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Mastering Reference Guide

Mastering Specs by Genre + Platform

Exact LUFS targets, EQ settings, and compression specs for every genre on every streaming platform. Click your genre and platform to get the full spec.

10 genres × 6 platforms = 60 mastering guides

Platform LUFS Targets — Quick Reference

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Spotify
-14
LUFS integrated
🍎
Apple Music
-16
LUFS integrated
▶️
YouTube
-14
LUFS integrated
🌊
Tidal
-14
LUFS integrated
☁️
SoundCloud
-11
LUFS integrated
🎵
TikTok
-14
LUFS integrated

Full Mastering Matrix — Genre × Platform

🎤

Hip-Hop Mastering

Punchy kick, warm 808 bass, vocal presence

🔊

Trap Mastering

Heavy sub-bass, rolling hi-hats, sidechain pumping

Pop Mastering

Bright, balanced, upfront vocals, high RMS density

🎸

Rock Mastering

Guitar presence, drum punch, natural dynamics, energy

💥

EDM Mastering

Maximum loudness, kick clarity, sub-bass control, impact

🎷

R&B / Soul Mastering

Smooth low-mids, vocal warmth, gentle dynamics

Lo-Fi Mastering

Intentional warmth, vinyl crackle, -16 to -18 LUFS

🤠

Country Mastering

Acoustic clarity, vocal focus, natural dynamics

🤘

Metal Mastering

Guitar density, drum separation, brick-wall power

🎺

Jazz Mastering

Wide dynamics, natural instruments, minimal processing

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