Using reference tracks is a proven way to improve your mixes and masters. But instead of relying on other artists’ songs, why not use your own professionally mastered tracks?

With Masterchannel, you can easily reference your previous masters to stay consistent and elevate your sound. Here’s how:

1. Upload your song

Upload your music in Masterchannel and listen to the track to hear what you like and don’t like after it has been mastered. This can e.g. be that the bass is perfect, but the vocal is a bit too loud.

2. Go Back Into Your DAW

Go back to your DAW and changed what you feel like is needed after listening to the first mastered version. Export the new mix and upload it to Masterchannel again.

3. Final Listen

Listen critically to how your new mix compares to your previous masters in terms of:

• Loudness and punch
• EQ balance (bass, mids, highs)
• Stereo width and depth
• Vocal clarity and placement

If you like the more subjective parts, then you can be assured that Masterchannel fixes all the technical requirements – so you’re song is ready to be shared and / or distributed.

Why It Works

Referencing your own music helps:

• Maintain a cohesive sound across releases
• Improve mix decisions
• Develop your signature style