In this free video extract from the pureMix.net exclusive, "Brian Lucey: Mastering Philosophy & Techniques" Grammy Award Winning Mastering Engineer, Brian Lucey, discusses his philosophy to mastering, where it fits in the production process and how he approaches his art to establish a connection between the artist and the audience that has an immediacy and timeless result.

As one of the most in-demand mastering engineers in the world, Brian Lucey works with musicians of every level, from bedroom projects, to top charting records from world-renowned artists such as: Depeche Mode, The Black Keys, Arctic Monkeys Liam Gallagher, Royal Blood, Marilyn Manson, and even movie soundtracks, such as “The Greatest Showman” which went to #1 in over 70 countries.

Brian discusses:

• The Seven Step Production Process

• His highly customized and tailored mastering chain

• How to choose and utilize reference tracks

• Key tips to improving your room’s acoustics and placing monitors for a sound that is tailored to the way you hear music.
  

Equipment & Software

Hardware

• Mytek 8x192 DA

• Focusrite Blue 315 MkII

• Elysia Alpha

• Fairman TMEQ

• Pacific Microsonics AD

• Waves L2 Limiter

• Crane Song HEDD

• Bricasti M1

Software

• Sequoia

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