Human-verified AI mastering service that individually masters each track without presets.
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Checked September 2026
Masterchannel vs FabFilter Pro-L 2 (2026)
Masterchannel is best for artists who want AI mastering checked and refined by human mastering engineers; FabFilter Pro-L 2 is best for transparent, loud mastering-grade limiting. Masterchannel starts at $15/mo (Artist, billed annually) and FabFilter Pro-L 2 at $199 one-time.
Loudness limiter with eight limiting algorithms and true peak limiting for mastering.
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| Masterchannel | FabFilter Pro-L 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | artists who want AI mastering checked and refined by human mastering engineers | transparent, loud mastering-grade limiting |
| Starting price | $15/mo (Artist, billed annually) | $199 one-time |
| Free version | No | No |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Formats | Web app | VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP |
| OS | Web | Windows, macOS |
| Key features | Genre-adaptive mastering technology (no presets or dataset training per vendor), Human engineer verification of AI masters, Streaming platform loudness compliance, Professional tier includes multi-resolution exports and a mastering-engineer 'clone' mode, Partner tier adds white-labeling and multi-user access for labels/studios | Eight limiting algorithms, True peak limiting with loudness metering (EBU R128, ITU-R BS.1770-4, ATSC A/85), Up to 32x linear-phase oversampling, Dolby Atmos support up to 9.1.6, External sidechain triggering |
| Developer | Masterchannel AS | FabFilter |
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Masterchannel starts at $15/mo (Artist, billed annually); FabFilter Pro-L 2 starts at $199 one-time.
Genre-adaptive mastering technology (no presets or dataset training per vendor), Human engineer verification of AI masters, Streaming platform loudness compliance, Professional tier includes multi-resolution exports and a mastering-engineer 'clone' mode, Partner tier adds white-labeling and multi-user access for labels/studios.
Eight limiting algorithms, True peak limiting with loudness metering (EBU R128, ITU-R BS.1770-4, ATSC A/85), Up to 32x linear-phase oversampling, Dolby Atmos support up to 9.1.6, External sidechain triggering.