Classical mastering means doing as little as possible. The dynamic range from pianissimo to fortissimo must be preserved. MixMasterAI's Natural character and light limiting protect orchestral recordings while preparing them for streaming at -18 to -23 LUFS.
A full orchestral performance can span 50 to 60 dB of dynamic range from the quietest pianissimo to the loudest fortissimo. Any significant limiting crushes this range and removes the emotional architecture of the performance.
An orchestra occupies a real acoustic space that recording engineers spend years learning to capture. The spatial relationships, reverb tails, and instrument placements are the recording. Mastering should not interfere with this.
Streaming platforms like Apple Music Lossless and Tidal Hifi support dynamic classical playback. The appropriate target is -18 to -23 LUFS integrated, far quieter than pop music, to let the full dynamic arc of the composition come through.
Yes. Upload your classical recording, select the Classical Crossover preset and Natural character, then process and A/B compare it before joining. An active €4.99/month membership unlocks WAV and MP3 export.