MixMasterAIPhonk Mastering Guide
Dark 808 slides, cowbell presence, dusty tape aesthetics
Exact LUFS targets, EQ profiles, and compression settings for mastering Phonk music on every major streaming platform — from Spotify and Apple Music to Beatport and Audiomack.
Phonk LUFS Targets — All Platforms
| Platform | LUFS Target | True Peak | Dynamic Range | Full Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
🟢Spotify | -14 LUFS | -1 dBTP | 5-8 LU | Full spec → |
🍎Apple Music | -16 LUFS | -1 dBTP | 5-8 LU | Full spec → |
▶️YouTube | -14 LUFS | -1 dBTP | 5-8 LU | Full spec → |
🌊Tidal | -14 LUFS | -1 dBTP | 5-8 LU | Full spec → |
☁️SoundCloud | -11 LUFS | -0.5 dBTP | 5-8 LU | Full spec → |
🎵TikTok | -14 LUFS | -1 dBTP | 5-8 LU | Full spec → |
🎧Audiomack | -13 LUFS | -0.5 dBTP | 5-8 LU | Full spec → |
🎛️Beatport | -9 LUFS | -0.3 dBTP | 5-8 LU | Full spec → |
🎨Bandcamp | -14 LUFS | -1 dBTP | 5-8 LU | Full spec → |
📸Instagram / Reels | -14 LUFS | -1 dBTP | 5-8 LU | Full spec → |
📦Amazon Music | -14 LUFS | -1 dBTP | 5-8 LU | Full spec → |
🎶Deezer | -15 LUFS | -1 dBTP | 5-8 LU | Full spec → |
Phonk EQ Profile Overview
Core EQ principles for Phonk mastering. Platform-specific adjustments are in each guide below.
Sub-bass foundation: Heavy boost at 50–70 Hz for the signature 808 slide. High-pass below 30 Hz for rumble control.
Cowbell presence: Boost 4–6 kHz by 3–4 dB for the iconic phonk cowbell cut-through. This is the most important frequency for genre recognition.
Vocal grit: Subtle saturation in the 200–800 Hz range adds the dusty tape character. Do not clean up the lo-fi edge — it is intentional.
High-end rolloff: Hard shelving cut above 8–10 kHz for the dark tape-saturated aesthetic. Phonk must NOT sound modern or bright.
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Phonk Mastering — Platform Guides
Phonk Mastering FAQ
What LUFS for phonk on Spotify?
Target -14 LUFS integrated for Spotify. Phonk benefits from a dense 5–8 LU dynamic range — the compressed, saturated sound is part of the aesthetic.
How do I get the 808 slide to hit in phonk mastering?
Boost 50–70 Hz for the 808 body and ensure the low-end is mono below 80 Hz. The sidechain pump between the kick and 808 must survive mastering — check it explicitly before finalizing. Use True Peak limiting to prevent inter-sample clipping on the 808 slide.
How do I keep the cowbell cutting through on Spotify?
Boost 4–6 kHz by 3–4 dB on the master bus. The cowbell is the signature element of phonk — if it disappears in the master, the genre identity is lost. Check mono compatibility — the cowbell's stereo position should remain clear.
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