• What are the Mastering Options?

  In addition to the ‘Genre Reference’ settings and the Amount control, you can further modify the sound quality using the ‘Mastering Options’. The combination of both the selected Genre Reference and the applied Mastering Options will form the final sound characteristics for your master. All changes you make within the app are instant, no need to edit or wait for them to take effect. NEW feature (current version 1.0.4.): We have applied all the current Web mastering genre processing optionPopular

• What can be done with the Loudness knob?

  The Loudness control dial will determine the final output LUFS (Loudness Unit Full Scale) level of your mastered file(s). In addition, the Loudness control will have a direct effect on how much limiting is applied to the track. If you want your track to be louder, turn the Loudness control clockwise. The more you turn it, the harder the limiter will be applied to your track and vice versa. Pro tip: General loudness should be adjusted according to your own preferences. The LUFS loudness valPopular

• How to start mastering audio with the CloudBounce App?

  Start by opening the Desktop App and logging into your CloudBounce account. Drag and drop the premaster file(s) from your personal computer or use the ‘Browse’ button to initiate a file import. After importing, the file(s) will be analysed, authorized and evaluated for mastering. Note: CloudBounce Genre Reference setting is automatically selected and applied to your track, hence allowing you to preview between original and mastered versions. To further tweak the sound, simply select your preSome readers

• What are the CloudBounce App Special Processors?

  CloudBounce Desktop App features the following Special Processors that you can use to fine tune your sound. Please find a short description of what these switches can do for your master. HF Exciter: adds harmonic distortion and compression to higher frequencies. LF Exciter: makes low end frequencies more prominent and punchy. MB Comp: applies multiband compressor for a natural and well-defined sound. HP Filter: hipass filter clearing out the extreme low end frequencies Widener: adds subtle wideSome readers

• How to find genre references and mastering options?

  Once the first single pre-master or a batch of pre-masters have been imported into the app, the Mastering Options selection tool will be opened by default for the first track. To set mastering options for other tracks in the list, click the Mastering Preferences icon in the right hand column within the app.Some readers

• What does the Reference mean?

  CloudBounce Desktop App offers multiple choices for matching your mix with typical musical genre characteristics. The app will analyze your audio track(s) and, based on the analyzed data, will apply an EQ curve and other audio processors to your track according to the selected Reference Genre and typical audio processing settings associated with that genre.Few readers

• Sample rate and bit depth conversion within the CloudBounce App?

  You can export 16-bit and 24-bit files at 44.1kHz, 48kHz and 96kHz. sample rates.Few readers

• How to manage Audio Device Settings?

  You can find Audio Settings under the wrench icon in the top right hand corner of the app. Click the icon to set your output device, sample rate and audio buffer size. You can use the ‘Test’ button to hear a test tone to check if your devices are connected correctly. To close the settings tab, simply click the wrench icon again.Few readers

• Can I import, process and export track in batches?

  Yes, this is possible now in our Desktop App. You can now specify track order, Mastering Options, and global loudness level for your whole audio project, be it an album, EP or mixtape.Few readers

• How to export tracks to my desired formats (single or batch export)?

  Once you’ve selected your desired Genre Reference and Mastering Options settings, click the Export (selected track) or Export All (all tracks in playlist) button in the bottom right corner. An Export Configuration window will open where you can select the desired export formats. You can select up to 5 output formats at once. Click ‘Export to...’ button to select your export destination. Once ready to export, simply hit ‘Open’ on your Mac, or ‘Ok’ on Windows computer. Pro tip: before exportinFew readers

• CloudBounce Desktop App - System Requirements

  In order to use CloudBounce Desktop App, you need the following: Operating system: Windows 7 or newer or Mac OS X 10.7 or newer Internet connection: The native desktop app (64 Bit) operates on your own computer, but needs an active internet connection for mastering data management purposes. Enjoy!Few readers

• How to manage your track listing?

  Track naming: You can re-name your track(s) by clicking the file name in the main track view. You can easily add information to further identify it, e.g. mastering date, Genre Reference and Mastering Options used, etc. Track removal: To remove any track in the main track view, click the Trash icon in the right hand side column. This will remove the track once you have confirmed the removal. Changing track order: When working with multiple audio tracks, you can easily change thFew readers

• What are the supported file formats?

  CloudBounce Desktop App supports the following formats: WAV, AIFF, FLAC, MP3 and OGG up to 96khz and 24-bit depth.Few readers

• Is there a maximum file length or size limit for a master?

  In the CB Desktop App there are no limits to file size or track length, so you can master DJ mixtapes, live recordings, jam sessions and other long format files fast and easy.Few readers

• How to preview between Original and Mastered tracks?

  You can initiate playback of any one track at a time by clicking the “Play” button and freely move the playhead locator in any part of the track during playback. You can toggle between unmastered and mastered versions by using the “Original” and “Mastered” buttons. Original waveform is highlighted with green colour and the mastered waveform version with the purple colour. You can start and stop the playback by using spacebar key on your keyboard.Few readers