Rise of Dub Delay

I play dub. Have questions about free VST plugins? Just ask AI! 🎧😊 Discover new tools, explore your options, and find the right plugins for your music production and mastering workflow. Stay creative and keep making great music! ❤️🎶 My Mastering Standard Setup 🎧 | LUveler Freeware VST Simple, effective, and driven by a passion for great sound! ❤️ Today, I’d like to share my personal mastering standard setup for the entire mix. I deliberately work with a streamlined signal chain. For me, mastering isn’t simply about making a mix louder. It’s about improving the balance, enhancing cohesion, and making the music sound as natural and powerful as possible. 1. Mid-Signal Low Cut at 25 Hz First, I use a low-cut filter at 25 Hz in the mid signal to remove very low-frequency content that isn’t necessary for the particular mix. At the same time, I make sure not to weaken the essential bass frequencies unnecessarily. 2. Side-Signal Low Cut at 250 Hz, 24 dB/Octave In the side signal, I apply a low-cut filter at 250 Hz with a slope of 24 dB per octave. This allows me to control low-frequency content in the sides and helps keep the bass more centered and focused. This is a deliberate tonal choice, not a setting that works equally well for every mix. 3. Mix Glue Compressor Next, I use a glue compressor to bring the entire mix together in a musical way. I adjust the attack and release according to the tempo, groove, and character of the music directly in my DAW. My goal is to achieve a cohesive, lively mix without sacrificing too much of its natural dynamics. 4. LUveler – Freeware VST Plugin Next, I use LUveler. I really appreciate it when tools like this are made available for free, giving us the opportunity to expand and improve our own mastering workflows. A big thank you to the developer for the work behind this plugin and for making it available to the community! 5. Youlean Loudness Meter Finally, I check the loudness using the Youlean Loudness Meter. This allows me to monitor the LUFS values and true-peak levels so I can evaluate the final result more accurately. Because in the end, it’s not just about loudness — it’s about how the music actually sounds. My Conclusion This is my personal mastering standard setup for the entire mix. I deliberately keep it simple and use it as a starting point. Of course, I adapt the settings depending on the music, the mix, and the desired result. I’m sharing this setup with you because I genuinely enjoy audio engineering and love passing on useful experiences and ideas to others. Thank you so much for watching and for sharing your passion for music and great sound! Stay creative, keep making music, and enjoy the process! ❤️🎶 I played this track entirely on my MIDI controller. Every note you hear carries my personal Timing and Velocity. Timing: I didn't lock the notes to a rigid computer grid (no heavy quantization). The rhythm breathes naturally, reflecting the true human emotion and the vibe of the moment. Velocity: This represents the changing dynamics and touch sensitivity. By striking the keys softly or firmly, the volume and tone change instantly. This gives the digital instruments a deeply human, emotional, and expressive soul.