LEARN CUBASE - 29. How to Master. The ULTIMATE start to finish guide.
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Published 2022-01-31
How to Master your mix step by step in Cubase Pro / Artist
In this episode we learn how to master our 2 track mix we exported in the last video and master that mix for streaming and for duplication and physical media.
Mastering the last step in our musical production process that prepares your mix for the commercial world.
Learn how to create an effects mastering chain.
Learn how to setup your DAW for the mastering process.
Learn how to use precise metering
Learn how to use the LUFS system to prepare your mix for streaming
Learn how to correctly embed meta data into your file
Learn how to master specifically for streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music.
Learn how to export multiple types of files for mastering
Both Cubase Pro and Cubase Artist have a complete set of VST effects that allow you to correctly master your mix and prepare it for streaming services as well as social media and duplication.
Check here for the previous video that details the complete mix down process:
• LEARN CUBASE - 28. Export Mixes and ...
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00:00 Mastering description
01:00 Are you ready to master?
02:03 Cubase master templates
02:40 The reference track
03:21 Importing our mix
04:22 Mix architecture
04:40 Mastering effects chain
07:05 How to use the Master EQ
08:49 How to use the Multiband Compressor
11:50 How to use the Maximizer
12:32 Tape Emulation
13:16 Peak and LUFS meters for streaming services
15:15 Previous Cubase Version Meter Alternatives
16:09 Setting levels for streaming verses physical media
17:56 Comparison Levels
18:40 Audio Export Fader Levels
19:49 Stereo Buss Meters and Phase
20:52 Audio Export and Meta Data
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All Comments (21)
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Clearest mastering in Cubase video I've ever watched! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
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I don't know but after 2 years watching mastering in cubase. This is the very best of them all for me. Thanks for this 🤘🏻
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No wonder that this is so far one of the best and thorough mastering tutorial I have seen on YouTube
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This is the best mastering tutorial i've ever seen. Short and sweet. Keep doing this kind of stuff & Thank you
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Your videos are exceptional. Incredibly clear, thorough, explanatory, and useful.
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Outstanding! Have never heard a clearer set of instructions on the subject.
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Now, finally here we go! We're entering pro-territory. Thanks for this straight forward tutorial, tons of information here, no garbage, no half-knowledge, this guy really has done his homework. In other words: This is the real thang, folks!
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Probably the best video I've watched on mastering music. When trying this out I was like ehh but... finally something that actually works, thanks.
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I’ve been using Cubase for years and this is the clearest most concise and practical tutorial I’ve ever seen for Mastering in it. Finally it all makes sense.
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Best mastering video I've seen for Cubase or otherwise. Very direct and efficiently delivered, useful information. This is information I can actually apply. Thank you.
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This is a great example of knowing your gear instead of getting new gear is often the answer. Thank you very much for your tutorials. I've been trying to master mastering since forever, and find it so archaic.
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Again and again I am blown away by the superb quality of your videos. Concise, to the point and professional in every level. Thank you so much!
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Fantastic. Most Cubase videos on mastering introduce third-party plug-ins vs just using Cubase mastering tools.
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Finally a clear and understandable video. Still a lot to learn, but to see the workflow and why sertain plugins are used is valuable. Thank you for the great lesson!
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Thanks for great video - as a relative newbie, the issue of adding real volume to a track drove me crazy. All is now clear. Cheers
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Extremely useful. Explained in a clear, concise, detailed manner. Excellent Tutorial.
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Thankyou for a very informative intuitive tutorial on Mastering. The clearest description on Mastering tools with Cubase or Nuendo.
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This is one of the most informative and well done video I have seen about Cubase and Mastering, thank you so much
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Thank you for sharing👍 I use Cubase 11 pro but will be upgrading to 12 in the next day or 2 as they have a sale for $90.00 dollars 🙂
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Love you for this amazing tutorial. So helpful to make my song sound better. Many thanks!!!
