These Mastering Myths Are Killing Your Sound

Do "True Peak" limiters and intersample peaks really matter? Justin Colletti explores. All Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com 

Mastering is often misunderstood. Here are some of the biggest myths that refuse to die. All Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com

How should you EQ your mix bus? ...And should you even EQ it at all?? Platinum mastering engineer Justin Colletti explores. 🚨 FLASH SALE: Enter code MASTERINGFLASH at checkout for an additional 20% off Mastering Demystified: https://members.sonicscoop.com/offers/ynKMpZXk?coupon_code=MASTERINGFLASH All Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com

Stereo Width: We all want it. But how to get it? Nick Messitte joins Justin Colletti to look over the most powerful stereo widening plugins on the market today. Check out the article version with affiliate links here: https://sonicscoop.com/the-best-stereo-width-plugins-that-you-probably-havent-heard-of/ All Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com

Bob Power was a legendary producer, engineer and mixer for the likes of Tribe Called Quest, Erykah Badu, De La Soul, D'Angelo and so many more. He passed away just before this episode was recorded, and was a great influence on the world of music production—as well as a true mentor to many. Bob's mixing masterclass on this channel is still our most popular video in 17+ years on YouTube. Join Justin Colletti as he honors the great Bob Power and tours his musical legacy. All Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com

Platinum mastering engineer Justin Colletti discusses the common myths, misconceptions and misunderstandings around mixing with references. All Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com

Rock, pop, hip hop, R&B, metal and EDM all require a different approach to the mix. Platinum mastering engineer Justin Colletti explores the norms, traditions and tropes of each genre, how to get them right, and when to bend the rules. All Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com

Justin Colletti reveals the secret principle of that allows mixes to have huge sounding guitars, drums and vocals—seemingly all at once. All Our Courses: ► https://members.sonicscoop.com ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►🧠Mixer Brain: https://sonicscoop.com/mixerbrain ►🧂Black Salt Plugins & Courses: https://sonicscoop.com/blacksalt CODE: SONIC25 for 25% off!

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Have you ever been amazed at others' ability to recognize frequencies and EQ bands instantly? Is it a skill you wish you had? Justin Colletti is here to give you the good news about how you can quickly realize this ability for yourself. 🚨Get 20% off all courses including EQ Breakthroughs with code MIX2026 at checkout for a limited time🚨 ► https://members.sonicscoop.com►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►🧠Mixer Brain: https://sonicscoop.com/mixerbrain ►🧂Black Salt Plugins & Courses: https://sonicscoop.com/blacksalt CODE: SONIC25 for 25% off! Thanks to Soundtoys for sponsoring this episode! Try any Soundtoys plugins for free for 30 days at https://soundtoys.com