Reference Mastering

BandLab Reference Mastering lets you match the sonic character, tonal balance, and dynamics of your favorite reference tracks. Whether you're preparing your music for commercial release or maintaining a consistent sound across an album, Reference Mastering analyzes your chosen reference audio and applies BandLab's mastering settings to closely match its sonic profile.

Reference Mastering is exclusive to Max Membership. Click here to learn more!

Reference Mastering in Studio
Web Mobile

Reference Mastering in Studio

  1. Tap the Mastering toggle (top right).
  2. Select Reference Matching and upload track.
  3. Upload your reference track
  4. Wait for scan to auto-adjust your mastering settings to match the reference track
  5. Tweak Intensity and EQ to taste.

 

Standalone Mastering Tool
Web Mobile

Reference Mastering with Mastering tool

  1. Go to the BandLab Mastering page.
  2. Upload the track you want to master. (You can upload several songs at once and master them collectively)
  3. Select Reference Matching, and upload your reference track
  4. Wait until your reference track to be uploaded and scanned
  5. The Mastering setting will automatically adjust to match the reference track.

Note: You can also access this tool by selecting "Apply/Edit mastering" from the revision setting of your track.

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