PUREMIX Start to Finish Greg Wells Episode 11 Mastering Part 1 TUTORiAL

February 7, 2020 0

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PUREMIX Start to Finish Greg Wells Episode 11 Mastering Part 1 TUTORiALSince episode one, we have seen Greg and Bryce create a perfectly crafted song, powerful arrangement, and energetic, artfully sculpted mix.

In part 1 of the conclusion to Greg Wells Start To Finish Series, Greg takes the final mix of Bryce Drew’s “Lucky Number” to Magic Garden Mastering to work with world-renowned mastering engineer, Brian Lucey, to take the incredible mix he did on the console in Studio A of Sunset Sound to the next level.

Watch as Brian and Greg:

Discuss the production and history of the song
Break down their mastering workflow on productions they have worked on like The Greatest Showman, Cats, and many more.
Explain Brian’s mastering chain
Uses Mid/Side compression to control peaks and open up the mix
Show their technique for enhancing a mix done in the analog domain where recall is not possible, and they still want to enhance elements in the mix.
Discuss the importance of musicality in engineers and producers to communicate in the production process and ultimately convey the artist’s vision.
Use mastering techniques to keep the energy building throughout the production
Tweak the lead vocal sound, just from the stereo mix.

This is your chance to see what an attended mastering session looks like with two of the world’s most highly regarded music creators, in real-time.