Maximus is typically used for downward compression, but I like the sound of it maximization better - to do this I simply increase the level of each band’s mid-point by about 1%.

Let’s listen to how this plugin increases loudness and fullness. I used the Fruity Blood Overdrive, with a very low preamp level, and moderate coloration, which I found was just enough for this particular track.Īlthough this plugin is perfect for mastering, it does have a nice sound, which you can always blend in with the mix level dial. Saturation will both subtly compress, and add harmonics that increase the overall loudness and cause the mix to sound fuller. Let’s take a listen to how this EQ subtly balances the signal. For this track in particular I use a high-pass to the imperceivable frequencies and get more headroom, then I dipped some excessive lows and high mids.īoth of these dips were a little less than 1 dB. Starting the chain, I’ll use the fruity parametric EQ 2 primarily to attenuate frequencies that I don’t want to amplify with subsequent processing. Also, keep in mind that the effects will be subtle - so they may be hard to hear individually, but collectively create a good master. Get a FREE Mastered Sample of Your Song ➜įor this video, I’ll use all stock plugins and show all processing as a chain.

Then introduce some subtle saturation to fill out the sound, upward compression to increase detail, transient expansion to improve transients, additive EQ to rebalance the signal, and some compression and limiting. When mastering in FL Studio, and using stock plugins, start with a parametric EQ to attenuate troublesome frequencies.

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