Music Mastering
Producertech
Producer's Guide to DIY Mastering
Following on from his successful Psytrance course in Logic, Producertech has invited Adam Goodlet back to create this new set of tutorials, this time focusing on the DIY mastering process. The course teaches his 8-step process, with individual lessons that demonstrate each technique with built-in DAW effects, in addition to an ‘ear training’ bonus module that uses 3rd party plugins to master a track in realtime.
Adam Goodlet has been creating music for over 15 years and currently operates the Re:Creation studio facility in the UK, which provides music production, video editing, tuition and his Really Good Mastering online service. With a wealth of experience, and a reputation for creating powerful, wide and warm masters, Adam is well equipped to share his knowledge with the Producertech community.
The course is an in-depth guide to the DIY mastering process. Kicking off with an explanation of what mastering is, Adam then proceeds to break down his mastering process into easy-to-follow steps. The modules cover a variety of essential mastering techniques, from EQing to achieve spectral balance, to multiband dynamic processing to produce a tight low end and crisp highs. At the end of the course, you’ll have all the knowledge you need to create loud, punchy and powerful mastered tracks that will sound massive on any speaker or sound system.
The course is available to stream immediately after purchase and can be watched 24/7/365. Accompanying the videos is an 18-page mastering guide pdf, and both an Ableton Live and Logic Pro X mastering template, using solely the DAWs’ own effects, giving you direct access to Adam’s personal mastering chain for your own usage. For more information, check out the trailer and sample module on the media tab.
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19
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Producertech
Producer's Guide to Ozone 8
iZotope’s Ozone 8 is one of the most comprehensive software mastering suites currently available and has quickly become an essential plugin for producers. On this course by accomplished DJ producer and music educator Joshua Casper, you’ll acquire all the knowledge you need to be able create your own professional-sounding masters with Ozone.
After introducing the basics and the mastering assistant, which uses machine learning to automatically create custom presets specifically tailored to your track, Joshua moves onto the learn features, EQ matching and using the references panel, so you’ll quickly get up to speed with the main operational features and already be able to start mastering your own material to a reasonable level. However, the tutorials then progress into a detailed exploration of each of Ozone 8’s modules, covering both modern and vintage types and providing more than a few demonstrations along the way.
In addition to working with Tonal Balance Control, iZotope’s included software for assisted track equalisation, Joshua discusses general and global parameters, dithering, codec previews, and even how to export your track. The course then concludes with a realtime track mastering session, showing 2 different examples of mastering, one with modern and one with vintage modules, to compare the techniques used on each process and resulting mastered sound.
As well as accessing the streamed tutorials, signing up to the course provides access to a download pack containing 10 additional presets for Ozone and the premastered track from the videos, so you not only learn how to master with the software but also have extra materials for doing so. Check out the free sample modules from the course before signing up for an example of the tutorial content, which will enable your knowledge of Ozone and mastering to be fully realised!
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19
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Singo Psy
Singomakers Complete Psytrance Production
Singomakers are one of the leaders of the Psytrance Music industry - their samples have been used in tracks of legendary artists like KSHMR, Marnik, Berg, Billx & Mat Weasel Busters, Blastoyz, Omiki and released on a world’s leading Psytrance labels like Iboga Records, DHARMA, Iono Music, TIP Records, Dragonfly Records, HOMMega Productions and performed at the biggest festivals around the world! Now, Singomakers are very proud to share with you their experience and knowledge.
This unique and absolutely exclusive Complete Psytrance Production Course contains more than 5 hours of videos, consisting of 37 lessons: the first 35 being sound design and mixing techniques for creating different psy elements, culminating in the final 2 lessons that show how to build a Psytrance track from scratch using those elements and then mix and master it. Learn the secrets of Mixing, Mastering, Sound Design, Creation of a Track From Scratch, Ideas for Inspiration and more!
In these tutorials you'll find many 100%-exclusive tips and tricks from the best Singomakers sound engineers, that you won’t find anywhere on the internet for free! You will also discover many tricks for how to make your sound Fat and Dynamic, Present and Powerful but Super-wide at same time; Loud, Clear, Diverse and Professional!
All chapters are available to purchase and ready to stream instantly directly from your account. Don't miss this ultimate chance to push your Psytrance music production skills and step up to the NEXT LEVEL!
ENJOY!
**In these videos Singomakers are using plugins from Sonic Academy, Voxengo, Fabfilter, A.O.M. Factory, Xfer Records, Valhalla, Cableguys, Izotope, Reveal Sound, U-he, Native Instruments, Waves, Singomakers, Vital Audio, Ben Schulz, MeldaProduction, Vengeance Sound, zplane, SoundToys, A1AUDIO, Lindell audio, Sugar Bytes, Lexicon, Oeksound, MathewLane, Soundtheory but all this settings and tricks can be applied in any DAW to any other plugins.
Any references to any brands on this site/page, including reference to brands and instruments, are provided for description purposes only. For example references to instrument brands are provided to describe the sound of the instrument and/or the instrument used in the sample. Loopmasters do not have (nor do they claim) any association with or endorsement by these brands. Any goodwill attached to those brands rest with the brand owner. Loopmasters or its Suppliers do not accept any liability in relation to the content of the sample or the accuracy of the description.
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49
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Producertech
Creating Future House & Pop
Ukrainian duo Cyborgs have returned to Producertech.com to share their techniques for creating Future House & Pop anthems, this time in Ableton Live. In this 5-hour tutorial series, they go from an empty project to a mastered track, ready to be sent to a label or uploaded to SoundCloud.
Cyborgs have been producing professionally since 2014 and had releases on huge labels like Sony and Armada Music, with support from Tiesto and many other international DJs. Their sound encompasses many styles of popular dance music, from heavy Bass House to mainstream Pop.
The course begins by constructing beats using a number of loops from one of their Loopmasters sample packs. They then add the main chords hook and design a bassline from the ground up with Xfer Serum. Once all of the main elements are in place, they embellish the intro, break and drop sections with a plethora of melodic accompaniment, including guitar, strings, piano and various pads. Finally, a multitude of FX and additional percussion are used to add the necessary dressing.
After the initial arranging is complete, the duo embark on a trilogy of detailed mixing modules, working on drums, drop melodies and then sounds from the intro and break. Techniques include shaping frequencies with EQ and filtering, and adding multi-band compression and saturation. The course ends by tweaking the arrangement to add fills and automation that improve the flow and keep things interesting, before providing a comprehensive mastering module working with iZotope Ozone.
Signing up to the course grants immediate access to 5 hours of streamed tutorials, as well as links for downloading the project and track from the course plus a bonus 50MB pack of Future House samples from Loopmasters. Check out the free sample module before signing up for an example of the course content and listen to the completed arrangement on the Producertech SoundCloud page embedded below.
Producertech · Future House & Pop Production by Cyborgs - Course Arrangement
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29
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Producertech
Mainroom Future House Production
Combining rolling basslines and heavy beats with vibrant melodies and pounding chords, Future House has become one of the most prominent styles in modern Electronic Dance Music, and the contrasts with light and dark are no better represented than with Ukrainian duo Cyborgs. On this course, they show how samples from their recent Loopmasters pack, along with a smattering of sound design, can be artfully combined into a winning arrangement, with all the necessary components to deliver an engaging breakdown and satisfying drop.
Going right from the very beginning, the initial tutorials show how all of the main elements are constructed, including a slamming drum groove, dynamic bassline and catchy chord progression. These parts are woven together into a main drop section, then embellished with additional melodic lines, brass, vocals and FX. Parts are made in a variety of ways, such as sample manipulation and editing, as well as designing from the ground up with synths.
The second half of the course moves on to the breakdown, which introduces the harmony from the drop, whilst building tension and energy, with supporting rhythms and FX. Melodic parts are again created from scratch, or taken from the drop section and edited to help unify the arrangement and smooth transitions as the song develops. After some final tweaks, the mix and arrangement are completed and some mastering is carried out, largely with Ozone 8.
The track is made in FL Studio and uses an assortment of 3rd party plugins, including Serum and Avenger soft synths, but all techniques can be easily transferred over to whatever DAW you use. Signing up gets you immediate access to the streamed tutorials, plus the FL Studio project and a bonus pack of Future House samples to download and use in your music. Check out the free sample lesson and listen to the track on the Producertech SoundCloud page, before signing up and being on your way to producing quality Future House of your own.
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29
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Reso
Reso DnB Masterclass Series
The complete Masterclass series from Reso, including his Beats, Bass and Melodies & FX DnB Courses. In this bundle, you'll be guided through how he constructs heavy drums, neuro bass and classic melodic elements & atmospheric FX. There are Logic projects and templates, to allow hands-on inspection or to use as a starting point for your own DnB tracks, plus an assortment of additional materials, including instrument presets, loops and oneshots. See the individual course pages for more details.
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49
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Reso
DnB Melodies & FX Masterclass
The third part in this trilogy of courses from one of DnB’s most talented producers and educators, Reso, sees him giving a masterclass on arranging, with a focus on melodic elements and FX. The 90 mins of streamed tutorials come complete with the Logic project from the course and a bonus 100MB pack of DnB samples from Loopmasters.
The course begins with a wealth of tips for how to build the foundations of an intro and breakdown, using mostly existing drums and bass elements from the drop, edited and processed in various ways. Reso then provides a detailed guide to creating, sequencing and processing different melodic phrases and FX, in order to produce a harmonious progression that develops musical themes whilst adding the necessary suspense and growing tension. As well as learning an abundance of sound design, mixing and arranging techniques, entirely with Logic’s instruments and effects, Reso even imparts his process for setting up the master bus, to create a mix-ready track for playing out.
Signing up to the course provides immediate access to well over 90 minutes of streamed tutorials, whilst the completed Logic project from the course can be downloaded for further scrutiny, or to use as a template for producing your own tracks. Furthermore, there are additional samples with the course, so you have not just the knowledge to create professional arrangements of your own, but a number of instant materials to use to do so. Before signing up, listen to the arrangement from the course on Producertech’s SoundCloud page, embedded below.
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19
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Zeitgeist Mastering
Building Custom Mastering Weapons in Live
These lessons, taken from Zeitgeist Mastering's Complete Mastering in the Box with Live Course, show how to build and use your own custom mastering weapons racks in Ableton Live, made entirely from Live's built-in effects. Weapons include an Aphex-style Exciter, a Bass Maximiser and various Stereo Enhancement tools.In addition to the streamed lessons, lasting over 2 hours in total, all 8 rack presets created on the course come as a downloadable pack, which can be opened up in Live to unleash the power of this devastating mastering arsenal!These tutorials are part of the complete course Mastering in the Box with Ableton Live by Zeitgeist Mastering. Please note: if after purchasing this course you would like to buy the complete mastering course, drop us a line and we will refund you the price of the course you've already purchased.
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16
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Zeitgeist Mastering
Mastering Now - An Industry Example
Producertech Presents Mastering Now - An Industry Example by Zeitgeist Mastering.This hour-long lesson is one of the industry example mastering lessons from the full Zeitgeist Mastering course - The Complete Guide - and provides a step- by-step guide to mastering a dance track from start to finish, using predominantly Waves plug-ins.
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Zeitgeist Mastering
Mastering in the Box with Ableton Live
This course achieves what no one thought was possible, including the person that made it! Producertech tutor Nick D'Ombrain, owner of Zeitgeist Mastering, has surprised himself with the outstanding results that can be achieved by mastering using only the devices that come with Ableton Live 9. Currently residing in Berlin, Nick has worked with a huge number of impressive names from the music industry - Alex Smoke, Sascha Braemer, Orbital, D-Unity and Eric Volta to name but a few. With his vast array of predominantly high end plug-in mastering tools, limiting himself to Live 9's devices seemed an impossible task. However, as 8 hours of quality tutorials proves, professional results are entirely possible, and this course shows you how! Accompanying the tutorials is a Live Template Set, containing a giant Mastering Rack, constructed throughout the course, so students can open up the session and import their own tracks to get going straight away. In addition, there is a written Pro Tips Guide, a Mastering Flow Diagram and 8 Custom Mastering Weapons (Live Racks), which include an Aphex-style Exciter, a Bass Maximiser and various Stereo Enhancement Effects. Check out the pre-mastered and mastered versions of the track Nick uses as part of the course on our SoundCloud page, to demonstrate the effectiveness of his Live mastering setup.
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49
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Zeitgeist Mastering
Pro Audio Mastering Tips in Ableton Live
This course teaches you the basics of mastering using entirely Live 9's internal devices. Course creator, Nick D'Ombrain, owner of Zeitgeist Mastering, has mastered many leading figures in the industry - Alex Smoke, Sascha Braemer, Orbital, D-Unity and Eric Volta, to name but a few.In this 90-minute tutorial, he thoroughly dissects each of Live's mastering effects, explaining different ways they can be used to achieve various mastered sounds. In addition to the movie, there is a 13-page Pro Tips pdf and Mastering Flowchart, which provide you with downloadable material that can quickly be accessed any time to serve as a permanent reminder of the techniques covered on the course.This tutorial is part of the complete courseMastering in the Box with Ableton Live by Zeitgeist Mastering. Please note: if after purchasing this course you would like to buy the complete mastering course, drop us a line and we will refund you the price of the course you've already purchased.
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9
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Zeitgeist Mastering
Mastering Now - The Complete Guide
Up until recent times, mastering audio has been something of a mysterious art that required mega dollars and experience to get release-worthy results... With the rapid evolution of dedicated software and technology, getting professional, release-ready results is now a possibility for everyone with the right knowledge and understanding!Mastering Now - The Complete Guide is a comprehensive, in-depth look at audio mastering and will give you exactly what you need to begin or go further with your audio mastering with real confidence. The course consists of over 6 hours of dedicated mastering tutorials, including 3 real life example tracks mastered from start to finish, a guide to the tools of the trade, some of the more secret tools and processes used, and a look at how to improve your critical decision making. There is undoubtedly something in this course for everyone!The tools and the theory you need to compete with today's mastering standards are covered in a personal manner by Berlin-based and seasoned Mastering Engineer - Nicholas D'Ombrain. As the director of Zeitgeist Mastering and with years of experience mastering some big names and record labels across Berlin and beyond, you can rest assured that this course is tailored to your needs and is packed full of valuable tips and mastering know-how.
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44
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Producertech
Tribal and Tech House Production in Live
With almost thirty years in the UK's dance music scene, Ian Bland a.k.a Blandy has an incredible wealth of knowledge in all things music and production. Blandy, who now owns Maison Records which releases House and Prog House bangers, is here to take you through the production of a huge Tribal/Tech House track in this superb course that spans almost four hours.
Beginning with the sound design, Blandy comprehensively describes the creation of the drums, bass, percussion, vocals, synth parts and exciting stabs and sweeps. Next, Blandy discusses his approach to setting out the track with a detailed section on arrangement. In the final section of the course, Blandy demonstrates his detailed and effective mixing and mastering style and compares the completed track to commercial examples.
The course is available immediately after purchase and comes complete with the Live project and 100MB of bonus samples, courtesy of Loopmasters. To learn more about the course and Blandy's high-energy teaching style, check out the trailer and sample modules now!
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39
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Producertech
Producer's Guide to Neutron 2
Neutron 2 is a huge upgrade to iZotope’s already revolutionary mixing suite, providing yet more innovative tools to help producers achieve incredible-sounding mixes. On this course by accomplished DJ producer and music educator Joshua Casper, you’ll discover the many ways to use Neutron to achieve mixing perfection!
Focussing on the Visual Mixer initially, Joshua shows how it can be used to mix all the individual channels in a project from one UI window, with quick and easy access to panning, levels and even stereo width for each. He also gives a detailed explanation of Tonal Balance Control, showing how to use target EQ curves from reference tracks to get exactly the mix you’re after.
In addition to tutorials that go through each part of the software, there is also a large segment of the course dedicated to using Neutron 2 to mix a track from start to finish, so every student can learn precisely how to put knowledge into practice in a real life mixing example. Each enrolled student has access to the multi-tracked stems of the track mixed in the course, as well as 10 bonus presets for Neutron 2, supplying not only the necessary knowledge but also extra materials to ensure the course delivers everything needed to produce an outstanding mix.
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19
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