Mastering with T-RackS
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Tutorial 1
Intro to T-RackS
9:30Get a basic introduction to T-RackS layout and functions.
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Tutorial 2
Introduction to Mastering
4:07Michael explains the basics of mastering before looking at the tools.
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Tutorial 3
The Loudness Wars
10:29See 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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Tutorial 4
EQ
9:43A discussion about EQ with some examples.
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Tutorial 5
Dynamics
14:26Learn about dynamics processing and get a first look at some of T-RackS new dynamics modules.
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Tutorial 6
Linear Phase EQ
8:10Discover the transparent sound that a fully phase compensated EQ can provide.
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Tutorial 7
Dithering
3:26See when to use this small and often misunderstood necessity in the mastering chain.
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Tutorial 8
MS Processing
16:49Learn how to split the mix into its mids and sides and how to process them separately from each other.
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Tutorial 9
Multi-Band Dynamics
15:34See how processing just certain frequencies of the mix gives you more control over problem areas.
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Tutorial 10
Parallel Processing
10:53Learn how two processors operating at the same time can toughen your mix.
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Tutorial 11
Compressors in Series
15:17Understand how two compressors one after the other can be used to better tame your dynamic.
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Tutorial 12
Stereo Width
4:30See how you can create a wider mix without compromising the center.
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Tutorial 13
Stems
2:38Discover an alternative to straight stereo mastering that gives you more control.
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Tutorial 14
The Power of Comparing
2:37Learn the importance of having a fixed reference when mastering to keep your ears in check.
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Tutorial 15
Lets Do Some Mastering
28:08Dive into mastering four songs while using two others as a reference.
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.
Reviews
Submitted 8 months ago
Very Helpful!!!
I`m so excited about everything this has to offer. It has helped me very much!
Submitted 10 months 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 11 months ago
great find
so happy to have found these vids, helped enormously
Submitted 1 year 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 1 year ago
This was pretty identified!
There is More to add on here.
Submitted 2 years ago
Great mastering course
When I saw this course I thought it would be a "how to use T-Racks" course. But I was pleasantly surprised when I saw that not only it's full of that, but it is even more a real mastering course that can help you get more of T-Racks or even any other tools you use for mastering.
I am a: Producer, Hobbyist
Submitted 2 years ago
Top content and easy to understand
I bought T-Racks about a year ago but just couldn't get on with it, there was so much to learn! But these video tutorials helped me understand exactly what all the features were. Excellent product.
I am a: Hobbyist
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 videoAuto-Tune 7 Explained
Officially authorized by the makers of Auto-Tune, Antares Audio Technologies, this collection of video tutorials will leave no Auto-Tune 7 question unanswered. Shot with Auto-Tune 7, the series contains in-depth video tutorials running over 2 1/2 hours in length.
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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
Everyone who uses a DAW at some point will attempt to "master" their production. Many however, will fail. This new series from studio wiz Michael Costa will show you the basics of mastering in the box 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.
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