True Peak (Inter-Sample Peaking)

April 17, 2026

Metric Snapshot Common Target Below -1.0 dBTP Metric Type Absolute Amplitude Used By Lossy Encoders (MP3, AAC, OGG) The “Inter-Sample” Problem Digital audio is a series of “dots” (samples). A standard meter only reads the dots. If your meter shows 0.0 dBFS, the actual analog curve between those dots may be peaking at +1.0 or

LUFS (Loudness Units Relative to Full Scale)

April 17, 2026

Metric Snapshot Common Target -14 LUFS Metric Type Perceived Loudness Used By Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music The Normalization Factor Most major streaming platforms use Loudness Normalization to ensure a consistent user experience. If your track is delivered at -8 LUFS, the platform will turn it down by 6 decibels to reach its target (typically -14