Why do some platforms show no fixed target?
Because they do not apply a simple documented loudness normalization target in the same way.
Studio utility
Streaming Loudness and Limiter Target Calculator
Compare your current master against common platform targets and see whether the service is likely to turn it up, turn it down, or leave it alone.
Last verified: March 2026.
Normalization target
Likely gain change
Limiter ceiling
Peak check
How the math works
If a platform normalizes to a fixed loudness target, the likely gain change is the target minus your current integrated LUFS. True peak warnings compare your reading with the platform ceiling stored in the tool.
When you would use it
- Check whether a -9 LUFS master will get pushed down on Spotify.
- See whether your limiter ceiling is too hot for Amazon Music.
- Compare a streaming master against a separate club or DJ version.
Platform policies change. Treat these as dated reference values, then confirm against current platform documentation before release.
FAQ
Does normalization change dynamics?
Usually it changes playback gain, not your mix balance. True peak overs can still matter after encoding.
Should I master everything to -14 LUFS?
No. The right target depends on distribution, genre, and whether you are making a separate club master.