Turn a finished mix into a polished, streaming-loud master in seconds. Pick a style, compare before and after with studio analytics, and save it as a version that is ready to pitch. Pro and Lifetime members get 10 free masters, then packs from $0.80 each or 15 a month for $12.
TL;DR: AI mastering on DropCue turns a finished mix into a release-ready, streaming-loud master in seconds. Pick a style, A/B against the original with loudness-matched analytics, and save the result as a nested version. Pro and Lifetime get 10 free; packs start at $0.80 a master.
AI mastering is the automated final stage of audio production that uses a mastering engine to balance loudness, tone, and dynamics so a track is ready for streaming and pitching. Instead of paying an engineer $50 to $150 per track and waiting days, you master inside the same catalog where you organize and share your music.
Last updated 2026
Pick a style. Choose Modern, Open, or Powerful, each a different mastering character.
Master in seconds. DropCue sends your track to a professional mastering engine and brings back a release-ready master, usually in under a minute.
A/B before and after. Flip between the original and the master at the same spot, loudness-matched, with a moving waveform and studio analytics.
Save it, ready to pitch. The master is saved as a version nested under your track, with your metadata and splits inherited. Your original never changes.
Every master is measured the way a mastering engineer would: integrated LUFS for streaming-ready loudness, true peak to catch inter-sample peaks, a before and after tonal balance (EQ) view, and L/R correlation for mono compatibility.
A mastering engineer is $50 to $150 per track with a multi-day turnaround. DropCue is from $0.80 a master, in seconds, in the same place you manage and pitch your catalog. Comparing before and after is free; you only spend a credit when you master a track.
Does the before and after test use a credit? No. You only spend a credit when you master a track.
Does it change my original file? No. The master is saved as a separate nested version with your metadata and splits inherited.
How much does it cost? Pro and Lifetime members get 10 free masters. After that, one-time packs (10 for $9.99, 25 for $21.99, 50 for $39.99, never expire) or 15 a month for $12. Starter members can buy packs or subscribe too.