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Why genre changes mastering: sub-bass and loudness in urban music vs the dynamics of rock. With real A/B examples.

What each process does, what order they go in, who does them and when you need each one. With a before/after audio example.

Real A/B examples and what to listen for (loudness, clarity, stereo, lows) to judge a master and your own.

Headroom, format, sample rate, naming and what NOT to include. A practical checklist to send stems without mistakes.

What LUFS are and what to master to for each platform. A target table and why you shouldn't master for the algorithm.

An honest comparison between automatic mastering and a human engineer: how they work, their limits and when each one is worth it.

Formerly "Mastered for iTunes": technical requirements, how it's delivered, why it gives credibility and the myths of the format.

Market ranges, which factors push the price up or down and why the real cost depends on your project.