How Loud to Master Music in 2023: Mastering Masterclass | Plugin Alliance

Join Justin Colletti as he explains why the common loudness target of -14 LUFS might be too quiet for your music. Learn which plugins can make your mixes louder, display LUFS readings, and allow you to hear how your music will sound when uploaded to streaming services. Create competitively loud masters that are free of distortion when uploaded online.

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00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Audio Examples
02:43 - Target LUFS Levels
06:21 - Target LUFS Levels for Rock
09:04 - Target LUFS Levels for Hip-Hop
10:15 - Target LUFS Levels for EDM
11:56 - Target LUFS Levels When Mixing
12:54 - Audio Example #1 - Rock
17:26 - Momentary, Short-term, and Integrated LUFS
18:04 - Audio Example #2 - Rock
22:46 - Audio Example #3 - EDM
26:20 - Audio Example #4 - Pop/Electronic
29:38 - Target Peak Levels
30:16 - Inter-sample Peaks
31:31 - True Peak Limiters
32:42 - The Importance of Reference Tracks
35:11 - Limiters vs. Compressors
36:53 - Increasing Loudness Using EQ
39:38 - Download and Installation

Music:
"Shine On” by Londinium
Mixed and Co-Produced by Varun Krishnan

“Hymn of Him” by RAE
Produced and Mixed by Aaron Cafaro

“Bother” by Twin Lights & Sarah Steil

“Rise Up” by Karen Bella
Produced by Josh Dion
Mixed by Josh Kaler

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