Are you confused about how to master your music for streaming, or how to master your music for Spotify? In this video i'll show you exactly what Spotify means by -14dB LUFS, how to master your own music to stay within the standard, and some mastering tools such as Loudness Penalty and iZotope Ozone you can use to achieve this goal. <br /><br />Spotify uses a -14dB Integrated LUFS value as a standard. The mastering LUFS standard is just a way to measure the loudness of a track on its own, with no external reference. Prior to this standard the loudness wars were running rampant, but they've kind of been ended due to the widespread adoption of integrated LUFS. Loudness penalty is a web tool that allows you analyze how streaming services will scale the loudness of your song. <br /><br />Spotify's FAQ: <a href="https://artists.spotify.com/faq/mastering-and-loudness" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://artists.spotify.com/faq/mastering-and-loudness</a><br /><br />Another reference: <a href="https://www.masteringthemix.com/blogs/learn/76296773-mastering-audio-for-soundcloud-itunes-spotify-and-youtube" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.masteringthemix.com/blogs/learn/76296773-mastering-audio-for-soundcloud-itunes-spotify-and-youtube</a><br /><br />You may also like this playlist:<br />(Metal Music Production & Mixing Tips): <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZM8P5xQw3RbpqW3bQB-wvbVoUGNAyQJS" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZM8P5xQw3RbpqW3bQB-wvbVoUGNAyQJS</a><br /><br />►► Get 7% off DistroKid when you signup through my link → <a href="https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/770818" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/770818</a><br /><br />Talk to me on social media:<br />IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andrew.southworth/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/andrew.southworth/</a><br />FB: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AndrewSouthworthMusic" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/AndrewSouthworthMusic</a><br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/southwortha" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/southwortha</a><br /><br />Listen to my music: <a href="https://fanlink.to/bKqG" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://fanlink.to/bKqG</a><br /><br />Contact Email: [email protected]<br /><br />#MasteringMusic #MasteringSpotify #Spotify #MasteringStreaming<br /><br /><br />Video Gear I Use:<br />Canon Rebel SL2: <a href="https://amzn.to/2Ex9ePi" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://amzn.to/2Ex9ePi</a><br />ATian TAKSTAR Video Microphone: <a href="https://amzn.to/2WrQ3k4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://amzn.to/2WrQ3k4</a><br />LimoStudio 9ft Green Screen: <a href="https://amzn.to/2Ewo9th" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://amzn.to/2Ewo9th</a><br />ESDDI Softbox Lights: <a href="https://amzn.to/2EwoxIf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://amzn.to/2EwoxIf</a><br />Adobe Premiere Pro<br />Adobe After Effects<br /><br />Music Gear I Use:<br />Computer: iMac late 2013<br />DAW: Logic Pro X & Ableton Live 10 Suite<br />Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 Audio Interface: <a href="https://amzn.to/2WvoO8A" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://amzn.to/2WvoO8A</a><br />Monitors: Mackie<br />Ableton Push 2: <a href="https://amzn.to/2WoyEc2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://amzn.to/2WoyEc2</a><br />Maschine mk3: <a href="https://amzn.to/2M4GfZj" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://amzn.to/2M4GfZj</a><br />Komplete Kontrol S61: <a href="https://amzn.to/2EwoKev" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://amzn.to/2EwoKev</a><br />...<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lrFovcFvNM" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lrFovcFvNM</a>