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Loudness Tips & Tutorials

One of the main tasks of mastering is ensuring your songs are loud and clear. Excessive loudness, however, can ruin the dynamics of your music. Check out our resources below to learn about loudness standards, how to measure loudness, and how to achieve optimal levels for your master.

Our Best Articles on Loudness

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Mastering Pros: How Loud Should My Master Be?

Make your masters loud through a healthy combination of critical listening and an understanding of the key factors that directly influence loudness in mastering.
October 22, 2021
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What Is Soft Clipping? How to Use It to Get Good, Loud Masters

Learn what soft clipping is, how to use it, what the difference between hard and soft clipping is, and how Magnify Soft Clip in Ozone can help create a good, loud master.
September 12, 2022
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Loudness Metering and Visualizations in Mastering | Are You Listening? Season 2 Episode 3

Learn why loudness metering and visualizations matter in mastering, and how they can help keep the subjectivity of human perception in check.
January 28, 2020

Most Recent Articles on Loudness

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Music discovery trends: where do fans find new music?

If you’re releasing music, knowing where your potential fans will find it is crucial. Learn which platforms are prevalent and how to ensure your music stands out on them.
RX November 21, 2024
Clipping in mixing explained, and how to use it

Neutron 5 offers a clipper that can be used in stereo, mid/side, and in transient/sustain modes. Read on to see how to use it in your mix.
Audio Mixing October 28, 2024
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RMS levels defined: how to get consistent loudness levels in mastering

Monitoring and understanding RMS levels can assist in preserving a reasonable loudness and maximize the fullness of a track. Learn about RMS levels and how to implement metering tools to analyze them correctly and aesthetically.
Audio Mastering June 12, 2024
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How to master for streaming platforms: normalization, LUFS, and loudness

Whether you’re a mastering pro, or prepping your first release, this article will get you ready to master for Spotify, Apple Music, and more in 2024 and beyond.
Audio Mastering May 15, 2024
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How to get a loud mix while preserving dynamic range

Many people still crave a loud mix and master. In this tutorial, we'll dissect a song and learn how to mix for loudness while preserving dynamic range.
Audio Mixing January 31, 2024
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10 tips for mastering if you're not a mastering engineer

Curious how to master a song if you’re not a mastering engineer? Here are ten mastering tips to get a great master on your own, no matter your expertise.
Audio Mastering November 15, 2023
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What Is Audio Normalization?

Audio normalization is the process of measuring an aspect of an audio file and adjusting it so that it matches a predefined target. Learn why audio normalization is used and how to normalize your audio for different playback scenarios.
May 23, 2023
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What Is a True Peak Limiter?

A true peak limiter is a brick-wall limiter that uses oversampling to more accurately follow and control peak levels. Some people swear by them; others have sworn off them. Learn why, and how you can use true peak limiters effectively when mastering your songs.
February 21, 2023
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