This fixes overall balance. If the mix sounds too compressed, lower the ratio on the mid-band. 4. Maximizing Volume (Limiting)
Select +3dB Shelf or High Shelf on the high end (above Adjustment: Keep it subtle (usually ) to avoid harshness. D. The "Final Polish" (Multiband Compressor) Open Fruity Multiband Compressor . Preset: Select Mastering 2.1 . Fruity Loops Mastering Presets
Select the Max loudness preset, then adjust the Ceiling to This fixes overall balance
The final step is to make your track loud without distorting. Maximizing Volume (Limiting) Select +3dB Shelf or High
or Fruity Reeverb 2 (Optional/Subtle imaging) Fruity Multiband Compressor (Tonal balancing) Fruity Limiter / Fruity Maximus (Maximizing/Limiting) Fruity dB Meter (Monitoring) 3. Essential FL Studio Mastering Presets A. The "Clean Master" (Fruity Limiter) For a transparent, balanced master. Open Fruity Limiter . Go to Presets →right arrow Mastering . Adjustment: Raise the GAIN until you get of reduction on the loudest parts. Adjust CEILING to B. The "Punchy Master" (Fruity Maximus) For Electronic/Hip Hop needing impact. Open Fruity Maximus . Select the Clean Master preset.
Ensure the Release time is fast enough to avoid pumping, but slow enough to avoid distortion. 5. Final Mastering Best Practices