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  • What music platforms have integrated AI mastering from Masterchannel?

    What music platforms have integrated AI mastering from Masterchannel?

    We at Masterchannel launched our own AI mastering service in 2022 as a stand alone platform, where artists & musicians could professionalize their own music, with one click of a button. Since then, 25,000 artists have signed up and started using Masterchannel at https://masterchannel.ai.

    But our own B2C platform is not the core focus for Masterchannel as a company. The core focus is to make the world-leading Masterchannel technology available at platforms artists already use. Because as an artist, do you prefer having most of what you need in one place or to jump around from service to service..?

    In 2023, we opened up our API for the public, and soon after we launched our award-winning white labeled AI mastering solution. So far, 12 established platforms have launched their own services, and with more to come.

    Map over LIVE Masterchannel integrations

    The live solutions are:

    North-AmericaEuropeAfricaOceania
    Music.aiamuseSenMixMasterGYROstream
    Zoningodig dis!BeatLibrary
    Eclipse DistroGroover
    Trackstack
    MixLaunch
    MusiqMesh

    If you want to learn how your platform can use our technology, don’t hesitate to reach out at support@masterchannel.ai.

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  • 200,000 songs have now been mastered with Masterchannel!

    Over 200,000 songs have now been mastered using Masterchannel – and that in less than 2 years!

    Masterchannel was launched as a stand-alone service in 2022, focused on giving artists peace of mind that their music sounds good enough. This means that we want artists to focus on what makes them unique, and that they can leave all the technical headaches to us!

    Since the release, we’ve iterated numerous times on our service and introduced world leading products like:

    • Wez Clarke AI – Master your song with the same principles as the Grammy award winning engineer Wez Clarke
    • Spatial AI – Convert your songs from Stereo files to Spatial Audio files
    • White Labeled AI mastering – Any platform can now get their own AI mastering solutions on their own platform

    Today we are used by artists from over 100 countries and together we managed to reach 200,000 mastered sessions!

    As more artists explore the possibility that Masterchannel provides, both through our own platform and through our third-party integrations, we are set to help even more artists achieve what we always have worked towards:

    Achieving peace of mind in their own music.

    Thanks for being a part of the first 200,000 mastered songs, and we look forward to helping you out with the next 200,000 as well!

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  • 5 AI Music Tools you need to know about when Mastering in 2026!

    AI in music production is taking off, and there is one particular part of the production process where AI now can give you the edge you need as a producer: Mastering of your music.

    Mastering is the final step in the production chain, where an engineer (or an AI) make sure that the song is balanced and optimized to be played back on a variety of speakers and devices. Typical tools used in this process are Equalization, Dynamics & Saturation and Stereo Imaging.

    Here’s 5 AI mastering tools you should know about:

    Masterchannel.ai

    Website: https://masterchannel.ai

    Masterchannel is a Norwegian service, co-founded by DJ and producer Matoma and audio engineer Simon Hestermann, and has been praised for its audio quality, which is similar to that of a human mastering engineer. The quality is provided due to the use of reinforcement learning, which mimics how a mastering engineer is working, in order to provide a service that is both agnostic to mood and genres.

    Pros
    • Professional audio quality, similar to a human engineer; best mastering results on the list.
    • Unlimited downloads of mastered songs for only $25 / month or $15 / month (when yearly).
    • User-friendly and easy to understand what has been done.

    Cons
    • No post-mastering adjustments.

    Landr

    Website: https://landr.com

    Landr is a Canadian company that started out with AI mastering in 2014 and is the oldest company within this domain. Since its inception, the company has developed several new creator tools tailored towards artists.

    Pros
    • Several creator tools that can help you in different aspects of your career.
    • Good price when going for the full suite and not only mastering.

    Cons
    • Audio known to sound artificial compared to other services.
    • Expensive – mastering costs $39 / month.
    • For the more affordable subscriptions, number of WAV masters is limited.

    eMastered

    Website: https://emastered.com

    eMastered is a company that both develops their mastering AI in addition to being the company behind the ATOM Synth. The company was one of the first mastering services out there.

    Pros
    • Quick results.
    • Offers post-mastering adjustments.

    Cons
    • Lightweight mastering; lags behind competitors.
    • Expensive – mastering costs $39 / month.

    Mixea

    Website: https://distrokid.com

    Mixea is a mastering service created by the distribution company Distrokid, and is the newest one to be added to the list. Distrokid is a New York based company that has been operating since 2013. 

    Pros
    • Unlimited number of mastered songs.
    • Cheap solution if you have a frequent output.

    Cons
    • Less flexible pricing, as you need to pay for a full year.
    • Audio known to sound artificial compared to other services.

    Bandlab Mastering

    Website: https://bandlab.com

    Bandlab is a Singapore based company creating several tools to use when making music. The company started as a social network and has gone on to explore several parts of the industry. 

    Pros
    • You don’t need an account to master your songs
    • A free service that can be good for beginners.

    Cons
    • The audio quality is very limited compared to other services
    • The presets does not tackle on of the main problems with mastering, which is dynamic sound across devices.

    Conclusion

    While each of these services are good in their respective way, Masterchannel.ai is easily the best service on this list for music mastering. Whilst other services can be cheaper if you commit to a yearly subscription (some are even free): If you care about the end result of your tracks, choose Masterchannel.

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  • Poweruser Close-Up: Christian Ingebrigtsen

    We’re thrilled to welcome Christian Ingebrigtsen to our Poweruser community. His career spans over 20 years, starting with the immensely successful pop group A1. The group achieved chart success in the UK, where they scored two number ones and six other top 10 hits, securing the group a BRIT Award for “British Breakthrough Act” in 2001. Following the pop group, Christian has also had tremendous success in his solo career as well as a songwriter and producer for artists like Maria Arredondo, Gaute Ormåsen, Rein Alexander and Ulrikke, including a winner anthem from the 2020 Norwegian national finals in Eurovision Song Contest for the latter.

    Which of your tracks are you most happy with the production for and why?

    I’ve been working in Logic since I was 17, and I guess I never found a reason to change DAW.  Still love it!

    Do you have a production tip to share that can make your fellow creators’ lives easier?

    A good piece of advice I received once was to invest in gear that I knew I wanted to keep in the long run. Instead of buying something half decent and then having to trade up later, I would wait until I could buy the real deal. I started with a good mic, then saved up until I could get a really good AD/DA converter. Then I saved up for a great pre-amp/compressor and so on. That way I built a studio over time with equipment I still use to this day.

    What should up and coming producers focus on to get more exposure?

    The business is very relational so in addition to being good at what you do, it’s actually important to try to be a nice and likeable person. If people like working with you, and they like what they hear, they’ll come back and they’ll tell their friends about you.

    What is your biggest challenge when it comes to mastering your music?

    I think it’s trusting my own ears. I used to run everything through some friends of mine who I trusted knew what things were supposed to sound like. I still do that occasionally, but once I started to truly know my room and my monitors, it was easier to communicate what I wanted to the mastering engineers. 

    What drives you to use Masterchannel? 

    Masterchannel gives you a real good sense of the sound people out there are looking for. It’s perfect for getting a track sounding great for a pitch or if you’re an artist releasing your own stuff, you can really save some money on the final product. 

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  • Poweruser Close-Up: Linda Vidala

    Norwegian rapper Linda Vidala set fire to the Norwegian rap scene following the release of her multi-platinum single “Bængshot” in 2017, which secured her a Norwegian Grammy nomination and two P3 Gull nominations (Norwegian radio award show) for “Song of the Year” and “Live act of the Year”.

    How do you use Masterchannel in your production process?

    When I’ve finalized a track and received a mix I’m happy with, I upload it to Masterchannel for a final touch-up. Not only can I master my next release in a quick and easy way, but I can also master songs that I want to test with a live audience.

    Do you have a production tip to share that can make your fellow creators’ lives easier?

    Learn the short cuts in your preferred DAW. Create a good work flow by always naming your tracks during the production process and preferably also use colour coding. This will make your work more clear and efficient for not only yourself but also for others in the studio.

    What should up and coming producers focus on to get more exposure?

    Dare to be yourself and to stand out. Don’t be afraid to ask for feedback from your audience and to share your music with people within the industry, include them in your music journey from day one. Customize your channels based on the different listening groups you want to reach. Always make sure that your music holds the best possible quality. A good mix and master is key!

    What is your biggest challenge when it comes to mastering your music?

    Time. Sometimes my genre isn’t what the mastering engineer is most familiar with, which can lead to having to go several rounds back and forth. Our work hours can be very different so the mastering process can turn out to be a longer process than initially expected. 

    What drives you to use Masterchannel? 

    Time and control. With Masterchannel I can easily upload a mix and get a master back within a short time span. The revisions feature also gives me the opportunity to get different versions of a master if I’m not happy with the first version. I can skip the intermediary and get the final master ready to go within 10-15 minutes.

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  • Poweruser Close-Up: Skinny Days

    Norwegian duo Dag Holtan-Hartwig and Halvor Folstad have written and/or produced several hit songs for artists such as Jonas Blue, Alan Walker, Seeb, CLMD and Julie Bergan. While they mainly focus on songwriting and top lining, their combined talents enable them to both write and produce across various genres (pop, EDM & RnB). Their brand of flexible creativity resulted in the duo having five different songs in the Norwegian Top 50 chart at the same time in 2019. 

    Which of your tracks are you most happy with the production for and why?

    Perhaps “Not Gonna Cry” by Emma Steinbakken. I mean half the reason why the production sounds great is because Emma is such an amazing singer, but it’s a record we’re super proud of nonetheless. We managed to reference a little bit of Coldplay, keep the drums dirty and the guitars gritty and at the same time make it sound like a huge pop tune. Also, Jamie Snell’s mix certainly pushed it to the next level.

    Do you have a production tip to share that can make your fellow creators’ lives easier?

    We should be better at this ourselves, but make sure you have all the good stuff – the sounds you love the most – handy at all times. Don’t spend your time looking for your most used sounds!

    What should up and coming producers focus on to get more exposure?

    This is the impossible question for all artists, musicians and producers. The one thing we can say is that you shouldn’t spend too much time on stuff. Pretend it’s finished, send it to someone and move on. 

    What is your biggest challenge when it comes to mastering your music?

    Mastering is such a dark arts exercise. It’s so subtle and so existentially important to your music at the same time. The biggest challenge for us is to trust our own ears. I mean, your hearing differs all the time, depending on the hour of the day, how tired you are, how many beers you’ve had. But you just sort of have to believe that what you hear is real and go from there. Haha, we hope that made sense.

    What drives you to use Masterchannel? 

    The fact that it’s super fast, super easy to use and that it produces really good results.

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  • Close-Up: J-MOX/rayn

    Artist name J-MOX/rayn – Latest track Talk To My Body/gone – City London, UK

     What is the one thing that we should make sure to listen for in your latest track?

    For ’Talk To My Body’ I choose a chord-progression which jumps between the minor & major scale all the time, which I personally really love, as it brings a great feel and variety to the tune. 

    On my track, ‘gone’, one of my favourite parts is the breakdown (starting at minute 01:04), where you get the feel, that everything stands still and is on hold for a second.

    What is the sound of your childhood and youth?

    The sound of my childhood varies a lot – from Heavy Metal to Jazz. As a drummer and pianist these genres have always been extremely interesting and useful to study. It challenged me to develop and understand complex musicality, broadening my horizon by just learning by doing, or let’s say, listening. My father has a great passion for classical music and operas, which he tried bringing me into many times, but wasn’t too successful 😉 Overall, I took inspiration from a lot of different styles whilst growing up, which I implement in my compositions today.

    Which software do you use and how does this impact your strategy for making music?

    I work with Logic Pro X, which allows me to work fast and creative, as I’m used to the system and multifarious tools since many years. 

    What is the biggest hurdle to get over from idea to a released track?

    It depends on each project. An idea/a hook is created very fast. To finish a whole track, with all the little details and fine sound-design, can take some time though. The last 5% of finalising a production, including mixing – which I do myself mostly – take up the majority of the time. However, from then onwards, it goes pretty smooth & super quick. I just upload my final mixes to masterchannel.ai and my tracks are release-ready five minutes later.

    What drives you to use Masterchannel?

    It’s such a fine AI, getting my tracks release-ready in no time, super fast and easy. I most likely will never need a human mastering engineer ever again, as the process is just reliable and the outcome fantastic. I can highly recommend using Masterchannel to every musician – no matter what level – from beginner to professional!

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  • Close-Up: Alaris

    Artist name Alaris – Latest track Lie to Me – City Frankfurt

    What is the one thing that we should make sure to listen for in your latest track?

    Lots of atmospheric elements that help elevate the track more. I spend some time finding the right sounds. You can hear a sample from a train passing by in the intro for example. 

    What is the sound of your childhood and youth? Artists? Genres? Your surroundings?

    My dad used to listen to a lot of jazz. I remember listening to Nora Jones, Leonard Cohen, Keith Jarrett and later Gregory Porter and Jamie Cullum. I didn’t grow up around a lot of the classic pop tunes from the 80s & 90s. When I got older I listened to a lot film scores, which still love today. My favourite to day is The Dark Knight Rises score. 

    Which DAW do you use and how does this impact your strategy for making music?

    I use Ableton Live 11. For me it is important to work fast and Ableton allows me to lay down musical ideas in a short time. I have certain plugins to increase my workflow, templates and saved instrument racks to save my favourite sounds I created for other projects. 

    What is the biggest hurdle to get over from idea to a released track?

    For me it is refining the idea over and over again and mixing. It is a constant process of refining, changing small things and assessing if you actually improved the idea or made it worse. The biggest help is to show the progressing idea to friends and people that I trust and that give honest feedback. 

    Why did you use Masterchannel to master your track?

    For me, mastering is the last step before putting my music out into the world, and Masterchannel makes this process very easy and convenient at a low cost while keeping the quality high. So for me it is a no brainer in the process of releasing music. 

    Master your music here

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