You’ve spent hours getting your master to sound just right. But before the first note reaches most of your listeners, their streaming service will decide how loud it plays. Will it be turned down? Turned up? Will it still sound the way you intended?
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Not long ago, mastering in Dolby Atmos was a controversial idea. Some people said it wasn’t necessary; others said it wasn’t even possible. The field has moved quickly since then, and there are now several practical ways to master an Atmos release, and good reasons to do it.
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Will your music be turned down by online streaming services? That’s the question Loudness Penalty has answered since day one — and it’s still the question Loudness Penalty 2 answers. Insert the plugin on your master, press play, and see exactly how much each service will turn your track up or down.
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Dynameter 2 has been reviewed in the April 2026 issue of Sound On Sound by Matt Houghton. We’re pleased to share some highlights from the review.
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What loudness should you aim for when releasing music online? As loud as possible? As dynamic as possible? -14 LUFS? Everyone is always asking for the perfect number.
But here’s the trick - there is no answer. The best solution instead is to simply master the music to sound as good as possible…
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