Mixing & Mastering

Turn rough takes into release-ready tracks. Practical mixing and mastering guides covering EQ, compression, levels, loudness and the workflow that gets your songs sounding finished.Start here: The Best Free VST Plugins · The Best EQ Plugins · The Best Compressor Plugins · The Best Reverb Plugins.

How to Master a Song with AI

Learn how to master with AI the right way, with prep steps, target LUFS and true-peak numbers, and when LANDR…
How to Fix a Master That Clips

Fix a master that clips with exact true-peak ceilings, limiter settings, and the gain-staging moves that kill distortion without losing…
Streaming Loudness Normalization Explained

Loudness normalization explained with each platform’s LUFS target, why louder masters get turned down, and how to master smart in…
True Peak vs Peak: What Is the Difference?

True peak vs peak explained simply, with the exact -1 dBTP ceiling and why sample peak meters miss the clipping…
How to Self-Master Your Own Music (Step by Step)

A step-by-step self mastering guide with exact LUFS, true-peak, and EQ numbers to get a loud, clean, release-ready master at…
The Mastering Chain Explained

The mastering chain explained in order: EQ, compression, multiband, saturation, limiting, with real dB moves and -14 LUFS, -1 dBTP…
How to Get a Loud Master

Get a loud master that stays clean: gain staging, clipping, multiband control, and true-peak limiting to -1 dBTP without crushing…
How to Master with Reference Tracks

Master with reference tracks the right way: match loudness first, compare tone and low end, and use A/B tools so…
How to Add Loudness Without Clipping

Add loudness without clipping using true-peak limiting, gain staging, and -14 LUFS streaming targets so your master stays clean, punchy,…
How to Check Your Master in Mono

Learn how to master in mono to catch phase problems, protect your low end, and make sure your track holds…