Nick James On The Secrets To Loud Masters, Best Limiters & Ignoring True Peak
From Behind The Console · 1:01:13
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Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we sit down with mastering engineer Nick James to break down the techniques, tools, and philosophies behind getting loud, professional-sounding masters.We dive into Ozone Maximizer vs. FabFilter Pro-L 2, true peak limiting, clipping, limiter settings, and why less processing can sometimes lead to better results. We also discuss AI-generated music, the importance of understanding your plugins, mastering for clubs versus streaming, and why preserving the artist’s original vision is always the priority.
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