Mastering Presets for All DAWs

No need to purchase new DAWs or expensive plugins. All of our mastering presets are compatible with all DAWs and use only stock plugins!

Why Our Mastering Presets?

We create mastering presets that are accessible to all, crafted to elevate your tracks to a professional level that stands up to today’s top-quality productions! Easy to install and compatible with all DAWs, our mastering presets offer unparalleled value for your music. Gone are the days of spending thousands on mastering engineers to achieve that polished finish—simply install our mastering presets, and your music is ready for greatness!

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What Does a Mastering Preset Include?

All of our mastering presets come in a straightforward file compatible with your chosen DAW. Just install the mastering preset, apply it to your track, and achieve a professional, polished sound in seconds!

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Elevate Your Mixes

Save money on expensive plugins and audio engineering fees and get our easy to use mastering presets now! It's time to elevate your mixes!

Mastering Presets Do The Heavy Lifting

Mastering presets are crafted to get your tracks 90% - 100% of the way there! Built with all stock plugins, our preset chains are designed to give your music that polished, professional sound right from the start. While every track may require a little fine-tuning for your unique style, these presets handle all the heavy lifting—no mastering expertise required.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are mastering presets and how do they help?

Mastering presets are professionally crafted chains of effects that help finalize your track with clarity, loudness, and balance. They’re designed to bring your mix up to commercial-level standards with just a few clicks, removing the guesswork from the final step of music production.

Can I use these mastering presets with any DAW?

Yes! All Cedar Sound Studios mastering presets are compatible with major DAWs like FL Studio, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, and more. They’re built using only stock plugins so you can drop them into your project without compatibility issues.

Are these presets suitable for beginners?

Absolutely. These presets are especially useful if you're new to mastering. They give you a solid starting point, letting you polish your final mix without needing advanced mastering knowledge.

What genres are these mastering presets best for?

These presets are designed to be versatile and work across a wide range of genres, including pop, hip-hop, R&B, EDM, shoegaze, rock, and more. Each preset brings out genre-specific dynamics and tonal balance so your music sounds clean and competitive.

Will these mastering presets make my track louder?

Yes! One of the key functions of a mastering preset is to boost the perceived loudness of your track while maintaining clarity and dynamics. You’ll achieve a fuller, more polished sound that stands up to other commercial releases.

Do I need any third-party plugins to use the mastering presets?

Not at all. Every mastering preset from Cedar Sound Studios is made using stock plugins, which means they’ll run smoothly on your system right out of the box—no additional purchases required.

Can I customize the mastering presets to suit my track?

Yes! These presets are a great starting point, but they’re also fully editable. You can tweak EQ curves, limiter settings, stereo width, and more to tailor the final sound to your project’s specific needs.

How do I install and use the mastering presets?

Once you download the preset file, extract the contents and place them into your DAW’s designated preset folder. Open your mastering chain and load the preset. You can then tweak or export your track right away.

What makes these mastering presets different from free ones online?

Cedar Sound Studios’ mastering presets are crafted by professionals to give you polished, industry-level results. Unlike many generic free options, these presets are genre-aware, thoughtfully balanced, and designed to enhance your mix without over-processing.

Can I use these presets for streaming platforms like Spotify or Apple Music?

Yes. The mastering presets are optimized to meet industry loudness and dynamic standards, making your tracks sound clean, competitive, and ready for distribution on all major streaming platforms.