nice video . i have a question if you have a low budget microphone can u still make the vocals sound good with the mastering? (ive never used pro tools before only mixcraft)
@flyguy500k I think I started with Platinum. I've added a lot a la carte. I probably should have just bought Mercury from the beginning. I've probably spent close to that amount... $4-5K.
Pretty cool video. Thanks for the tip on how to master rap vocals. Over the years, I have read so much on special tools and faders to get the vocals to ride the waveform and of course the prices that come with those tools that I did not see how it could be done. It seems that your method of the send it to the compressor should accomplish the same goal. I'm working on an unrelated project now, but when I get to the rap album I am going to try out the method and see what happens. Thanks again.
@mnash3 I'm always a fan of finding compression settings that do most of the vocal riding automatically. Sometimes it takes two compressors to achieve good results.
@bdub-Thanks for the feedback. That is actually a very important note e.g. that I might need 2 compressors to get it done. I would have been very annoyed working in the project for hours and not understanding why it is not working. LOL... This tip is perfect because I do have a similar scenario where I have some mastered instrumentals and will be laying the vocals on a separate track. For some of the instrumentals, there are no hooks/background vocals, but I'll add them as I work on the project.
Hey Bill, can you email me at carmonag@ymail.com - I'd like to ask you a few questions, it might need more than the max characters in this youtube box haha. Thanks Bill. Appreciate it!!
hey i got the waves bundle i heard Q10 was the most preferred eq im having trouble making my vocals sound like i want them can you make a tutorial on EQ and COMPRESSION?
Hi i just got Pro tools 9 for windows but it will not start up. When I click to open I get the hourglass for a few seconds then nothing... I've uninstalled, reinstalled, .. tried everything.
Very helpful video. You covered just the basics, which is exactly what I needed. Thanks very much. I do have one question: dithering. Do I put the dither on the track after the limiter and then simply bounce the song down to a 16-bit file and voila? Or is there something more to it? Thanks!
@Seraplane PT9 is 24-bit native, so everything should dither to 24-bit. Pro Tools will dither to 16-bit if you so choose when bouncing. PT10 is better, so there's no need to dither between plugins, I think. But I don't have it yet.
@americanasshole1 As of right now (early 2012), $40/track, with discounts for full albums. If someone is reading this post in the future, these prices may no longer be applicable, though...
do it matter what order you place the plug in when you are mixing and mastering, i hear this a lot that the order is very important to the sound of the track
@bigdeseil Yes, I typically EQ first so that the compressor is not affected by frequencies that are no longer part of the mix. Limiting is definitely last.
@JesseRoyle1 Where did he get the "Reference Track" from? is it the output of a plugin? or was it the song Already mastered?? I'm so confused about something So simple
@bdubrecords By far this best mixing/mastering engineering video I've seen so far, and some really key pieces of information. How about a 'in the box' mix/mastering video on rap/rnb? :p
@StoryWB you shouldnt master in pro tools. daw have limitations such as 24 bit (pro tools hdx has 64 bit bus but its 10 grnad) you should master in something like apples wave burner
i was wondering ..are the mixdowns the same in adobe audition and protools if you use the same plugins? my question is will the sound be the exact same
@5m1nutes Most sound cards don't color the sound, so it's not that big of a worry. The bigger deal is the signal to noise ratio and the proper inputs and outputs that you need for your mics, instruments and monitors. I always recommend an external USB or FireWire device.
Don't know if it's been mentioned in the thread, but my issue in mastering is getting the track to a good enough level (against a reference track) without it clipping. I don't have a lot of plugins, so i use a gentle eq and a maximizer. It sounds good, but always clips when I listen to the bounce. Any info or links you could send me???
@abovestudios Great question. Keep its maximum level to -0.2 dB to prevent this. And make sure your master fader is at zero. For maximum loudness without distortion, you need a really good limiter. Waves makes some great ones, though they are a bit expensive...
@jnasty23swag It varies, based on who is singing and what mic they're using and how it fits into the rest of the mix. With modern rap, I typically add a LOT of highs, shelving from 4 kHz up and then use a de-esser or multi-band compressor to tame the sibilants.
@dennismstamps If the buzzing is clipping, there is a De-Clipper plug-in with Adobe Audition that does pretty well. Most times, that kind of overmodulation is not fixable, though.
Thanks for those suggestions; I will definitely check them out! One other question for you though, and this may be a bit of a stretch but, is there any software/plugin you know of that deals with "buzzing" audio? For instance, a person speaking into a microphone hits a loud syllable, and it causes the audio level to fluctuate many times in a very short period of time. Not sure what may cause it, whether it's the person's voice, the microphone itself, or anything else? The end result is...
@dennismstamps A friend told me that there's a dynamic EQ plugin, perhaps by McDSP if I'm remembering correctly, that might do what you're talking about (reduce people regardless of overall volume). Sorry I don't remember exactly. Check out avid (dot) com/US/categories/Audio-Plug-ins/Audio-Plug-ins-Pro-Tools
@iCruzTv In my experience, I've found that the most useful plugins aren't included in any of their bundles (except for Mercury). Watch for a sale if you want to buy the SSL, PuigTec, PuigChild, L316, etc. individually, because they're not cheap!
I'm working with a piece of audio and I'm wondering if you could help me out. The audio in question is filled with sporadic and wide-spread prominence peaks that make it quite difficult to listen to. EQing doesn't do any good in this case because the peaks are all over the place. Compression/limiting is also no help because it only manipulates the overall volume of the track, and doesn't do anything about the peaks at certain frequencies.
@bdubrecords From watching the video, (correct me if I'm wrong but...) the L316 only seems to kick in during the loudest moments/transients of the audio, in other words, there might be shrieky/jagged audio sitting at say, 4 or 5 dB below the height of the transients, and the plugin won't do anything to that part of the audio unless it's set to a very aggressive setting, at which point it would overly squash the audio track as a whole.
I guess what I'm looking for is a plugin that deals with..
@dennismstamps Because the L316 deals with frequencies independently of one another, a spike in 500 Hz, for example, could still be attenuated, even though the overall level of the track isn't that high. As far as "squashing" goes, the L316 is by about 1,000% the best limiter I've ever used. You can do pretty extreme things before it starts to sound squashed, if the settings are right.
@boderrickshorter Typically, I use Waves SSL or PuigTec EQs, the LinEQ, PuigChild or LinMB as needed, then the L316 to finish it off. There are plenty of others like the Center plugin that I have at my disposal for special situations too.
@bdubrecords thanks but im having a major problem im using a tlm 103,avalon compressor,yamaha 8" monitors a imac ect........and i got the entire waves bundle my recording levels are great but i cant get my vocal to come to the front like you got yours any help
@boderrickshorter Cut below 90 Hz on your vocal and give a little presence boost at the top end. If that doesn't work, you can carve out a hole for it to sit in by cutting 2 kHz in the instrumentation.
@boderrickshorter You can also use a side-chained compressor, keyed to the vocals, to reduce the instrumentation gain by a dB or two when the vocals are present.
Hey, a little off topic but what setup are you using to send video from your laptop to your TV? I would like a similar setup for mixing and mastering so I can have the mix on my laptop screen and plugins on my larger screen.
@diamondkavemedia Great question. A reference track is a commercial song by an artist that sounds like you want to sound. I reference popular rappers' song to know how the EQ and loudness should sound when I master for rappers, for example.
Waves gives good manuals for each individual plug-in, but figuring out how to use them together is another matter. There's very little info out there, so thanks for sharing your experience.
yo dude i like your tutorials but i was told from studio engineers that it's not a good idea to master with head phones because you can't hear the bass freq well is that something you agree with
Help! Is it possible to get audio out of my PC internal speakers running Pro tools MP9 using the fast track pro? When the fast track is connected, I can only get audio through the fast tracks headphones? Please, please if any one knows the answer to this.....thanks.
Youre one of the Best masters Ive heard yet on Youtube, Keep it up. i might have to send you one of my mixes or two for Mastering; Mixing takes up most of my Time..hardly have time to Master.
First off, great video and thanks! I'm just curious about one thing. I noticed that you have dither set on both the lineMB and the L316. Is this optimal? I thought you should only dither once (or if you are reducing the bit depth).
@greenmeaniebandits I'm using the compressor bundled with Pro Tools. Hit the Key icon and then drop down the list on the left side to choose the key source.
@Jesteminny1726 Thats the Bomb Factory Meter Bridge plugin, it comes with Protools ... use it to place on your submix, to check for obvious RMS levels or just use it on the Master Fader when youre Mastering.
@greenmeaniebandits I don't remember exactly, but you'll want to make sure it's hard panned left and right and of course vary the delay and/and pitch. Sorry, it's actually been quite a while since I've done it that way. Most artists just re-record the track again and then pan the two takes hard left and right.
hey what are your settings on supertap delay to achieve that doubler effect on the rap vocals thats the exact sound im looking for and as much as i mess around with it i cant achieve that sound..
@bdubrecords I'm definitely a noob when it comes to the vast world of mastering, but I was wondering why you didn't use a multiband compressor when sidechaining the vocal to the beat. wouldn't a regular compressor lower all the frequencies and not just the ones conflicting with the vocal and are there any techniques or products that can lower only the conflicting frequencies in the mix and allow the vocal to stand out. thanks
@bdubrecords I'm definitely a noob when it comes to the vast world of mastering, but I was wondering why you didn't use a multiband compressor when sidechaining the vocal to the beat. wouldn't a regular compressor lower all the frequencies and not just the ones conflicting with the vocal and are there any techniques or products that can lower only the conflicting frequencies in the mix and allow the vocal to stand out. thanks
This is one of the best if not the best tutorials I have seen on youtube. I know this has nothing to do with the video but that fantom X8 is one of my favorite keyboards of all time...LOL! Thanks for the video.
thanks man ive been useing waves for 10 years now and upgraded to mercury bundle almost 2 years ago. so many new fx to go thru i stuck to what i knew mostly you showed me stuff i didnt even know i had. thanks again keep up the good work
great vid def add you as a friend now!
skatenick66 1 week ago
Nice Video ,, But I am Useing Logic 9 With Waves Plugins
And Everyday I am Trying To Mix My Vocal With A instrumental
But When i Lsn To My Mix its Just Fail T,T
Can You Help Or Do A Video How To Mix Lead Vocals With A instumental Pllllz
Useing " Logic 9 "
TiAngelTheOriginal 2 weeks ago
What's that plug-in on the top monitor called that you use for referencing to compare the tracks?
TheIV101 2 weeks ago
@TheIV101 Waves PAZ Analyzer.
bdubrecords 2 weeks ago
nice video . i have a question if you have a low budget microphone can u still make the vocals sound good with the mastering? (ive never used pro tools before only mixcraft)
Dakid295 3 weeks ago
@Dakid295 A Shure KSM 32 is not bad. Audio Technica studio mics are decent too...
bdubrecords 2 weeks ago
what was the name of the compressor you used on the rap beat?
jesmusik 3 weeks ago
I've been searching for a tutorial like this for almost two years now, thank you!
XDosShane 4 weeks ago
Great video, thanks very much.
tofuComputer 1 month ago
Wow, thanks!
BwantleyBoo 1 month ago
how do you bounce down to 2 tracks?
guitarnick914 1 month ago
@guitarnick914 You could solo just the tracks you want to be part of the first mix and then bounce. Then repeat for the other half.
bdubrecords 2 weeks ago
whats thats spectrum analyzer called?
Burkhardt0121 1 month ago
@Burkhardt0121 Waves PAZ Analyzer.
bdubrecords 2 weeks ago
I also would like to send you a track to see how it comes out and I wanted to know a price.
flyguy500k 1 month ago
@flyguy500k Email me for all the details! See the end of the video for the address.
bdubrecords 2 weeks ago
How much did you spend on those plug-ins and what waves bundle did you buy?
flyguy500k 1 month ago
@flyguy500k I think I started with Platinum. I've added a lot a la carte. I probably should have just bought Mercury from the beginning. I've probably spent close to that amount... $4-5K.
bdubrecords 2 weeks ago
Pretty cool video. Thanks for the tip on how to master rap vocals. Over the years, I have read so much on special tools and faders to get the vocals to ride the waveform and of course the prices that come with those tools that I did not see how it could be done. It seems that your method of the send it to the compressor should accomplish the same goal. I'm working on an unrelated project now, but when I get to the rap album I am going to try out the method and see what happens. Thanks again.
mnash3 1 month ago in playlist More videos from bdubrecords
@mnash3 I'm always a fan of finding compression settings that do most of the vocal riding automatically. Sometimes it takes two compressors to achieve good results.
bdubrecords 1 month ago
@bdub-Thanks for the feedback. That is actually a very important note e.g. that I might need 2 compressors to get it done. I would have been very annoyed working in the project for hours and not understanding why it is not working. LOL... This tip is perfect because I do have a similar scenario where I have some mastered instrumentals and will be laying the vocals on a separate track. For some of the instrumentals, there are no hooks/background vocals, but I'll add them as I work on the project.
mnash3 1 month ago
@bdubrecords
I always enjoy manual rides... lol
jrhager84 2 weeks ago
How does one get in touch with you to send tracks for Mastering, and do you do Mixing also? Cheers, I love the video, very ' to the point '.
Sixalienasa 1 month ago
@Sixalienasa Send me a private message on YouTube, and I'll get you all the details!
bdubrecords 1 month ago
Very nice I learned a lot with this tutorial thank u so much
MegaDrummer2010 1 month ago
avaxhome vst
2009korte 1 month ago
nice!! Very well explained
bbbkink1 1 month ago
i have a latency problem when using these plug ins
Bosstraxx 1 month ago
@Bosstraxx If using PT9 or higher, go to Setup -> Playback Engine. Set the Delay Compensation Engine to Long, and you should have no problem.
bdubrecords 1 month ago
Hey Bill, can you email me at carmonag@ymail.com - I'd like to ask you a few questions, it might need more than the max characters in this youtube box haha. Thanks Bill. Appreciate it!!
gabecarmonamusic 2 months ago
hey i got the waves bundle i heard Q10 was the most preferred eq im having trouble making my vocals sound like i want them can you make a tutorial on EQ and COMPRESSION?
Bosstraxx 2 months ago
@Bosstraxx Great idea. I will work on that next. Look for it soon!
bdubrecords 1 month ago
Wow this was a HUGE help for my mixing Thank you
BamOnTheBoards 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
You are the man !!!! lol .... When can i send you something so i can hear how yours sound compared to mine ?
dongee1 2 months ago
Hi i just got Pro tools 9 for windows but it will not start up. When I click to open I get the hourglass for a few seconds then nothing... I've uninstalled, reinstalled, .. tried everything.
thatniggbeme7 2 months ago
what is the frequency analyzer called in the background is it waves or protools?
CoverBoyCM 2 months ago
@CoverBoyCM That's Waves' PAZ-Analyzer.
bdubrecords 1 month ago
what is the frequency analyzer called in the background is it waves or protools?
CoverBoyCM 2 months ago
Very helpful video. You covered just the basics, which is exactly what I needed. Thanks very much. I do have one question: dithering. Do I put the dither on the track after the limiter and then simply bounce the song down to a 16-bit file and voila? Or is there something more to it? Thanks!
Seraplane 2 months ago
@Seraplane PT9 is 24-bit native, so everything should dither to 24-bit. Pro Tools will dither to 16-bit if you so choose when bouncing. PT10 is better, so there's no need to dither between plugins, I think. But I don't have it yet.
bdubrecords 1 month ago
How much do you charge to master tracks?
americanasshole1 2 months ago
@americanasshole1 As of right now (early 2012), $40/track, with discounts for full albums. If someone is reading this post in the future, these prices may no longer be applicable, though...
bdubrecords 1 month ago
you said if we subscribe we get a song mastered for free?
YoungnZTV 2 months ago
@YoungnZTV Yes, email me for more details!
bdubrecords 1 month ago
Do you sigh people ....if so I would Luke to know
maxxpayne309 2 months ago
@maxxpayne309 No, not right now. Just mixing and mastering -- mainly mastering.
bdubrecords 1 month ago
can you send me a message with mastering prices? im young and talented but my engineer is self tought and not exactly the best.
TheofficialJBmusic 3 months ago
do it matter what order you place the plug in when you are mixing and mastering, i hear this a lot that the order is very important to the sound of the track
bigdeseil 3 months ago
@bigdeseil Yes, I typically EQ first so that the compressor is not affected by frequencies that are no longer part of the mix. Limiting is definitely last.
bdubrecords 1 month ago
how do you set up the PAZ analyzer to remain on the screen the whole time, even when your opening other plugins on the tracks and such?
jbundpuremindstudios 3 months ago
@jbundpuremindstudios Click the little red bullseye in the top right of the window. After that, you can open up other plugins, but it will stay up.
bdubrecords 1 month ago
could i pay you to master tracks for me?
JesseRoyle1 3 months ago
@JesseRoyle1 I just sent you my email address. Let's talk about it!
bdubrecords 3 months ago
I was wondering if You could master a track for me?
CaseyLee412 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@JesseRoyle1 Where did he get the "Reference Track" from? is it the output of a plugin? or was it the song Already mastered?? I'm so confused about something So simple
TheeAldeen 1 month ago
thanks for the love of music
lifeandeternitymh3 3 months ago
pretty cool
FloridaTalent 4 months ago
great tutorial you nake things really looj simple even thoufh its not
YARDMANMX 4 months ago
The meat, I have the hardest time getting everything to sit perfectly
bumpyheadman 4 months ago in playlist bumpyheadman's favorites
will these plugins going to work with cubase 5???...wave plugins work with cubase????
niggasingh 4 months ago
@niggasingh I believe so, I think my producer has it, and he uses Nuendo, Nuendo and cubase are both by steinberg and essentially the same program
bumpyheadman 4 months ago in playlist bumpyheadman's favorites
@niggasingh yes, I use Waves in Cubase 5 ;)
YoungMrecords 4 months ago
@bdubrecords will these plugins going to work with cubase 5???...wave plugins work with cubase????
niggasingh 4 months ago
@niggasingh I think so, but that's something you'd definitely want to email Waves about before making a purchase.
bdubrecords 1 month ago
i dont understand the point of bouncing it and then mastering it. Couldnt you just add the plug ins on the stereo out?
StoryWB 4 months ago
@StoryWB Yes, I do it that way now.
bdubrecords 4 months ago
@bdubrecords By far this best mixing/mastering engineering video I've seen so far, and some really key pieces of information. How about a 'in the box' mix/mastering video on rap/rnb? :p
Daimionidas 3 months ago in playlist music biz
@StoryWB you shouldnt master in pro tools. daw have limitations such as 24 bit (pro tools hdx has 64 bit bus but its 10 grnad) you should master in something like apples wave burner
area51channel 4 months ago
Wow! Thanks MAN!!!!!!!
kandersonproductions 5 months ago
Mr.Bill,please make a video tutorial mastering "in the box" using a sonar 8 software!! :'(
MrNdutbuyan 5 months ago
Mr.Bill,please make a video tutorial mastering "in the box" using a sonar 8 software!! :'(
MrNdutbuyan 5 months ago
i was wondering ..are the mixdowns the same in adobe audition and protools if you use the same plugins? my question is will the sound be the exact same
raydatroubleshooter 5 months ago
@raydatroubleshooter Theoretically, it should be the same, as long as all the settings are identical and the plugins are identical.
bdubrecords 5 months ago
@bdubrecords , what kind of soundcard would you recommend for proper mastering having flat frq response?
5m1nutes 5 months ago
@5m1nutes Most sound cards don't color the sound, so it's not that big of a worry. The bigger deal is the signal to noise ratio and the proper inputs and outputs that you need for your mics, instruments and monitors. I always recommend an external USB or FireWire device.
bdubrecords 5 months ago
@bdubrecords , 10x.
5m1nutes 5 months ago
Don't know if it's been mentioned in the thread, but my issue in mastering is getting the track to a good enough level (against a reference track) without it clipping. I don't have a lot of plugins, so i use a gentle eq and a maximizer. It sounds good, but always clips when I listen to the bounce. Any info or links you could send me???
abovestudios 5 months ago
@abovestudios Great question. Keep its maximum level to -0.2 dB to prevent this. And make sure your master fader is at zero. For maximum loudness without distortion, you need a really good limiter. Waves makes some great ones, though they are a bit expensive...
bdubrecords 5 months ago
This video is very helpful. Bill what would be your settings on eq'n a rap vocal?
jnasty23swag 5 months ago
@jnasty23swag It varies, based on who is singing and what mic they're using and how it fits into the rest of the mix. With modern rap, I typically add a LOT of highs, shelving from 4 kHz up and then use a de-esser or multi-band compressor to tame the sibilants.
bdubrecords 5 months ago
... a sound that jumps and ducks several times within say a tenth of a second, and is quite irritating to the ear.
dennismstamps 5 months ago
@dennismstamps If the buzzing is clipping, there is a De-Clipper plug-in with Adobe Audition that does pretty well. Most times, that kind of overmodulation is not fixable, though.
bdubrecords 5 months ago
Thanks for those suggestions; I will definitely check them out! One other question for you though, and this may be a bit of a stretch but, is there any software/plugin you know of that deals with "buzzing" audio? For instance, a person speaking into a microphone hits a loud syllable, and it causes the audio level to fluctuate many times in a very short period of time. Not sure what may cause it, whether it's the person's voice, the microphone itself, or anything else? The end result is...
dennismstamps 5 months ago
... frequency peaks regardless of the overall volume at the given moment. Do you know of any other plugins that do this kind of thing?
dennismstamps 5 months ago
@dennismstamps A friend told me that there's a dynamic EQ plugin, perhaps by McDSP if I'm remembering correctly, that might do what you're talking about (reduce people regardless of overall volume). Sorry I don't remember exactly. Check out avid (dot) com/US/categories/Audio-Plug-ins/Audio-Plug-ins-Pro-Tools
bdubrecords 5 months ago
@dennismstamps Also, the Serato Rane Compressor (in Dynamic EQ mode) has a "relative threshold" setting which is wonderful, but it's only TDM.
bdubrecords 5 months ago
@iCruzTv In my experience, I've found that the most useful plugins aren't included in any of their bundles (except for Mercury). Watch for a sale if you want to buy the SSL, PuigTec, PuigChild, L316, etc. individually, because they're not cheap!
bdubrecords 5 months ago
... prominance limiting or prominance compression, without costing thousands of dollars? Any help is appreciated!
dennismstamps 6 months ago
I'm working with a piece of audio and I'm wondering if you could help me out. The audio in question is filled with sporadic and wide-spread prominence peaks that make it quite difficult to listen to. EQing doesn't do any good in this case because the peaks are all over the place. Compression/limiting is also no help because it only manipulates the overall volume of the track, and doesn't do anything about the peaks at certain frequencies.
Do you know of any plugins/tools that perform...
dennismstamps 6 months ago
@dennismstamps The Waves L316 is a 16-band limiter and can deal with those peaks quite intelligently...
bdubrecords 5 months ago
@bdubrecords From watching the video, (correct me if I'm wrong but...) the L316 only seems to kick in during the loudest moments/transients of the audio, in other words, there might be shrieky/jagged audio sitting at say, 4 or 5 dB below the height of the transients, and the plugin won't do anything to that part of the audio unless it's set to a very aggressive setting, at which point it would overly squash the audio track as a whole.
I guess what I'm looking for is a plugin that deals with..
dennismstamps 5 months ago
@dennismstamps Because the L316 deals with frequencies independently of one another, a spike in 500 Hz, for example, could still be attenuated, even though the overall level of the track isn't that high. As far as "squashing" goes, the L316 is by about 1,000% the best limiter I've ever used. You can do pretty extreme things before it starts to sound squashed, if the settings are right.
bdubrecords 5 months ago
WHATS ON YOUR MASTERING CHAIN?
boderrickshorter 6 months ago
@boderrickshorter Typically, I use Waves SSL or PuigTec EQs, the LinEQ, PuigChild or LinMB as needed, then the L316 to finish it off. There are plenty of others like the Center plugin that I have at my disposal for special situations too.
bdubrecords 5 months ago
@bdubrecords thanks but im having a major problem im using a tlm 103,avalon compressor,yamaha 8" monitors a imac ect........and i got the entire waves bundle my recording levels are great but i cant get my vocal to come to the front like you got yours any help
boderrickshorter 5 months ago
@boderrickshorter Cut below 90 Hz on your vocal and give a little presence boost at the top end. If that doesn't work, you can carve out a hole for it to sit in by cutting 2 kHz in the instrumentation.
bdubrecords 5 months ago
@boderrickshorter You can also use a side-chained compressor, keyed to the vocals, to reduce the instrumentation gain by a dB or two when the vocals are present.
bdubrecords 5 months ago
Very informative video, thank you.
briggsymusic 6 months ago
Hey, a little off topic but what setup are you using to send video from your laptop to your TV? I would like a similar setup for mixing and mastering so I can have the mix on my laptop screen and plugins on my larger screen.
bbmarcon 6 months ago
@bbmarcon I'm using Apple's mini Display Port to HDMI adapter, that's all!
bdubrecords 5 months ago
help. we just installed PT9 and when we play through it it sounds great BUT when we start recording it sounds super staticy
vladimir425 6 months ago
beautiful! this is one of the most brilliant and easily understood mastering tutorial i have seen so far! I learned a lot! thanks bdub!
FlyHiGhness 6 months ago
What's the name of that programs your using to look at your references? The two on your larger monitor.
Thanks it'll really help seeing that I'm teaching myself how to Engineer.
ShawtyVez3 6 months ago
@ShawtyVez3 The useful one is Waves PAZ-Analyzer. The other is just for looks. PAZ shows you everything it does and more.
bdubrecords 5 months ago
is it possible to master an audio track that I've made outside of pro tools?
KitMusicDojo 6 months ago
@KitMusicDojo Absolutely. It works on any audio file(s).
bdubrecords 5 months ago
WAT DO U MEAN BY A REFERENCE TRACK? THANX CAN U PLEASE EXPLAIN?
diamondkavemedia 7 months ago
@diamondkavemedia Great question. A reference track is a commercial song by an artist that sounds like you want to sound. I reference popular rappers' song to know how the EQ and loudness should sound when I master for rappers, for example.
bdubrecords 6 months ago
could you do a tut on how to eq rap vocals with waves.. i have waves but dont understand how eq works
wdb4eva 7 months ago
@wdb4eva Will do! Thanks for the suggestion.
bdubrecords 6 months ago
@bdubrecords thanks
wdb4eva 6 months ago
nice vid man..really nice
187talib 7 months ago
im totally subscribing bc no one else explains this stuff better than u. if u had a protools 9 how to dvd i would so buy it.
sakMFKR 7 months ago
What a great little tutorial!
Waves gives good manuals for each individual plug-in, but figuring out how to use them together is another matter. There's very little info out there, so thanks for sharing your experience.
cheers
tedstrauss999 7 months ago
you sexyyy home boy so you can run and tell that!
MrJushell8991 7 months ago
does pro tools 9 comes with all these plugings?
aliedurand 7 months ago
@aliedurand No, these are Waves plug-ins.
bdubrecords 7 months ago
is it easy to put plugins to pro tools 9 and do most plugins work?
ThisIsJakeup 7 months ago
@ThisIsJakeup Very easy to set up. I used Waves' installer, and they were there next time i started Pro Tools up...
bdubrecords 7 months ago
yo dude i like your tutorials but i was told from studio engineers that it's not a good idea to master with head phones because you can't hear the bass freq well is that something you agree with
headbagger63 7 months ago
@headbagger63 I use headphones to spot check things that I might not hear on speakers, but there's no substitute for high quality studio monitors.
bdubrecords 7 months ago
@bdubrecords thanks man you awesome
headbagger63 7 months ago
not bad i feel like theres an over use of plug ins though
johnthesoundman 7 months ago
Help! Is it possible to get audio out of my PC internal speakers running Pro tools MP9 using the fast track pro? When the fast track is connected, I can only get audio through the fast tracks headphones? Please, please if any one knows the answer to this.....thanks.
TEZZOR8 7 months ago
@TEZZOR8 I believe Pro Tools M-Powered only works with M-Audio hardware.
bdubrecords 7 months ago
@TEZZOR8 me and my friends are able to listen to the tracks when we plug computer speakers into the mic.
MrAlvarado559 6 months ago
U FUNNY MAN BUT TAUGHT ME ALOT
Nawshis23 7 months ago
Youre one of the Best masters Ive heard yet on Youtube, Keep it up. i might have to send you one of my mixes or two for Mastering; Mixing takes up most of my Time..hardly have time to Master.
LastDayStudios 7 months ago
Me again do u know when you will do the rap tutorial..??
jb9338 7 months ago
love the tutorial..... the rapper sucks tho...
remusjacobs 7 months ago
First off, great video and thanks! I'm just curious about one thing. I noticed that you have dither set on both the lineMB and the L316. Is this optimal? I thought you should only dither once (or if you are reducing the bit depth).
slam419 8 months ago
@slam419 Great point. I thought Waves documentation recommended dithering to 24-bit each time, but I may be wrong...
bdubrecords 7 months ago
Great tutorial, real informative. Did I hear you right? the first mastering is free? . regardless, instant sub...Thanks for sharing your knowledge..
ODMASTA 8 months ago
in the rap master how did u set up the compressor to key off his vox im tryin to figure it out...
greenmeaniebandits 8 months ago
@greenmeaniebandits I'm using the compressor bundled with Pro Tools. Hit the Key icon and then drop down the list on the left side to choose the key source.
bdubrecords 7 months ago
you are.....off the chain. Oh yeah, I learned something.
heartlessjamesxo 8 months ago
What's the plug-in right next to PAZ Analyzer? I mean I know it's a VU meter, is that Waves too?
Jesteminny1726 8 months ago
@Jesteminny1726 No, that came with Pro Tools 9.
bdubrecords 7 months ago
@Jesteminny1726 Thats the Bomb Factory Meter Bridge plugin, it comes with Protools ... use it to place on your submix, to check for obvious RMS levels or just use it on the Master Fader when youre Mastering.
LastDayStudios 7 months ago
Annddddd....you have another subscriber. I actually learned something.
Juwols252 8 months ago
What is that plugin you use on the right of the big display? The one that shows the frequency response. Thanks!
ThePotatoeShow1 8 months ago
@ThePotatoeShow1 That's the Waves PAZ Analyzer.
bdubrecords 8 months ago
hi..i was just checking to see when u will do the tutorial with the same plugins on a rap song with kick and 808
jb9338 8 months ago
hi..i was just checking to see when u will do the tutorial with the same plugins on a rap song with kick and 808
jb9338 8 months ago
i meant doubler
lol
greenmeaniebandits 8 months ago
@greenmeaniebandits I don't remember exactly, but you'll want to make sure it's hard panned left and right and of course vary the delay and/and pitch. Sorry, it's actually been quite a while since I've done it that way. Most artists just re-record the track again and then pan the two takes hard left and right.
bdubrecords 8 months ago
hey what are your settings on supertap delay to achieve that doubler effect on the rap vocals thats the exact sound im looking for and as much as i mess around with it i cant achieve that sound..
greenmeaniebandits 8 months ago
Thanks for the vid!
unclefish 8 months ago
i want 2 knw what a best effect or filter 2 rap verses
RedLine4egypt 8 months ago
i want 2 knw what a best effect or filter 2 rap verses
RedLine4egypt 8 months ago
i want 2 knw what a best effect or filter 2 rap verses :)
RedLine4egypt 8 months ago
nice, i just love the doubler effect on vocals some times, it realy adds nice warmth
abochristo 9 months ago
Thank u very much Bill.....God Bless u...
retheeshroy 9 months ago
@bdubrecords I'm definitely a noob when it comes to the vast world of mastering, but I was wondering why you didn't use a multiband compressor when sidechaining the vocal to the beat. wouldn't a regular compressor lower all the frequencies and not just the ones conflicting with the vocal and are there any techniques or products that can lower only the conflicting frequencies in the mix and allow the vocal to stand out. thanks
deejaythrill 9 months ago
@deejaythrill That's actually a great question. I would have done that if I had a multiband compressor that allows for a sidechain input.
bdubrecords 9 months ago
@bdubrecords I'm definitely a noob when it comes to the vast world of mastering, but I was wondering why you didn't use a multiband compressor when sidechaining the vocal to the beat. wouldn't a regular compressor lower all the frequencies and not just the ones conflicting with the vocal and are there any techniques or products that can lower only the conflicting frequencies in the mix and allow the vocal to stand out. thanks
deejaythrill 9 months ago
This is one of the best if not the best tutorials I have seen on youtube. I know this has nothing to do with the video but that fantom X8 is one of my favorite keyboards of all time...LOL! Thanks for the video.
mrrobmw 9 months ago 2
@mrrobmw Yeah, I love the X8. Funny story.... the day after I bought it, they announced the G8, but hey, the X8 is still rockin'!
bdubrecords 9 months ago
THANKS, GREAT TUTORIAL :)
larabini1 9 months ago
thanks.....
jb9338 9 months ago
sorry didnt mean to comment that many times I was using the youtube app on my...
jb9338 9 months ago
Great tutorial sir..can you do another tutorial on how to master a rap song using the same plugins plz..
jb9338 9 months ago
@jb9338 Yeah, man. I'll do that soon!
bdubrecords 9 months ago
Great tutorial sir..can you do another tutorial on how to master a rap song using the same plugins plz..
jb9338 9 months ago
thanx can u do a tutorial mastering a rap song using the same plugins plz..?
jb9338 9 months ago
great tutorial sir can you do another 1 on how to master a rap song using the same plugins
jb9338 9 months ago
great tutorial sir can u do one on mastering a rap song using the same plugins plz....??
jb9338 9 months ago
Great tutorial..can you please do another 1 on how to master rap song with the same plugins plz..?
jb9338 9 months ago
thanks man ive been useing waves for 10 years now and upgraded to mercury bundle almost 2 years ago. so many new fx to go thru i stuck to what i knew mostly you showed me stuff i didnt even know i had. thanks again keep up the good work
Johnblaze1420 9 months ago
cool video.
RamonaTheBand 9 months ago
Good tutorial bro, for the first time I just made a very good and rock solid master thanx 2 you! thx
elek3ctii 9 months ago
Thank you so much for you taught me very useful information.hello from turkey
magictornado 9 months ago
is l2 do the same thing as l3..same effect..cuz i am using waves l2 on almost all tracks that need maximizing ? I am gonna try l3 now.
trilian008 9 months ago