Audio Mastering: the complete guide (Udemy.com)
The step-by-step course about mastering engineering. Learn how to improve the audio quality of your music
Created by: Marco Galvan
Produced in 2021
What you will learn
- Know the process of audio mastering
- Understand the importance and use of different audio processors
- Understand the basic processing chain for mastering
- Know the sonic effect of different processors while mastering
- Know the general settings on processors to start getting a better sound
- Know the standards for audio CD or web platforms (YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, etc.)
Quality Score
Overall Score : 92 / 100
Course Description
In this new course, you will learn the most common audio processes formastering music. The concepts learned in this course can be applied toany kind ofaudio project. All thisknowledge comes from the experience of great mastering engineers, like:
Bob Katz, Greg Calbi, Bernie Grundman, Bob Ludwig,Doug Sax, among others.
With practice and patience while following the recommendations, you will get better results each time and your music will sound more professional and well-finished.
A course designed for a step-by-step approachThis course has been designed to be clear and effective. Each lesson explainsthe most important topicsrelated to music mastering in a clear and direct way. You can study a couple of lessons in just 15 minutes each day! It takes you in astep-by-step process, from file selection to audiobouncingfor CD or web platforms (iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, etc.). The lessons include topics like:
Monitoring considerationsAudio file Editing and noise reductionEqualization techniquesDynamics processingSerial, parallel and multiband processingCompression techniquesControl and balance of stereo imageStereo L-R vs M-S processingUse of reverb and harmonic enhancers in masteringLimiters and levels for CD and streaming platformsLoudness, LUFS and dBsDitheringAll these techniques can be applied on any music style:
Pop, rock, latin, hip-hop, EDM, urbano, ballad, country,etc. The information in the course is also valuable for other kinds of audio productions, like:
Video game audioAudio for VideoPodcast productionAudio for mobile or web AppsMultimediaAt the end of the course, you will get the knowledge and examples to start mastering your own songs and music productions. You will know how to use your available audio plugins (VST, AU, AAX, etc) in a mastering setup.
You only need any DAW (Logic, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, etc.) and its native processors (plugins) to get started!*You will be guided by acertified audioinstructor, withmore than 15 years of teaching experience at all levels, from seminars to college-level classesand a top instructor on Udemy, soacademicquality is guaranteed. Join more than 3,000 students worldwide and learn more about audio!*The course shows the use of specialized mastering processors, likeiZotope Ozone, yet the use of these processors is optional. **Este curso tambin est disponible en espaol.
Who this course is for:
Music producersSound engineersMusiciansFilm and video editorsVideo game developersAnyone who works with audio and needs better sound quality
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
118 Reviews
Marco Galvan
Marco Galvan has been active in themusic and audiobusinessfor more than 15 years. He holds a B.Engwith a major in Acousticsfrom the National Polytechnic Institute. He is a professional musician, arranger and composer with studies at Berklee College of Music and he holds Certificates in Music Theory and Keyboard Performance from the ABRSM and Trinity College London. In the audio field, he studied at Alchemea College in London and holds several certifications like: Pro Tools User, Meyer Sound System Design, Nexo and DiGiCo operatoramong others.
Currently, he works as a Mastering Engineer at eMastered and as anAssociate Professorat Anahuac University, with more than 10 years of teaching experience. Many of his former students currently work for companies like: Sony Music Entertainment (Grammy Award winner), Televisa, TV Azteca, OCESA, Meyer Sound;and for international latin artists like Emmanuel, Carlos Vives and Alexander Acha, performing in world-class eventslike Festival Via del Mar.
The recommended order to take his courses from zero is:
- Audio Engineering fundamentals
- Audacity for beginners
- Applied Modern Harmony
- Audio Equalization techniques
- Audio Compression techniques
- Audio Effects and Processors
- Audio Mastering
Marco Galvn ha estado activo en la industria de la msica y el audio por ms de 15 aos. Tiene el grado de Ingenierocon especialidad en Acstica por el Instituto Politcnico Nacional. Es msico, arreglista y composi
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