I am absolutely committed to the integrity of music and to the utmost customer satisfaction. My goal is to bring out the best in music, and want to make sure that I present your music in the best light.
No if's, and's, or but's.
Simply put, I want to make sure you're happy with the results. By incorporating my experience, professionalism, and deep understanding of musics relation to technology (and vice versa), I can guarantee a competitive master that you will be happy with.
Glad you asked!
My Submit a Song page is designed for easily mastering uploading projects in a seamless environment by eliminating redundant or unnecessary complications, allowing artists a simple way to pay, upload, and receive a professional master with as minimal hassle as possible. Pretty neat, right?
Included with purchase:
- Hi Resolution WAV Master in Native Sample Rate
- Other Formats By Request
- Personal Download Link
- Revisions As Needed
- Satisfaction Guaranteed
It should also be noted that this service is specifically for ONE (1) song/file at a time. Any additional passes such as (but not limited to): Instrumentals, TV Mixes, Alt Mixes, Performance, stems, etc. will incur an additional cost. Revised mixes post mastering also incur additional costs, however, if your master is not up to your satisfaction, please contact me and I will do what I can to make it right!
That said, I do offer reduced rates for EP's, Album's, and Independent Artists to fit most budgets. Head to my quote page to get a competitive estimate on your next project!
Mastering is the final process before distribution. It is equal aspects technical and musical, and while may not be as artistically creative as the previous steps in making a song, it is absolutely integral to ensure a quality experience for the listener.
Mastering is not a formula, an algorithm, or a "set and forget" process. Rather, it is meant to make sure the artistic message is delivered through detailed attention to the nuances of music by enhancing and/or retaining certain values. Through both subjective and objective values, a master prepares musical work for consumption.
This subjective list includes but is not limited to:
- Spectral Balance
- Dynamic Contrast
- Stereo Information
- Depth of Sound
This objective list includes but is not limited to:
- Preparing a song for its desired format
- Ensuring Translatability
- Providing metadata for DDP and Files
- Checking for issues before distribution
Audio Mastering - Boutique professional audio mastering for your music
DDP Creation - Finalizing metadata before manufacturing and distribution of CD's and Albums
Tailored Audio Solutions - Including consultation, and more, available upon request
Great question! Before you send your file over, there are a few things to keep in mind. Here is a handy check list to go through:
- Files: Stereo interleaved AIFF/WAV at the native bit/sample rate of the recording or session. Please leave ample headroom and make sure that all files and pre production is to your satisfaction before submitting. If you used a limiter or buss processing to achieve "that sound," please make a pass with your buss processing and one without (this is mostly for limited mixes).
- Mastering Notes: Pass along your thoughts about mixes & mastering direction. This will be imperative to utilize as a guide to understanding what you are aiming for in mastering. This can include how you feel about how the mixes turned out, problem areas in the mix (overall or track specific), what you’d wish the end result could be. Anything that could be clues about where the sound would ideally go next.
- Album References: Albums that may have been referenced during the tracking or mixing stage that you love (sonically). It doesn’t have to be the same genre of music but just something you think sounds appealing and captures the sound you’re aiming to achieve.
- Limited References: Any limited or sample masters of the tracks you have been listening to.
- Final sequence/tracklisting: With correct track titles, artist name & album title, genre, and pre-gap or hidden track notes for DDP's
I offer competitive rates, with professional results. My prices reflect that accordingly, starting at $150 for one song. Please keep in mind that this is for one files (main mix), but does not include recall passes if you decide to change the mix.
That said, I do offer reduced rates for EP's, Album's, and Independent Artists to fit most budgets. Head to my quote page to get a competitive estimate on your next project!
Yes! I offer both Recalls and Revisions. Please keep in mind that they are two separate processes and require different billing.
A Revision uses the SAME mix that was originally sent, and most revisions are on as needed basis until you are satisfied with the master!
A Recall uses a DIFFERENT mix than the original file, and all recalls are charged at 50% single rate. This is due to providing a different treatment to the song, as the spectral balance, instrumentation, and dynamic content can vary from mix to mix, and needs to be addressed accordingly... Effectively creating a new master.
Upon submission of all files and payment, you can expect a completed master within one business week, if not sooner. If you need a master delivered within a quicker time frame, or request a revision, please contact me and we can discuss the needs of your project!
A DDP, or Disk Description Protocol, is a collection of files needed in order to produce a CD. Although not entirely necessarily for every project, if you are wishing to produce CD's "en masse", a DDP is what is necessary to ensure your music contains the necessary data to be read by ALL CD players (this is not just burning MP3's to a CD-R). For example, this ensures iTunes and other distributors will be able to grab the metadata when playing a song, or so that your car stereo fetches the correct information when you play a CD.
I use a combination of both bespoke and professional analog and digital processors that allow me to work effectively on any type of music. In addition to my custom Mastering Console, you can view a more expanded list of equipment here.
