Digital vs. Analog EQ Emulation: what is the difference, and does it really matter? Luca Pretolesi dives into this critical topic, breaking down the nuances between true analog hardware and digital emulations. Understanding the strengths and limitations of both worlds can completely transform how you approach mixing and mastering. Get the inside look at how Luca decides what works best for the sound and why choosing the right tool is everything.

Luca Pretolesi breaks down the technique of using parallel clipping for loud and punchy drums! This is a great approach for achieving maximum loudness without sacrificing clarity. By applying parallel clipping at the end of your mix, you can enhance the drums' impact and bring out the best in your tracks. Try it out and experience the difference! 

This course walks you through practical, real-world applications of Spiff, showing how to tame harshness, add clarity, and control transients with precision. Whether you're mastering your own tracks or finalizing client projects, this technique will help you maximize Spiff’s potential for cleaner, more musical results.

How to enhance house tracks like a pro with 11x Grammy Nominated Mastering Engineer Luca Pretolesi 💎 Learn how to shape your dynamics for loud, clear, and impactful mixdowns that translate in the club and streaming. Shape your tone with Multiband EQ and harmonic saturation to achieve professional results with industry standard loudness. 🔥 subscribe to watch this full course plus new videos every week 📲

In today’s episode, Luca Pretolesi touches on the approach of using a reference track during mastering. By using another track as a guideline, you can compare elements like dynamics, tonal, balance, and loudness to build and test your own master with more precision. Tap in to see how Luca approaches this essential technique!

Lets get into the technical tapestry of Diplo & Hugel chart topper "Stay High" ✨ Join us in Studio I as Luca Pretolesi unveils a comprehensive breakdown, spotlighting some nuanced details and specifically honing in on the captivating vocals. Ultimately we hope that you're able to incorporate some of these mixdown ideas and mastering ideas into your workflow. Enjoy the creative journey!

Learn how to mix Drums in Tech House from Mixing & Mastering Legend Luca Pretolesi. This course covers the basics of EQ, sidechain compression, multiband distortion, clipping, and low end balance. These techniques will help you achieve overall louder mixes with controlled dynamics.

Use a dynamic EQ to enhance the separation and clarity in your master track. You'll explore how to target specific frequency ranges dynamically, allowing them to evolve in real-time. This helps achieve a more transparent and defined mix, making individual elements stand out without over-processing or making drastic changes.

Inside the mix: Luca Pretolesi takes you behind the scenes of one of his latest mixing and mastering sessions, breaking down the techniques that brought this track to life. Hope you’re able to take away some valuable tips and apply them to your own projects!

Today is all about that bass! Luca Pretolesi will be going over the technical intricacies of widening your drums using just two powerful plugins - Space Control and Spiff. He will be demonstrating this technique using Tech Panda's track "Talk To Me Nice". Discover how this approach can influence not just your drum sound, but trigger insights on arranging a song!