If you listened to pop/dance/electronic music in the last 5 years or even beyond, you’ll notice the tracks sound LOUD, in your face, and pump. Here is what typically is found in a mastering chain straight from the mouths of super-producers such as Laidback Luke, Morgan Page, Deadmau5 and more…

Open up your DAW and go to your Master FX Chain. You should do the following in the EXACT order:

1 - Mastering Compressor (we use Waves C1)
2 - LinearPhase (balance the sounds out)
3 - EQ Plugin (we use Waves Q8)
4 - Stereo Expander (if needed)
5 - Limiter (we use Waves L2 or L1)

Read up on our Compression guide if you aren’t familiar with Compression and adjust settings until YOU like what you hear. Ultimately it is your ear, your sound and your project. 

~Deeps Pabla
CEO, Goldenchild Audio
“The worlds leading developers of Indian Audio loops and Samples”