Follow Saverio in this comprehensive webinar, where he takes you step-by-step through the process of transforming a stereo mix down into a fully mastered track. In this session, we will be focusing on two primary mastering targets: achieving high loudness levels for a professional and impactful sound, as well as ensuring the mix is perfectly optimized for streaming platforms by mastering it at the appropriate LUFS level.

Mastering can be a daunting process, especially when you’re looking to achieve optimal loudness while maintaining clarity and dynamic range. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the world of audio production, this webinar is designed to guide you through every step of the way. By the end of the session, you will have a complete understanding of how to approach mastering with both high loudness and streaming-specific loudness targets in mind, all while maintaining audio quality.

To accomplish this, we will be utilizing an array of powerful tools from HoRNet Plugins, each of which has been carefully selected for its precision and efficiency in the mastering process. Some of the featured plugins in the webinar include Butterfly, Magnus MK2, ThirtyOne MK2, TrackUtility MK2, and MasterTool. These plugins are designed to help you take full control over every aspect of your mix, from dynamics to EQ and overall tonal balance, ensuring that you get the most out of your track before it is finalized for release.

Butterfly is a versatile, multiband dynamics processor that gives you precise control over the frequency content of your track. It’s ideal for making surgical adjustments in the mix, whether you need to tame specific frequencies or enhance certain elements. With Butterfly, you can apply compression and limiting to the individual frequency bands, ensuring that your track maintains balance while preventing any one element from overwhelming the others.

Next, Magnus MK2 plays a pivotal role in pushing your track to its loudness limits without sacrificing clarity or introducing unwanted distortion. As a brick wall limiter, Magnus MK2 ensures that the output does not exceed your desired peak level, keeping your track clean and punchy. It also allows you to target precise release times, synchronize them with your DAW’s tempo, and adjust the amount of oversampling to ensure the highest possible sound quality. Whether you’re mastering for a commercial release or streaming, Magnus MK2 will help you achieve the perfect balance between loudness and transparency.

In addition to the dynamics processing, ThirtyOne MK2 provides an incredible EQ solution for the final touches of your track. It’s a precision equalizer with an analog-style interface, offering a broad range of filter types to shape your mix. Whether you need to brighten the high end, tighten the low end, or just add warmth to the overall sound, ThirtyOne MK2 gives you the tools to make subtle, yet effective adjustments that will enhance the overall sound of your master.

As we move into the final stages of mastering, TrackUtility MK2 comes into play, helping you optimize your stereo image and enhance the spatial qualities of your mix. This plugin allows you to adjust the width and panning of your track, giving you full control over the stereo field. By fine-tuning the balance between the left and right channels, you can create a more immersive listening experience, ensuring that your track translates well across various playback systems.

Finally, MasterTool ties everything together by providing essential tools for finalizing the track. MasterTool allows you to monitor and adjust the loudness levels, ensuring that your track is not only loud enough for streaming but also retains a dynamic range that will make it stand out on any platform. You’ll also learn how to measure LUFS (Loudness Units Full Scale) accurately to make sure your track meets the standards for platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Mastering at the correct LUFS level is crucial to ensure that your track is not too loud or too quiet, and MasterTool simplifies the process by showing you exactly where your track stands in terms of loudness.

Throughout the webinar, Saverio will walk you through how to apply these tools in a logical, step-by-step fashion. You’ll see how each plugin is used in combination with the others, and how they can work together to achieve the final polished, professional sound you’re after. Whether you’re mastering a track for streaming or preparing it for broadcast, this webinar will give you the knowledge and skills to confidently take your mixes to the next level.

Additionally, the webinar will cover several important concepts in mastering, such as understanding the difference between peak loudness and average loudness, as well as how to achieve a balance between dynamic range and overall loudness. You’ll learn how to ensure your track will sound great across all devices, from high-end sound systems to earbuds and even mobile speakers. With the proper understanding of loudness standards, you can create a master that will stand out in the competitive world of music production.

By the end of the session, you will have the confidence to use HoRNet Plugins’ mastering suite to achieve both loudness and clarity in your tracks. You’ll know how to fine-tune your mix for streaming platforms and how to prepare it for the final release. The techniques shared in this webinar are not only applicable to electronic music but can also be adapted to other genres, ensuring that no matter what type of music you’re working with, you’ll be able to achieve professional results.

So, whether you’re a producer, mix engineer, or mastering professional, this webinar is a must-attend. Don’t miss the chance to learn from one of the best in the industry and discover how you can use HoRNet Plugins to elevate your music production process. Join Saverio on March 16th at 19:00 (Italian time), and take your mastering skills to the next level.