Mastering | Portland
Audio Mastering Course
Our Mastering Course is designed for today’s multi-genre modern engineer. While being completely focused on mastering “in-the-box” (in a computer), we provide you with the ability to achieve that commercial sound through the understanding of various analog circuits and effect processors. You will leave with a fully mastered track, and all the steps to continue improving and forwarding your abilities for years to come.
The techniques can be applied within any digital audio workstation, which learners are required to bring with them. Classes are available in-person or LIVE Online.
Introduction & Mixing Recap
- →Reference Tracks
- →Speakers & Headphones
- →Frequencies
- →Dynamic Processing
- →Effects
- →Critical Listening
Metering and Rendering
- →Gain Staging
- →Meters used in Mixing & Mastering
- →Mixing Groups
- →Rendering your Premaster
- →How to Prepare for Mastering
Introduction to Mastering
- →History of Mastering
- →Setting up a Mastering Session
- →Overview of Ozone & FabFilter Suite
- →Critical Listening
Mid/Side
- →What is Mid/Side
- →History of Mid/Side
- →Mid/Side Techniques
Maximizers
- →What is a Maximizer
- →Ozone Maximizer & FabFilter Pro-L walk-through every function.
- →Practical Use
Creating A Mastering Chain
- →Creating an efficient Mastering Chain with Ozone & FabFilter
- →Step by Step Hands-on Instruction
- →In depth explanation of Modules & Signal Flow
Metering / Phase & Dithering Analysis / Stem Mastering
- →Meters used in Mastering
- →Phase & Dithering
- →Stem Mastering for Clients
Advanced Mastering
- →Expanding Your Mastering Chain
- →Using Virtual-Analog Signal Processors
Mastering for Streaming Audio & Broadcasting
- →Explanation & History
- →Modern Day Application
Referencing, Finalizing, Exporting
- →How to Reference
- →Finishing Up
- →Exporting
- →Group Critique
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Phaser & Flanger
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Read on edu →More Creative Mixing Techniques
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Read on edu →Vocals
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Read on edu →Dynamics
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