Master Mix Explained

Master Mix, Tracktion’s powerhouse mastering plug-in, includes six high end processing blocks as well as other sonic utilities. In this tutorial video series, studio guru Bill Edstrom dives deep and teaches you how to surgically correct your mixes and more with Master Mix.

Videos

• Signal Flow (05:08) - Introduction to Master Mix and explanation of the signal flow through the processing blocks.

• UI Walkthrough (08:44) - In this video we explore the basic operation of the Master Mix UI, how to load factory presets, and how to turn on and off the various processors.

• Faders & Meters (03:45) - Learn the simple details about the Master Mix input and output faders and meters.

• PreEQ (07:00) - This video explains how you can manipulate the PreEQ graphic plot including using the high and low pass filters, three-band EQ, and choosing between shelving and peak filters for each band.

• Multiband Dynamics Crossover (05:27) - Let’s discuss the fundamentals of the Master Mix three-band dynamics processor and then learn how to set up the crossover frequency and slope.

• Dynamics Contour Editor (06:30) - Learn how to use the contour editor to set up the essentials of compression for each band, as well as how to add nodes for additional shaping.

• Dynamics Key Filters (05:40) - This video demonstrates how to control the key filters for each dynamics band.

• Post EQ (03:58) - This video tackles using the post EQ along with some general thoughts about when to use post EQ vs pre EQ.

• Gate (02:31) - How to use the Master Mix noise gate. Learn how to automate the gate to create a fade out.

• Working with Presets (05:01) - Explore some of the factory presets and get ideas for creating your own default setup.