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Tapelark vs MasteringKit

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Tapelark compared with MasteringKit
DetailTapelark logo TapelarkMasteringKit logo MasteringKit
What it doesRecord what your Linux desktop plays into your own library Online AI mastering for finished songs with free preview and AI-powered adjustment
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Pricing modelPaid Freemium
PricingTapelark for Linux: 39 EUR, 39 USD, 39 CHF, 35 GBP, 9800 JPY (one-time purchase for all Linux computers). Free 14-day trial with 10-minute recording limit per track. Free: 30-second preview, 10 revisions with free account, no full-track download. Unlimited: $14/month or $43/year ($3.58/month), unlimited full-track exports, 20 revisions per track. Unlimited Plus: $22/month or $65/year ($5.42/month), everything in Unlimited plus unlimited revisions, full-length pr
Key features
  • Record any app with PipeWire without microphone or cable
  • Automatic track naming from player metadata
  • Search and schedule internet radio recordings
  • Follow and save podcast episodes
  • Browse library by artist and album
  • Export to multiple audio formats
  • Find and remove duplicate recordings
  • Edit track tags and metadata
  • Free 30-second mastered preview without signup
  • Eleven mastering controls plus intensity setting and six-band EQ
  • Six engineer styles as different starting points
  • Plain-language prompt mastering with AI descriptions
  • New version created for each adjustment, comparable while playing
  • Batch mastering up to 10 tracks with Unlimited Plus
  • Downloads as WAV 24-bit or MP3 320 kbps
  • Accepts WAV, MP3, FLAC, AIFF, M4A, OGG files up to 1.5 GB and 22:30 long
  • Priority render queue with Unlimited Plus plan
  • Full-length preview available with Unlimited Plus
What makes it different
  • Records directly from PipeWire without copy protection circumvention
  • One-time purchase with no account or telemetry required
  • Works on all your Linux computers with a single license
  • Distributed as Flatpak with automatic updates
  • Free preview with no account required before paying
  • AI-powered mastering styles as alternatives to hiring an engineer
  • Plain-language adjustment descriptions instead of technical audio parameters
  • Supports mastering of AI-generated songs
  • Every revision saved and comparable while playing the track
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)9 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)190
Citation Flow (Majestic)266
Referring domains (Majestic)241

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