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

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In this video, I turned the camera on while mastering a mix to show you the steps I took to make it loud, clear and ready for release.

Initially, the peak loudness of the mix was at -0.3dB but the average loudness of the mix was too low. This meant that it sounded quiet on most playback systems and could not be turned up to a good listening level. My main objectives were to increase the average loudness without creating any audible distortion or ducking and to bring a little more excitement to the mix. I also listened critically to ensure there were no issues or edits missed.