How loud is loud enough, and how loud is too loud? In this third episode of his video series for Sound On Sound, mastering engineer Ian Shepherd describes his simple strategies to help you find the ideal balance of loudness and dynamics for your music, and why it's so important. Is louder always better ?
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ABOUT THE SERIES
Mastering Essentials: The SOS Techniques Guide
In this six-part series, produced in association with Steinberg, well-known mastering engineer Ian Shepherd takes us through his approach to mastering. Whether you’re polishing individual tracks or assembling EPs or albums, Ian will explore the tools, skills and decisions that can help you achieve great-sounding results.
3. How Loud Should You Master?
4. Mastering EQ: Balance, Don’t Match
5. Compression & Limiting In Mastering
6. Final Delivery: Requirements & Specs
For more detail on Ian’s approach to mastering, you can get his free downloadable Home Mastering Guide at www.HomeMasteringGuide.com
For more info about Ian Shepherd, visit his site: https://productionadvice.co.uk