Our AI mastering engine leverages advanced Machine Learning technology, Waves’ award-winning processing, and the expertise of industry-leading mastering engineers to produce an accurate, custom-tailored master for each track you upload. From hip hop to rock to pop, our service will suit any genre, style, and tone.
High-End Masters
Our AI engine ensures maximum musicality in the masters you receive, tailoring different processing for every song you upload
Creative Control
Use the Style, Tone & Reference features to guide us to the sound you love, regardless of genre
Try Free
You can preview masters for free. Credits are charged only when you commit to a master
Tweak, revise, and experience the service free of charge before you commit to a master. Your credits will be used only when you choose to export a master.
Your Vision, Instantly
If you know a track that is similar to yours in arrangement and tone, upload it as a reference and we'll tailor the processing of your master according to its sonic characteristics.
Superior Sound Quality
With award-winning engineer Piper Payne on our development team we leveraged 30+ years of processing technology and expertise.
Release-Ready Masters
Mastering makes sure your track will translate well on any system. No matter if played on professional setups or an iPhone—we will get your song’s quality on par with other songs on the market.
[{ "imgpath": "/images/products/online-mastering/quotes/knxwledge-v2-d.png?auto=format", "imgmobile": "/images/products/online-mastering/quotes/knxwledge-m.png?auto=format", "text_1": "“I’m getting high-quality masters so fast… This tool is sick!”", "text_2": "Knxwledge (Producer/Songwriter) Anderson .Paak, Kendrick Lamar" }, { "imgpath": "/images/products/online-mastering/quotes/loudiaz-v2-d.png?auto=format", "imgmobile": "/images/products/online-mastering/quotes/loudiaz-m.png?auto=format", "text_1": "“The sound quality and ease of use are fantastic. Top-notch mastering is now accessible to everyone.“", "text_2": "Lu Diaz (Producer/Mixer) DJ Khaled, Pitbull" }, { "imgpath": "/images/products/online-mastering/quotes/tony-v2-d.png?auto=format", "imgmobile": "/images/products/online-mastering/quotes/tony-m.png?auto=format", "text_1": "“I'm thoroughly impressed with this service. From light to aggressive, any track receives a perfect master.”", "text_2": "Tony Maserati (Mix Engineer) Beyoncé, David Bowie" }, { "imgpath": "/images/products/online-mastering/quotes/focus-v2-d.png?auto=format", "imgmobile": "/images/products/online-mastering/quotes/focus-m.png?auto=format", "text_1": "“This service delivers amazing masters and even allows me to tailor them to my exact vision.”", "text_2": "Focus… (Producer) Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar" }, { "imgpath": "/images/products/online-mastering/quotes/devin-townsend-v2-d.png?auto=format", "imgmobile": "/images/products/online-mastering/quotes/devin-townsend-m.png?auto=format", "text_1": "“Waves Online Mastering is an efficient way to get a quick master, with a really great sound.”", "text_2": "Devin Townsend (Musician)" }, { "imgpath": "/images/products/online-mastering/quotes/markralph-v2-d.png?auto=format", "imgmobile": "/images/products/online-mastering/quotes/markralph-m.png?auto=format", "text_1": "“The sound is so accurate. Great for various genres, whether you want masters that are subtle or more 'pushed.”", "text_2": "Mark Ralph (Producer/Mixer) Clean Bandit, Years & Years" },{ "imgpath": "/images/products/online-mastering/quotes/majorseven-v2-d.png?auto=format", "imgmobile": "/images/products/online-mastering/quotes/majorseven-m.png?auto=format", "text_1": "“I'm truly impressed. It gives me everything I need to reach my final mastered sound, fast.”", "text_2": "Major Seven (Producer) Rick Ross, Future" }, { "imgpath": "/images/products/online-mastering/quotes/nickbrophy-v2-d.png?auto=format", "imgmobile": "/images/products/online-mastering/quotes/nickbrophy-m.png?auto=format", "text_1": "“It easily got my mixes sounding much wider and tighter. This truly sounds great.”", "text_2": "Nick Brophy (Producer/Songwriter) Taylor Swift, Rolling Stones" }, { "imgpath": "/images/products/online-mastering/quotes/renegade-el-rey-v2-d.png?auto=format", "imgmobile": "/images/products/online-mastering/quotes/renegade-el-rey-v2-m.png?auto=format", "text_1": "“This sounds like masters I would have received from a mastering engineer. Wow.”", "text_2": "Renegade El Rey (Producer) Big Boi, Killer Mike" } ]
From Kendrick Lamar and Billie Eilish to Drake, Taylor Swift and Foo Fighters, Waves’ Technical Grammy®-winning audio technology has shaped countless hit recordings for decades.
Waves Audio is the recipient of the Technical Grammy Award 2011
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the goal of mastering?
Mastering gives a final polish to the overall sound of your music and ensures that your song sounds consistent across various platforms and playback systems. Waves Online Mastering excels in this aspect by applying advanced techniques and expertise to optimize your tracks for different playback formats. Our meticulous approach to mastering ensures that your music translates well across different devices and environments, resulting in a professional and cohesive listening experience, no matter where your audience chooses to enjoy your songs.
Is mastering just about loudness?
No. While loudness is one aspect of the mastering process, mastering also involves other critical elements such as dynamics, tonal balance, stereo imaging, and more. Waves Online Mastering takes a comprehensive approach, incorporating custom-tailored processing techniques and advanced technology to enhance all of these sonic characteristics of your music.
Can I try the service for free?
You can preview 30-second segments of each mastered song for free. To complete and export the final master, you will need to purchase credits: please see our pricing page for more details.
What file types can I upload to Waves Online Mastering?
You can upload the following files:
File type: WAV, AIF, AIFF, MP3
Sample rate: 44.1, 48, 88.2 or 96 kHz
Bit depth: 16, 24 or 32 bit
You can export mastered files in the following formats:
File type: WAV, MP3
Sample rate: 44.1, 48, 88.2 or 96 kHz
Bit depth: 24 or 32 bit
Please note that we support stereo tracks only. We do not master surround mixes. (We do support mono tracks, though that is not the recommended format for contemporary mastering.)
If I already have a Waves account, do I use the same account and login details to log into Waves Online Mastering?
Yes. If you already have a Waves account, simply use your regular user name and password to log into Waves Online Mastering.
If you do not yet have a Waves account, open one for free here.
Are there any tutorials to get me started?
We have created tutorials with acclaimed mastering engineer Piper Payne to help you get the most out of the service. You can watch the videos here, or inside the service after you upload a song. for more details.
<div class="msg-box text-left mb-12">You may find this content helpful: To be able to view it, <a href="/legal/cookie-policy" target="_top" title="">allow Performance Cookies here</a>.</div>
[{"bannerGUID":"d4286ff5-e6de-4b2f-8bc9-e96a46843f09","bannerDisplayName":"Beat Makers Sale - April 2024","bannerTypeGUID":"dd5f8368-6b03-465f-b570-48baddb35b08","typeName":"OfferFooter","bannerImage":"/images/footer-offer/2024/april/beatmaking-april-2024.jpg","bannerURL":"/beatmaking","bannerPriority":2,"bannerTitle":"Beat Makers Sale","gaValue":"beatmaking-april-2024"},{"bannerGUID":"2e76fc8a-3a6d-4461-8d47-240c619ea29b","bannerDisplayName":"Beat Makers Sale - Free Plugins Bonus - April 2024","bannerTypeGUID":"dd5f8368-6b03-465f-b570-48baddb35b08","typeName":"OfferFooter","bannerImage":"/images/footer-offer/2024/april/50-80-free-plugins-beatmaking-april-2024.jpg","bannerURL":"/free-plugins-spend-50-spend-80-sale-april-2024","bannerPriority":3,"bannerTitle":"Free Plugin Bonus","gaValue":"50-80-free-plugins-beatmaking-april-2024"},{"bannerGUID":"a0996540-a655-4dde-9b0c-3c6bbbff93af","bannerDisplayName":"WUP 25 PC Off","bannerTypeGUID":"dd5f8368-6b03-465f-b570-48baddb35b08","typeName":"OfferFooter","bannerImage":"/images/footer-offer/2024/april/wup-sale-april-2024.jpg","bannerURL":"/account/get-waves-update-plan","bannerPriority":5,"bannerTitle":"25% Off Waves Update Plan - Get it now","gaValue":"wup-sale-april-2024"},{"bannerGUID":"e9238c9a-ec9b-4669-b6c9-12a38974902a","bannerDisplayName":"My Recommended Products","bannerTypeGUID":"dd5f8368-6b03-465f-b570-48baddb35b08","typeName":"OfferFooter","bannerImage":"/images/footer-offer/2023/november/my-recommended-products-bf.jpg","bannerURL":"/my-recommended-products","bannerPriority":6,"bannerTitle":"Personal Product Recommendations: See Products","gaValue":"my-recommended-products"},{"bannerGUID":"e6b77202-75d8-4086-b586-af00dc3c289a","bannerDisplayName":"Upgrades","bannerTypeGUID":"dd5f8368-6b03-465f-b570-48baddb35b08","typeName":"OfferFooter","bannerImage":"/images/footer-offer/2023/september/upgrades.jpg","bannerURL":"/account/upgrades","bannerPriority":7,"bannerTitle":"Upgrade to a Bigger Bundle: See Upgrades","gaValue":"upgrade-to-a-bigger-bundle"},{"bannerGUID":"ea199ed7-6491-4fdf-a563-6d75941a2ddc","bannerDisplayName":"OLM Release","bannerTypeGUID":"dd5f8368-6b03-465f-b570-48baddb35b08","typeName":"OfferFooter","bannerImage":"/images/footer-offer/2024/january/olm.jpg","bannerURL":"/online-mastering","bannerPriority":8,"bannerTitle":"Waves Online Mastering: Learn More","gaValue":"waves-online-mastering-learn-more"}]
