How to Record Music for Spotify and Streaming Platforms

Use SONGTAKE to record your music with true stereo audio at 44.1 kHz/16-bit. Layer instruments, add vocals, build complete arrangements. Export in WAV (lossless) or MP3 (320 kbps) formats optimized for streaming platforms—your music will sound professional enough for Spotify, Apple Music, and more.

Absolutely! iPhone stereo mics capture professional-quality audio at 44.1 kHz sample rate and 16-bit depth—exactly what Spotify requires (<a href="https://www.productlondon.com/best-audio-mastering-settings-for-spotify/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">source</a>). Many artists use SONGTAKE for their entire recording workflow. Record on phone, then polish on Mac with professional processing to achieve proper loudness normalization (-14 LUFS) and true peak levels below -1 dBTP (<a href="https://www.productlondon.com/best-audio-mastering-settings-for-spotify/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">source</a>) for streaming-quality results.

Export in WAV (lossless, 44.1 kHz/16-bit), MP3 (320 kbps), or M4A formats. For Spotify specifically: submit at 44.1 kHz sample rate, 16-bit depth (<a href="https://www.productlondon.com/best-audio-mastering-settings-for-spotify/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">source</a>), and 320 kbps bitrate for Premium quality (<a href="https://gbtimes.com/what-audio-file-type-does-spotify-use/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">source</a>). File size limits: up to 200MB per track. SONGTAKE exports in formats optimized for Spotify, Apple Music, and other streaming platforms—proper resolution, bitrate, and file size for each service.

Professional quality means: 44.1 kHz sample rate (not 48 kHz), 16-bit depth minimum (<a href="https://www.productlondon.com/best-audio-mastering-settings-for-spotify/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">source</a>), stereo (not mono), loudness at -14 LUFS (not louder), true peak below -1 dBTP (prevents clipping) (<a href="https://www.productlondon.com/best-audio-mastering-settings-for-spotify/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">source</a>), no background noise or distortion, and proper instrument separation. SONGTAKE records at these exact specifications—your phone captures professional-quality audio that meets Spotify's requirements.

Yes! Record each instrument separately while watching yourself play previous parts. Layer guitar, bass, vocals, drums, keys—build complete productions entirely on your phone, ready for streaming platforms.

Record everything on your phone, then open the same project on Mac with professional audio processing and mastering tools. Apply proper loudness normalization to -14 LUFS (Spotify's standard), ensure true peak levels stay below -1 dBTP (<a href="https://www.productlondon.com/best-audio-mastering-settings-for-spotify/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">source</a>), and maintain 44.1 kHz/16-bit quality. Seamless transition from mobile recording to streaming-ready production that meets all platform requirements.

Spotify will still accept your upload, but it may be transcoded to lower quality or sound quieter/louder than intended. To avoid this: use 44.1 kHz (not 48 kHz), keep loudness at -14 LUFS, ensure true peak below -1 dBTP, and export in WAV or high-quality MP3 (320 kbps). SONGTAKE exports meet all these requirements automatically.

Common mistakes: using 48 kHz instead of 44.1 kHz (causes transcoding), exporting too loud above -14 LUFS (gets turned down), true peak above -1 dBTP (causes clipping), mono instead of stereo (sounds flat), or low bitrate MP3s under 320 kbps (quality loss). SONGTAKE avoids all these: records at 44.1 kHz/16-bit stereo, exports at proper loudness and bitrate—ready for Spotify.

SONGTAKE records in true stereo with automatic cloud backup, project organization, and multi-track capabilities. Unlike voice memos that create a graveyard of unnamed files, SONGTAKE keeps everything organized, synced across devices, and ready to develop into full productions.

Absolutely! SONGTAKE works perfectly with a single phone for recording arrangements, backing vocals, and layered instruments. While multiple phones give you multi-angle coverage and better isolation, one phone is all you need to create professional multi-track recordings with video overdubbing.

Yes! SONGTAKE seamlessly transitions from mobile recording to professional desktop production. Start with iPhone for song ideas, then open the same project on Mac with a professional 64-channel interface for mixing and mastering. It's the bridge between inspiration and production.

Place phones near each instrument for dedicated microphones. One tap starts all phones simultaneously, and they automatically sync after recording. No manual alignment needed—just position phones, hit record, and get professional multi-track isolation from devices you already own.