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Hi everyone,I’m working on an idea called the Open Album Technical Metadata Standard (OATMS).The concept:Create a simple, open standard so albums can come with a clear technical data sheet showing things like:

• Integrated Loudness (LUFS)
• Loudness Range (LRA)
• True Peak
• Dynamic Range
• Frequency extension
• Spectral balance (Bass/Mid/Treble)

More interestingly, I also want to add aggregated benchmarking — so producers can optionally compare their tracks against other music in the same genre (anonymized + opt-in only).The goal is to bring more transparency and data-driven insight into mastering, while keeping everything privacy-respecting.This is still very early. I’ve created a basic spec and README here:
→ [GitHub link – add when ready]Would love feedback from:

• Mastering engineers
• Producers
• People who care about audio quality

What data would actually be useful to you? Would you contribute your data anonymously for genre benchmarks?Thanks!

Hi everyone,I’m proposing a new open standard called the Open Album Technical Metadata Standard (OATMS).The goal is simple: give listeners, especially audiophiles, clear and standardized technical information about how an album was mastered — things like integrated loudness (LUFS), True Peak, dynamic range, frequency response extension, and basic spectral balance.Right now there’s no consistent, easy-to-read technical data sheet that travels with albums. Mastering engineers already measure most of this data, but it’s rarely shared with the public in a useful format.What I’m suggesting:

• A simple, open standard for a “Technical Data Sheet” that can be included with releases (digital booklets, Bandcamp, hi-res stores, etc.).
• A free tool to help generate clean, professional-looking versions of these sheets.
• The core standard itself will remain fully open and free for anyone to use or build upon.

This is still in the very early stages. I’m looking for feedback from mastering engineers, artists, labels, and audiophiles on what data would actually be useful and how it should be presented.If you’re interested in the idea, have thoughts on the spec, or would like to get involved, feel free to reply here or reach out.More details and the draft spec will be published soon. Thanks Alex D