Loudness
−14.0 LUFS6.5
True peak
−1.0 dBTPsafe
Dynamics
8.4 LU−2.1
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Loudness handled. Translation across systems handled. DSP-compatible deliverables, format-correct, fast turnaround. The polish your release earns.
Mastering is the final polish before distribution. Mixing happens upstream.
Mastering runs automatically. Preview the full-length master for free — DSP-compatible, format-correct, ready to ship. Pay only when you want to download.
Two genres, two masters. The differences are subtle — loudness lifted to streaming target, low-end tightened, the master translates across phone speakers, headphones, and the car.
No round-trip emails. No queue. Upload your mix, mastering runs automatically, preview the result for free.
Lossless WAV, no peaks above 0dBFS, limiters removed. Mastering runs automatically, optimized for streaming.
Loudness, EQ and dynamics processed automatically. Once it's done, preview the full-length master for free — you only pay when you're happy with the result.
Purchase the master to download it — your purchase is also emailed with a download link. Then bring it into Unchained Distribution when you're ready to release.
The mastering tool runs as a standalone service (separate sign-in) — preview free, pay only to download. Once your master's ready, bring it into Distribution and you're on 220+ platforms — processed for delivery in 1 business day.
Mastering is one piece. Here's what else Unchained can do once your track is ready.
Playlist pitching, pre-saves and paid campaigns to get your master heard.
Cash upfront against future streaming income. Keep your masters and your rights.
Turn your master into a physical release. 7-inch and 12-inch, pressed in our own UK factory.
The six artists ask before their first master. If yours isn't here, ask us.
A lossless WAV that doesn't peak above 0dBFS. Remove all limiters and other mastering plugins before uploading — they reduce what mastering can do.
Your master is brought up to the loudness and clarity standards expected across streaming platforms — no manual target-setting needed.
Mastering polishes the finished mix: loudness, clarity, translation across systems, format-correct deliverables. It can't fix mix problems — if the mix isn't right, mix first.
Preview the finished master for free. Once you're happy, purchase it to download the master file — your purchase is also emailed with a download link.
Mastering runs automatically and your preview is ready quickly after upload. Not happy with the result? Go back to your DAW, tweak your mix and re-upload — previews are always free.
Mixing balances elements within a track. Mastering polishes the finished mix. You probably need mixing first if your track is still being shaped.