MP3 volumes low in iTunes after bounce from master
I know this is an old question but I am still baffled by this. When I bounce an mp3 from my mastered file It sounds great if I run it from my mac desktop. Drag it into iTunes and the volume cuts in half - at least. To make a test, I took my WAV master into Audacity and boosted and clipped the waveform until it was completely black and distorted beyond recognition - in other words completely maxed out the volume. When I exported that to an MP3 and dragged it onto itunes I got the same result. The volume was cut off at the knees. So I am not convinced this has anything to do with, gain, limiting, mastering etc. I think it has to do with iTunes. Has anyone figured this out? When I put my song up for sale I don't want it at less than half the volume of the competition.
Best, Steve
Toronto
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