Competing In The Loudness War, Mastering Question
Chris S.
Jul 6 2016, 05:26 PM
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This question to anyone with mastering knowledge:

How do I get my tracks as loud as a reference track?

I understand one of the final steps is to use a clipper and then limiter to boost the track and then limit it so it doesn't clip - but it's still never as loud as any reference track I stack it up to.

For example: I mastered a track, and listening to it in the car I needed my volume on 20 when any other song is around 16 or 17 for the same volume.

If I just push the limiter even more I feel like I would be over limiting the track and everything just starts to fall apart - am I missing something here?

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Chris S.
Jul 6 2016, 10:20 PM
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Thanks guys - I'm definitely saving for Ozone smile.gif

What do you guys think of my second mastering attempt? unsure.gif

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My biggest thing is translation - especially with levels: what sounds good on the headphones and monitors may be too loud or too soft on the phone or in the car, especially the Overheads and Vocals. Sounds good on the monitors and headphones but on my phone all I hear is vocals are I can barely hear anything else rolleyes.gif

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Jul 7 2016, 01:44 AM
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QUOTE (Chris S. @ Jul 6 2016, 09:20 PM) *
What do you guys think of my second mastering attempt? unsure.gif


I agree with Mertay, the loudness sounds fine to me.

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