

However, if it sounds quiter in iTunes, then iTunes is NOT set to unity gain (which is simply setting the slider to max)Īlso, getting a mix "commercially" loud is not simple, brainsurgeons and rocketscientists have failed at it.įirst, the legendary "Lagerfeldt PDF" found here: If Normalizing is off (it should be) then your bounce will be as loud as you hear it.

You should at first aim for peaks around -3 dBFS, and for an RMS value of between -20 and -12 dBFS (depends on the genre). First make sure both your main output and your master fader are at unity (0 dB)Īre you using any metering, and if so, what does it say? If not, start doing that.
