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January 8, 2025

Mastering for TuneCore: Complete 2025 Distribution Guide

Master your music for TuneCore distribution with professional standards. Learn technical requirements, loudness optimization, and quality control for successful delivery to Apple Music, Spotify, and 150+ platforms.

By Maxify Audio Team

Mastering for TuneCore: Complete 2025 Distribution Guide

TuneCore is a leading music distribution service delivering your music to major streaming platforms worldwide. Understanding their technical requirements ensures smooth uploads and optimal sound quality.

TuneCore Technical Requirements

**File Format**: WAV (24-bit, 44.1 kHz preferred) **Loudness**: -11 LUFS integrated recommended **True Peak**: -1.0 dBTP maximum **Quality**: No clipping, no distortion

Optimal Mastering for TuneCore

Universal Target

**-11 LUFS Integrated Loudness** This works for all platforms TuneCore distributes to.

File Preparation

  1. Export 24-bit WAV at 44.1 kHz
  2. Verify -1.0 dBTP headroom
  3. Check integrated LUFS (-11 target)
  4. Test on multiple playback systems
  5. Upload to TuneCore

Platform Distribution

TuneCore delivers to: - Spotify - Apple Music - Amazon Music - YouTube Music - Tidal - Deezer - 150+ more platforms

**One master works for all platforms** when optimized correctly.

Quality Control Checklist

  • [ ] 24-bit WAV format
  • [ ] 44.1 kHz sample rate
  • [ ] -11 LUFS integrated
  • [ ] Below -1.0 dBTP true peak
  • [ ] No clipping
  • [ ] Clean start/end
  • [ ] Proper metadata
  • [ ] Correct file naming

MaxifyAudio TuneCore Mastering

Our service includes: - TuneCore-compliant mastering - Universal platform optimization - Quality guarantee - Upload-ready files

**Ready for TuneCore distribution?** Upload your track today.

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