Producer Mitch Easter (REM, Pavement, Suzanne Vega, Wilco) describes the differences between mixing and mastering a record. He also discusses how the mastering process came about, whether it’s necessary to have your music mastered, and others tips for making the most out of your studio session.

Check out the other videos in this series, where Mitch talks about finding a studio/engineer and gives some tips to artists trying to make their first album.

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On this video you’ll how to use the waves l2 limiter to get your music to sound as loud as commercial releases or your favorite songs.

Music Mastering Tips – How to Use the Waves L2 Limiter