AI and Human Mastering: Prepare a Fair Listening Test
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A mastering comparison is misleading when one version is simply louder. Both automated and human services should be assessed against the mix's intended sound and playback needs.
Put it into practice
Use the same mix, level-match the results and listen to difficult transitions. Note revision options and delivery formats as well as the first impression.
Check the finished deliverable
Keep the original session and compare the final export with your approved reference. Listen from start to finish, including transitions and the tail. Check that the file you upload is the intended version, not an earlier bounce with a similar name. If the release needs a specialist format, get the delivery specification before the final export.
Your next step
Use the same mix, level-match the results and listen to difficult transitions. Keep a short record of the decision and revisit it after your next completed project.
Prepare an audio release for the relevant WBBT Records workflow.
Further reading
Check current requirements at Apple Music style guide. Platform policies, features and commercial terms can change; confirm the details for your own account and release.
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