new generation. "In my day, we had plastic disks that went round and round and a pin connected to a wire and it was in a cartridge and . . . ah, forget it. It's too complicated,"

[@gabrielomondi4630]

Great tips

[@robertgaudreau2520]

This is a great video on levels and the meaning between each type RMS Momentary, LUFs....

[@ThompaThelin]

This was really useful , thx

[@sj4267]

This one is soooo helpful!

[@rodolfoalejandroparadapint5107]

I just found gold here.

[@abcdubeatmaking]

I love all of your video ,your work are realy usefull Thank you

[@JurgenSchlei]

Great tutorials! Thank you iZotope!

[@kevinsavo718]

So straightforward. Thanks!

[@nethercords]

high frequencies can be safely cut at 10k hz during mixdown, and other more problematic sounds may require more cutting, by the time it gets compressed side chained and mastered it should sound very clean :-)

[@leonardocaminati6432]

Great video! Jonathan is an awesome teacher!

[@LETTMusic]

Thanks for the continued insights. I've definitely become more cautious about points 4, 7, and 8, all from one concept, the Fletcher Munson curves or equal loudness contours. I know from those curves that areas like the subs and highs come out more and more in the mix the more we crank the volume up. So if something like 808s or kick drums or hi hats sound loud in the mix when listening at quiet volumes, they are going to blow your ears out at loud volumes. I've been a lot better about not just trying to add too much low end or high end to my mixes knowing some of that will naturally come out just from turning up the volume knob. But I never really thought much about comparing LUFS to RMS in point 9. I think some people try and use LUFS as a shortcut to trick themselves into thinking they are hitting a loudness target, but they aren't addressing the different frequency areas in the mix that contribute to those numbers, or thinking about what areas of the mix increase perceived loudness. Definitely going to start paying more attention to RMS going forward. Love these videos. I've learned so much from this series.

[@pype720]

This was a good video and very timely for me. I am trying to finish my mix and move on to mastering so I can use this a checklist tor that process. Thanks for defining terms like sibilance and speaking plainly. The tonal balance piece is very interesting and something I need to start focusing on. I will definitely be measuring and comparing LUFS with RMS.

[@iZotopeOfficial]

This means a lot - thank you! 🙌

[@richardbradley5936]

Fantastic and ver practical insights...many thanks

[@NightscapeProduction]

Great tutorial, I learned a lot thank you!

[@stuartsmith5146]

Thank you!

[@nelsonriches]

Excellent!

[@LordBiffMusic]

very helpful !! i wonder whats a good peak to rms ? peak at -5 and rms -10, something like that?

[@runefagereng6023]

Brilliant!