SUB-Human’s Ableton Mastering Rack: Studio-Quality Processing Made Easy
Want to achieve professional-grade masters in Ableton Live? We’ve teamed up with Melbourne-based mix engineer SUB-human to bring you a mastering chain that rivals professional third party plugins – built entirely with native Ableton devices.
The Story Behind the Rack
As mix engineer for What So Not, Slumberjack, and more, Alex Braithwaite (SUB-human) has spent countless hours perfecting his mastering workflow in Ableton Live. Now, he’s distilled this expertise into a powerful yet intuitive mastering chain that any producer can use.
Follow the in-project guide lessons to master each tool in the chain.
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Learn the Professional Workflow
Master the rack with our detailed tutorial series:
- Tutorial One – Bus compression, soft clipping & Limiting
- Tutorial Two – Tone shaping multiband compression & using the soul checker
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Key Features
- Professional-grade mastering chain using only native Ableton devices
- Custom Baxandall-style EQ for smooth, musical frequency adjustments
- Phase-neutral Multi-band stereo imaging for precise spatial control
- “Soul-checker” speaker referencing system for mix translation
- Comprehensive built-in guide lessons
System Requirements
- Ableton Live 12.1 Standard or higher
About SUB-Human
When he’s not teaching at Liveschool, Alex Braithwaite (SUB-Human) crafts sonic landscapes for Netflix series and underground electronic labels. His extensive studio experience brings a unique perspective to both his mastering work and our classroom. His credits include mix and mastering work for What So Not, Slumberjack, Moss, and the Netflix series Auntie Donna’s Big Ol’ House Of Fun.
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