Separate loudness from tone
Original levels make the loudness change audible. Switch to level matching, then compare tonal balance, detail and space. A louder version is not automatically the better one.
Understand LUFSAudio mastering.
Before and after.
Hear original mixes alongside their Beatzucker masters. Switch at the same position, compare original levels or match loudness, and use the measured excerpt values as context—not a score for musical quality.
Listen to the examplesNo account needed to listen. Playback starts only when you press play.Hear what mastering changes.
Real songs. Original mix and Beatzucker master. Switch at the same position and decide for yourself.
ORIGINAL MIX
Original / Master
Lass mich nicht allein
24-second excerpt · switch A/B at the same position
Original / Master / A–B
24s EXCERPTLass mich nicht allein
A
B
Original levels: loudness differences are audible too. Louder does not automatically mean better.
LIVE FREQUENCY VIEWResponds to real playback
MEASURED EXCERPT
| Measurement | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| LUFS | -15.5LUFS | -12.6LUFS |
| True Peak | -4.3dBTP | -1.7dBTP |
| Crest | 12.7dB | 12.7dB |
LISTEN FIRST. READ SECOND.
What should you listen for?
Follow transients and balance
Listen to kick and snare attacks, bass definition and how vocals sit in the mix. Notice whether quiet details remain clear. Different mixes need different decisions; no single loudness target suits every song.
Mixing vs. masteringCheck beyond the excerpt
These are 24-second excerpts supplied by the operator, not blind tests or promises for your own mix. For your release, check the complete export, quieter passages and different playback systems. Compare codecs when relevant.
Try the streaming previewThe excerpts and their measurements
Values describe the published MP3 excerpts before optional playback level matching. LUFS measures average loudness; true peak estimates peak level including inter-sample peaks; crest is the difference between sample peak and RMS. None of these numbers alone proves better sound.
Lass mich nicht allein
0:48–1:12 · 24-second excerpt
| Value | Original | Master |
|---|---|---|
| LUFS | -15.5 LUFS | -12.6 LUFS |
| True Peak | -4.3 dBTP | -1.7 dBTP |
| Crest | 12.7 dB | 12.7 dB |
Back to My Acid
2:00–2:24 · 24-second excerpt
| Value | Original | Master |
|---|---|---|
| LUFS | -16.6 LUFS | -10.4 LUFS |
| True Peak | -7.3 dBTP | -1.2 dBTP |
| Crest | 10.9 dB | 11.1 dB |
On Tour
0:48–1:12 · 24-second excerpt
| Value | Original | Master |
|---|---|---|
| LUFS | -16.8 LUFS | -10.9 LUFS |
| True Peak | -6.3 dBTP | -1.3 dBTP |
| Crest | 12.9 dB | 12.3 dB |
Xplore Belgium
0:48–1:12 · 24-second excerpt
| Value | Original | Master |
|---|---|---|
| LUFS | -13.3 LUFS | -10.1 LUFS |
| True Peak | -2.8 dBTP | -1.2 dBTP |
| Crest | 12.3 dB | 11.2 dB |
Jump into my bed
2:27–2:51 · 24-second excerpt
| Value | Original | Master |
|---|---|---|
| LUFS | -16.2 LUFS | -12.3 LUFS |
| True Peak | -3.4 dBTP | -0.9 dBTP |
| Crest | 14.6 dB | 13.6 dB |
Preparation: time alignment, identical short edge fades and MP3 320 kbps encoding for both sides. No additional mastering or stored loudness normalization is applied to these previews. This is not a lossless comparison. Source formats and individual mastering settings may differ.
Read about true peak, RMS and LUFSYOUR MUSIC. YOUR DECISION.
Ready to check your own track?
Start with the public Mix Check or sign in to master your own song. Manual fine-tuning lets you adjust the result afterwards.