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How to make a song louder
Does your track sound quieter than everything else in the playlist? Raising loudness fixes that, but pushing too hard makes a mix clip or lose its punch. Here is how to make a song louder without breaking it, and how to do it in your browser.
What loudness means, and how LUFS measures it
Loudness is how big and dense a whole track feels. Two songs can share the same peak level, yet the one with the higher average level sounds louder.
LUFS puts a number on that perceived loudness. Integrated LUFS is the average over the whole track and Short-term LUFS follows short passages. The closer the number is to 0, the louder it sounds.
What happens when you push too hard
Heavy limiting or clipping softens the attack of the kick and snare and flattens the dynamics. The top end can turn harsh and vocals can sound strained.
Going over digital full scale (0 dBFS) clips the audio. True peaks between samples can also exceed it and break up after conversion to MP3 or AAC, so releases usually keep true peak around -1 to -0.3 dBTP.
How loud should a track be for streaming?
Most streaming services apply loudness normalization, turning tracks to a similar playback level. An extremely loud master is turned down and does not end up louder than other songs; it may simply lose punch.
Aim for a level that suits the genre and stays comfortable: loud enough, with the attack and dynamics still intact. Exact targets differ between services and can change, so check each service's current official guidance. The LUFS and true peak guide explains how to read both measurements.
Tips for AI music (Suno) and home recordings
Songs made with AI tools such as Suno often vary in level and low end from track to track. If they will play back to back in an album or playlist, analyze and balance each one.
In home recordings, vocals concentrated in the upper range can make sibilance and harsh highs stand out once loudness goes up. Balancing the vocal and the backing in the mix first gives a steadier result.
A buried vocal, recording noise or audio that already clips is better fixed in the mix than in mastering.
Make a song louder for free in your browser
Load your track
Choose a WAV, MP3, FLAC or AIFF file. Nothing to install.
Choose Loud and master automatically
Loud raises loudness firmly and keeps true peak at or below -0.3 dBTP. Try Natural for a calmer result or Warm for a warmer tone.
Compare with the original
Switch between ORIGINAL and CUSTOM at the same position. Louder tends to sound better, so match your listening level and check that attack and dynamics survive.
Fine-tune if needed
For a little more loudness, raise the input gain of the Fine Tune limiter in small steps. More gain means more squashing, so trust your ears.
Save as WAV
When you are happy, save a WAV. New accounts get their first full-track master and WAV download free.
Frequently asked questions
What LUFS should I aim for?
There is no single right number. Streaming services even out playback level, so prioritize comfort and the right energy for the genre. For exact targets, check each service's current official guidance.
Can I make a song louder for free?
Yes. Listening to the result is free, and new accounts get their first full-track master and WAV download free.
How do I avoid clipping?
Keep true peak around -1 to -0.3 dBTP. Waveroom's Loud preset finishes at or below -0.3 dBTP.
Can I make Suno songs louder?
Yes. Check the level differences between songs and finish each one while comparing with the original.