Audio Mastering: When is a Track Done?

Jan 13, 2021

Learn how to gauge the technical and aesthetic requirements for calling a track "done" during audio mastering, from the perspective of a mastering engineer.

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Mastering Ambient Music without Drums

Oct 29, 2020

Mastering ambient music breaks many traditional mastering “rules.” Explore how mastering considerations may change when mastering ambient music without drums.

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Optimal Mastering for SoundCloud (And Compressed Audio Formats)

Sep 28, 2020

Learn audio mastering techniques to help your songs translate better on SoundCloud, and anywhere else lossy codecs are used.

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5 Ear Training Exercises to Listen Like a Mastering Engineer

Aug 12, 2020

Explore five ear training exercises to help you sharpen your listening skills and listen like a mastering engineer.

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What Is Crest Factor and Why Is It Important?

Jul 28, 2020

Find out what "crest factor" means in the world of audio mastering, how to interpret different readings, and how to use them to inform mastering decisions.

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Understanding Loudness in Audio Mastering

Jul 08, 2020

What is loudness? The answer may seem obvious, but let's explore the factors that influence our perception of loudness and how to apply them to audio mastering.

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Power to the People: Simple DIY Mastering with Ozone

Jun 29, 2020

Learn how a song was brought to its final mastered sound through DIY Mastering using iZotope’s Music Production Suite, with Ozone 9 & Tonal Balance Control.

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How to Bring Dynamics Back to a Mix

Jun 09, 2020

It feels impossible to bring dynamics back to a mix during mastering, but it’s not! Here are a few tips and tricks to bring life to an overly-processed mix.

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The Importance of Monitor Gain in Audio Mastering

Jun 04, 2020

Learn how to correctly set your monitor gain for audio mastering, and why doing so will help you achieve more consistent, tonally balanced results.

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