Pre-Distribution Checklist for AI Music (Suno & Udio Creators)
Your track is finished, but distribution raises a new question: what do you actually need to check first? Run through the list below to avoid getting rejected after upload — or ending up disappointed with the sound.
1. Loudness — -14 LUFS / -1 dBTP
Streaming normalizes playback to about -14 LUFS. AI exports are usually quieter than that, which is why they sound thin next to other releases.
- Aim for integrated -14 LUFS.
- Keep true peak at -1 dBTP or below (prevents clipping on MP3/AAC conversion).
2. File format — lossless master
- Upload WAV 24-bit or FLAC.
- Sample rate 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.
- Don't upload a 320 kbps MP3 as your "master." Hand over lossless and let the distributor transcode — it's better for quality.
3. Start and end handling
- A "click" or pop at the very start usually comes from the waveform beginning at a non-zero point. Remove it cleanly with a 5–10 ms fade in/out.
- Make sure the ending doesn't cut off abruptly — confirm a natural fade out.
4. Metadata & credits
- Get the track title, artist name, album, genre, and release date right.
- Include songwriting, composition, and arrangement credits in full.
- Cover art is typically a 3000×3000px square — check the text/logo rules.
5. Mono compatibility check
A track that sounds wide in headphones can lose its vocal or bass on phone and club speakers (which sum to mono). Collapse your master to mono and listen — if key elements vanish, fix the phase issues first.
6. Rights & AI disclosure
- Only upload audio you own the rights to (or have legally licensed).
- AI-generated music policies differ by distributor and platform. Always confirm the current policy before uploading — distributor rules can be stricter than the platform's. (Policies change often, so check the latest guidance directly.)
7. Last step — reference comparison
A/B your track against a commercial song in the same genre at matched loudness. Gaps — muddy lows, missing high-end air — become obvious immediately.
Loudness, format, and start/end handling (items 1–3) can be sorted in one pass with the automatic mastering at antiaimaster.com. The rest — metadata, rights, policy — you handle at the upload stage. Clear this checklist and you'll avoid most distribution rejections and quality problems.