[Rwp] Help comprehending meter levels in reaper from Autery

[Autery]

Hello everyone!

 

I am trying to mix and master a song in reaper, however, having problem
comprehending the readings when I press j and k.

 

It seems as if my volume level is low, however, I am hearing the music loud
in my headphone and monitor speaker. Also if I turn the volume up until I
hear distortion, the meters reads about around -8 and -7 peak give or take.

 

Help me comprehend please.

 

I usually master with my meter levels reading around -1. 

 

Is reaper configured different? Could someone tell me what I am missing??

 

Thank YOU

Autery

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