Mastering with T-RackS
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9:30 Intro to T-RackS
Get a basic introduction to T-RackS layout and functions.
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4:07 Introduction to Mastering
Michael explains the basics of mastering before looking at the tools.
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10:29 The Loudness Wars
See how the desire for excessive loudness has damaged music and see how some clever processing in T-RackS Brickwall Limiter tries to minimize the damage.
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9:43 EQ
A discussion about EQ with some examples.
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14:26 Dynamics
Learn about dynamics processing and get a first look at some of T-RackS new dynamics modules.
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8:10 Linear Phase EQ
Discover the transparent sound that a fully phase compensated EQ can provide.
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3:26 Dithering
See when to use this small and often misunderstood necessity in the mastering chain.
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16:49 MS Processing
Learn how to split the mix into its mids and sides and how to process them separately from each other.
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15:34 Multi-Band Dynamics
See how processing just certain frequencies of the mix gives you more control over problem areas.
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10:53 Parallel Processing
Learn how two processors operating at the same time can toughen your mix.
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15:17 Compressors in Series
Understand how two compressors one after the other can be used to better tame your dynamic.
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4:30 Stereo Width
See how you can create a wider mix without compromising the center.
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2:38 Stems
Discover an alternative to straight stereo mastering that gives you more control.
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2:37 The Power of Comparing
Learn the importance of having a fixed reference when mastering to keep your ears in check.
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28:08 Lets Do Some Mastering
Dive into mastering four songs while using two others as a reference.
Product Overview
Presented by engineer and mixing guru Michael Costa and officially approved by IK Multimedia, this in-depth series shows you how to get professional radio sounding results using the IK Multimedia T-RackS.
Michael first introduces you to the powerful T-RackS Deluxe plug-in suite and then gives you a crash course into mastering your productions so they sound better while having a healthy, loud level. During your journey you'll learn about EQ, compression, dithering, parallel processing and much more. Step-up your sound today.
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Reviews
Submitted 2 weeks ago
Garbage
This is years old. It does not cover T-racks 5. This is for T-racks 3
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 weeks ago
Very old tutorial
Very Old tutorial. I have confused with T Racks 5 and buyed by error.
I am a: Semi-Pro
Quality of Videos
Submitted 3 months ago
Very Insightful!
I feel greatly empowered not only in the sense of utilizing effectively T-RackS, but also with the rationale behind the design and purpose for each module in general. I see now the importance of apt tracking and mixing. My favorite lesson in this series is that when using an EQ, one can't effect change in one tonal aspect of a mix without compromising another aspect of the mix within the same frequency range. Thus, ensuring that all musical elements of tonal balance should be addressed much further up-stream before the mastering process. I just wish there were more dramatic examples rendered in this series to show how to "fix a mix". The tracks that the author used were almost nearly perfect from the start, yet I "got it" in regards to the purpose of mastering effects.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 8 months ago
Excellent!!!
I master using Ozone and was interested in using my T-Racks Plugins for mastering too so I decided to learn from this tutorial and I'm very happy with the course!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Cubase
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 8 months ago
Very well Understandable
I love this site very happy to be here
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Very Helpful!!!
I`m so excited about everything this has to offer. It has helped me very much!
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Great Intro to T-Racks and Mastering
I have T-Racks Custom Shop but I'm uncertain which modules to purchase. This tutorial gave me a better understanding of many of them and some I had not considered. In addition, I received an excellent tutorial about mastering techniques. I appreciated the honesty about modern mastering techniques that do not always provide the best listening experience.
I am a: Hobbyist
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
great find
so happy to have found these vids, helped enormously
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Lotsa good material!!
Mr. Costa has a gift for teaching and presents the material very well and is easy to understand and follow. Bravo!!!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Audio Engineer, Studio One
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
This was pretty identified!
There is More to add on here.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 2 weeks ago
Garbage
This is years old. It does not cover T-racks 5. This is for T-racks 3
Submitted 3 weeks ago
Very old tutorial
Very Old tutorial. I have confused with T Racks 5 and buyed by error.
I am a: Semi-Pro
Submitted 3 months ago
Very Insightful!
I feel greatly empowered not only in the sense of utilizing effectively T-RackS, but also with the rationale behind the design and purpose for each module in general. I see now the importance of apt tracking and mixing. My favorite lesson in this series is that when using an EQ, one can't effect change in one tonal aspect of a mix without compromising another aspect of the mix within the same frequency range. Thus, ensuring that all musical elements of tonal balance should be addressed much further up-stream before the mastering process. I just wish there were more dramatic examples rendered in this series to show how to "fix a mix". The tracks that the author used were almost nearly perfect from the start, yet I "got it" in regards to the purpose of mastering effects.
Submitted 8 months ago
Excellent!!!
I master using Ozone and was interested in using my T-Racks Plugins for mastering too so I decided to learn from this tutorial and I'm very happy with the course!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Cubase
Submitted 8 months ago
Very well Understandable
I love this site very happy to be here
Submitted 3 years ago
Very Helpful!!!
I`m so excited about everything this has to offer. It has helped me very much!
Submitted 3 years ago
Great Intro to T-Racks and Mastering
I have T-Racks Custom Shop but I'm uncertain which modules to purchase. This tutorial gave me a better understanding of many of them and some I had not considered. In addition, I received an excellent tutorial about mastering techniques. I appreciated the honesty about modern mastering techniques that do not always provide the best listening experience.
I am a: Hobbyist
Submitted 3 years ago
great find
so happy to have found these vids, helped enormously
Submitted 3 years ago
Lotsa good material!!
Mr. Costa has a gift for teaching and presents the material very well and is easy to understand and follow. Bravo!!!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Audio Engineer, Studio One
Submitted 3 years ago
This was pretty identified!
There is More to add on here.
1. When did you start dabbling in music?
I was classically trained in piano from the age of 7 and had a strong obsession with popular music right throughout my youth. I played keyboards in various rock bands in the mid 80's but found a pronounced leaning towards the technology and computer side of music as samplers and computers became more attainable in the late 80's.
2. What training have you had?
In 1989 I completed my Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Music Technology from La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia. Much of my tech knowledge in those pre-internet days came from devouring issues of Keyboard, Mix and EM - monthly, without fail.
3. When did you get into recording?
I started getting into recording in 1984 with a Tascam 244 4-track cassette system. In 1989 I moved to a Digidesign Sound Tools II system - a true random access 2 track editor - and that was the beginning of a long association with Digidesign products. I married this hardware up to Opcode's Studio Vision for many years as well as getting in at the ground floor with Pro Tools v1 in 1991. I've been a Pro Tools user since then right up to the current day.
4. People you have worked with/for?
I've been lucky enough to work with a huge cross section of talent within the Australian music scene. Names like: INXS, Little River Band, John Farnham, Kasey Chambers and Richard Clapton. Plus music editing on breakout movies like Shine and Strictly Ballroom with Oscar nominated composer, David Hirschfelder.
5. Why are you so good at training people?
I think I'm good at training because I really love this stuff - I genuinely want to show people how cool these tools are. Even as a fully grown adult, I still find myself getting excited like a little kid about the magic we can do with our systems these days and wondering how far it can go in the years to come. I hope that enthusiasm is contagious!
Products by Michael
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tutorial videoBuilding a DAW Mix Template
Studio wiz Michael Costa brings you in-depth video tutorials focused on building an awesome mixing template for your DAW. See how professionals get a mix done with this time-saving practice that allows you to concentrate on the mix!
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tutorial videoDSP Quattro Explained
DSP Quattro offers a unique way to process and edit audio and build CDs. In this comprehensive video tutorial series, studio expert Michael Costa unlocks the secrets of DSP Quattro and gets you running with this powerful studio tool.
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tutorial videoKush Plug-Ins Explained
Do you use Kush Audio plug-ins? Well, DAW guru Michael Costa is back and this time he is taking on Kush Audio's UBK-1 motion generating compressor and the Clariphonic dual channel parallel EQ. Michael breaks down the interfaces and how these two amazing, analog sounding plug-ins can be used on several different types of instruments.
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tutorial videoMastering in the Box Explained
This new series from studio wiz Michael Costa shows you the basics of mastering in your computer using typical plug-ins, and how to address many common issues found in recordings, as well as as more advanced techniques to solve other trickier problems, and get your songs and productions sounding their best!
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