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[@ProdByTimDuncan]

This video helped me to archieve the loudness i always wanted to get. I was never able to get my songs to compete with commercial releases until this video. The "trick" with using two limiters in a row and the simple mindset to balance your track with eq frequency wise was gold for me. It feels like someone just opened my eyes to mastering. And also i found out that if the mix is bad, there is no chance that your master will sound like commerical releases. Thanks a lot for your videos Fabio!

[@NoizeLondon]

You're welcome bud - looking forward to our skype session!

[@emiel333]

Wow! The examples at the end show how good you are at mastering! Lot’s of respect for you, mate. Best, Emiel.

[@NoizeLondon]

Thanks Emiel!! :)

[@yungdirtysprite6980]

You are definitely one of the most professional music content creators i know and in my opinion you are underrated but just keep going youre doing great stuff! Love it

[@NoizeLondon]

Humbled by your kind words thanks so much buddy 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@yungdirtysprite6980]

@@NoizeLondon im currently struggling with multiband compression as i cant just get it right and always destroy my sound :/ I would love to see a specific tutorial on multiband compression, would be great if you could do that. You are really really fcking good at explaining

[@NoizeLondon]

@@yungdirtysprite6980 Ok bud had a couple of requests for this so will see what I can do. ;)

[@yungdirtysprite6980]

@@NoizeLondon would be soo great thx mate :)

[@gigngamer]

@@yungdirtysprite6980 Multiband compression is like regular compression... do you master regular compression? anyway on pro MB there my way of doing it: -First Alwayd the 100 - 300 band with a mid attack and mid release Ratio 1.1/1.4 and around 9 Range and a medium threshold : the aim is to clean this muddy zone you keep the attack with the mid attack but the compression continue to kill the rest with the release. -Then High (10+) Fast attack fast release higher ratio : high frequency are quicker you can go much on it - Then 300 -2000 ( Or 1000 it depends)Band : litthe faster attack than low mid medium release, the aim is to glue the zone and control it Then2000 -8000 - it depends the attack is faster than 300-2000 but not as fast as the H+, the settings really depends of the problems Then the Low -100 : Like a mid attack long release for clicky stuff (707 kick etc) but it really depend there is no " magic" Execpt on master, i use multi band ONLY when i can't achieve the aim with regular compression Or EQ: and a lot of time it's when it's a Highly dynamic and rich sound it's why that work so much on -vocal -piano

[@ericadomako2665]

SO so good Thanks alot

[@robotmonster5293]

Hey just found you. Great vids man. Keep it going!

[@NoizeLondon]

Thanks bud!!

[@mermaidfeetxoxo_music]

These videos are not only helpful but fun to watch. Thanks

[@NoizeLondon]

Thanks bud !

[@gigngamer]

Well about the loudness extra tips: The Spectrum Balance is a MAJOR for this purpose, use a visualizer (i like Izotope tonal balance witch is not Too precise so i have to use my ears) even if your mix is not extra loud if you have a proper spectrum balance it won't gonna sound to shitty in comparaison to commercial tracks.

[@NoizeLondon]

It’s a good visual aid especially if you have issues with your room or small speakers ! Thanks for sharing :)

[@deluxsaucepodcast4554]

Great work. You can hear the difference for sure, and wow, what a difference!

[@justrichardcarter]

Nice to see the levelled outputs for comparison! Great video :)

[@NoizeLondon]

Thanks Richard ! Appreciate the kind words

[@CircusNormal]

You can't polish a turd but you can roll it in glitter!

[@NoizeLondon]

😹😹😹 still a turd tho...

[@scutifr]

I polish my turds

[@OgTitouan]

Well you just won a subscriber with those magnificent demos of mastered songs, really adds a lot of definition, color and "roundness" to the sound.

[@DaveDevourerOfPineapple]

Great content man. Very glad to find your channel!

[@NoizeLondon]

Thanks so much for tuning in!

[@MrVetran8]

Great video man, I'll be using these plugins for sure!! Loving Big Kevy's X is calling too, your mastering chain has taken it next level

[@NoizeLondon]

Thanks so much bud - let me know if there is anything you want me to cover :)

[@snoozyloco609]

I'm such a noob at mastering but I use a lil tape on my drum bus and alot on my basslines and stuff... So I dnt need to be looking at pultec stuff or or loadsa different had stuff I could literally just use them... I know fabfilter stuff is transparent and all ur classic compressors use tape or tube stuff to colour... But I've helped me alot..

[@NoizeLondon]

I think you’re touching on something very important here which is getting your track to sound dope even before it hits the master buss processing! Keep it up - sounds like you got something good going on. Ps. I also love tape sat on bass... so round - so warm!

[@snoozyloco609]

@@NoizeLondon thanx loads for the reply man gunna watch some more of ur stuff now :)

[@raffaelrudolf]

No Sonnox Oxford Infiltrator? This thing is a beast 🤙🏼

[@JesseWilsonMusic]

LOVE IT

[@NoizeLondon]

:)

[@photeinoulatsalou3629]

Nice video...just got one (my biggest) problem: I use Pro Tools and my mix sounds exactly the way that I want. After bouncing to a stereo track and play it on windows media player it sounds different, kind of lifeless or dull. The reverb and the clarity isn't that present and crisp as in the PT Session...and all I did was just bouncing with the same sample rate. PLEASE GIVE ME THE ADVICE THAT I NEED

[@NoizeLondon]

Hmmm maybe ur normalising on output?

[@Retrovergo]

great vids mate, earned a new sub

[@NoizeLondon]

Thanks buddy!!

i've been trying to find these songs "keep moving" and "x is calling", could u do me the favor to tell me who's singing?

[@erkamau9629]

Louder Is Better ...to compare It have be fine matchin the listening level of mix and mastered versione.

[@abel2781]

Hi ! Thanks for you videos, they are fabulous ! ;) Can you make a video on how to mix vocals ? I suck at it !

[@NoizeLondon]

Yeah sure man I have a secret tool which I will reveal very soon!!

[@kamogelobaikgodiso1937]

$1600 worth of plugins and artists will still ask you to work for them for free!

[@raazmusic]

Really nice video, explained well, thank you! I'm just not sure about comparing effects of your mastering using different loudness - it's a bit pointless since louder almost always sounds better (our ears works a bit like limiters when sound get louder, so yeah - it sounds better). Would love to hear a comparison with exactly the same output levels. It won't make us hear everything you did clearly, because of YT compression etc... but it would be better than cheating us with loudness which is happening right now ;)

[@NoizeLondon]

Hey bud if you watch closely you'll see that the peak levels are almost exactly the same (maybe off by 0.5db) I did this intentionally so that the before and after was not biased. The RMS is coming up so much that the perceived loudness is so much more audible than the peaked that it throws your judgement. Hope that explains it in enough detail!!

[@raazmusic]

Shit, you're right, I was judging just by my ears, not looking at the peaks. Wow! Sound really much louder!

[@kage-fm]

it’s hard to A/B your mastering chain when they’re outputting significantly different levels - obviously the added loudness sounds better, but the EQ and saturation you’re doing are much harder to notice that way.

[@NoizeLondon]

Hi Kage, if you look closely you’ll see the peak levels are the same. What I’ve managed to do is dramatically increase the RMS level so that the overall LUFS is much much louder. What we’re dealing with here is metered volume VS perceived volume.

[@jacobskovsbllknudsen5908]

For another video you might consider level matching the mastered and unmastered versions, louder is always better you know, so you don't really pay attention to what you have done, besides making it louder. Just a thought ;) Fine chain though :)

[@NoizeLondon]

Hi bud you’re not the first person to mention this but if you look on the meter you’ll see that the peak levels are very very closely if not perfectly matched. What you’re hearing is the perceived loudest which is high due to an increase in RMS. So although you think it sounds louder the metered volume is (almost) identical!

[@jacobskovsbllknudsen5908]

@@NoizeLondon I'm aware that it is perceived loudness, but since we're entering an age where LUFS is the new standard you could choose to adhere to level match with this parameter or the RMS if you so choose ;) It's not a bad video, by any means, it's just that, for educational purposes, the beginner producer will most likely only recognize that it got "very way more stronger" ^_^ But then again, I'm not making the videos, you are, talking about transient shaping and different kinds of clipping might become too long-winded...

[@NoizeLondon]

@@jacobskovsbllknudsen5908 I am also matching to LUFS... but peak level is what we're looking to get more perceived loudness out of my friend! I hear what you're saying - at the end of the day as a mastering engineer its the perceived volume that I am trying to achieve at the same peak :)

[@closeencounter-cultureclos4200]

Really useful, and added bonus is you sound kinda like Bear Grylls.

[@NoizeLondon]

🤣🤣🤣

[@brettpiggott2664]

Who is the "Talking" track by? It's fire! And that "X Is Calling".

[@ConfusioNIntrusioN]

would to know this aswell :D

[@LukePetruzzi]

X is Calling by Big Kevy: open.spotify.com/track/6LLnZGnMHX1DJVKQNMeHwT?si=XKw7Bxi-SYqbu-GKK_btvA

[@NoizeLondon]

Can you give me the time in the video for the talking track please and I'll link you

[@ConfusioNIntrusioN]

@@NoizeLondon it's at 7:42 the talking track is :)

[@greze2195]

​@@ConfusioNIntrusioN sounds like a boyz noize track XD, but ya plz ID that track

[@amasu89]

Just came across your videos. Loving it, Incredible stuff. Is there a chance you could recommend a book on mixing and mastering?

[@NoizeLondon]

Hi Usama, thanks so much! Hmmm there are some out there but I would recommend learning one technique such as EQ (I’m releasing a video on it tomorrow) and then practicing with your own tracks or downloadable stems :)

[@amasu89]

Noize London Thankyou. Looking forward to it. 😊

[@86marcoz]

Great video man! You got a new subscriber

[@NoizeLondon]

Thanks Marcos!!

[@WebangDubstep]

Great video!

[@NoizeLondon]

Thanks so much buddy :)

[@andycarrillo48]

So what should I actually buy for mixing and mastering I use fl studio

[@NoizeLondon]

Hardware or software ?

[@Mopark25]

@tl 074 as far as I know there's no mid-side EQ plug in in FL, unless you want to use a crazy Patcher rack with Stereo Shaper on the Master. Better to just get Fabfilter EQ 3.

[@luca_lpd]

Why the out ceiling is at -8.5 on the waves limiter? Is there any reason or is just a snapshot of the moment you where working on it? Thx in advance

[@NoizeLondon]

I think it was the setting for that track in particular !!

[@luca_lpd]

​@@NoizeLondon I thought that (using one limiter only) I should keep that level around -0.1 to -0.3, not below.. that's why i asked you this :) . So that limiter at -8.5 should be the first of the two in that case, am I right? Thx again

[@NoizeLondon]

Yes it’s because I’m using two limiters in sequence :)

[@NoizeLondon]

The one after is at -0.2

[@luca_lpd]

@@NoizeLondon Cool, will try :) thanks mate and keep up these great vids

[@Joseph-fs4kh]

You mentioned in another video that you have clients. Are you a personal production coach? Do you mix and master other producers’ work?

[@Joseph-fs4kh]

Oops just heard you say in this video you’re a mastering engineer.

[@NoizeLondon]

hey bud I do indeed - if you're interested in mixing or mastering please head to my website :) www.noizemusic.io

[@Boissinova]

Ope! Found it! 😎

[@NoizeLondon]

NICE :)

[@RichardRichardVC]

Really interesting - great stuff

[@NoizeLondon]

Thank you Richard. Got another one coming out tonight ! :)

[@Craneformers]

How much headroom is needed for mix down before mastering?

[@NoizeLondon]

As long as it’s not clipping it doesn’t matter

[@BOINQueAudio]

Love this channel! Any particular reason why the 24db low cut is just before the end in the chain? Often I see such a low cut at the very start of the chain (while you only cut the sides there) ? Keep it up

[@NoizeLondon]

Hey bud! It’s a finalising EQ which is at 24hz but a 18db/Oct slope. Just ties it all together after all the processing and cleans up any unwanted mess. Also there needs to me a low cut st somepoint I just prefer mine there :) thanks for the support - glad u like the channel!!

[@chasebliss5045]

i've heard about cutting out the lows below 30 hrz but below 200 hrz? what's the ideology behind that? it would take out all of your sub and the punch of your kick

[@NoizeLondon]

I'm only cutting the SIDE signal here making everything below 200hz mono. I'm not cutting out the sub from the whole thing. You see the little 'S' by the cut?

[@chasebliss5045]

@@NoizeLondon gotcha! I misheard that part. Thanks for clearing that up ;)

[@ogabner]

What’s the music track behind your voice ? Is coming sounding like from the beginning of the video

[@NoizeLondon]

Not sure bud got it from some website

[@DJ.Shrimp]

What kind of headphones do you use? I can only find time to produce while my kids are asleep so I find myself using headphones to make music about 95% of the time. Definitely not ideal but it's what I need to do for now. Thanks!

[@DJ.Shrimp]

Actually, I think I found them: AKG K712 Headphones. Recommend them over other similarly priced headphones?

[@NoizeLondon]

For long sessions I use the AKG K712 which are comfy and give me enough clarity to do a basic mix on. Otherwise the audio Technica ATH-M50

[@NoizeLondon]

Good idea to try some out and see how u like them. The K712 are so light, and the cups sit around the ear which is key to comfort !

[@DJ.Shrimp]

@@NoizeLondon thanks for the tips! Will see what I can try out locally.

[@captainvoluntaryistthestat3207]

Do you use limiter first or do you EQ first and then increase loudness?

[@NoizeLondon]

Limiters at the very end !!

[@noahnockels2164]

whered you get that hoodie dawg? its dope

[@NoizeLondon]

dude its actually from a Canadian womens brand called Aritzia.. in their biggest size... the most comfortable thing you'll ever wear (and no one outside of Cananda knows it haha!)

[@noahnockels2164]

@@NoizeLondon dude thanks so much gonna try and get me one haha

[@NoizeLondon]

Noah Nockels it’s literally called “the perfect hoodie” on the website. Most comfortable thing on the planet I sh** you not

[@JoalTaylor]

Watching this video one year later: "No, you fool! Go outside WHILE YOU CAN!"

[@DerekSmyth]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 however he did run away to 🇨🇦 Canada, not sure how that worked out 🤣

[@drydessert4198]

it would have been great if you had shown in detail the processing of each of the examples.

[@NoizeLondon]

The issue with doing that is people end up copying the exact settings to their own track and then wondering why they don't sound the same. I am working on doing smaller bitesize videos on the individual topics breaking them down with ease rather than submitting a mass load of information which in the end will be boring and forgettable.

[@SMXBEATS]

keep it up 💪💪👊

[@NoizeLondon]

Will do! Another coming this Sunday - anything you would like me to cover??

[@donpoulos]

Nice videos very didactic ! Sounds ok to use straight in clubs but won’t press record from that kind of mastering.

[@NoizeLondon]

thanks buddy! :)

[@donpoulos]

Noize London thank you. I watched many of your videos. Very good , I shared some with some friends who always ask me questions ;) thanks again

[@NoizeLondon]

nice one man - can't thank you enough for sharing - really means a lot - hope you have a great weekend! :)

[@thomas_rellum]

Do you propose your mastering service?

[@NoizeLondon]

Hi Thomas, yes if you are interested please email me through my website www.noizemusic.io - let me know if you need any help :)

[@koollife]

No stereo enhancement?

[@NoizeLondon]

On the first Fabfilter plug-in!! Check the side boost ;)

[@gilbertfrausto]

no stereo imaging in your mastering chain?

[@NoizeLondon]

The side boost in the fabfilter pro-Q 3 - literally the first plugin!! 😬

[@gilbertfrausto]

Awesome didn’t catch that. Also what frequency analyzer do you use? Been using Paz analyzer for years but haven’t really found another decent one

[@NoizeLondon]

gilbert frausto I just use the one in the EQ tbh

[@kierenlythgow]

You can't polish a turd ha ha! Great videos mate

[@NoizeLondon]

haha thanks buddy - looking forward to our session

[@only1nigmaonly1nigma93]

I like you man, no homo.

[@NoizeLondon]

I like you too (Borat voice)

[@himachaliswag589]

Helo bro i am sandeep from india sir can u send

[@NoizeLondon]

Send what?

[@himachaliswag589]

@@NoizeLondon contact no

[@himachaliswag589]

@@NoizeLondon whats app no

[@NoizeLondon]

Please email me through my website :) link in description

[@NoizeLondon]

Through my website buddy that ok?

[@rorylee9626]

does your dad make youtube videos about music theory?

[@NoizeLondon]

Who’s my dad

[@rorylee9626]

@@NoizeLondon David Bruce? Also I'm rly enjoying your videos btw they're super helpful

[@Exxoht]

dude this uad compressor is freakin expensive wow

[@NoizeLondon]

A good alternative is 'The Glue' by Cytomics - yeah its super expensive!! 😬

[@Mopark25]

@@NoizeLondon have you tried the Thrillseeker LA? It's a free plug-in but it sounds amazing for buss compression.

[@NoizeLondon]

@@Mopark25 Nope but will check it out!! ;)

[@Septurez]

Im a beginner and this confused the shiz out of me

[@NoizeLondon]

Sorry about that !!

[@Septurez]

@@NoizeLondon I just don't know any terminology. You're obviously very informed on the plugins but just can't exactly contextualize the info cause im a noob

[@NoizeLondon]

Doing a vlog on music producer jargon v soon!!

[@Bobby-Love]

Let us hear some real music...rock and roll

[@raffaelrudolf]

No Sonnox Oxford Infiltrator? This thing is a beast 🤙🏼

[@NoizeLondon]

Great plug-in just not in my mastering chain ! :)