Release checklist

• Integrated loudness where you chose it (−14, or louder by choice)
• True peak at or below −1 dBTP (−2 for louder masters)
• Codec peak estimate at or below −1 dBTP
• PLR in the range you want, chosen by ear at matched loudness
• No clipped samples, no DC offset
• Tonal balance close to a good reference in your genre
• Bass centred; phase correlation positive; nothing disappears in mono
• Drums still punch after limiting (listen with Match and Delta)
• Sections sit where you intend: no unintended energy dips
• Correct format, sample rate and bit depth, dithered once
• Listened on headphones, a phone speaker and a car or club system

MasterScope's PDF report collects all of these in one place, so it is also a good document to keep with each release.