Use Streaming Master (-14 LUFS) from Claude Code

Streaming Master is AetherWave's distribution-default audio mastering preset. Targets -14 LUFS, which matches Spotify and Apple Music's normalization. Safe, balanced, no surprises. Output is WAV (~50MB per 3-min track).

If you use Claude Code and you want Streaming Master (-14 LUFS) available as a native tool that the agent can call directly, the AetherWave MCP server wires it up in one command. No SDK to learn, no separate API key per provider, no polling loop to write.

Install in 30 seconds

Run this from your terminal:

Get your API key at your Profile page under the Developer tab. New accounts start with free credits to try it without spending anything.

Quick facts

How to use it

Once the MCP is installed, you can ask Claude Code naturally. It'll pick Streaming Master (-14 LUFS) from the model-selection rubric in the tool description when your prompt matches its strengths (streaming-platform audio mastering).

Example interaction:

Claude Code calls aetherwave_master_audio with model: "streaming" and returns the finished asset URL. The result auto-saves to your AetherWave gallery (Cloudflare R2 hosted, no URL expiration).

Sample prompts that work well

When to pick Streaming Master (-14 LUFS)

Streaming Master (-14 LUFS) shines for:

• Distribution to Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music
• General-purpose music distribution
• Tracks that will be platform-normalized anyway
• Default mastering when genre is mixed
• Cross-platform release

How it compares

vs other presets: Streaming is the safe default. Pick genre-specific presets (hip_hop, edm, rock, etc.) only when the track is firmly in one genre and you want preset-tuned dynamics.

Run aetherwave_list_image_models from Claude Code to see the full live catalog with pricing.

Cost

Flat 20 credits per mastered track. Free on Producer, Mogul, and Ultimate plans. Targets -14 LUFS for Spotify/Apple Music/YouTube streaming distribution.

Credits come from your AetherWave account. Plans:

• Free: Starter credits on signup plus 80 cr from one-time community quests
• Studio: $9.99/mo, 1,700 credits monthly, cancel anytime
• One-time bundles: from $4.99 (500 cr) up to $79.99 (9,000 cr). Bundle credits never expire.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I install AetherWave MCP in Claude Code?

One command (shown above). Then restart Claude Code. The agent will have Streaming Master (-14 LUFS) available as part of the aetherwave_master_audio tool with 1 output(s) per call.

How do I use Streaming Master (-14 LUFS) from Claude Code?

Just describe what you want. The agent picks Streaming Master (-14 LUFS) when your prompt matches its strengths (streaming-platform audio mastering). You can also explicitly request it by passing model: "streaming" in the tool call.

What does Streaming Master (-14 LUFS) cost per generation?

Flat 20 credits per mastered track. Free on Producer, Mogul, and Ultimate plans. Targets -14 LUFS for Spotify/Apple Music/YouTube streaming distribution. Credits come from your AetherWave account (Studio sub from $9.99/mo or one-time bundles from $4.99/500 cr).