{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F598caf4e-104f-4674-b0d6-5374b743281a","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Ian Shepherd: Creating Dynamic Mixes & Masters\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/598caf4e-104f-4674-b0d6-5374b743281a\"></iframe>","title":"Ian Shepherd: Creating Dynamic Mixes & Masters","description":"Ian Shepherd is a British mastering engineer and MD at Mastering Media Ltd. Over the course of his career he has worked on thousands of CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays for all of the major record labels, TV stations and independents, including several number one singles and award-winning albums. He also runs the popular Production Advice website, and hosts The Mastering Show podcast.\nHe is a fierce critic of the so-called Loudness Wars, and in 2010 founded Dynamic Range Day, an online event intended to raise awareness of the issue.\nHe has developed several acclaimed mastering plugins with MeterPlugs: Perception AB, which received an AudioMedia Gear Of The Year Award; Dynameter which helps users achieve optimal audio dynamics for their music and the Loudness Penalty website, plugin and Studio desktop application. \nIN THIS EPISODE, YOU\u2019LL LEARN ABOUT:\nCommon mastering mistakes\nWhy a \u201cone size fits all\u201d method doesn\u2019t work in mastering\nSimplifying your mastering chain\nShould you factor in loudness during the mixing stage?\nHow to find a good balance of loudness and volume\nWhat to focus on in order to create consistency between tracks on an album\nKeeping perspective and objectivity when mastering your own music\nWhat does \u201ctranslation\u201d really mean? What you need to be listening for\nMaking \u201cone master to rule them all\u201d: How does this account for various listening scenarios (eg. non-normalized streaming and/or clubs)?\nDynamics vs. loudness\nHow to know if your tracks have a good dynamic range\nThe problem with aiming for \u201ctarget levels\u201d\nTo learn more about Ian Shepherd, visit: http://www.productionadvice.co.uk/about\nhttp://www.themasteringshow.com\nFor tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/\nPlugins mentioned in this episode:\nDynameter - https://meterplugs.idevaffiliate.com/112-3.html\nLoudness Penalty - https://meterplugs.idevaffiliate.com/112-5.html\nPerception AB - https://meterplugs.idevaffiliate.com/112-2.html\nK Meter - https://meterplugs.idevaffiliate.com/112-4.html\nLCAST Loudness Meter - https://meterplugs.idevaffiliate.com/112-6.html\nLooking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes? Check out my new coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/\nDownload Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K\nDownload your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/\nGet your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:\nThe Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com\nThe Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/\nSubscribe to the show:\nApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781\nSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej\nHave your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com\nThanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review: https://masteryourmix.com/review/","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b7c37057-014b-46f3-ae2f-b60dd2725b8c/podcast-logo-yellow-4mucm3.png"}