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Mastering the Final Mix

Enhance, do not fix

Mastering Order

1. Listen & Analyze

  • Check tonal balance
  • Check dynamics
  • Use references

2. EQ

  • Correct broad issues
  • Avoid over-EQ

3. Dynamics

  • Use light glue
  • Keep punch

4. Limiter

  • Set final ceiling
  • Control clipping

Spotify Loudness Targets

StyleIntegrated LUFSTrue Peak
Standard-14 LUFS-1.0 dBTP
Louder pop/edm-10 to -12 LUFS-1.0 dBTP
Dynamic genres-16 to -18 LUFS-1.0 dBTP

Final Delivery

  • Check in mono and stereo
  • Confirm no inter-sample clipping
  • Export WAV 24-bit (or project spec)
  • Embed metadata and version naming