Ian Stewart: How to Get Big Low-End

Ian Stewart is a mastering engineer and audio educator from the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts where he's operated Flotown Mastering since 2011. Ian received his B.S. in Music Engineering Technology from the University of Miami in 2007 and has been a passionate advocate for audio quality, and for fostering a better understanding of the topics surrounding it, ever since.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:Streaming loudness targets: Do they even matter?Should you master to -14 LUFS?How to prepare for your first listen of a new project so that you can create a game plan for itEstablishing a benchmark for what your final mix/master should sound likeGetting big low-end with your mixesWhy bass isn’t always about the bassBasslane Pro: How it will give you total control over your low-endUnderstanding sample rates and bit depths: Which settings should you use?Should you upsample/downsample your tracks when you export?What is dither and when should you use it?To learn more about Ian Stewart, visit: https://flotownmastering.com/Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join:https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/ Want additional help with your music productions?For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit: https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors:Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej Have questions you’d like answered on the show?Send them to [email protected] leave a rating and review:https://masteryourmix.com/review/ Thanks for listening!