MasterMix uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assess your track and guide sound correction. It then applies audio processing to correct imbalances and optimize loudness. The goal is to deliver a mastered version with greater clarity, presence, and cohesion while preserving the original mix’s character as much as possible.
Here is a detailed explanation of what we do to your tracks:
1. Audio Diagnosis and Repair
We first assess the signal to guide processing and identify possible technical issues. Severe defects may not be fully repairable and results depend on the original file:
- Clipping and Distortion Removal Clipping: We identify audio that exceeds digital level limits (digital clipping) and attempt to restore the waveform to reduce harsh or broken-sounding distortion.
- Clicks, Pops, and Impulsive Noise Cleanup: We detect and remove tiny noises, clicks, and sudden pops caused by connections, performance, or editing cuts, while aiming to preserve the musicality.
2. Loudness Normalization
To help your song avoid sounding too quiet or overly compressed compared with current industry standards:
- Streaming Standards: We adjust your track's integrated loudness (measured in LUFS) toward the specifications used by platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and Tidal.
- Peak Control (True Peak): We aim to maintain sufficient headroom to reduce the risk of distortion when audio is converted to compressed formats such as MP3 or AAC.
3. Intelligent Automatic Mastering
The finishing stage aims to give your track a polished, competitive sound:
- Frequency Balance: We balance bass, mids, and treble to add warmth, presence, and clarity.
- Cohesion and Dynamics: We apply compression and limiting to enhance punch and final loudness while aiming to preserve the original character and dynamics.
- Stereo Optimization: We aim to improve stereo width for a more immersive sound.
💡 Tips for the best results
For the most accurate and effective processing, we recommend uploading your tracks under these conditions:
- Lossless format: Preferably upload WAV or AIFF files (24-bit or 16-bit).
- Leave headroom: Make sure your original mix is not excessively saturated or limited before uploading.
- Avoid master-bus processors: Disable aggressive limiters or maximizers in your DAW before exporting the track.
Do you have any other technical questions about your files or the final result? Contact our support team and we'll be happy to help!