Deezer Loudness Penalty Checker
Deezer normalises playback to about -15 LUFS integrated.
Deezer normalises to about -15 LUFS integrated - 1 dB below Spotify, 1 dB above Apple Music. It is a small difference, but the estimated adjustment differs by about 1 dB between these references.
The level a listener hears may depend on their playback settings. Use -15 LUFS here as an approximate comparison point, not a delivery rule.
A one-decibel difference in reference level is smaller than many listening differences. Check your estimated adjustment here and decide based on the actual music, not a fixed mastering window.
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Open the Loudness Penalty CheckerCommon questions
What LUFS should I master to for Deezer?
The approximate playback reference is -15 LUFS, not a mastering requirement. Choose a master that sounds right at matched volume.
Is Deezer's target really different from Spotify's?
Yes, by about 1 dB (-15 vs -14 LUFS). In practice the same master works for both.
Can listeners turn normalisation off?
Normalisation depends on supported playback settings; check current Deezer help for your device.