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LUFS: How loud to master songs for streaming (& why it's not -14 LUFS)

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LUFS: How loud to master songs for streaming (& why it’s not -14 LUFS)

How loud should my master be? The loudness of tracks is an area of mastering which has evolved a lot over the years. In this lesson, we’ll discuss the issues […]

True peak: why your songs should never peak above -1 dBTP

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True peak: why your songs should never peak above -1 dBTP

It is the recommendation of many streaming services, as well as many pro mastering engineers, that you master your songs to peak no louder than -1 dBTP (-1 decibel true […]

EQ Vocals: A simple guide to using vocal EQ in your mix

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EQ Vocals: A simple guide to using vocal EQ in your mix

How to EQ vocals in your mix: EQ is a fundamental part of mixing. Through the use of parametric EQ, pass filters and shelving filters, you can manipulate the frequency […]

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