Mastering in Ableton Live - A Step by Step Tutorial
Video Overview & Insights
This demonstrates the technical method for mastering a track in Ableton Live. All the devices used, except for the free loudness meter, are included in Live Suite. Also demonstrated is the how to manage the loudness to match the requirements of Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and many others. This is a step-by-step method that starts from beginning to end. Also demonstrated is the free version of the Youlean Loudness Meter.
Thanks man!! I just copy your chain and now i am using it for a quick mastering for checking out my tracks in my gigs.
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lost me at bass mono.
@evanwilster2026 this video deserve a reward! Thanx this still the best mastering video out there. Gratefull
@djimson8929This video changed the course of my life lmao. Its the simple things. Thanks for holding my hand through this shit, dude. I really appreciate it
@BigJohnHoneythank you very much, just a question: Should I leave the utility plugin activated?
@longipedicellatumhow do i increase the integrated LUFs??
@KayraSeliigreat tutorial, thank you
@mvtt.studiowhen i get my track on ableton it says 44.1kz. i couldnt find the info directly from the file, only when i inserted the track on ableton. is that a problem what could i do? i use windows and my ableton is the 10 suite. also, the audio is in mp3, and i think i lost the early project, so i only have the mp3 version. also my track is only vocals and guitar, with a lot of lofi effects
@juneraexDear Lorne, this video has really helped me thank you
@djfuelerTop Class Sir! Thank you!
@djfuelerThis is one of the best tutorial videos I have watched in a long time. Exactly everything I needed to know and nothing else. Explained very simply. Bravo 👏
@MicaelWidellDoes this work for a one hour long DJ mix?
@RB-nl4erI was watching this tutorial. Then search for some online AI tool to do my work with skipping long process. That worked well
@NixJanYou just saved my mix. God bless you!
@inspiritofficialmusicgreat video
@julianstahler4830I have to agree with the comments here. For a 5 year old vid, this shows how you stand out from the pack. This is the only tutorial that got me through mastering my first track. Thank you sir.
@cdotcarternyc5868Even in 2025 this outshines all the other nonsense on youtube. Thank you my good sir!!
@sebolicalThanks!
@timoniksen9857gracias viejito
@guidoenrThis is good ❤, but the lighting makes you look like you know where 9 women are buried.
@keithurban007Now that ai is advancing rapidly. Its just better to use ai mastering tools like remasterify and emastered. tehy deliver pro quality sounds in seconds
@PythagorasGomes48594aaaaahhhhh i wish i could listen to it without stoooooooooooooooooooooooooop
@TristynAdam-f4mLorne, I cannot thank you enough for this gem! You have helped me overcome mastering brick walls that have been there for me since 2019.
@morrigothCame back to this video to master a track. You're the best, man.
@Gray-rb9ujthank you sir
@inspectah__Curious about abelton live would u say its fully capable of creating a full metal production with orchestral. I ise reaper which i love but i see abelton has the stacks feature for creating chords and inversions setting the key setting the scale. I wish reaper had this cause i dont know theory
@michaelpendergrass6401thank you so much for the help!!!
@joshmadrigal7808This was really helpful!
@BryanBooneMusicis there a certain part of your track that you focus your mastering on? Or do you continually listen to different sections? Super helpful video tho!
@PeenerhandlerVery Helpful!
@pratikdudhbade2345Thank you. Simple to the point. Just what I was looking for.
@jean-pauldevarenne4736Great Advice! TY
@TVBABYSPONTANOMOUSOne of the most helpful vidoes I've seen about Ableton, out of all the BS on youtube
@LimestoneFrogsimple and easy to understand.
@FAR_BEHINDthank you so much, you were very clear and helped me a lot!
@mirkoerreSO helpful!!! Thank you for making this!
@toriparks2798hey i had trouble finding a good vid for this until now. thanks a bunch :P
@psysir3974Sometimes there's a dude that gives you awesome mastering tips.
@uberjam7307In some moments one could really peek at the vast knowledge this dude has. Your explanation of things is clear as the sky my dear friend, kudos to you and thank you for sharing your know-how
@TUJMJThis was so good, clear and helpful! Thank you!
@MissKODThis is the best 20 minute tutorial I've had on this topic
@brandonojaste22WHAT IS THAT DITHER THING AND DO I HAVE TO USE IT ?
@riritherealThis was soooo helpful
@dgraxelwow, this video is great, Thank you!
@jpackkkMan this helped so much. Thanks a ton! Will be comming back for more T.T
@chinhmeomeoPerfect. Thank you.
@sachmoteeWait, I always thought you want to avoid the limiter to hit the ceiling constantly cause it just cuts everything off flat when it does?
@salemn_nbyThank you for sharing !, i have a question if i have a multitrack project and i want to combine them into a single track, should i apply effects like reverb on the each of the stems before mastering
or on the final stereo track ?
Thank you
Loved the tutorial. Very easy to follow through even though the song as example was brutal lol
@gera-djThank you Sir
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