Loudness Explained®
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0:50 Introduction
Adam welcomes you to the course and gives a preview of what he will be covering.
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3:56 How Loud Should You Make Your Track?
Discover how loud to make your track, and why. Adam also gives rough Int LUFS numbers to aim for, justifying why.
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6:00 It's Good To Be Quiet!
In this video, Adam explores loudness normalization, and the consequences for playback dynamic range. And how this means it's "Good to Be Quiet".
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9:36 Playback Headroom
Learn about playback headroom, and how this means you should always "Stay Within Your Genre's Loudness Range". Adam shows audio examples of what happens if you don't.
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3:40 Limiting
Learn how to change loudness using a limiter, and the consequential "loudness vs dynamic range" trade-off.
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4:14 Cut or Boost Lows
Adam shows two solutions you can use if limiting doesn't get you to the target loudness.
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5:15 Advanced Limiting Concepts
In this video, Adam discusses why you can't keep limiting indefinitely. See how you can push the limiter just that little bit further, by learning when to make it faster, and when to make it slower.
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3:03 Can't Limit Indefinitely
Each waveform has a maximum loudness. It may sound obvious, but it's critical to understanding loudness. In this video, Adam dives into this concept.
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4:09 Waveform Choice
Adam shows how waveform choice (and equivalently, EQ & distortion) effect loudness, and ultimately limit how loud something can ever be.
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3:00 Panning
Explore what panning is, and how it affects potential loudness.
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4:00 Why To Not Use RMS
Learn about RMS, how it's not well-defined, frequency independent, and therefore not suitable to measure loudness.
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4:57 The Problem with LUFS
Yes, LUFS doesn't always work.See why in this video.
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7:41 Which LUFS to Use
Dig deeper into LUFS, exploring different algorithm options, and how you might be able to exploit a flaw in platforms using Integrated LUFS.
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2:20 Macro Loudness
Learn how to control the loudness (and consequently - energy, emotion, excitement), over the duration of your track.
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4:09 True Peak Limiting
Discover what "true peak"? is, true peak limiting, why to TPL, and how.
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3:42 DC Offset
Adam explains DC Offset, how can it effect loudness, and how can we remove it.
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7:36 Fletcher Munson Curves
This video explores how we as humans hear different frequencies - looking at all the insights, nuances, and applications of these curves.
Product Overview
Adam Pollard aka Multiplier, delivers videos on an invaluable topic, loudness. Understanding loudness gives you an edge when mixing, mastering, or just preparing your tracks and songs for further processing or release. See why with these tutorials!
Adam welcomes you and starts with why loudness is important to understand, and then explores perceived loudness, normalization, and the consequences for playback dynamic range when applying these processes. Then learn all about peak normalization and limiting, and the important to note consequential loudness vs dynamic range tradeoff.
Throughout the rest of the series you'll learn highly useful topics and techniques such as converting audio to MP3 & AAC formats, playback headroom, how loud should you make your track, measuring loudness with both LUFS and RMS, loudness matching, what exactly you should compare to your loudness to and what workflow is best to use, advanced limiting concepts, true peak limiting, Fletcher Munson Curves, DC Offset, what affects loudness and so much more.
See the individual tutorial descriptions for more info. If you produce, mix or master music, you have to know the inner workings of loudness and how it applies to today's music technology. Get going on the right foot and improve your mixes and masters... Watch"Loudness Explained" today.
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Reviews
Submitted 2 months ago
Excellent details
I found this tutorial very helpful. Two comments come to mind. 1. It is a bit repetitive at times. The presenter seems to go over the same points too frequently. 2. There was too much focus on electronic dance music and pop music. Yes, the techniques are applicable to other genera. But, it would have been beneficial to hear about specific loudness issues in acoustic music, orchestral music, folk music, film, games and other genera.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Reaper
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Submitted 2 months ago
Fantastic approach!
Clear and good topics.
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Logic Pro, Pro Tools
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Submitted 3 months ago
Essential Knowledge.
Essential Knowledge for anyone mixing sound.
I am a: Hobbyist, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Cubase, Studio One
Submitted 3 months ago
Wow!!
Very exciting and interesting!!
I am a: Beginner, Cubase
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Submitted 3 months ago
Loads of very useful info here!
Honestly, I didn't realize how little I truly knew about loudness. Great info here. Definitely worth your time if you are producing any kind of sound.
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Submitted 6 months ago
Have someone else do these videos
The instructor for this tutorial doesn't work. He's talking entirely way too slow which results in his voice becoming grating on the nerves. I had to speed up the video to 2x in order for me to become tolerant of his voice. Also why is Traktor being used? Stick to one DAW and focus on it.
Response from Customer Service:
We are actually in the process of revising this title so stay tuned!
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Submitted 6 months ago
Finally getting a grasp on the concept of loudness!
This series has explained to me the importance of loudness levels in different music genres, something I wasn't aware of, and a host of other pertinent information with LUFS, RMS and Peak metering.
I am a: Professional, Musician
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 7 months ago
Very helpful. A lot!!
It helped me to understand a little better the relation between the math and perception.
I am a: Professional, Audio Engineer, Ableton Live, Cubase
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Submitted 7 months ago
Useful for seasoned engineers too
Multiplier is a superb teacher, and I am pleasantly surprised at how many useful bits of information I got from this series despite being a fairly experienced producer/engineer and having read books like Mastering Audio by Bob Katz. Great!
I am a: Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer
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Submitted 8 months ago
Concepts were good, but presentation leaves a lot to be desired.
His voice and presentation is quite a bit irritating. Abnormal pauses everywhere ......to.....perhaps....emphasize.....some....words.....Maybe.......strikes me that he just recited..... all..........the......... words......... in...... the ..........instructional, then had someone cut...... and...... paste...... each...... word....... to....... make a sentence. The examples are straight forward and clear. Personally I wouldn't ever get another of his videos as I could learn as much reading on my own and adding my...own...pauses....if .....I....really....need....to...
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Cakewalk Sonar, Cubase, Studio One
Response from Customer Service:
It's true that not everyone likes every author on our site. Sometimes an accent or style of speaking doesn't work for someone and that is why we offer a lot of different authors to choose from. Not only can you find someone who's style and presentation you like, but you can use multiple authors to get different perspectives on the same material.
I hope you have a look a our other authors for comparison and then you can start applying the concepts to your own projects!
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Reviews
Submitted 2 months ago
Excellent details
I found this tutorial very helpful. Two comments come to mind. 1. It is a bit repetitive at times. The presenter seems to go over the same points too frequently. 2. There was too much focus on electronic dance music and pop music. Yes, the techniques are applicable to other genera. But, it would have been beneficial to hear about specific loudness issues in acoustic music, orchestral music, folk music, film, games and other genera.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Reaper
Submitted 2 months ago
Fantastic approach!
Clear and good topics.
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Logic Pro, Pro Tools
Submitted 3 months ago
Essential Knowledge.
Essential Knowledge for anyone mixing sound.
I am a: Hobbyist, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Cubase, Studio One
Submitted 3 months ago
Wow!!
Very exciting and interesting!!
I am a: Beginner, Cubase
Submitted 3 months ago
Loads of very useful info here!
Honestly, I didn't realize how little I truly knew about loudness. Great info here. Definitely worth your time if you are producing any kind of sound.
Submitted 6 months ago
Have someone else do these videos
The instructor for this tutorial doesn't work. He's talking entirely way too slow which results in his voice becoming grating on the nerves. I had to speed up the video to 2x in order for me to become tolerant of his voice. Also why is Traktor being used? Stick to one DAW and focus on it.
Response from Customer Service:
We are actually in the process of revising this title so stay tuned!
Submitted 6 months ago
Finally getting a grasp on the concept of loudness!
This series has explained to me the importance of loudness levels in different music genres, something I wasn't aware of, and a host of other pertinent information with LUFS, RMS and Peak metering.
I am a: Professional, Musician
Submitted 7 months ago
Very helpful. A lot!!
It helped me to understand a little better the relation between the math and perception.
I am a: Professional, Audio Engineer, Ableton Live, Cubase
Submitted 7 months ago
Useful for seasoned engineers too
Multiplier is a superb teacher, and I am pleasantly surprised at how many useful bits of information I got from this series despite being a fairly experienced producer/engineer and having read books like Mastering Audio by Bob Katz. Great!
I am a: Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer
Submitted 8 months ago
Concepts were good, but presentation leaves a lot to be desired.
His voice and presentation is quite a bit irritating. Abnormal pauses everywhere ......to.....perhaps....emphasize.....some....words.....Maybe.......strikes me that he just recited..... all..........the......... words......... in...... the ..........instructional, then had someone cut...... and...... paste...... each...... word....... to....... make a sentence. The examples are straight forward and clear. Personally I wouldn't ever get another of his videos as I could learn as much reading on my own and adding my...own...pauses....if .....I....really....need....to...
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Cakewalk Sonar, Cubase, Studio One
Response from Customer Service:
It's true that not everyone likes every author on our site. Sometimes an accent or style of speaking doesn't work for someone and that is why we offer a lot of different authors to choose from. Not only can you find someone who's style and presentation you like, but you can use multiple authors to get different perspectives on the same material.
I hope you have a look a our other authors for comparison and then you can start applying the concepts to your own projects!
1. When did you start dabbling in music?
I started producing music just over 5 years ago, right about when Skrillex's Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites EP dropped.
2. What training have you had?
I'm fully self-taught, and haven't had any formal training. I use online resources and learn a lot by talking to other producers about how they do things too.
3. When did you get into recording?
(same answer as number 1)
4. People you have worked with/for?
DJTechTools, iZotope, Output, CAPSUN Pro Audio, Loopmasters, Plugin Boutique, Industrial Strength, 5Pin Media
5. Why are you so good at training people?
I've had a lot of experience in the EDM space, from producing tracks and sample packs that have charted on sites like Beatport, through to DJing internationally and running a record label. And on the training side I've produced thousands of tutorials, and also tutor people one to one.
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