Mike Marra: Mastering for Emotion

Master Your Mix Podcast

Mike Marra is a seasoned Mastering Engineer based in Toronto, Canada, working out of the renowned Joao Carvalho Mastering studio. Music and sound have been Mike's lifelong passions, with an early exposure to a diverse range of music and technology that deeply influenced his critical listening skills and technical expertise.

Mike followed his dream into the world of mastering, where his enthusiasm for the craft is contagious. The positive reactions from his clients to his work are a testament to his talent. He approaches every project with the highest respect and attention to detail, ensuring that each artist's sonic vision is brought to life.

Known for his bold, powerful low-end on Hip Hop and EDM tracks, Mike has worked with a wide variety of Canadian and international artists across all genres. His impressive list of collaborators includes mastering an official Bob Marley remix for the 75th-anniversary legacy release, Phil Gonzo, Jazz Cartier, Sean Leon, Dr. Draw, Sara Diamond, Storry, Division Street, The Dreamboats, Victoria Duffield, and many others.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• Listening to music with a “big picture” perspective, rather than focusing on individual elements
• Emotional mastering: How to infuse emotion into your tracks through processing like EQ and compression
• Treating each song as unique
• Mastering singles vs a full record
• How to achieve consistency between tracks that have already been released as singles and later compiled into an album
• What to listen for when mixing/mastering low-end
• How your treatment of low-end can make mixes sound wider
• Why great masters start in the recording stage
• High Pass Filters: Why you might not want to use them

To learn more about Mike Marra, visit: https://mikemarramastering.com/

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