The CORRECT Order for Effects in Your Mastering Chain (…and Mix Bus)

Is there a “right order” for your processing and effects in your mastering chain?

I say yes!

But here’s the tricky thing:

I recommend that you put in the LAST processor in your mastering chain FIRST.

…And, while you’re at it, you should probably put the first processor in your mastering chain on last.

Did I just make your head spin there?

And why am I talking in riddles??

I swear to you, I’m not!

It’s all pretty simple once you stop and think about it.

Today, I’ll give you some clear principles on just how to think about ordering your effects in mastering, on the mix bus… or anywhere else really.

In doing so, I’ll unveil my own chain for mastering, sharing how, when and where I place my limiter, EQ, compressor, spatial processing, saturation and more.

I think you’ll get a lot out of this one. Join me here!

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