Understand Your Mix · 0–100 Scale

What Is a
Mix Score?

A mix score is a single number from 0 to 100 that summarizes the overall technical quality of your mix. MixDiagnose calculates it by analyzing frequency balance, loudness, dynamics, stereo width, and genre fit — so you know exactly where you stand before mastering.

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Example Mix Score
87
Excellent — Ready for Mastering
Freq Balance
92
Loudness
85
Dynamics
80
Stereo Width
90
Genre Fit
88

How MixDiagnose Calculates Your Mix Score

Your mix score is a weighted average of 5 sub-scores. Each sub-score is calculated by comparing your mix against ideal ranges derived from professional reference tracks and streaming platform standards.

30%

Frequency Balance

8-band spectral analysis measuring whether your lows, low-mids, mids, and highs are in proportion. Catches muddy build-up, harsh highs, and thin low-end.

25%

Loudness Compliance

Integrated LUFS and true peak checked against Spotify (−14 LUFS), YouTube (−14 LUFS), Apple Music (−16 LUFS), and Tidal targets. Penalizes over- and under-loudness.

20%

Dynamic Range

Crest factor and dynamic range to detect over-compression. A crushed mix loses punch and translates poorly across playback systems.

15%

Stereo Width

Stereo width and correlation analysis. Detects phase issues, mono-compatibility problems, and overly narrow or artificially widened imaging.

10%

Genre Reference Match

Compares your mix against 18 genre profiles. What's ideal for Pop isn't ideal for Jazz — this sub-score rewards genre-appropriate loudness, dynamics, and tonal balance.

What Your Mix Score Means

85+
Excellent

Your mix is ready for mastering. Only minor tweaks remain. Send it with confidence.

70–84
Good

Solid foundation with a few issues to address. Fix the Moderate items before mastering.

50–69
Needs Work

Moderate problems are dragging your score down. Address these before spending money on mastering.

<50
Critical Issues

Significant problems detected. Re-mixing is recommended — mastering won't fix these issues, it will amplify them.

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Mix Score FAQ

What is a mix score?+

A mix score is a single number from 0 to 100 that summarizes the overall technical quality of your audio mix. It is calculated by analyzing multiple parameters — frequency balance, loudness (LUFS), dynamic range, stereo width, and genre fit — and weighting each according to how much it impacts the final master. A higher score means your mix is closer to professional standards.

How does MixDiagnose calculate a mix score?+

MixDiagnose analyzes your track across 5 weighted categories: frequency balance (30%), loudness compliance (25%), dynamic range (20%), stereo width (15%), and genre reference match (10%). Each category produces a sub-score from 0–100 based on how far your mix deviates from ideal ranges. The final mix score is the weighted sum of all sub-scores.

What is a good mix score?+

Scores of 85–100 are excellent — your mix is ready for mastering. Scores of 70–84 are good with minor issues to address. Scores of 50–69 indicate moderate problems that should be fixed before mastering. Scores below 50 mean critical issues are present and significant re-mixing is recommended.

Can I improve my mix score?+

Yes. MixDiagnose identifies every issue contributing to your score and grades it Critical, Moderate, Minor, or Ideal. Each issue comes with a specific one-click fix using real DSP processing. After applying fixes, you can re-check your mix to see the score improve.

Is the mix score free to check?+

Yes. You get 3 free mix score checks per month with no signup required. Each check includes the full 0–100 score, sub-scores for each category, severity-graded issue list, and one-click fixes.

Does the mix score change based on genre?+

Yes. The genre reference match category (10% of the score) compares your mix against ideal ranges for your selected genre. A track that scores well for Pop might score differently for Rock or Jazz because the target loudness, dynamics, and frequency balance differ by genre.