MIX CHECK
Your mix is listened to before mastering. If something should be corrected first, I'll tell you.
Your mix. Mastered individually by a real engineer and delivered within 24 hours.
Your mix is listened to before mastering. If something should be corrected first, I'll tell you.
No preset chain. Processing and decisions are made specifically for your track.
Balance, dynamics, impact and tonal adjustments are handled according to what the music needs.
The master is checked with the goal of translating reliably beyond the mastering room.
You receive your finished stereo master ready for release and distribution.
Listen to the same section before and after mastering. Start playback, then switch instantly between the original mix and the final master.
For a more detailed comparison, use headphones or good speakers.
I listen to the file and make sure it is suitable for mastering before beginning the process.
Analog and digital tools are used according to the needs of the music — not according to a fixed chain.
Your finished master is delivered within 24 hours after receiving a complete and usable file.
Mastering isn't there to hide a problem that should be fixed in the mix.
If I hear something that could significantly compromise the final result, I'll contact you before mastering rather than blindly process the file.
That might mean correcting an obvious technical issue, excessive limiting, clipping or something in the balance that would be much better addressed in the mix.
Export your mix at the sample rate and bit depth used in your project. Don't convert it just for mastering.
You don't need to hit a specific LUFS value or leave an arbitrary amount of headroom. A clean, unclipped mix is what matters.
If a limiter is only being used to make the mix louder, remove it before export. If processing is an intentional part of the sound, keep it.
Listen to your exported file from beginning to end before sending it. Make sure there are no glitches, missing elements or accidental cut-offs.
There is no prize for using the most equipment.
The studio combines dedicated analog mastering hardware with precise digital tools. Some tracks benefit from analog processing. Others need very little.
The chain is chosen for the music. The equipment is simply there to make the right decision possible.