Course for Reason 6 - Reason`s Mastering Toolbox 1.0

Learn to master your Reason projects right in Reason 6! This tutorial by audio expert Mo Volans shows you how to use Reason’s powerful, built-in mastering tools...
So you’ve mixed you track. But, it doesn’t quite sound like the tunes you hear on the radio. MPV’s Mo Volans to the rescue! In this tutorial Mo opens up Reason 6’s Mastering Toolbox and powers up all the tools that will get you producing radio-ready tracks right in Reason’s new virtual SSL mixer console

Mastering is an art that requires a good ear, technical knowledge and, most importantly, the right tools! That’s why it’s a real treat to watch and listen as Mo takes you on this inspiring mastering journey. Along the way you get to watch and listen as he explains why he makes his crucial mastering decisions.

This adventure begins at the point where Mo’s Reason mixing tutorial leaves off: with the exporting of the mixed track. From there he pulls the newly mixed track back into Reason’s mixer and starts applying his mastering magic! You’ll see how to use the amazing MClass plugins! You’ll listen along as Mo shapes, polishes, enhances and increases the perceived loudness of the track right before your ears!

So if you want your Reason tracks to punch through the speakers and stand out in the ever-crowded sonic universe, join macProvideo.com’s Mo Volans and learn all the techniques and tools available to you in Reason’s Mastering Toolbox!

Table of contents:

1. Why We Master
2. Exporting Your Mix
3. Checking Your Audio
4. Setting Up Your Mastering Session
5. The Master Section
6. The Master Buss Compressor
7. The MClass Compressor
8. The Console’s Filters
9. The MClass Mastering EQ
10. Stereo Expansion
11. Using Scream 4
12. The Pulveriser
13. What Is Brick Wall Limiting
14. Using the MClass Maximizer
15. Exporting Your Master
16. Final Checks and Delivery
17. Thoughts on Burning and Converting