Guides · Mastering for indie artists
Mastering answers, without the upsell.
Short guides on getting a release-ready master yourself, free. Real steps, honest trade-offs.
Mastering basics
How to master a song free, in your browser
The free routes compared, and the chain step by step: prep, EQ, width, limiting, A/B compare.
For rap and trap
Free online mastering for rap vocals
Why generic masters flatten rap, and the chain that keeps the vocal forward and the 808 solid.
Loudness & streaming
How loud should my song be for Spotify?
What -14 LUFS normalization really does, the -1 dBTP ceiling, and sensible targets per genre.
For rap and trap
How to mix and master an 808 so it hits on phone speakers
Why the sub vanishes on phones, saturation that makes it audible, and the master moves that keep the low end from eating your limiter.
Mastering basics
How to use a reference track when mastering
Pick one song you trust, level-match it, and use it to check bass, vocals, width and punch — without chasing someone else’s record.
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