The original Volume 3 (circa 2013) was mastered for a -6dB peak, which required heavy gain staging. The UPD version re-masters most kicks to -0.1dB with true peak limiting, making them instantly sit in a mix. Additionally, the update adds (e.g., “Cmin_140_bassloop.wav”), saving hours of pitch detection.

To help you find the best safe options for your specific studio setup, tell me: What do you use? What specific sub-genre of EDM are you producing right now?

Let’s speculate on what an official updated version would include: