Streaming Master (-14 LUFS) Pricing & Cost
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).
This page breaks down the credit cost for Streaming Master (-14 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 -14 LUFS for Spotify/Apple Music/YouTube streaming distribution.
Cost scenarios in USD
Here is what common workflows cost in USD at Streaming Master (-14 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 Streaming Master (-14 LUFS) 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.
20 cr per track
Best for: streaming-platform audio mastering
other presets
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 Streaming Master (-14 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 Streaming Master (-14 LUFS).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much 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.
How do AetherWave credits convert to USD?
Credits map to USD at a fixed rate, so Streaming Master (-14 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 Streaming Master (-14 LUFS) worth the cost vs cheaper alternatives?
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. The right call depends on what matters most for your workflow: variation count, deterministic output, latency, or absolute quality ceiling.
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