AI Master

Mastering enhances a good mix; it can't fix a problematic one. Following the usual delivery guidelines gives the AI the most room to work:

1. Lossless file. Export WAV or FLAC, 24-bit, at your project's sample rate. Avoid MP3/AAC.
2. Headroom. Peaks between −6 and −3 dBFS and no clipping (no red on the master meter).
3. Clean master bus. No limiter, maximizer or clipper. Gentle bus compression is fine if it is part of the sound.
4. Mono-safe low end. Kick and bass in the center; listen to the mix in mono to catch phase problems.
5. Balance first. Fix harshness, muddiness or a buried vocal in the mix: mastering works in broad strokes.
6. Full track, trimmed. The whole song, in stereo, without long silences at the start or the end (keep the natural fade or reverb tail).
7. Good-quality reference. If you use a reference track, upload a WAV/FLAC or the best version you have.