See how I mastered one of my "Piano Beats" instrumental songs in Reaper. Mastering is a lot simpler, quicker process than mixing and hopefully you should be able to get good results very quickly.
This is the final step in the production process after...
Mixing: https://youtu.be/1xfU7IM4oBU
Writing/Recording: https://youtu.be/xtdsdfMtetA
Ever wondered why learning mixing (and mastering) is so hard? Then check out this video: https://youtu.be/WvPRJsJAY0g
LoudMax mastering limiter plugin: https://loudmax.blogspot.com/
Klanghelm VU Meter plugin: https://klanghelm.com/contents/products/VUMT.html
00:00 Intro
00:42 What is mastering?
01:57 Step 1: Create new project, and bring mixed stereo track into it
02:53 Step 2 (Optional): Import reference track
03:10 Step 3: Getting the volume level up (limiting)
05:23 Step 4 (Optional): Use a VU Meter
07:09 Step 5: Render the track
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