I got it in a group buy. I love it. I just don’t like anything by computer mastering, it’s not what my favorite ME’s used or still use. And this is probably as close as digital gets to analog.. I’m guessing impulse responses with some dynamic algo’s on top. That’s why it doesn’t have ways to adjust.. And that’s fine, better than no IR’s and maximizing to fit a sprectal analysis like “mastering programs” use (blech!). Sonically this is pretty up there. assuming it’s IR’s then yeah that’s about as good as we can expect. I just like that I’m not looking at a nerd screen of analytical tools begging to be applied. It’s music, not a science competition
I love this plugin, it can really top off your master in a subtle & very musical way. the way the EQ & compression work is perfect for my layered poly-rhythmic sound. I used it to brighten up & kick the gain up only, I usually mix to an almost master ready sound before I drop it in, and Lurssen brings out elements that may have been mixed too hot...give it shot, I guarantee results. I've gone back and remastered dozens of tracks.
Hey man, I like how you gave a couple uses for it. No it's not good for a standalone mastering software, however, it can be used on vocals to color them, and to color during the master process. Those 2 uses are really optimal. But great video man. I love how you give insight with plugins that we creatives don't normally reach for. Thanks bud.
I'm called Producer Adela From Uganda Kampala .I use this plugin it's so nice really I love it and today I had a session of mixing i have used this today lesson you gave us I have enjoyed the mastering and my client is so happy with all the songs that I mastered for him today
i have done my fair share of mastering, and the key thing is how you listen, when you bypass and insert the plugin and it's 6 db louder you really can't decide if your mix is better or not, because our brain is stupid, louder = better. i would have liked to hear a matched gain comparison. and hitting an internal limiter i have no access to the attack settings ... not my cup of tea. same reason i don't really like the artist pluings like cla or manny maroquin type plugins from waves, although for goofy effects they are ok, if you don't know what they are doing and can;t modify it, it's pretty much hard do dial in specific problems. same would be with this plugin. maybe the best way to use it is find out where the threshold is and not hit it, and then insert your own brickwall that you do have control over. sorry for the long rant.
Hi. I bought the plug-in but I'm really puzzled -- I see a lot of videos about the plug-in on RUclips and they all seem to have headers that I don't?? My headers stop at the Lurssen logo but you have three more headers above that -- how did you get them and what are they for??
I'm guessing if you a have a all around good mix this be good it dose make the volume loud prolly gotta add a few other plugins.its jus seem easier for those who get frustrated with ozone an them
+Wiz Produxions I get ready plugins I see you use even tho my mixes don't come near yours I be doing this for bout a half of yr I get frustrated a lot cause my mixes be all over I have a sound in my head but I could never get it in the mix
This master plugin is going to be loved by musicians who want to get their songs completed and share with the world. The key to this plugin is good mixing. Once a song is mixed well it will sound awesome almost no matter what preset of Lurssen you throw at it. Unless you are going for top mastering awards trying too hard ( beyond mixing). to polish your song is a waste of time and inspiration killer. Overall I really think that mastering is in most cases well over rated. This is a perfect for mastering music most of which makes little income. Mastering snobs will hate this plugin.
This comparison thing is often taken too far. If it sounds good release it. If we keep comparing masters and nixies and referencing too much we are largely making music sound the same. Compare if you have to ( for good reason) but watch out, if you compare for the sake of it you will increase your anxiety and feel that you are rubbish at what you are doing. Remember your fellow musicians are not your customers, Your audience are your customers. Spend time getting to know your audience and what they want. Is it brightness, bass or vocal presence. Once you know this deliver! Don’t worry about what musicians and mastering engineers say about your mix. Usually they don’t count and they won’t pay your rent.
Good point Calvin. I've learned that experienced engineers know when to leave it alone and not have to fiddle around the mix when it sounds good. What I like about this plugin are the macro controls to make the song sound good overall. Thanks for sharing.
Two minutes in you talk about surgical EQ and stereo widening. These are mixing tasks, not matering tasks. So that tells me you probably won't be able to tell me anything useful about mastering with this software, so no point my watching any further. Sorry. You are a nice chap. Good presenter.
This plugin is based on the mastering analog console, the left and right channels in the analog console are not identical to each other, and this gives a slight stereo expansion. And they moved this property to the plugin (you can check it using plugin doctor). So actually it does do a little stereo widening. And it does it about the same way as a professional MASTERING console does. So you and your snobbery are not really showing yourself very professionally in this case.
Not every mastering job is as you describe. Sometimes it involves restoration of a stereo track and you have to deeper than you would for say a stem mix. 😎
What do you guys think of the Lurssen Mastering Console? Buy it or Pass?
I got it in a group buy. I love it. I just don’t like anything by computer mastering, it’s not what my favorite ME’s used or still use. And this is probably as close as digital gets to analog.. I’m guessing impulse responses with some dynamic algo’s on top. That’s why it doesn’t have ways to adjust.. And that’s fine, better than no IR’s and maximizing to fit a sprectal analysis like “mastering programs” use (blech!). Sonically this is pretty up there. assuming it’s IR’s then yeah that’s about as good as we can expect. I just like that I’m not looking at a nerd screen of analytical tools begging to be applied. It’s music, not a science competition
Just got it! :)
I love using it.
I love this plugin, it can really top off your master in a subtle & very musical way. the way the EQ & compression work is perfect for my layered poly-rhythmic sound. I used it to brighten up & kick the gain up only, I usually mix to an almost master ready sound before I drop it in, and Lurssen brings out elements that may have been mixed too hot...give it shot, I guarantee results. I've gone back and remastered dozens of tracks.
I just got introduced to it today at a friend's studio and it is such a good tool.
Ras Grace what are you guys working on?
I was waiting for this review... Will buy it for sure.
Thanks again Alex...!
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Hey man, I like how you gave a couple uses for it. No it's not good for a standalone mastering software, however, it can be used on vocals to color them, and to color during the master process. Those 2 uses are really optimal. But great video man. I love how you give insight with plugins that we creatives don't normally reach for. Thanks bud.
In Africa we in love with this mastering software thanks guys
Good to know. Where are you from?
I'm called Producer Adela From Uganda Kampala .I use this plugin it's so nice really I love it and today I had a session of mixing i have used this today lesson you gave us I have enjoyed the mastering and my client is so happy with all the songs that I mastered for him today
Great that’s exciting. I do mastering for a lot of Afrobeat producers and artists.
If you put input drive to minus 2, you will have a better reference about the color... just as a suggestion. Love your videos!
i have done my fair share of mastering, and the key thing is how you listen, when you bypass and insert the plugin and it's 6 db louder you really can't decide if your mix is better or not, because our brain is stupid, louder = better. i would have liked to hear a matched gain comparison. and hitting an internal limiter i have no access to the attack settings ... not my cup of tea. same reason i don't really like the artist pluings like cla or manny maroquin type plugins from waves, although for goofy effects they are ok, if you don't know what they are doing and can;t modify it, it's pretty much hard do dial in specific problems. same would be with this plugin. maybe the best way to use it is find out where the threshold is and not hit it, and then insert your own brickwall that you do have control over. sorry for the long rant.
im very happy from this plugin gives u just what u need
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+mario spasov yes it sounds very good check out the latest video that IK multimedia did
Hi. I bought the plug-in but I'm really puzzled -- I see a lot of videos about the plug-in on RUclips and they all seem to have headers that I don't?? My headers stop at the Lurssen logo but you have three more headers above that -- how did you get them and what are they for??
you guys confuse me...what is the makeup gain for if can not be used to match the final loudness to the unprocessed signal if needed...??.
Can you please explain the export process,,where does it go ? You get three options , hit one and then nothing.
How can you remove the line noise that comes out of this plug-in?
Not sure there’s an option for that. If you’re getting noise it may be the plug-ins you’re using before the limiter section.
I'm guessing if you a have a all around good mix this be good it dose make the volume loud prolly gotta add a few other plugins.its jus seem easier for those who get frustrated with ozone an them
Yes, while Ozone is an engineer's toolkit, this is much simpler to use with great results.
+Wiz Produxions I get ready plugins I see you use even tho my mixes don't come near yours I be doing this for bout a half of yr I get frustrated a lot cause my mixes be all over I have a sound in my head but I could never get it in the mix
Hello Alex, this plugin is ok, not enough control for real mastering.
Jonathan Butler singing?
+Mellissa Moraes not quite... But maybe a younger version?
This master plugin is going to be loved by musicians who want to get their songs completed and share with the world. The key to this plugin is good mixing. Once a song is mixed well it will sound awesome almost no matter what preset of Lurssen you throw at it.
Unless you are going for top mastering awards trying too hard ( beyond mixing). to polish your song is a waste of time and inspiration killer. Overall I really think that mastering is in most cases well over rated. This is a perfect for mastering music most of which makes little income. Mastering snobs will hate this plugin.
This comparison thing is often taken too far. If it sounds good release it. If we keep comparing masters and nixies and referencing too much we are largely making music sound the same. Compare if you have to ( for good reason) but watch out, if you compare for the sake of it you will increase your anxiety and feel that you are rubbish at what you are doing. Remember your fellow musicians are not your customers, Your audience are your customers. Spend time getting to know your audience and what they want. Is it brightness, bass or vocal presence. Once you know this deliver! Don’t worry about what musicians and mastering engineers say about your mix. Usually they don’t count and they won’t pay your rent.
Good point Calvin. I've learned that experienced engineers know when to leave it alone and not have to fiddle around the mix when it sounds good. What I like about this plugin are the macro controls to make the song sound good overall. Thanks for sharing.
sorry many but .1 off the esss wont make different prob better off saving cpu ... i know theres an esser in the console though
It just got louder for me....
You can't hear compression, harmonic distortion or anything above 6k then.
this singing is out if key man,... hard to listen to all
Two minutes in you talk about surgical EQ and stereo widening. These are mixing tasks, not matering tasks. So that tells me you probably won't be able to tell me anything useful about mastering with this software, so no point my watching any further. Sorry. You are a nice chap. Good presenter.
Dumbass of the day award goes to.... it's Internet Quality Police!
This plugin is based on the mastering analog console, the left and right channels in the analog console are not identical to each other, and this gives a slight stereo expansion. And they moved this property to the plugin (you can check it using plugin doctor). So actually it does do a little stereo widening. And it does it about the same way as a professional MASTERING console does. So you and your snobbery are not really showing yourself very professionally in this case.
Not every mastering job is as you describe. Sometimes it involves restoration of a stereo track and you have to deeper than you would for say a stem mix. 😎