Levels and Loudness Metering (RMS, LUFS and True Peak)

[@papa_da_engineer]

I do have a question. If I was to release music it will probably be through distrokid, because they upload music to all the stores at once, would there be 1 target to aim for in terms of lufs?

[@SeanDivine]

Native Gringo check out the video coming later this week. I explain this in detail :)

[@papa_da_engineer]

Awesome 👌🎶💪🔊

[@alexbroking9252]

wheres this video? pls :)@@SeanDivine

[@DAMATRIX]

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[@machoman7655]

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[@stevewoodyt]

I just started back with music production after a 10 year break. It’s almost like I’m starting over. Everything has changed so much. This video is 5 years old and I’m trying to learn from it.

[@masond4181]

Your RMS after after the limiter has changed everything for me. I can finally settle on a mix that isn't perfect and be somewhat satisfied. This one of the most important mixing videos I've ever came across. I wish more mixers were as honest as you. Thank you, thank you and thank you. Devine is what your are dude. Peace!

[@jeramiahrossnz]

for those on the quest for the perfect signal, this is the total bonus unlockables, cheers!

[@Russlld]

1:32 LUFS ( Loudness Unit Full Scale) 4:17 Loudness standard- Streaming platform

[@Closedeyewilly]

Came back because I forget everything 😅

[@allybeatz4853]

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[@IamHovaFlo]

lol ok me too!!!

[@RiffMusic1970]

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[@msjordanshannon]

This is a great explanation. Thank you for delivering quality content Sean! It's so helpful. I've been an active viewer for a while now. Maybe like 5 years. And I return these videos frequently to help my grow my engineering skills. You are appreciated!

[@vasanthakumarl3111]

Great! You are explained very understandable manner. I am new to audio editing. I have a spec for loudness/peak. How to achieve this. Loudness Guidelines: All audio work must meet the following requirements 1. The targeted loudness should be -16 LUFS 2. Short form programming (Less than 60 sec) shouldn't exceed -14 LUFS 3. The True Peak Level shouldn't exceed -3 dB TP to prevent clipping when using lossy encoders All measurements should be taken for the whole program

[@Vikdttcjnnklgyhvcdgklm]

I always use three loudness meters: RMS (usually for low frequencies, bass notes), LUFS_short for control mix with&without vocal, calibrated K12. And sometimes VU meter.

[@thegenrelifethegenrelife1118]

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[@SpikedGrin]

YOOO deadass thank you for explaining the difference between RMS and LUFS so clearly and detailed too in this video. Watched a lot videos about the two and never could wrap my head around it.

[@SeanDivine]

glad to hear it was helpful 🙌

[@lotharofthe]

Loudness is perceived. Very enlightening. Just the way that feeling warm or cool is arbitrary based on the relativity of our senses. Good lecture fam!

[@sigma__ad]

Your voice calms me.

[@kojik4271]

I love how you have proper leveling of the video's audio as well. perfect level

[@von_Apa]

Going back and learning a lot from last years videos! And as always - it's so inspiring! Thank's Sean!

[@SeanDivine]

glad to hear it :)

[@MarkBrathwaite]

Your mastering tutorial with LPX plugins is one of my favourites. Thank you Sean.

[@SeanDivine]

appreciate you Mark!

[@beatvilliansboochi8606]

The sound of the into is sick!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😱😱😱

[@QuietEdgeBeats]

Thank you so much for the needed tips bro, because I see a lot of youtube beats at -5 for LUFS and it hurts my ears lol.

[@ShantaSmith]

Great way to explain, never knew about the integrated levels!!

[@SeanDivine]

Glad it was helpful!

[@francissreckofabian01]

Thanks Sean. An important topic that is confusing to many (ok, me at least).

[@gloriserve12]

Really helpful and down to earth video. Great delivery and explanation of LUFS in comparison to true peak and RMS.

[@SeanDivine]

Much appreciated!

[@omnijack]

Just popped by to say your explanation was ... *Waggles eyebrows* Divine. And severely informative. Thank you.

[@SeanDivine]

glad it helped :) thanks!

[@kilianlindberg]

love that bass tone in the intro, nicely saturated 😀

[@SeanDivine]

thanks :)

[@MonkeyShineMusic]

Great explanation, too the point with no waffling around like some do.

[@Jvaldes609]

Wow amazing can’t wait for the next videos on this subject.

[@yongsulee9868]

Thanks Sean, helping me build concept of RMS & True Peak & LUFS in logic & help how to use them.

[@SeanDivine]

Great to hear!

[@zacharyariasmusic]

great video--thanks Sean

[@itsisma6228]

My problem is when i finish producing & mastering my song at the average of -14LUFS and comparing my track to my references song and also others songs , seems very quite and very weak any solution!!!!!

[@SeanDivine]

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[@tamita1982]

This video is Great! Thanks for all the information.!

[@SeanDivine]

My pleasure Pablo!

[@kayokk-]

I liked the whole video, of course, but the RMS and LUFS talk was a good refresher. Thank you.

[@SeanDivine]

:)

[@ULyngskor]

All the way from the start,i can feel it in my heart like its gona be good coz its Sean Divine

[@SeanDivine]

🙏

[@ULyngskor]

Thanks to you man that we as amateur producers can learn a lot of things in this industry through your tutorial, learned a lot over the years but not so as i do now from your videos.

[@nikakublashvili1817]

Very well explained! thank you!

[@teashea1]

well done - good presentation style - articulate

[@SeanDivine]

Thanks for the kinds words 🙏

[@rahiemthomas5617]

That beat was talking to me.... WOW Wish I could use it...

[@bigolegreen]

dude great content and information, you broke this down really well and the track sounds dope!

[@organ4563]

Thank you for your explanation of LUFS :)

[@tomkent4656]

A very succinct explanation. Thank you.

[@nelsonfilho6587]

great video! thanks!

[@SeanDivine]

sure thing!

[@Sondaze]

Pro L 2 LUFS Meter the best of the best.

[@Vikdttcjnnklgyhvcdgklm]

Sondaze! Yes. Sometimes and free TBProAudio too. But need to calibrate for mix level.

[@tylerbrunner7502]

This was extremely helpful. Thanks for taking the time to explain!

[@SeanDivine]

🤜

[@artemagica3486]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge so succinctly - it helps a lot.

[@bencorcoran3878]

really helpful video. thanks for the wisdom man

[@cyncastic]

Very helpful video, thank you :)

[@andrewkigen]

Thanks for the valuable information!

[@amaljones9139]

So whats the standard you would want to have your lufs, peak, rms and dr for most songs?

[@patrickwilliams1886]

Dude this was a great great great explanation of the metering because I still struggle I am using a VUMT and I love it but I don’t think it has lufs

[@ZemMartin-k5j]

mono compressor is too good on the bass crazy !

[@longnose7405]

Great vid thanks. Still not sure I understand what should I look for or what number to target the RMS for (when producing and mixing, not for mastering if it makes any sense)

[@felipeharger]

Thnx a LOT Sean!

[@johnnyvegas2015]

thanks for explanation

[@SeanDivine]

sure thing!

[@bigmixuprecords]

Great video and very well explained. Well done and thanks for sharing!

[@danquay9504]

Thanks for this video I found it helpful, even though I’m just starting to understand what all this means and apply to this all my tracks, it’s great to have a guide and I just downloaded levels and Expose, to get my mixes ready for other streaming services like Spotify and sound cloud again, as I feel there at that professional stage before release

[@davidamaral3167]

Thanks so much!!

[@shubhamlad2102]

Nice

[@CliffMcAulay]

This was a very helpful video.Thank you.

[@eLLBdotmusic]

For clarification @ 8:40 the -11.1 is fair or should it keep going to -14? I understand but I don't understand the numbering. Is -11.1 lower or Louder then -14. Thanks for sharing

[@CardeBlanche]

Super important. Thanks for the video man!

[@alwayssomewhattired]

Awesome video man

[@me2looney13]

Love all your tutorials. Will you ever make a video giving tips on how to use a spectral analyzer for us engineers working in non studio areas?

[@SeanDivine]

thanks! I'll see what I can do :)

[@judaslibre9649]

THANKS

[@SeanDivine]

🙌

[@freiundbewusstsein]

thanks for that 🙏

[@sherwinkhojane1536]

awesome video! thanks bro

[@mixingmonkey1597]

Thanks man! Great work and very clear! Thanks thanks thanks! Greetings from Holland! Have a great day Sean!

[@Overqualified1]

Just what I needed.

[@SeanDivine]

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[@jooseysmoolay7767]

Just Subscribed, you are a great teacher man. Thank You

[@SeanDivine]

🙌🙏

[@tarigfingers8452]

Thank you for this bro.

[@SeanDivine]

Any time 🙌

[@bgboggy]

Great video! Thanks a lot! But i have a question! Do you release a video about how to deliever your music to a target LUFS and RMS? If it`s there please link the video! Thanks!

[@SeanDivine]

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[@christosconstantinou3194]

Well explained, thanks for this man!

[@SeanDivine]

sure thing :)

[@realisrare-s3o]

Right on Time ! 🙏🏾❤️

[@SeanDivine]

:)

[@finitudeimperial8930]

thank you

[@shasevere]

Always a plus!

[@fitdogStudios]

Great content👏🏻👍🏼🥂✨

[@wsdfnkefjps1513]

Nice video, it's very clear!

[@SeanDivine]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pooriaahmadi1261]

Thank you brother

[@SeanDivine]

sure thing!

[@dannylharper6889]

Great Video.. Thank you so much.. Very helpful!

[@mcgreevs24]

you rule! thank you!!!!!

[@BETOMOLO]

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[@RiteshChouhan]

Thanks :)

[@drummerjeroensimons]

Don,t forget Hornet plugins, they are from Italy and made by care and cheap too...:)

[@ckowalski1029]

Thank you for the insight. is -14 LUFS also the standard for streaming on KZbin and Facebook?

[@PaulLennar]

nice info!

[@MishanyaOgorodnik]

You can show all your clicks at first ? I can't find same window's on my project. It's hilarious lessons bro

[@kristopherhernandez4658]

good video

[@krissjstone]

thanks man!

[@NateJDrums]

Thank you for this. It was very helpful.

[@SeanDivine]

sure thing, glad to hear it

[@nelsonmontero4766]

thank u

[@garyclement2888]

I need to know how to adjust the RMS Levels in Logic ProX for a project created in another device.

[@mr.k-lon5224]

Great video on loud I a question what brand of plug-ins are you using, the true Peak RMS, AND LUFS

[@SeanDivine]

they're stock in logic

[@ginotarabotto]

With so many meters available, which should we use when gain staging, mixing, etc?

[@its1amsomewhere]

This was very helpful, thanks!!

[@benja303]

Metering types: LUFS - new standard (Loudness Units Full scale) Measuring perceived loudness. Where as rms measures shortime level average, LUFS measures perceived loudness. Based on taking into account which frequencies sound louder to human ears The integrated measurement measures the entire signal from start to stop. Spotify - Minus 14 RMS - Root Mean Square Measuring a short term average (mean). Gives a something like a perceived loudness but not as accurate as LUFS. Good for Judging signal level of monitors Quick reference point for level True Peak - Measuring loudest point (peak Measuring for clipping/going over 0 --/ musicians releasing their own music online? What loudness levels should we aim for? Short answer: A target loudness of -16 LUFS with peaks no higher than -1 dB TP (true peak) is the AES recommendation for streaming content

[@Androideaf]

thanks, man, didnt even had to watch the whole video. No offense tho, just... no time. Thanks

[@honcho1k189]

is it bad if my peaks ever go above -1 dB?

[@adrianbaghdasarian4157]

broooo epic beat!

[@Rhythmattica]

very informative.

[@laudaaren6293]

Thanks for this video. My Daw is Studio One 5. For gainstaging whant can we use? RMS? K20? k14? Thanks

[@mhdss3071]

When using the required criterion, the saturation does not determine the sound and the feeling of lack of sound level, what is the solution?

[@Progrockdrumming]

Can you use a lufs peak loudness meter, like the “Waves WLM loudness meter” for gain staging before and after your plugins?

[@jdastro]

Interesting video. I never heard of LUFS until I watched it. Ok. Question... If I have two identical speakers except one is rated at 100 RMS watts and the other is rated at 250 RMS watts, will there be a difference in LUFS? Thanks!

[@traindeluxe3789]

Which target loudness schould I use when ripping vinyl to wav?

[@specialsounds3411]

Man, thanks

[@StanYouCrazy]

Can you do a quick tut on how to eq certain samples from 70s or 80s music

[@ДаниилТитов-к3э]

I hope you make video about how to get this -14 lufs, cause in my mixes i usually got around -9 rms and -17 lufs

[@SeanDivine]

next video talks about this :)

[@mikhaelaston9099]

Use saturation or a soft clipper

[@yashvisinghmusic5021]

-9 rms ? 😳