{"id":26484,"date":"2020-04-01T00:00:41","date_gmt":"2020-04-01T04:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.raytownproductions.com\/blog\/?p=26484"},"modified":"2020-09-04T09:33:10","modified_gmt":"2020-09-04T13:33:10","slug":"secrets-to-mastering-rap-trap-and-hip-hop-songs-beats-plugin-chain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.raytownproductions.com\/blog\/secrets-to-mastering-rap-trap-and-hip-hop-songs-beats-plugin-chain\/","title":{"rendered":"Secrets to Mastering Rap, Trap, and Hip Hop Songs & Beats [Plugin Chain]"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It can be frustrating<\/strong> trying to master your own music or beats ?<\/strong>. In fact, mastering rap, trap, and hip hop is probably the hardest<\/strong> to do, because getting the smallest setting wrong<\/strong> can ruin a song<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

There is so much information<\/strong> about what plugin<\/strong> or gear<\/strong> is the best for mastering rap, but no one explains<\/strong> why they are useful or how to dial them in<\/span><\/strong> for your specific song.<\/p>\n

But that is why I made this tutorial. I want to teach you EXACTLY what to listen for<\/strong>, what each plugin is doing<\/strong>, and how to make sure you are making the song sound BETTER<\/strong> and not WORSE!<\/p>\n

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For the first time EVER<\/strong>, I’m sharing my step by step process for mastering rap, trap, and hip hop music<\/strong> – including my complete mastering chain<\/strong>. You will leave this tutorial with the tools<\/strong> you need to master your own music<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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WHAT THIS TUTORIAL COVERS<\/h1>\n

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\n\u25ba Gain staging<\/strong>
\n\u25ba How to use Mid\/Side EQ<\/strong> to add width and reduce harshness
\n\u25ba Setting<\/strong> up a multi-band compressor<\/strong> for almost any song
\n\u25ba Adjusting attack<\/strong> and release<\/strong> time<\/strong> for compressors<\/strong>
\n\u25ba Adding saturation<\/strong> to gel track together<\/strong>
\n\u25ba Tips for not “overdoing it”<\/strong>
\n\u25ba What to listen for<\/strong> during mastering
\n\u25ba How to make sub frequencies sound great on smaller speakers<\/strong>
\n\u25ba Making your song sound LOUD<\/strong> and competitive<\/strong>
\n\u25ba How to find and reduce harsh frequencies<\/strong>
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JUMP RIGHT TO YOUR FAVORITE PART!<\/h1>\n

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\n<\/span> 2:05:<\/strong> First Step – Using a Mastering Compressor
\n<\/span> 3:27:<\/strong> How to Set a Compressor for Mastering
\n<\/span> 9:20:<\/strong> Gain Staging Compressor
\n<\/span> 10:12:<\/strong> Sweetening Top End using EQ
\n<\/span> 11:53:<\/strong> How to Compare settings with Plugins
\n<\/span> 13:27:<\/strong>\u00a0Simple Way to Set Up a Multi-band Compressor
\n<\/span> 16:28:<\/strong> Dialing in Attack Time for Multi-band Compressor
\n<\/span> 17:57:<\/strong> Gelling Track Together with Saturation
\n<\/span> 19:35:<\/strong> Making Sub Frequencies Sound Great On Smaller Speakers
\n<\/span> 22:22:<\/strong> Increasing Volume of Song Without Sounding Compressed
\n<\/span> 24:40:<\/strong> Using EQ to Keep Song from Getting Harsh
\n<\/span> 26:46:<\/strong> Using Mid\/Side EQ to Increase the Air of the Track Without Affecting Vocals
\n<\/span> 31:46:<\/strong> Getting Rid of Specific Harsh Frequencies Transparently
\n<\/span> 32:53:<\/strong> How to dial in Soothe plugin for mastering
\n<\/span> 39:20:<\/strong> Adding volume to sides to make track wider
\n<\/span> 42:39:<\/strong> Dialing in a Limiter to Increase Volume Transparently
\n<\/span> 45:50:<\/strong> Readjusting Mastering Settings When Increasing Volume
\n<\/span> 46:30:<\/strong> Setting Up for Final A\/B Test
\n<\/span> 47:04:<\/strong> A\/B Test<\/span>
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HOW TO MASTER RAP, TRAP, AND HIP HOP VIDEO TUTORIAL<\/h1>\n

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Learn how to professionally master your rap, trap, and hip hop songs & beats with this step-by-step video tutorial.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

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PLUGIN CHAIN USED IN THIS TUTORIAL<\/h1>\n

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\u25ba Oeksound – Soothe 2: <\/span>bit.ly\/2U7wqus<\/a>
\u25ba FabFilter – Pro Q2 EQ: <\/span>
\u25ba FabFilter – Pro L Limiter: <\/span>
\u25ba Sonnox – Inflator: <\/span>bit.ly\/2vpODuM<\/a><\/p>\n

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MUSIC CREDITS<\/h1>\n

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Artist<\/strong>: Devin Kash @DevinKash (IG)
Recorded & Engineered by<\/strong>: Josh Holland at Green Light Studios<\/a> – @glsjosh (IG) @glsrecording (FB)
Mixed and Mastered by<\/strong>: Bobby Balow at Raytown Productions<\/p>\n

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FINAL THOUGHTS<\/h1>\n

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If you have questions<\/strong> or need clarification<\/strong>, drop a comment,<\/strong> or send me a message<\/strong> on the contact page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How do you approach mastering rap, trap, or hip hop music?<\/strong> Leave a comment<\/strong> below!<\/p>\n

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