Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube don’t play your master as you sent it. Understanding what each platform does helps you make smarter mixing and mastering decisions.
Competitive loudness on streaming doesn’t require crushing your mix. Here’s how dynamic range and smart preparation get you loud masters without sacrificing quality.
Streaming platforms normalize loudness. This changes how you should think about your mix. Here’s what matters, what doesn’t, and how to prepare your mix for the streaming era.