MixMasterAIEDM Mastering for SoundCloud
-11 LUFS · -0.5 dBTP true peak · 4-8 LU dynamic range
The exact LUFS target, EQ profile, and compression settings for mastering EDM music specifically for SoundCloud — based on SoundCloud's normalization algorithm and EDM's sonic character.
How SoundCloud Handles EDM Audio
SoundCloud uses aggressive loudness normalization and transcodes to 128kbps MP3. Master slightly louder (-11 to -13 LUFS) and ensure clarity survives MP3 compression.
EDM EQ Profile for SoundCloud
Kick: High-pass sub below 30 Hz. Boost 60–80 Hz for kick body, cut 200–300 Hz for punch.
Sub-bass: Mono everything below 80 Hz. Boost 40–60 Hz for sub impact. Tune sub to key.
Synths: Cut 300–500 Hz ('boxiness') from pads. Boost 2–5 kHz for lead synth presence.
SoundCloud: EDM at 128kbps loses high-frequency detail. Ensure kicks retain punch after codec.
Compression & Limiting for SoundCloud
Limiting: EDM can push hard — 4–8 LU dynamic range for maximum energy on the dancefloor.
Sidechain: Preserve the kick-sidechain ducking effect — it drives the EDM groove and must survive mastering.
Clip gain: Some EDM mastering engineers clip slightly before the limiter for additional density — use sparingly.
EDM LUFS Targets — All Platforms Compared
How EDM mastering specs differ across every major streaming platform.
| Platform | Integrated LUFS | True Peak | Current page |
|---|---|---|---|
| -14 LUFS | -1 dBTP | View guide → | |
| -16 LUFS | -1 dBTP | View guide → | |
▶️YouTube | -14 LUFS | -1 dBTP | View guide → |
| -14 LUFS | -1 dBTP | View guide → | |
☁️SoundCloud | -11 LUFS | -0.5 dBTP | You are here |
| -14 LUFS | -1 dBTP | View guide → |
Master your EDM track for SoundCloud automatically.
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EDM Mastering FAQ — SoundCloud
What LUFS for EDM on SoundCloud?
-11 LUFS integrated with true peak -0.5 dBTP. EDM can be mastered aggressively to this target — 4-8 LU dynamic range is normal for dance music.
How do I keep the kick punching through on streaming?
Boost 60–80 Hz for kick body and 2–4 kHz for kick click/attack. Use a transient shaper to preserve the attack. Multiband compression keeps the sub-bass controlled while the kick punches through.
Will my EDM track lose energy on SoundCloud at -11 LUFS?
No — at -11 LUFS, SoundCloud plays every track at the same loudness. A well-mastered EDM track at -11 LUFS with preserved dynamics sounds MORE energetic than an over-limited version at -8 LUFS that gets turned down to the same level.