MixMasterAIJazz Mastering for YouTube
-14 LUFS · -1 dBTP true peak · 12-18 LU dynamic range
The exact LUFS target, EQ profile, and compression settings for mastering Jazz music specifically for YouTube — based on YouTube's normalization algorithm and Jazz's sonic character.
How YouTube Handles Jazz Audio
YouTube normalizes to -14 LUFS integrated. Unlike streaming, video loudness also depends on the visual content. Prioritize clarity over maximum loudness.
Jazz EQ Profile for YouTube
Natural sound: Minimal EQ. Jazz should sound like microphones in a room, not processed audio.
Low-end: Only apply high-pass below 30 Hz to remove rumble. Keep bass natural and full.
Air: A very subtle 12–16 kHz boost can add studio sparkle without compromising naturalness.
Transparency: Focus on transparent limiting only — any heavy processing kills jazz's authenticity.
Compression & Limiting for YouTube
Minimal compression: A gentle glue compressor (ratio 1.5:1, slow attack, fast release) is maximum. Jazz must breathe.
High dynamic range: Target 12–18 LU dynamic range. Jazz at -18 LUFS with 18 LU range sounds more 'real' than hard-limited jazz.
Limiter transparency: Use a high-quality linear-phase limiter to avoid coloration. Jazz listeners can hear it.
Jazz LUFS Targets — All Platforms Compared
How Jazz mastering specs differ across every major streaming platform.
| Platform | Integrated LUFS | True Peak | Current page |
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| -14 LUFS | -1 dBTP | View guide → | |
| -16 LUFS | -1 dBTP | View guide → | |
▶️YouTube | -14 LUFS | -1 dBTP | You are here |
| -14 LUFS | -1 dBTP | View guide → | |
| -11 LUFS | -0.5 dBTP | View guide → | |
| -14 LUFS | -1 dBTP | View guide → |
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Jazz Mastering FAQ — YouTube
What LUFS for jazz on YouTube?
-14 LUFS integrated, but jazz benefits from wide dynamic range (12-18 LU). Unlike EDM, jazz should NOT be pushed to the loudness limit. The 'quietness' of well-mastered jazz is part of its character.
Should I use compression on a jazz master?
Minimal compression only — a gentle 1.5:1 glue compressor at most. Jazz relies on natural dynamics for expression. Killing the dynamics with heavy compression removes the emotional performance nuance.
How does jazz sound on YouTube?
Jazz on YouTube benefits from minimal processing — let the recording's natural dynamics come through at -14 LUFS.