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Straight answers on loudness, mastering and getting your mix release-ready.

What LUFS to Master To for Spotify, Apple Music & YouTube

What LUFS to Master To for Spotify, Apple Music & YouTube

Spotify plays music at about −14 LUFS and suggests peaks under −1 dBTP. Platform targets, true peak advice and how to choose your master level.

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How to Prepare Your Mix for Mastering: 10-Point Checklist

How to Prepare Your Mix for Mastering: 10-Point Checklist

Peak around −6 to −3 dBFS, take the limiter off and export 24-bit or 32-bit float WAV. A 10-point checklist for mixes that master cleanly.

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Mastering vs Mixing: What's the Difference?

Mastering vs Mixing: What's the Difference?

Mixing balances the tracks inside a song; mastering finishes the stereo file for release. What each step does, when you need both, and where AI fits.

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