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Logic Pro Mastering Chain
Anybody got any tips on mastering in Logic, not he AI one that has let me down.
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It depends what plugins you own I guess.
My current mastering chain is:
DDMF MagicDeathEye Stereo for some gentle compression --> Reelbus in the mastering mode --> ProQ 4 for small EQ adjustments (usually just a small cut at 200Hz to get rid of mud) --> Louder Than Liftoff Silver Bullet to add very subtle thickening (and maybe some EQ) --> Pro L2 for final level (around -13.5 LUFS).
You could easily swap out MagicDeathEye with Pro-C 3, or another suitable compressor. I like MagicDeathEye because the response is slow enough that it doesn't crush the transients.
For me the mastering chain is there to serve 4 main purposes: add some overall compression to the mix (but only a little), do a final EQ to get rid of mud or any other glaring issue, add a little sauce with some subtle saturation, and achieve a suitable final level that is dynamic and conforms with streaming platforms in terms of loudness. YMMV of course, and your aims might be different to mine (a lot of people go for much louder masters than mine for example).
Of course if you prefer you can use the stock plugins in Logic instead of third-party ones. Use the stock compressor in the Platinum Digital mode, the stock EQ, and Limiter, and Loudness Meter. It might even be possible to use Chromaglow with very low settings to add some distortion in preamp or magnetic mode (I've never tried this on the master bus though).
EDIT: Actually my main tip, would be, lots and lots of AB referencing.
Thanks yall just looking for that good car sound I appreciate you
Passing the car test is as much about monitoring as anything else.
If the monitors and/or headphones you do your mixing and mastering on don't have good (and well-controlled) sub-bass, it's likely that you'll get a surprise when checking your mix in the car. The cheapest way to remedy this would be some good, neutral IEMs that have accurate bass, so that you can monitor the tricky sub-90Hz region when mixing and mastering. AirPod Pros also do a decent job of this.
Hey, friends. Sorry if I’m derailing the thread, but I’ve been considering an easier, faster mastering workflow that still improves the final result, possibly with some sauce too. How do you feel about all-in-one mastering apps like Gran Finale 2? Saw someone’s comment on Reddit about using Pro Q4 + GF2 as a mastering chain and it got me curious. @richardyot , do you use Reelbus on the mix bus when mixing too or only when mastering?
I mix and master in the same project, so I add the mastering chain (including Reelbus) onto the master bus towards the end of the process.
I can't comment on Grand Finale as I haven't used it. It's pretty cheap so it might be worth checking out.