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- The Loudness Analyzer & Normalizer is a tool that is useful at the + The Loudness Analyzer and Normalizer is a tool that is useful at the end of the mixing process to make the final audio file comply with different specs regarding loudness.

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+ This is a rather advanced mode. When using the Loudness Analyzer & + Normalizer (or LAN), one has to make sure than normalization + is disabled when exporting. +
+ In general, it is recommended to just use + automatic export normalization, in the Export + dialog. This can also produce results for multiple targets at the + same time. +

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It is enabled by checking Enable master-bus output gain control in the - Preferences. + Preferences. The Master Bus strip then shows a LAN button to start the analysis, and a volume slider that is the global gain that can be set either manually or by the loudness normalizer.