Lo-Fi Mastering Online. Warm, Textured, Streaming-Ready.
Lo-fi mastering is about preserving warmth and texture while still hitting the loudness targets that streaming platforms require. MixMasterAI adds tape saturation and gentle compression without killing the aesthetic that makes lo-fi work.
What makes Lo-Fi different to master
Warm, soft low-mids define the character
Lo-fi's warmth lives in the 200-600 Hz range. This area needs to be boosted slightly compared to pop, but over-boosting creates muddiness. The balance is subtle and specific to lo-fi production.
Reduced and softened high frequencies
Lo-fi intentionally rolls off the highs to simulate cassette tape, vinyl, or vintage recording gear. A mastering chain that restores this roll-off after processing is essential to preserving the aesthetic.
Intentional texture and noise floor
Lo-fi often includes vinyl crackle, tape hiss, or room noise as deliberate aesthetic elements. Mastering must not treat these as artifacts to remove, but as features to preserve at the right level.
Questions about mastering Lo-Fi
Can I hear a lo-fi master before joining?
Yes. Upload your lo-fi mix, select the Lo-Fi preset and Tape character, then process and A/B compare it before joining. An active €4.99/month membership unlocks WAV and MP3 export.