Absolutely! Reference tracks help the mastering engineer better understand your desired sound.
mastering and production
Absolutely! Reference tracks help the mastering engineer better understand your desired sound.
Yes, we can provide you with before and after samples of the mastered track so you can hear the improvements.
The costs depend on the scope of the project - e.g. number of tracks, special requirements (e.g. vinyl mastering) or desired revisions. Contact us for a customized quote.
This is only possible in exceptional cases, virtually via an online session. This must be agreed upon in advance.
A revision is a minor adjustment to the master, made based on your feedback. We include 1-2 revisions in the price.
Yes, minor changes to the mix can be made after mastering, but it is important to deliver the mix as final as possible. Major changes may require re-mastering.
Yes, we can create a DDP image for CD pressings. DDP is the preferred format for CD manufacturing as it minimizes errors and stores all meta-data (e.g. ISRC codes) correctly.
Mastering for streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music or Tidal requires special adjustments, e.g. with regard to loudness standards (LUFS). We make sure that your track sounds optimal on these platforms.
It depends on the scope of the project, but for a single song the process can take anywhere from half a day to a few days. For an album it can take longer.
A headroom of around -6 dB is ideal. This gives the mastering engineer enough leeway without the signal being distorted or clipped.
Ideally, files should be delivered in high-resolution formats such as WAV or AIFF with a sample rate of at least 44.1 kHz and a bit depth of 24 bits. The mix should be delivered without clipping and with sufficient headroom (approx. -6 dB).
Mixing is the process of editing and combining the individual tracks of a song (e.g. vocals, guitar, drums). Mastering, on the other hand, refers to editing the finished stereo mix to polish and finalize it.
mastering and production