Thorp discusses his approach to using limiting on the mix bus to achieve a louder pre-master, tailored for client presentations.
This step is essential for providing clients with a representation of what the final mastered track could sound like, factoring in the loudness typically achieved in the mastering stage.
Thorp emphasizes the importance of using limiting judiciously, aiming for a balance that enhances the track's perceived loudness and impact without sacrificing dynamic range unnecessarily.