The best, for a beginner:
Forget about loud, forget about mastering - learn to mix well.
The best, for a beginner:
Forget about loud, forget about mastering - learn to mix well.
Just never peak the signal (go above 0db on each track). I usually stay under -3db to play it safe.
When you mix well, you'll give loudness on the mastering stage.
Focus on the sound quality and the dynamics of the song first and then you can give loudness at no time.
But make it worth first