10 Pre-Mastering Tips for Hip Hop | Lu Diaz (Jay Z, Beyoncé)

Even if you’re not a mastering engineer—watch these top 10 tips on getting your mix ready for mastering, from multi-platinum producer Lu Diaz (Jay Z, DJ Khaled, Kodak Black). Check out the Waves Abbey Road TG Mastering plugin with Lu’s personal presets: 1:38 1. Check Peak Levels 2:58 2. ’Pre-Master’ on the Master Bus 3:46 3. Listen on Different Speakers & Take Breaks 4:34 4. Analog Warmth & Tape Saturation 5:43 5. Mid/Side vs Stereo Processing 9:30 6. Shape Presence 11:04 7. Li