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Loudness Tips & Tutorials

One of the main tasks of mastering is ensuring your songs are loud and clear. Excessive loudness, however, can ruin the dynamics of your music. Check out our resources below to learn about loudness standards, how to measure loudness, and how to achieve optimal levels for your master.

Our Best Articles on Loudness

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Mastering Pros: How Loud Should My Master Be?

Make your masters loud through a healthy combination of critical listening and an understanding of the key factors that directly influence loudness in mastering.
October 22, 2021
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What Is Soft Clipping? How to Use It to Get Good, Loud Masters

Learn what soft clipping is, how to use it, what the difference between hard and soft clipping is, and how Magnify Soft Clip in Ozone can help create a good, loud master.
September 12, 2022
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Loudness Metering and Visualizations in Mastering | Are You Listening? Season 2 Episode 3

Learn why loudness metering and visualizations matter in mastering, and how they can help keep the subjectivity of human perception in check.
January 28, 2020

Most Recent Articles on Loudness

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From the pros: the reference tracks they use on every mix

Ever wonder how the pros get their mixes sounding so good? Uncover the essential reference tracks used by top mixing and mastering engineers for consistent and impactful results.
Audio Mastering April 24, 2025
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A LUFS and tonal analysis of the top-charting tracks from emerging artists

Discover how Billboard’s top emerging artists master loudness, dynamics, and tone. In-depth analysis of chart trends, sonic qualities, and mastering techniques.
Audio Mastering April 16, 2025
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A LUFS and tonal analysis of 10 top-charting dance and electronic songs

Are electronic and dance hits still pushing extreme loudness? This in-depth LUFS and tonal analysis of Billboard chart-toppers reveals some surprising trends.
Audio Mastering April 8, 2025
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Start mastering with Ozone Elements

Ozone 11 Elements has the assistive technology to get a professional-sounding master quickly. Get started mastering music with our Ozone Elements mastering guide.
Audio Mastering March 27, 2025
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Record of the Year: an analysis of the 2025 GRAMMY® nominees

Explore an in-depth analysis of the 2025 GRAMMY® Record of the Year nominees, uncovering trends in mastering, production, and what makes these songs stand out.
Audio Mastering January 30, 2025
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Music discovery trends: where do fans find new music?

If you’re releasing music, knowing where your potential fans will find it is crucial. Learn which platforms are prevalent and how to ensure your music stands out on them.
RX November 21, 2024
Clipping in mixing explained, and how to use it

Neutron 5 offers a clipper that can be used in stereo, mid/side, and in transient/sustain modes. Read on to see how to use it in your mix.
Audio Mixing October 28, 2024
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RMS levels defined: how to get consistent loudness levels in mastering

Monitoring and understanding RMS levels can assist in preserving a reasonable loudness and maximize the fullness of a track. Learn about RMS levels and how to implement metering tools to analyze them correctly and aesthetically.
Audio Mastering June 12, 2024
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Stereo Imaging   Reference Tracks   Tonal Balance   EQ in Mastering   Mix Bus Processing   Audio Dynamics