
My exported project is too quiet compared to other projects
When you export a project, the overall volume level of the project depends on the tracks in the project, and on the master volume slider. If a project contains mostly quiet music, or if the master volume slider is set too low, the exported project will be much more quiet than other projects in your iTunes library.
To raise the project’s overall volume, try one or more of the following:
- Add more tracks (for example, doubling or backing tracks) so the overall level of the music is higher.
- Drag the master volume slider to the right, then watch the master level meters as you play the project. When you export the project, the slider should be as far to the right as possible without the clipping indicators lighting. To learn about the level meters, see Related Topics below.
- Add compression to the project by opening the Track Info pane for the master track, clicking the Details triangle, then clicking the Compressor checkbox to turn on the compressor. If the compressor is on, drag the Compressor slider to the right to increase the amount of compression.
- You can also open the Equalizer in iTunes, then drag the Preamp slider up to add gain (volume) to the exported file. Dragging the slider too far can cause your project to distort, so be sure and listen to the result and adjust the slider to avoid distortion.
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