Mastering in GarageBand

In this section, we will look into why we master a track and how to approach this process.
Why do we want to master a song? We will cover these points:

• Perform Final Edits
• Sound Consistent across all listening environments
• Sound Consistent across all songs on the album
• Mastering with GarageBand Presets on the Master Track

In addition to over all Mastering techniques it is Also importan to learn the fundamentals behind dynamics processing and signal chains.

Dynamics Processing

• What are compressors and how do I use one
• Limiters
• Noise Gates
• The AU “Dynamics Processor”
• The “Dynamics Processor” as a Limiter
• The “Dynamics Processor” as an Expander
• The “Dynamics Processor” as a Compressor and Gate

Signal Chains

• EQ’s and Dynamics Pt. I
• EQ’s and Dynamics Pt. II

These cover different mastering topics and scenarios that include:

• Mastering with a Multiband Compressor
• Mastering Music for Production and Incidental Music
• Mastering Music for to be played-back at Live Events