Loudness is often perceived relative to something else.Loudness is a trait or quality that we subjectively apply to sound based on how we perceive its level of strength. We could spend several days talking about the topic of loudness, but in short: Technologies like Apple's "Sound Check" are in wider use (for example, on iTunes radio), and other loudness normalization technologies may soon be part of your average Hi-Fi system. What a great time to be involved in music! From my perspective, this movement has been led largely by audiophiles and the independent music industry because of their often high focus on sound quality, but we are starting to see more change in the broader industry as well. There is a growing movement to move away from "hot" (high gain) masters, returning music towards more conservative gain levels. The so-called "loudness war" has been reduced to a mere "loudness disagreement". This article is just barely scratching the surface of loudness, but I hope that my thoughts help you create more musical and engaging recordings. If you are working on a mix right now, are considering self-mastering, or paying to have your music mastered, you will no doubt consider loudness at some point during that process. I regularly address the issue of loudness in my practice, and because of that, there are some key things about it that I am compelled to share. If you are eager to learn what you can do to make the loudest, most dramatic mixes possible, then set down that maximizer, remove that limiter, and read on :). If you are reading this now, you may have been looking for mastering loudness tips, or even a mastering engineer that practices "loud mastering".
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