A real generated reference
The electronic reference is an original procedural composition at 124 BPM with a chord decay envelope e^(-0.45t). These are reference characteristics; your song is not time-stretched or forced to that tempo.
What to listen for
Check kick/bass separation, bright percussion and stereo effects at matched playback loudness. Use correlation to inspect mono cancellation, not to chase a maximum width score.
The measured finish
The output still targets -14 LUFS and at most -1 dBTP. If the generated reference is not a useful match, upload your own rights-cleared reference. Numerical compliance does not prove listening quality.
Read the result
The electronic option changes the reference used for matching, not a secret genre classifier. Its generated bass, chords and percussion give the algorithm a concrete signal to compare. You still need a balanced mix; mastering cannot isolate and repair a misplaced instrument in a stereo file.
Common mistakes
Do not infer that the reference's 124 BPM changes your tempo. Avoid comparing a louder preview with a quieter original and calling the louder one better. Check low-end balance and mono compatibility before deciding.
Questions musicians ask
How to master electronic music?
Begin with a finished mix, choose a relevant reference, compare at matched loudness and inspect the final export's peaks. MixGlint's electronic style selects its actual generated reference; it is not a substitute for fixing the mix.
What is a reference track in mixing?
A reference is audio used to compare tonal balance, dynamics and presentation. MixGlint accepts only a file you have permission to process, or its own generated style. It does not fetch songs from streaming links.
How much does mastering change a song?
The change depends on the mix and reference. Matching can alter tonal balance, dynamics and stereo relationships, but there is no fixed improvement percentage. Use the same preview section and your ears to decide whether the result serves the song.
Sources and calculation notes
Related tools and guides
Source
MixGlint original reference generator: audio/compose.py
Reference implementation checked September 30, 2026.