Mastering Trance with Ozone 11 – by ReOrder & Jan Kristal

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About Course

Have you ever wondered how top trance records get that loud, clear, club-ready punch without sounding squashed or harsh? In this masterclass, internationally recognized producer/DJ ReOrder and veteran mastering engineer Jan Kristal peel back the curtain on a full, start-to-finish trance mastering session—showing exactly how Jan’s high-end analog mindset and workflow are recreated inside only Ozone 11.

Why This Is Different

Most online tutorials breeze past the “why” and hand out generic presets. This course does the opposite. You’ll watch Jan, who normally works with premium analog gear (Studer console, vintage dynamics, etc.), take a real trance track from ReOrder’s “How to Make Trance Like a Pro” masterclass and translate his philosophy and signal chain into Ozone 11—live, step by step. Every decision is explained: what’s being done, why it matters in trance, and how to get maximum loudness, clarity, and musicality without introducing distortion.

This is battle-tested knowledge. ReOrder and Jan have been collaborating since 2018 across dozens of released tracks and remixes—so what you’re learning isn’t theoretical, it’s the exact process that’s powered label-ready trance releases.

Meet Your Instructors

ReOrder (Tibor): International trance DJ/producer with over 20 years of experience and releases on major labels. He’s brought Jan in on every track and remix since 2018, learning firsthand how Jan’s mastering elevates a mix from good to ready for clubs and streaming. In this course, you get to see his material go through the same mastering pipeline he trusts for his own releases.

Jan Kristal: Founder of Audiogarden Studio and seasoned mixing/mastering engineer (also sound engineer for the State Opera Prague), Jan specializes in electronic genres like trance, EDM, techno, and more. Though his studio is stocked with high-end analog gear, here he shows you how to emulate the same precision and character inside Ozone 11, so you don’t need racks of hardware to get professional trance masters.

Outcomes & Benefits

  • Master your own trance productions confidently using only Ozone 11.

  • Get loud, clear, and competitive masters that translate to clubs, streaming, and labels.

  • Internalize a proven analog-inspired workflow so you can repeat it on future tracks.

  • Save money and time by reducing dependency on external mastering engineers.

  • Understand loudness, dynamics, stereo, and tonal balance from a professional’s perspective—not guesswork.

This isn’t a theoretical demo: it’s a real session on a real track from ReOrder’s own material, built on a collaboration that’s produced dozens of releases since 2018. You’re learning the exact same process that’s been used to craft trance music heard on major platforms.

Enroll now at and get instant access to the full mastering walkthrough. Start mastering trance that sounds polished, powerful, and label-ready—using tools you already have.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Real-World Mastering Workflow: Follow a complete mastering session on an actual trance production from ReOrder. Jan walks you through his mindset—how he approaches preparation, tuning, and final delivery—translated into Ozone 11.
  • Setting and Hitting Loudness Targets (LUFS): Learn what “integrated LUFS” really means for trance, how to choose a modern loudness goal, and use Ozone’s metering and maximizer to reach competitive loudness without losing punch or introducing listening fatigue.
  • Low-End Control & Distortion Prevention: See how to identify and fix kick/bass conflicts, tame muddiness, and eliminate distortion using surgical EQ and dynamic control, all while preserving energy. Jan explains how he would normally handle these issues on analog gear—and how he achieves the same results in software.
  • Dynamics & Stereo Shaping: Shape groove and tightness with multiband dynamics and dynamic EQ. Then expand the mix with stereo imaging techniques that deliver width without phase problems.
  • Tonal Balance & EQ Philosophy: Discover Jan’s approach to balancing mids and highs so synths shine crisply without harshness, ensuring the track translates across systems.
  • Clarity, Transients & Character: Learn how to add definition and presence using modules like Impact and Exciter—refining the track’s attack and harmonic richness for trance’s energetic drive.
  • Pre-Master Preparation: Before touching the master chain, Jan ensures the mix is export-ready. Gain staging, headroom, and correct file handling are covered so your session starts clean and avoids downstream compromises.

Course Content

Mastering with Ozone 11

  • 1. Introduction
    00:49
  • 2. Correct Track Export Settings Before Mastering
    01:37
  • 3. Let’s Begin With Mastering
    01:43
  • 4. Importance Of Reference Tracks
    04:12
  • 09:16
  • 6. Adding Subtractive EQ
    03:53
  • 7. Adding Impact Module
    02:37
  • 8. Time for Stereo Enhancement
    05:19
  • 10. Polishing with Exciter
    05:20
  • 11. Adding Soft Clip
    01:54
  • 12. Post/Additive EQ
    01:35
  • 13. Master Export Settings
    00:51
  • 14. Few Thoughts on Mastering with Ozone 11
    01:45
  • 15. Final Listen and Thoughts
    03:15

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