Unit 48 Brief 4 - Mastering Stick Together

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Mastering

Firstly, I exported my mixing track. This is shown below. I used the track locators to select the whole track for start to finish. I then exported the file using audio mix down.

The settings of the track were set to gain a high quality audio track. I used .wav file and CD quality 44.1kHz sample rate and 16 bit.

I then added the track to a new Cubase project and imported the track into the project.

I then clicked the ‘e’ and added multiband compressor onto the audio file.

Multiband Compressor

after editing. This compresses the whole track instead of having to compress each individual track on its own.

Second Master Method

Firstly, I opened the mixer window.

I then located the stereo output channel. This channel includes all tracks from the project and is a master control for all the tracks.  I ensured the stereo out was at 0db as this is a traditional radio edit level.

I clicked the e to add the effects and added multiband compressor. 

 By mastering the track it makes it sound more professional and clear.