Hello, so i have my final mix, and i did basic mastering. I used things like a master compressor, maximizer, stereo imager, overall EQ, etc. after applying these effects, the track certainly is louder and more booming (i can hear the compression) than the previous version, but I'll play it compared to a professional recording, and my song is still noticeably quieter.
I try to up the outputs and levels on things like the compressor, maximizer, etc, or the levels on a lot of my mix channels, but once i do that high enough, the song starts clipping and distorting.
so, how can i fix this problem??
I thought the mastering effects were supposed to do this, but clearly im doing something wrong if its still quieter than a professional song, and starts to clip when i raise things.
thanks!
I try to up the outputs and levels on things like the compressor, maximizer, etc, or the levels on a lot of my mix channels, but once i do that high enough, the song starts clipping and distorting.
so, how can i fix this problem??
I thought the mastering effects were supposed to do this, but clearly im doing something wrong if its still quieter than a professional song, and starts to clip when i raise things.
thanks!