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Mastering Checklist

Professional mastering workflow with loudness optimization, format delivery, and quality assurance

Complexity: Complex | Duration: 15-30m | Category: Creative/General

Tags: mastering loudness audio-formats quality-control finalization

Workflow Diagram​

Steps​

Step 1: Import and analysis​

Agent: mastering

engineer - Import stereo mix and analyze spectrum

Step 2: EQ​

Agent: mastering

engineer - Subtle tonal shaping for balance

Step 3: Compression​

Agent: mastering

engineer - Gentle multiband or linear-phase compression

Step 4: Limiting​

Agent: mastering

engineer - Increase perceived loudness without clipping

Step 5: Loudness normalization​

Agent: audio

analyst - Meet streaming platform targets (LUFS)

Step 6: Stereo enhancement​

Agent: mastering

engineer - Enhance width if appropriate

Step 7: Sequencing​

Agent: mastering

engineer - Set track order and spacing for album

Step 8: Format export​

Agent: format

specialist - Export WAV (24-bit/44.1kHz), MP3, streaming formats

Step 9: Metadata embedding​

Agent: format

specialist - Add ISRC, artist, album info

Step 10: QA check​

Agent: audio

analyst - Listen on multiple systems for issues

Step 11: DDP/master delivery​

Agent: mastering

engineer - Create DDP for CD or digital master

Usage​

To execute this workflow:

/workflow creative/general/mastering-checklist.workflow

See other workflows in this category for related automation patterns.