LANDR upgraded its automatic mastering service with the Lydian engine, which focuses on key tracks while preserving the direction of the original mix. The update also introduced private sharing and music distribution to platforms such as iTunes and Spotify. At the time of this article, distribution plans started at ¥100 per month.
A revamped mastering engine, private sharing and distribution
The automatic mastering service LANDR, which we introduced previously, has undergone a series of updates this year and evolved considerably.
They include improved mastering quality, private sharing and a distribution service.
We will examine these changes and test them in practice.
Video: Testing LANDR’s new engine and added features
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Testing the new mastering engine
LANDR describes the features of its new Lydian engine as follows.
We tested how the quality has improved in practice.
Please watch the video above for the results.
It preserves the direction of the original mix, focuses on the tracks that are key to the song and adds a measured degree of enhancement in the right places.
In short, the impression is a more contemporary sound.
Private sharing: easily share music with other users
In addition to the improved quality, new features have been added.
One of them is private sharing. You can easily share music uploaded to LANDR with other users, whether it is the original or a mastered version.
The process is simple.
Hover near the right edge of an uploaded track’s name and click the share icon that appears.
In the pop-up, select the mastering version (including the original), enter the recipient’s email address, choose the sharing expiration and press the share button.
The recipient immediately receives a notification email.
If they already have a LANDR account, they can access the track through the link in the email.
If they do not have an account, they can create one, including a free account, to gain access.
On the sharing screen, users can exchange messages and invite others.
Release: distribution from ¥100 per month at the time
Another added feature and service is Release.
It lets you distribute tracks uploaded to LANDR through major services such as iTunes and Spotify.
At the time of writing, paid mastering-plan subscribers could distribute unlimited tracks at no additional charge.
They could also receive 100% of the revenue paid by distribution services.
At the time, Release was also available as a standalone subscription.
The article described a minimum plan of ¥100 per month for up to 10 tracks, more than enough for many individual creators.
This was also useful for those who wanted distribution without using mastering.
The process is simple: open the Release screen, select a track and enter the required information.
During the process, a screen lets you choose distribution services, with a selection ranging from established major platforms to newer ones.
LANDR is worth watching for both the improved mastering quality and its expanding services. The original article also mentioned a Sleepfreaks-exclusive benefit for those interested in trying it.
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Frequently asked questions
Q1. What is distinctive about LANDR’s Lydian engine?
The new engine preserves the direction of the original mix while focusing on key tracks and adding measured enhancement. The result has a contemporary sound.
Q2. Is private sharing easy to use?
Yes. Click the share icon beside an uploaded track, then select the version, recipient email address and expiration. A notification email is sent to the recipient.
Q3. Could I use Release without a mastering plan?
At the time of this article, yes. Release was available separately, with a plan described as ¥100 per month for up to 10 tracks.
Q4. What happened to revenue from distribution services?
The article stated that paid mastering-plan subscribers could receive 100% of the revenue paid by distribution services.
Q5. Which platforms could LANDR distribute to?
The article described distribution to multiple platforms, including established services such as iTunes and Spotify and newer services.
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