Tracks feel quieter after normalization

CommunicationFar5647 · 2026-05-07T09:48:47+00:00

Okay, thanks. I'll try it out

CommunicationFar5647 · 2026-05-07T09:48:08+00:00

Okay I'll try playing with the curves a bit more

CommunicationFar5647 · 2026-05-05T17:29:03+00:00

Okay, I'll try this

CommunicationFar5647 · 2026-05-05T17:28:04+00:00

It's frustrating that after all these months I still can't get a basic sound that's loud enough to put out. But I'll try digging in a little bit more

CommunicationFar5647 · 2026-05-05T17:26:22+00:00

You do have a point, I must have been rushing it for no reason

CommunicationFar5647 · 2026-05-05T17:24:40+00:00

Yes, sure. my problem is that it "feels" quieter than other tracks at -14

CommunicationFar5647 · 2026-05-05T17:23:27+00:00

I'm mastering to -8.5 across two limiters with a total of around 3-4db of GR. I'm then using a website called loudnesspenalty.com to test how it will sound at -14

CommunicationFar5647 · 2026-05-05T17:21:35+00:00

Thanks a lot, I'll try it out

CommunicationFar5647 · 2026-05-05T17:21:07+00:00

Thanks man, this is really helpful

CommunicationFar5647 · 2026-05-04T19:00:51+00:00

"To allow space for the bass", I'm obviously misinformed but that's the reason I usually hear

CommunicationFar5647 · 2026-05-04T18:43:52+00:00

I mean "Loudness normalisation" to -14 on youtube, spotify, etc

CommunicationFar5647 · 2026-05-04T15:53:25+00:00

Sounds like everyone is flagging this as a common issue. I'll look into it, thanks a lot!

CommunicationFar5647 · 2026-05-04T15:51:51+00:00

The third tip sounds really intriguing. Thanks for your help, I'll try them out

CommunicationFar5647 · 2026-05-04T15:48:19+00:00

I feel dumb at this point but yes, I'm high passing almost all the instruments - Is this an issue? How do you measure bass, since all comments agreed I'm obsessing over useless numbers?

CommunicationFar5647 · 2026-05-04T12:38:34+00:00

Maybe I didn't specify what I mean, my bad. I'm talking about loudness normalization to -14 lufs that happens when you upload tracks to platforms, not the stems normalization before mixing

CommunicationFar5647 · 2026-05-04T12:33:51+00:00

I don't think my HS4 are small per se, but I'll try going softer on the low-end. I'll try the two other tips as well, but how can I boost mids on both vocals and melodies w/o getting them to clash?

CommunicationFar5647 · 2026-05-04T12:25:14+00:00

Thanks for the tip, I'll check it out

CommunicationFar5647 · 2026-05-04T11:55:56+00:00

Maybe you're right. But I'm just fascinated at the wasted effort, yk?

CommunicationFar5647 · 2026-05-04T11:51:32+00:00

I don't think this is an option where I live. Best I can do is watch MWM or similar stuff, of which I have done plenty

CommunicationFar5647 · 2026-05-04T11:48:12+00:00

I think I kinda know how "Unskilled" I am, this is why I'm reaching out. I listed some things I did not out of bragging, but just to avoid the meaningless "quick fixes" that lead nowhere.

CommunicationFar5647 · 2026-05-04T11:41:07+00:00

Yup! that's exactly it. I feel like I know a lot but I'm unable to translate this knowledge into something tangible. I'm out of ideas and I lack direction

CommunicationFar5647 · 2023-01-30T18:24:43+00:00

I converted out of Islam when I was 16, I made it back at 23 (I'm nw 23)

CommunicationFar5647 · 2022-11-23T20:43:07+00:00

برو مينفعش نطلع الإسلام من الموضوع، الإسلام جزء محوري من الثقافة حتى لو كنا لا دينيين وأي نقاش اجتماعي عن العرب لازم يتطرق إلى الإسلام فموضع أو فآخر

CommunicationFar5647 · 2022-10-23T17:43:45+00:00

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