Streaming Master
Final Check of all Codecs
Streaming mastering for all platforms at the highest quality - consistent and uniform throughout the entire track!
Platform-Specific Loudness
Streaming mastering with optimal loudness for all streaming providers.
Personal Consulting
We address all questions regarding streaming mastering and assist with the preparation for the upload.
Mastering for Spotify, Soundcloud, Apple Music & Co.
Millions of listeners around the world use platforms like Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud, Amazon Music, or Apple Music as their primary method for listening to music every day.
For artists and producers, this comes with the requirement that their music must sound flawlesson each of these platforms. This requires a specialization in mastering – the so-called streaming master.
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Streaming mastering prices
Streaming mastering prices are always an important consideration when choosing a mastering studio, especially for artists on a budget. We have therefore endeavored to make this as transparent as possible. We are happy to grant generous discounts for larger projects!
Streaming mastering costs
Especially for streaming services like Spotify and co. Bookable as stereo or alternatively as stem mastering.-
Production according to the providers' guidelines.
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2 revision versions included.
Mixing & mastering costs
Our audio online mastering especially for streaming guarantees an analog sound experience with unique New York sound.-
Analog mixing & mastering as a stereo mix
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2 revision versions included.
Stem mastering costs
Mastering of subgroups. Stem mastering allows for a more in-depth processing of your audio masterial.-
Analog or digital mastering of subgroups.
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2 revision versions included.
*Stereo mastering = 1 stereo track. When uploading multiple group tracks, streaming stem mastering is automatically booked.
** at least 2 stems
Prices include VAT
Streaming Master at Peak Studios
With our high expertise in the fields of streaming service specification and streaming mastering, your production is in the best hands with us. Throughout the entire process, we maintain personal contact with you to best bring your wishes into reality.
How It Works
When it comes to commissioning streaming mastering with us, the process is no different from other areas of online mastering. Simply select "Mastering" as the service in our upload form , provide us with your mixdown, and let us know which streaming platforms are particularly important to you.
Benefits Peak Studios
Our mastering engineers take care of the rest: with trained ears, plenty of experience, and expertise in all technical audio standards and measurements, your mixdown is precisely mastered for the streaming services of your choice. We have the necessary knowledge, software and hardware, and are familiar with the specifications of the respective providers to create an ideal version for the streaming services. Additionally, we can check the tracks for changes after conversion by the streaming services, ensuring an ideal listening experience at all times.
SUCCESSFUL COOPERATIONS WITH WELL-KNOWN ARTISTS
- Universal Music
- Van Halen
- Cheryl Studer (Grammy Award Winner)
- Oasis
- Wu-Tang Clan
- Menowin Fröhlich
- Eurosport
- D12
- Rick Ross
- Percy Sledge
- Lumidee
- Ricky Shayne
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FAQ for Streaming Mastering
WHAT IS STREAMING MASTERING?
Streaming mastering is a type of mastering specifically tailored to the requirements of streaming services like iTunes, YouTube, Spotify, or Amazon Music. When mastering for streaming services, factors such as output format (e.g. wave, aiff, acc), normalization (loudness, normalization), loudness (LU or LUfs), headroom, true peak (TP or TPfs), sample rate (khz) and bit depth (bit) are particularly important. After uploading your song to the respective streaming provider, the uploaded track is checked against various specifications, and parameters are tagged (digitally labeled) and converted into various formats and streaming rates, ensuring that your music is available to users in the best possible quality.
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A STREAMING MASTER AND A CD MASTER?
For a CD master, the standard output format of 16 bit and 44,1 kHz sample rate. In mastering for streaming services , the requirements vary from provider to provider because uploaded music tracks are converted into various formats. This allows your songs to be played on different devices.
Another difference that sets the finished master for streaming platforms apart is loudness. A CD master typically falls within the range of -10 LUFS to -6 LUFS. Therefore, a streaming master is played back approximately 3 to 7 LUFS QUIETER than the mastered CD version on streaming platforms. However, the normalization process of streaming services does not change the actual loudness in the streaming mastering process. This means that there is NO need to create an additional "quieter" version of your master.
Why is a Streaming Master so important?
Every streaming platform has its own technical requirements. A song optimized for Spotify may not sound as good on Apple Music. This is where different challenges come into play:
OUTPUT FORMAT
Some platforms prefer AAC, others MP3 or even FLAC. Each format has its own characteristics that can affect the sound.
NORMALIZATION
Streaming services use loudness normalizationto ensure that all songs are played at a similar volume level. Some platforms increase the volume of quiet songs, while others do not. Different techniques are also used for the maximum loudness (LUFS and headroom/true peak) to adjustthe songs to the platform's standard after upload. To prevent the song from distorting or being played quieter than other artists' songs due to normalization, professional streaming mastering is highly recommended.
SAMPLER RATE AND BIT DEPTH
Not all platforms support all sample rates and bit depths. A song must be correctly converted to sound optimal on every platform.
You can find detailed information about mastering specifications for streaming services in our overview.
Your upload to Peak-Studios
Step 1 - Selecting the service
First select the desired processing type and then the service. You can find a price overview on our Prices page.
Step 2 - File-upload or quote
You have the choice of uploading your audio files direkt or later Alternatively, you can also request a non-binding offer Request.
Step 3 - Upload, project description, data entry
In the next step, you have the choice of uploading your audio files directly , or requesting a quote. If you decide to upload later, you will receive a separate upload link after booking. a separate upload link.
- Personal Contact - We are here to assist you with advice and support for all production-related questions.
- Over 20 years of experience - Benefit from the experience of the first online audio service provider in Europe.
- Highest quality standards - Convince yourself of top-notch quality on all levels.
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Our streaming mastering customers
I have been working with Chris for many years. His mastering stands out from other mastering studios because he feels the mood and musical style of the tracks, rather than focusing on extreme loudness in the loudness war. His sensitive mixing and mastering skills are rare to find on this planet!
Top mixing and mastering studio! The boss, Chris, is super friendly and accommodated all my special requests... excellent results. I can highly recommend it to anyone, regardless of the music genre!
Great work in a short amount of time. Fast response times in communication, immediate help with questions. Great audio mastering, super fair price. Gladly again for the next project. Everything went smoothly! Thank you Chris!
