The Mastering Show

The Mastering Show Podcast

with Ian Shepherd and Jon Tidey

The Mastering Show #112 - When louder is easier ?!

October 9th, 2026 BY ian@productionadvice.co.uk - No Comments

As much as I love dynamics, in some ways mastering loud is easier !

So what do I mean by that, and what does it mean for the loudness of your masters ?

In this episode I explore the benefits of loudness, including:

  • Why "more dynamic" isn't always better
  • The benefits of loud masters
  • The effect louder masters have on the sound
  • The challenges of achieving loud results
  • So should you master loud ?
  • My recommendation

Links

Video: It's not how loud you make it, it's how you make it loud

TMS #95 - Loudness trends in 2024 - should you follow them ?

TMS #73 - Are you having a LUF ?

TMS # 60 - The loudness technique you need to start using TODAY

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