RX 11 Changes My Import Master From -1.0 True Peak To - 4.6 When Rendering To 14 LUFs Steaming?

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Hi Guys, "Just Upgraded To RX 11"

My RX 11 Standalone Changes My Imported Master From Initial -1.0 True Peak To - 4.6 True Peak When Rendering To -14 LUFs For Spotify Steaming Requirements?  .... Spotify State They Require -14 LUFs & True Peak Set At -1.0 or -2.0?

How do I get Around This As My Track Was Set Initially Mastered At -1.0 True Peak? … 

Thanks

Uwe303 · Answer

You are welcome

Maurguitarz · Answer

Thank you for taking the time to clarify this, I totally understand how this works, much appreciated!

Uwe303 · Answer

Hello,

that simply means you compress the music more than you "need to" for the streaming service. You don´t need to reach -1dBfs, more important is the -14 LUFS and that the song sounds good to your ears. But with other more dynamic music you could use the "room" up to -1dBfs while having -14 LUFS at the same time. LUFS is just the average loudness and the -1dBfs is the peak.  You can of course have same average with different spans of values of course. It´s a bit simplified of course.