Mastering philosophy & techniques

As one of the most in-demand mastering engineers in the world, Brian Lucey works with musicians of every level, from bedroom projects, to top charting records from world-renowned artists such as: Depeche Mode, The Black Keys, Arctic Monkeys, Liam Gallagher, Royal Blood, Marilyn Manson, and even movie soundtracks, such as “The Greatest Showman” which went to #1 in over 70 countries.

In this Puremix exclusive, Grammy Award Winning Mastering Engineer, Brian Lucey, discusses his philosophy to mastering, where it fits in the production process and how he approaches his art to establish a connection between the artist and the audience that has an immediacy and timeless result.

Brian discusses:

• • The Seven Step Production Process
  • His highly customized and tailored mastering chain
  • How to choose and utilize reference tracks
  • Key tips to improving your room’s acoustics and placing monitors for a sound that is tailored to the way you hear music.

Watch Brian Lucey break down his philosophy and techniques, only on Puremix.