n this video, I go through the process of mastering a single track in Reason. This process will prepare your track for streaming services. It will make sure that you are able to hit the target LUFS and True Peak, basically the overall loudness.

All devices used are native plugins and devices in Reason+ or Reason 12. These include the MClass Compressor, MClass Equalizer, MClass Stereo Imager, and MClass Maximizer. In addition to these tools, the Bus Compressor, which emulates the SSL Bus Compressor is also used.

These processes will entail Compression to bring the mix forward to mastering levels. Equalization to clear up the track, add air, and deal with harsh, unwanted, frequencies. The limiter is used to bring the mix to the appropriate LUFS and True Peak.

The addition of the third party Youlean Loudness Meter is used to track the loudness, so that the track hits the appropriate levels for streaming services, such as Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.

This video was written & produced by Lorne Bregitzer, an Associate Professor for the University of Colorado Denver, and an Ableton Certified Trainer. music producer