What MajorDecibel Does
MajorDecibel is an AI mastering service that offers a straightforward approach to online mastering. Their standout feature is a free tier that allows 2 masters per month, making it accessible for producers on a tight budget. The service processes your audio with AI-driven mastering algorithms to deliver louder, polished output files ready for distribution.
What MajorDecibel Doesn't Do
MajorDecibel processes and delivers mastered audio but provides no analysis of the mix itself. You won't learn if your low end is too heavy, your mix is dynamically flat, or your stereo image has issues. Like other AI mastering services, it makes your track louder and more polished -- but the underlying mix problems remain embedded in the output.
How RoastYourMix Is Different
RoastYourMix is focused entirely on mix quality, not mastering. We analyze your track's frequency balance, dynamics, stereo image, and loudness to give you a health score and specific fixes. The goal is simple: fix your mix first, then master it. A clean mix going into any mastering service -- including MajorDecibel -- will always produce a better result.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | MajorDecibel | RoastYourMix |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | AI mastering | Mix feedback & analysis |
| Mix problem detection | No | Yes -- frequency, dynamics, stereo, loudness |
| Actionable fix suggestions | No | Yes |
| Health score | No | Yes |
| Mastered file output | Yes | No -- we focus on the mix stage |
| Trial | 2 free masters/month | Mix Revision Pass, 3 days free |
| Paid tier | Subscription for more masters | Plans from $9.99 a month, the Pass 3 days free |
| Human engineer option | No | Yes, a human Mix Fix, 20% off on Studio |
Pricing Comparison
MajorDecibel
2 free masters/month, paid subscription for additional masters
RoastYourMix
Mix Revision Pass 3 days free, then $9.99 a month. Producer $19.99 and Studio $49 a month. Cancel anytime.
Who Should Use What?
Use MajorDecibel when you need a quick, free master and your mix is already in good shape. Use RoastYourMix when you want to know if your mix is actually ready for mastering. The smart workflow: roast your mix, fix the issues, then use MajorDecibel's free tier for mastering. One significantly better result.
The quick answers
Which should I use first, RoastYourMix or MajorDecibel?
Start with RoastYourMix. Roast your mix, fix any issues we flag, then use MajorDecibel's free mastering on the improved mix. This way you're mastering a solid mix instead of a flawed one.
Does MajorDecibel analyze my mix?
No. MajorDecibel is a mastering service -- it processes your audio and returns a mastered file. It doesn't analyze the mix quality, flag problems, or suggest fixes. RoastYourMix does exactly that.
Can I use RoastYourMix and MajorDecibel together?
Absolutely, and that's the recommended approach. Use RoastYourMix to analyze your mix and fix what it flags, then MajorDecibel to master the improved version. The Mix Revision Pass starts with 3 days free, so you can try the whole workflow before your first charge.
Why not just master and see if it sounds good?
Because mastering amplifies whatever is in your mix -- both the good and the bad. A muddy low end gets louder. Harsh highs get more pronounced. Catching these issues before mastering means the master enhances a balanced mix rather than magnifying problems.