LANDR Reviews: 8 Opinions from the Pro Audio Community
LANDR’s been around for a long time, almost ten years in fact.
Over time our platform has matured into an incredibly useful and versatile tool.
LANDR changed the way many musicians and producers see mastering, distribution, sample clearance, and plugins.
What used to be expensive, complicated, and reserved for big-budget projects is now a routine workflow accessible to music creators of all kinds and budgets.
With such a major shift, there’s bound to be some skeptics. But the reviews are in—LANDR works.
With such a major shift, there’s bound to be some skeptics. But the reviews are in—LANDR works.
Don’t take our word for it. If you’re on the fence, here’s what the pro audio community is saying about our technology.
1. Is LANDR Mastering Any Good?
Jason Moss from Behind the Speakers compares masters from LANDR and pro mastering engineer Howie Weinberg.
In this video, you’ll see the similarities and differences between LANDR and a grammy-winning engineer’s work.
2. LANDR VS. Mastering Engineer
Shaun from Raw Technique Studios compares true peaks and LUFS metering between LANDR mastering and a Raw Technique Studios master.
This video is great if you want to see how LANDR works to make your track louder compared to a professional master.
3. Is LANDR worth using for distribution?
Torrio from Music Move It discusses LANDR’s different distribution platform plans and compares the service to other providers.
This video is great if you are looking for a professional breakdown and comparison of LANDR’s distribution service.
4. LANDR vs. Professional Mastering Engineer
Ryan from MTMmix.com compares a LANDR master versus a professionally mastered track.
The video features a blind A versus B test that asks the listener to compare the professional master and LANDR mastered track.
5. Mastering Shootout: LANDR vs Pro Master
Graham from The Recording Revolution does a mastering shootout between a Limiter, LANDR mastering, and Pro Mastering.
In this shootout style video, you can see why both LANDR and professional masters do a lot more than a simple limiter on the master bus.
6. LANDR Review – Unlimited Digital Distribution
Gif from Pay Us No Mind compares all the features that come with LANDR’s digital distribution platform to other distribution providers.
The video offers a breakdown of everything LANDR distribution has to offer and how it compares to other distributors.
7. Mastering A Collection Of Mixes For An Album In LANDR – Is It Any Good? We Test
Dan Cooper from Production Expert takes an in-depth look at LANDR’s album mastering feature with a collection of mixes.
This video is the only reviews online that compares LANDR’s album mastering tool with a professionally mastered album, so check this one out if that feature is interesting to you.
8. LANDR | Music Product Review
In this video, ItsLarryG discusses his experience using LANDR since 2016.
ItsLarryG discusses why he uses LANDR and how it’s helped him improve his workflow and the sound of his tracks.
Other LANDR Reviews
Aside from YouTube, there’s lots of LANDR reviews elsewhere on the internet.
Aside from YouTube, there’s lots of LANDR reviews elsewhere on the internet.
Here’s a selection of LANDR reviews from respected pro audio websites:
- DJ Tech Tools: Why I Mastered This Album With LANDR
- Passive Promotion: CAn LANDR Replace Your Mastering Engineer
- Ask Audio: LANDR Online Mastering Review
- Sound On Sound: LANDR, Cloudbounce & The Future of Mastering
- Pro Tools Expert: Mastering a Collection of Songs Using LANDR’s New Album Mastering Algorithm
Try it for yourself
You’ve heard what different voices around the music production community have to say, now it’s time to try LANDR out for yourself.
Remember, you can always try LANDR for free! Anyone can master two MP3s per month with a basic LANDR account.
Create an account today and see how LANDR can speed up your workflow, make your tracks sound better, and plug you into powerful promotion tools.
Alex Lavoie works as a staff writer at LANDR by day and moonlights as a drummer for folk-rock outfit The Painters.
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