“Because I’d analyzed bus compression in Serban’s mixes, I could hear what the problem was and knew how to fix it. I applied the techniques I’d learned, and the compression improved the track, enhancing its movement. The result was a punchier track with a harder-hitting groove. Additionally, I could reduce the overall level reaching my limiter while still maintaining loudness.”

“Instead, I started asking: which limiter makes the singer sound their best? Which one makes their performance feel stronger?” - I explore how thinking differently about my mastering decisions has improved my work.