Mat Leffler-Schulman - What Makes a Mix Great: Insights from a Mastering Engineer

Mat Leffler-Schulman is a mastering engineer who's worked with artists such as Jon Batiste, Blondie, Mary J Blige, Beach House, and many more. In this episode, you'll learn about: The Value of Working with a Human Mastering Engineer The Ethics of Using Stem Splitting to Alter a Mix in Mastering The Various Roles AI Could Play for Music Production Pros How to Address "Width" in a Master The Business Side of a Mastering Studio An Analog One Stop Shop Mastering Unit How to Setup a Project for Success with Communication Staking Multiple Limiters for Louder, Cleaner Masters Learning to Work with Synesthesia Enjoyed this Episode? Dig deeper on mastering with my interview with Sam Fischmann Connect with 🌐 Website: https://matlefflerschulman.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matlefflerschulman/ ⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️ https://www.travisference.com/2025plan 📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod Connect with Me: 📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod 🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod 🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/ 🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏 Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify 📢 Our Sponsors 📢 Listen to Secret Sonics! Sign Up for Complete Producer Network! Credits: Guest: Host: Travis Ference Editor: Stephen Boyd Theme Music: inter.ference