5 Proven Techniques That Will Make Your Mix Louder
- Loudness Technique #1: Slotting.
- Loudness Technique #2: Arrangement.
- Loudness Technique #3: Compression.
- Loudness Technique #4: Less Is More.
- Loudness Technique #5: Distortion.
- How do I increase volume in mastering?
- How loud should my mastering be?
- How can I make my music louder?
How do I increase volume in mastering?
- Make the mix loud. ...
- Balance EQ. ...
- Take it easy with bass. ...
- Work to retain dynamics – by hand. ...
- Use multi-band compression. ...
- Use low ratios and avoid short attack times. ...
- Use multiple stages of compression, with low gain reductions. ...
- Don't overdo the limiting.
How loud should my mastering be?
How loud should your master be? Shoot for about -23 LUFS for a mix, or -6db on an analog meter. For mastering, -14 LUFS is the best level for streaming, as it will fit the loudness targets for the majority of streaming sources. With these targets, you're good to go!
How can I make my music louder?
Smartphones can have volume limit tools to help protect your hearing. When it comes to Androids, some have it while others do not. If you're using a Galaxy or any other relevant device, you can go into your Sounds and Vibrations menu, select the Volume option, and then adjust the Media Volume limiter.