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R&B / Soul Mastering Guide

Smooth low-mids, vocal warmth, gentle dynamics

Exact LUFS targets, EQ profiles, and compression settings for mastering R&B / Soul music on every major streaming platform. From Spotify and Apple Music to Beatport and Audiomack.

12 platform guides ยท 6 AI source fixers

R&B / Soul LUFS Targets. All Platforms

PlatformLUFS TargetTrue PeakDynamic RangeFull Guide
๐ŸŸขSpotify
-14 LUFS-1 dBTP8-12 LUFull spec โ†’
๐ŸŽApple Music
-16 LUFS-1 dBTP8-12 LUFull spec โ†’
โ–ถ๏ธYouTube
-14 LUFS-1 dBTP8-12 LUFull spec โ†’
๐ŸŒŠTidal
-14 LUFS-1 dBTP8-12 LUFull spec โ†’
โ˜๏ธSoundCloud
-11 LUFS-0.5 dBTP8-12 LUFull spec โ†’
๐ŸŽตTikTok
-14 LUFS-1 dBTP8-12 LUFull spec โ†’
๐ŸŽงAudiomack
-13 LUFS-0.5 dBTP8-12 LUFull spec โ†’
๐ŸŽ›๏ธBeatport
-9 LUFS-0.3 dBTP8-12 LUFull spec โ†’
๐ŸŽจBandcamp
-14 LUFS-1 dBTP8-12 LUFull spec โ†’
๐Ÿ“ธInstagram / Reels
-14 LUFS-1 dBTP8-12 LUFull spec โ†’
๐Ÿ“ฆAmazon Music
-14 LUFS-1 dBTP8-12 LUFull spec โ†’
๐ŸŽถDeezer
-15 LUFS-1 dBTP8-12 LUFull spec โ†’

R&B / Soul EQ Profile Overview

Core EQ principles for R&B / Soul mastering. Platform-specific adjustments are in each guide below.

EQ 01

Vocal warmth: Gentle boost at 200โ€“300 Hz for chest voice warmth. Avoid cutting this range.

EQ 02

Low-end: Tight high-pass at 35โ€“40 Hz. Keep 80โ€“100 Hz full for bass guitar warmth.

EQ 03

Presence: Gentle 3โ€“5 kHz boost for vocal intelligibility without harshness.

EQ 04

Air: Subtle 10โ€“12 kHz boost for modern R&B sheen without compromising warmth.

R&B / Soul Mastering. Platform Guides

R&B / Soul Mastering FAQ

What LUFS for R&B on Spotify?

-14 LUFS integrated. R&B benefits from being slightly less compressed than EDM. A 10-14 LU dynamic range gives the vocals and instruments natural breathing room.

How do I preserve vocal warmth in R&B mastering?

Boost 200โ€“300 Hz gently rather than cutting. Avoid aggressive mid-cut EQ that removes chest voice character. Use gentle multiband compression in the vocal range to control peaks without squashing dynamics.

Does R&B translate well on Spotify?

Yes. Spotify's audio quality handles R&B well. Focus on clean low-mids and vocal presence.

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