Mastering Explained

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A channel all about audio mastering. Run by Sofia & Thomas, two active mastering engineers with many years of experience.

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3 Mastering Tricks That Don’t Work Anymore

3 Mastering Tricks That Don’t Work Anymore Mastering Explained

1.7K views - 1 day ago

Why Cutting 2.7kHz Made This Song LOUDER

Why Cutting 2.7kHz Made This Song LOUDER Mastering Explained

1.4K views - 1 month ago

How Loud Is Modern Metal in 2026?

How Loud Is Modern Metal in 2026? Mastering Explained

514 views - 2 months ago

How Loud Are the Biggest Songs on Spotify in 2026? - Loudness Investigation #1

How Loud Are the Biggest Songs on Spotify in 2026? - Loudness Investigation #1 Mastering Explained

2.6K views - 2 months ago

Hearing Changes In Transient Clarity 🎧 With Examples

Hearing Changes In Transient Clarity 🎧 With Examples Mastering Explained

901 views - 3 months ago

Unlocking Advanced Saturation Control using the Delta Signal

Unlocking Advanced Saturation Control using the Delta Signal Mastering Explained

2.3K views - 4 months ago

Mastering Your Own Music vs Professional Mastering

Mastering Your Own Music vs Professional Mastering Mastering Explained

1.5K views - 4 months ago

How to Reduce a Resonance Manually for Clearer Vocals (On a Whole Mix, With Considerations)

How to Reduce a Resonance Manually for Clearer Vocals (On a Whole Mix, With Considerations) Mastering Explained

1.4K views - 5 months ago

How to Add Midrange Clarity Without Ruining the Mix

How to Add Midrange Clarity Without Ruining the Mix Mastering Explained

7.1K views - 5 months ago

How to Use Reference Tracks When Mastering (with example)

How to Use Reference Tracks When Mastering (with example) Mastering Explained

1.7K views - 6 months ago

Quick and easy tool to evaluate your master

Quick and easy tool to evaluate your master Mastering Explained

2.3K views - 8 months ago

Understanding Frequency Areas, Part 2 – Pro Mastering EQ Tips & Examples

Understanding Frequency Areas, Part 2 – Pro Mastering EQ Tips & Examples Mastering Explained

2.3K views - 10 months ago

Understanding Frequency Areas, Part 1 – Pro Mastering EQ Tips & Examples

Understanding Frequency Areas, Part 1 – Pro Mastering EQ Tips & Examples Mastering Explained

8.6K views - 11 months ago

How to get smoother high-end in mastering using TDR Nova

How to get smoother high-end in mastering using TDR Nova Mastering Explained

4K views - 1 year ago

EQ in mastering - hear both the explicit and implicit effects

EQ in mastering - hear both the explicit and implicit effects Mastering Explained

2.9K views - 1 year ago

Ear training challenges for mastering – Can You Identify The Frequencies?

Ear training challenges for mastering – Can You Identify The Frequencies? Mastering Explained

693 views - 1 year ago

Three reasons why some songs sound louder on Spotify

Three reasons why some songs sound louder on Spotify Mastering Explained

4.6K views - 1 year ago

3 Compression Mistakes That Hurt Your Mix Dynamics

3 Compression Mistakes That Hurt Your Mix Dynamics Mastering Explained

2.9K views - 1 year ago

How to set the release on your mastering compressor – Pro Mastering Tips & Examples

How to set the release on your mastering compressor – Pro Mastering Tips & Examples Mastering Explained

4.3K views - 1 year ago

How to adjust the limiter look-ahead for transients and distortion – Pro Mastering Tips & Examples

How to adjust the limiter look-ahead for transients and distortion – Pro Mastering Tips & Examples Mastering Explained

2.7K views - 1 year ago

Is Your Limiter Hurting Your Mix? (4 Sounds to Listen For)

Is Your Limiter Hurting Your Mix? (4 Sounds to Listen For) Mastering Explained

2.1K views - 1 year ago

Why is my mix muddy instead of warm?

Why is my mix muddy instead of warm? Mastering Explained

2.6K views - 2 years ago

Why does my mix fall apart when I make it louder? Answering a super common mastering question

Why does my mix fall apart when I make it louder? Answering a super common mastering question Mastering Explained

2.5K views - 2 years ago

Why is Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car" louder than Luke Comb's on Spotify?

Why is Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car" louder than Luke Comb's on Spotify? Mastering Explained

2.2K views - 2 years ago

The mastering "trick" that will get you every time (don't fall for it) | Loudness bias example

The mastering "trick" that will get you every time (don't fall for it) | Loudness bias example Mastering Explained

2.1K views - 2 years ago

Want more clarity? Try upwards compression in TDR Nova GE!

Want more clarity? Try upwards compression in TDR Nova GE! Mastering Explained

6.9K views - 2 years ago

Gain staging for transparency, mojo and peak control – this is what you need to know!

Gain staging for transparency, mojo and peak control – this is what you need to know! Mastering Explained

4.6K views - 2 years ago

Is Your Master Better or Just Different?

Is Your Master Better or Just Different? Mastering Explained

1.7K views - 2 years ago

What is a master?

What is a master? Mastering Explained

907 views - 2 years ago

Vintage vibe in-the-box? Exploring the Waves Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain plugin

Vintage vibe in-the-box? Exploring the Waves Abbey Road TG Mastering Chain plugin Mastering Explained

14K views - 3 years ago

EQ before or after compression?

EQ before or after compression? Mastering Explained

5.3K views - 3 years ago

Audio Level Meters for Mastering

Audio Level Meters for Mastering Mastering Explained

18K views - 3 years ago

The 3 most important things when mastering

The 3 most important things when mastering Mastering Explained

7.1K views - 3 years ago

Next-level trick for fatter bass! Mastering trick in Kotelnikov GE

Next-level trick for fatter bass! Mastering trick in Kotelnikov GE Mastering Explained

12K views - 3 years ago

Ozone 9 Elements first impressions – Review by a professional mastering engineer

Ozone 9 Elements first impressions – Review by a professional mastering engineer Mastering Explained

4.4K views - 3 years ago

Gain staging in mastering (the right way)

Gain staging in mastering (the right way) Mastering Explained

62K views - 3 years ago

How to use TDR Nova for de-essing

How to use TDR Nova for de-essing Mastering Explained

18K views - 3 years ago

How to use low-cut filters for mastering

How to use low-cut filters for mastering Mastering Explained

27K views - 3 years ago

How to make a loud master

How to make a loud master Mastering Explained

6.7K views - 4 years ago

What is tonal balance?

What is tonal balance? Mastering Explained

20K views - 4 years ago

Mastering with The Glue – How to use mix bus compression

Mastering with The Glue – How to use mix bus compression Mastering Explained

32K views - 4 years ago

Mastering for vinyl – 3 tips and some theory!

Mastering for vinyl – 3 tips and some theory! Mastering Explained

9.7K views - 4 years ago

How to use a goniometer / phase scope when mastering

How to use a goniometer / phase scope when mastering Mastering Explained

9.8K views - 4 years ago

Mid-side mastering trick!

Mid-side mastering trick! Mastering Explained

4.4K views - 4 years ago

How deep is your bass? Try these test tones!

How deep is your bass? Try these test tones! Mastering Explained

3.9K views - 4 years ago

What is the difference between Multiband Compression and Dynamic EQ?

What is the difference between Multiband Compression and Dynamic EQ? Mastering Explained

2.2K views - 4 years ago

Why not use the headphone jack on your laptop for mixing and mastering?

Why not use the headphone jack on your laptop for mixing and mastering? Mastering Explained

8.9K views - 4 years ago

Linear phase vs minimum phase EQ for mastering? | Mastering Explained

Linear phase vs minimum phase EQ for mastering? | Mastering Explained Mastering Explained

7.6K views - 4 years ago

Spotify mastering levels how-to | Loudness normalization explained

Spotify mastering levels how-to | Loudness normalization explained Mastering Explained

5.3K views - 4 years ago

How to use TDR Kotelnikov for mastering | Mastering tutorial | Mastering Explained

How to use TDR Kotelnikov for mastering | Mastering tutorial | Mastering Explained Mastering Explained

43K views - 5 years ago

How to remove clicks and noises with iZotope RX | Mastering technique | Mastering Explained

How to remove clicks and noises with iZotope RX | Mastering technique | Mastering Explained Mastering Explained

9.8K views - 5 years ago

EQ matching to a reference by ear - Use this simple method! | Mastering Tutorial

EQ matching to a reference by ear - Use this simple method! | Mastering Tutorial Mastering Explained

3.8K views - 5 years ago

How to use headphones for mastering (and mixing)!

How to use headphones for mastering (and mixing)! Mastering Explained

36K views - 5 years ago

Why is louder better? | Loudness bias explained

Why is louder better? | Loudness bias explained Mastering Explained

1.7K views - 5 years ago

How to use the Waves L2 Ultramaximizer for mastering – our favourite trick! | Mastering Explained

How to use the Waves L2 Ultramaximizer for mastering – our favourite trick! | Mastering Explained Mastering Explained

41K views - 5 years ago

Can you use this mastering trick in TDR Nova? | Mastering tutorial

Can you use this mastering trick in TDR Nova? | Mastering tutorial Mastering Explained

35K views - 5 years ago

7 Free Plugins For Mastering | Free VST Plugins | Mastering Explained

7 Free Plugins For Mastering | Free VST Plugins | Mastering Explained Mastering Explained

12K views - 5 years ago

How to use Limitless for mastering - Part 2 | Limiter tutorial | Mastering Explained

How to use Limitless for mastering - Part 2 | Limiter tutorial | Mastering Explained Mastering Explained

8.2K views - 5 years ago

How to use Limitless for mastering - Part 1 | Limiter tutorial | Mastering Explained

How to use Limitless for mastering - Part 1 | Limiter tutorial | Mastering Explained Mastering Explained

16K views - 5 years ago

Dither - Everything you need to know! - Mastering Explained

Dither - Everything you need to know! - Mastering Explained Mastering Explained

13K views - 5 years ago