Cinematic Master (-18 LUFS) Pricing & Cost
Cinematic Master targets -18 LUFS, preserving wide dynamic range for orchestral, soundtrack, and cinematic work. Lower LUFS than streaming presets means the quiet parts stay quiet and the loud parts hit harder. Output is WAV lossless.
This page breaks down the credit cost for Cinematic Master (-18 LUFS) when called via the AetherWave MCP server from Claude Code, Cursor, Continue, or any MCP-aware agent. Credits map to USD at a fixed rate, so the cost is predictable.
Full cost breakdown
Flat 20 credits per mastered track. Free on Producer, Mogul, and Ultimate plans. Targets -18 LUFS for cinematic and orchestral release.
Cost scenarios in USD
Here is what common workflows cost in USD at Cinematic Master (-18 LUFS)'s rate:
| Workflow | Credits | USD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 use | 5 cr | $0.03 |
| 10 uses | 50 cr | $0.25 |
| 100 uses | 500 cr | $2.50 |
| Studio sub fits | 340 uses/mo (1,700 cr) | - |
How Cinematic Master (-18 LUFS) compares
vs streaming at -14 LUFS: Cinematic at -18 LUFS preserves dynamics for cinematic work. Streaming compresses dynamics to fit normalization. Pick Cinematic for film/orchestral; Streaming for everything else.
20 cr per track
Best for: cinematic orchestral audio mastering
streaming at -14 LUFS
See the comparison above for when each one wins.
Run aetherwave_list_image_models from Claude Code to see the full live pricing across all models in one call. The MCP rubrics in each tool's description also route the agent automatically when a budget hint is in the prompt.
Where credits come from
You can fund your AetherWave account three ways:
- Free: Starter credits on signup plus up to 80 credits from one-time community quests (Discord, social shares, follow channels)
- Studio subscription: $9.99/mo for 1,700 credits monthly. Cancel any time.
- One-time bundles: starting at $4.99 for 500 credits, up to $79.99 for 9,000 credits. Bundle credits never expire.
Quick install
To run Cinematic Master (-18 LUFS) from Claude Code, install the AetherWave MCP server with one command:
Get your free API key at your Profile page (Developer tab). The MCP exposes 31 tools total; aetherwave_master_audio is the one that gives the agent access to Cinematic Master (-18 LUFS).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Cinematic Master (-18 LUFS) cost per generation?
Flat 20 credits per mastered track. Free on Producer, Mogul, and Ultimate plans. Targets -18 LUFS for cinematic and orchestral release.
How do AetherWave credits convert to USD?
Credits map to USD at a fixed rate, so Cinematic Master (-18 LUFS)'s 20 cr per track translates to the per-generation figures in the scenario table above. Credits come from a Studio subscription, one-time bundles, or starter credits + community quests on the free tier.
Is Cinematic Master (-18 LUFS) worth the cost vs cheaper alternatives?
vs streaming at -14 LUFS: Cinematic at -18 LUFS preserves dynamics for cinematic work. Streaming compresses dynamics to fit normalization. Pick Cinematic for film/orchestral; Streaming for everything else. The right call depends on what matters most for your workflow: variation count, deterministic output, latency, or absolute quality ceiling.
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