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Mastering

Home mastering, streaming loudness targets, stem mastering, mastering for vinyl, and the complete mastering signal chain.

11 articles
Mastering Guide
The complete mastering process — EQ, compression, limiting, stereo enhancement, and final delivery settings.
Home Mastering Guide
How to master your own music at home — the chain, the tools, realistic expectations, and when to hire a professional.
Mastering for Streaming Guide
LUFS targets, true peak ceilings, and the exact mastering settings for every major streaming platform.
Mastering for Vinyl
How vinyl mastering differs from digital — cutting limitations, RIAA equalization, and working with cutting engineers.
Stem Mastering Guide
What stem mastering is, when it's worth it, how to prepare stems, and how engineers use them to get better results.
Advanced Mastering Techniques
Mid-side processing, dynamic EQ, multiband compression, and the techniques professional mastering engineers use.
How to Master in Ableton
Step-by-step mastering in Ableton Live — the chain, the plugins, and settings for streaming-ready masters.
Lo-Fi Mastering Guide
How to master lo-fi music — preserving warmth and texture while hitting streaming targets without destroying the aesthetic.
Music Mastering Chain Guide
The complete mastering signal chain — what goes where, why, and how each processor affects the final sound.
Digital vs Analog Mastering
The real differences between digital and analog mastering — what analog gear adds and when each approach makes sense.
LUFS Guide
What LUFS means, integrated vs short-term vs momentary, and the exact targets for every streaming platform.