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Cyanite vs Masterchannel
Both are professional tools for music & audio production. Cyanite has a stronger GDPR profile and a free trial; Masterchannel has a published monthly price.
Cyaniteelceedee UG (limited liability), Mannheim (Germany)GDPR: Strongprice based on catalogue size and features (price calculator, mea… · free trial
Stronger on 2 by 3 points with a clear margin
MasterchannelMasterchannel AS, Oslo (Norway)GDPR: LimitedArtist €15/month, Professional €19/month, Partner €79/month
Stronger on 1 by 3 points with a clear margin
The key differences
- Cyanite has a stronger GDPR profile: strong, against limited at Masterchannel.
- Masterchannel publishes a monthly price (€15); for Cyanite the price is based on catalogue size and....
- Cyanite has a free trial; for Masterchannel we have not found one.
| Criterion | Cyanite | Masterchannel |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data. For a professional tool: whether the data is stored in the EU, whether there is a certification or GDPR guarantee, and whether the provider is based in the Netherlands or the EU. For a general model: EU hosting, no training on your data and self-hosting. From Strong to Unknown; Caution only for a model with a documented problem. How we measure | Strong | Limited |
| Price | price based on catalogue size and features (price calcu… | Artist €15/month, Professional €19/month, Partner €79/month |
| Free trial | Yes | Not found |
| Origin | EU | EU |
Choose Cyanite if…
- GDPR and confidentiality weigh heavily
- you want to try it for free first
- What you're looking for: auto-tagging: genre, mood, instruments
Choose Masterchannel if…
- you want to know the cost up front
- What you're looking for: AI mastering with engineer profiles
- What you're looking for: specify genre and mood
Features of Cyanite
- Auto-tagging: genre, mood, instruments
- Descriptions of tracks in plain language
- Similarity Search by sound and mood
- Free Text Search with a prompt
- Filters by genre and BPM
- Recognise AI-generated music
- API
Features of Masterchannel
- AI mastering with engineer profiles
- Specify genre and mood
- Align loudness with streaming
- Correct EQ balance
- Adjusting tone and dynamics
- Play masters losslessly
- White-label mastering service (Partner)
Frequently asked questions
- Which is better: Cyanite or Masterchannel?
- Cyanite has a stronger GDPR profile and a free trial; Masterchannel has a published monthly price. What matters more to you determines the choice; the table puts everything side by side.
- Which is cheaper: Cyanite or Masterchannel?
- Cyanite: price based on catalogue size and features (price calculator, monthly or yearly). Masterchannel: Artist €15/mo, Professional €19/mo, Partner €79/mo.
- Which is safer for your data: Cyanite or Masterchannel?
- Cyanite has the stronger GDPR profile (strong versus limited). The profile summarises what the provider publishes; always sign a data processing agreement. See the GDPR check for music & audio production.
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