You can have a great mix and still not have a great release.
That moment when everything feels balanced, the arrangement works, and the song finally sounds like music is a big win. But when you line it up next to professional releases, something subtle gives it away. It doesn’t quite hit as hard, feel as focused, or translate with the same confidence across systems.
That gap is mastering. Not fixing mistakes, but elevating a solid mix into something that sounds finished, intentional, and competitive. It’s the step that adds cohesion, impact, and consistency, turning “this sounds good” into “this belongs here.”
For a long time, that upgrade felt out of reach. Professional mastering relied on expensive rooms, specialist gear, and years of experience. For most producers, it was either a black box or an expensive handoff at the very end of the process.
That’s exactly why I created FASTER MASTER with David Guetta and Nicky Romero. The goal was simple: make the jump from a good mix to a pro master fast, clear, and confidence-inspiring. No confusing meters, no endless tweaking, just reliable results you can hear immediately.
What Makes FASTER MASTER Different?
Unlike most mastering plugins, FASTER MASTER doesn’t expect you to know where to start. Instead, it listens to your track and instantly suggests settings designed for your music. Think of it as a mastering engineer who not only works lightning-fast but also explains the moves along the way.
Where beginners usually get stuck is in knowing what’s too much. Is the bass too heavy? Are the highs too sharp? Is the limiter squashing the mix? FASTER MASTER takes out the guesswork by giving you presets shaped by analysis of your own track, plus the option to compare directly with reference songs.
Producers are very excited with the results they’re getting. FASTER MASTER Is Used By:
David Guetta, Nicky Romero, Armin Van Buren, Hardwell, Camelphat, Harv, KSHMR, MEDUZA, Showtek, Axwell, Fedde Le Grand, Steve Angelo, Thomas Gold, Willy William.
Step One: Loading Your Mix
Open your DAW, and drop FASTER MASTER on the master bus. It’s built to sit at the very end of your chain. Play the loudest section of your track (often the chorus) and hit Analyze.
This is where the magic happens. FASTER MASTER scans your audio, identifies its tonal balance, dynamic range, and stereo width, and then generates a set of ten presets tailored for your song. Each one represents a slightly different take: some with more clarity, others more warmth, or more width.
In other words, you get a selection of professional masters to audition in a few clicks.
Step Two: Choosing Your Starting Point
Once the analysis is done, click “Let’s Hear It.” FASTER MASTER automatically applies one of the recommended settings, and you can scroll through the other nine using the arrows.
This is the moment that blows people away. Within seconds, your song suddenly has the impact and polish you want. And instead of scrolling through endless menus, you’re simply listening and deciding: Do I prefer this one, or that one?
It’s mastering made intuitive. You’re learning by ear, not by guessing numbers.
Step Three: Unlocking the Power of Reference Tracks
Here’s where FASTER MASTER goes from useful to game-changing. One of the biggest secrets of pro mastering is using reference tracks. Every successful engineer compares their work against commercial masters, making sure the low-end is tight, the mids are clear, and the highs shine without being harsh.
In FASTER MASTER, you can drag and drop any reference track into the plugin. It automatically analyzes the tonal balance and dynamics of that track and creates a preset that helps your music compete with it.
The best part? When you A/B compare, FASTER MASTER level-matches the playback, so you’re not tricked by volume differences. You’ll hear an honest comparison between your track and the reference, and you can make subtle tweaks until your mix sits in the same league.
For beginners, this is like having a pro engineer say, “Here’s what’s missing, fix it this way.”
Step Four: Fine-Tuning Without Fear
Now, you might be thinking: What if I want to adjust things myself? No problem… FASTER MASTER gives you that freedom without overwhelming you.
The 5 modules, EQ, Transients, Compression, Stereo Width, and Limiting, are laid out clearly. If you love the preset but feel the kick could be tighter, nudge the transient control. If your mix is already bright, roll back the high-end EQ a touch.
The genius is that you don’t need to worry about breaking your mix. Every control is designed to work within safe, musical ranges. Beginners get the freedom to explore, while knowing the plugin has their back.
Step Five: Bounce and Compare
When you’re happy, bounce the track out and listen on different systems: headphones, Bluetooth speakers, your car. The true test of mastering is: does it translate everywhere?
With FASTER MASTER, beginners are consistently shocked at how well their songs hold up against big-name releases. That final 10% is no longer out of reach.
Why This Matters for Artists
If you’re releasing music, audio quality genuinely matters.
A strong idea can still get overlooked if the final master doesn’t translate. If the low end feels unfocused, if the high end lacks clarity, or if heavy limiting has drained the energy, listeners will move on quickly, often without knowing why.
A polished master signals that your music belongs alongside professional releases. It helps your track stand up across streaming platforms, playlists, radio, and real-world playback systems, and it ensures the emotional impact you worked hard to create actually comes through.
FASTER MASTER makes that level of quality accessible. You don’t need deep technical mastering knowledge or expensive hardware. Load your mix, hit analyse, and choose the version that brings your track to life. It’s about confidence in how your music sounds wherever it’s heard.
Final Thoughts
If you’ve read this far, you deserve a reward. Here is a 60-day license to try Faster Master and see what it can do for your music. Download Mac Installer | Download Win Installer
1. Open Faster Master in your DAW
2. Click the key icon, enter the code, and click authorize: DT9M-7ENW-JTZX-6WKJ-WU5A-WTFV-XEXT
Mastering doesn’t have to be intimidating. With FASTER MASTER, you can transform your mix into a release-ready master in just a few clicks. The smart analysis, reference track integration, and beginner-friendly controls give you both results and education along the way.
As someone who’s mastered tracks for artists from bedroom producers to global stars, I know how frustrating that final step can feel. That’s why I built this plugin with David Guetta and Nicky Romero: to help more artists share their music confidently, without technical barriers holding them back.
So next time you finish a mix, don’t stop short. Drop FASTER MASTER on the master bus, hit Analyze, and hear your track the way it was always meant to sound.
