Hybrid-mastering of a latin pop easy listening song
In Vol.3 of the Mastering Stylebook series Friedemann Tischmeyer shows a hybrid approach giving this song a fresh and sparkling impression using a mix of selected plug-ins and analog outboard gear.
This time he is working with Steinberg´s WaveLab and shows an ideal hybrid mastering studio setup which has been realized in the 15Hz - Mastering Academy studio in Hamburg / Germany.
The song was performed by the Los Angeles resident Brazilian musician Rogerio Jardim.
Friedemann begins by building a mental aural vision before we actually start petting the gear. Then he will run you step by step through the setup, explaining the gear and why he has applied particular settings in order to realize the initially built vision of a fresh and sparkling sound.
Down the road you will learn how to use a dynamic EQ to reduce S-problems within a mastering process. He will also show you how he controls the highs and create a modern and bright sound without making it harsh.
The Mastering Stylebook series allows you to get impulses and inspiration to solve specific challenges and tasks which show up in the daily mastering practice. By practicing with the original mix with your personal choice of tools you will be able to compare your result with Friedemann´s master. You can certainly also apply the techniques used with the analog hardware in this video with your choice of plug-in substitutes.
Used software & hardware:
WaveLab Mastering DAW (Software)
Algorithmix PEQ Orange as surgical EQ (Plug-in)
Fabfilter Pro Q2 as MS-EQ (Plug-in)
Dynamic EQ by TC as De-Esser (Plug-in)
Antelope Eclipse DA-AD-Converter (Hardware)
Manley Mastering Backbone (Hardware)
Dangerous Liaison (Hardware)
Maselec MEA-2 Mastering EQ (Hardware)
SPL Tube Vitalizer (Hardware)
Charter Oak SCL-1 Compressor (Hardware)
Maselec HF-Limiter MPL-2 (Hardware)
API 2500 Single Band Compressor (Hardware)
MD3 Multiband-Compressor by TC (Hardware/Software)
Fabfilter Pro L Limiter (Plug-in)
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belangerjp •Sunday, August 16, 2020
For mastering, it's a great reference! Thanks for all your knowledge
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julián.ri •Thursday, June 11, 2020
En español por favor.
simonachkar •Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Hey guys you need to understand that these videos are not supposed to teach you everything I don't regard these as full courses so don't blame the teachers for anything. Consider them like a series you're following on Netflix... you can't expect Thomas Shelby to teach you how to become a Mafia Boss on Netflix?? and this is the same thing.
Santiago_1026 •Monday, October 2, 2017
Nice tutorial. How is possible to print the master with external gear using render function. The only way to achieve that is in real time as far as I know.
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caesarjamesaugustus •Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Very well presented & logically executed performance. As the digital world catches up to the quality of the analog and the gap becomes smaller Mastering is clearly the next wild west frontier many will want to take on. This valuable information from experienced Engineers adds tremendous value to Puremix's subscriptions. This Presentation is exactly what we crave to understand the decision making process, parameters, & knowledge of the latest digital tools that can bring us one step closer to a convincing professional Master.
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itsJosh •Wednesday, March 22, 2017
I am a senior, about to graduate with a BM in Commercial Composition/Arranging, in Los Angeles. I know quite a bit...but there is also still MUCH for me to learn. The "Mixing" video Mick Guzauski did of A. Suleiman's song was astoundingly informative (and done in Pro Tools). I don't see much benefit to learning about plugins that do not work on a Mac. (???) This video was very difficult for me to follow. I think you would need to know a LOT about mastering before this video would make any sense to you. I am still trying to figure out the difference between "mixing," and "mastering." ??
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adcingeo •Friday, November 4, 2016
Thanks for an excellent lesson. This was one of the best "little by little" EQ and colour approach demonstrations I've seen/heard. Thank you!
And as a bonus, now I have:
"You can make sand, man! Just give it another try.
You can do anything: it's undie night, yeah!"
stuck in my head.
royosherove@gmail.com •Saturday, October 8, 2016
Hi There. The video drops out at about 14 minutes...
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kilowatt •Sunday, November 22, 2015
wow, Sésame, Ouvre toi !
Friedemann •Tuesday, September 1, 2015
@ nirSa regarding K-Stereo:
Yes, I have compared both versions once a while ago and there was a recognizable difference. In that particular situation we opted
for the Algorithmix. This doesn´t mean that we have done a scientific shoot out.
There was simple a difference in response when using exactly the same setting.
I personally prefer the Algorithmix version as I like the interface more and the eyes are eating the foot too and it´s always good when the foot looks good.
But when you don´t have a version yet, I guess you can´t make a wrong decision opting for the UAD version when you own a ca
nirSa •Friday, August 28, 2015
I would like to know what do you think of the uad k-stereo as a replacement for the algorithmix tool?
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drumvarna •Sunday, July 19, 2015
WOW!
I love the API 2500, and for a first time I see someone to use it. I use this unit a lot on DRUMS and on my Stereo bus!!!
A lot of interesting steps to make mastering!!!
Great Video again from Friedemann
RESPECT!!!
