After production, mixing is the most crucial step towards achieving a polished distribution-ready song. All the separate elements are combined into a single stereo channel, forming 90% of the finished product. A good ear and an acoustically treated studio are essential to ensure a clean, well-balanced result with proper dynamics. Beyond that, a seasoned engineer knows how to enhance the mix to create an exciting stereo soundscape with the right position and presence for each element. A well-done mix is truly the secret to achieving a great master.
Since mixing projects vary in size it’s not possible to create a standardized price for this service. The amount of work depends on the number of channels in a project and how many of those channels require special care. To manage this, each project is quoted based on the work involved.
Smaller projects start at a minimum of €120* while bigger projects can range from €250* and up.
Contact me to get an estimate for your project.
Discounts are possible for multiple projects or when packaged with other services.
*VAT not included.
VAT-exempt payment is possible for customers outside of Germany with a valid VAT-ID (or equivalent Business Registration Number)
– well named
– exported at 24-bit minimum
– and audio should never pass -0.1dB on any channel.
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The final step before distribution, mastering is designed to finalize your song and establish the best possible sound. The audio is carefully analyzed, existing issues are repaired and then further processing is done to add the fullness, depth and loudness you’d expect from an industry-standard release. Before delivery, each song is checked on multiple reference monitors to ensure they translate well to sound systems of all sizes. Mastered for iTunes (MFiT) and Spotify specific masters are also available to provide the best quality over streaming platforms.
Mastering for digital release costs €40* per song.
Mastering for CD (DDP) costs €60* per song and includes digital release mastering.
Streaming versions for (Apple Music, Spotify, etc) are available at no extra cost.
Discounts are available for albums and music labels with high output.
Dynamic Discounts:
5-14 songs = 10% discount
15+ songs = 15% discount
*VAT not included.
VAT-exempt payment is possible for customers outside of Germany with a valid VAT-ID (or equivalent Business Registration Number)
Artists can often benefit the most from stem mastering; a type of combination between mixing and mastering. The artist provides up to 8 grouped audio channels per song and is delivered a distribution-ready master. The advantage of this service is more control and precision for the engineer resulting in a superior master with only minimal added cost. Just like regular mastering, Mastered for iTunes (MFiT) and Spotify specific masters are also available.
Stem Mastering costs €80* per song (up to 8 stems, if your project requires more stems it would be considered mixing + mastering instead).
For CD release (DDP) there is a €20* additional cost per song.
Streaming versions for (Apple Music, Spotify, etc) are available at no extra cost.
Discounts are available for albums and music labels with high output.
Dynamic Discounts:
5-9 songs = 10% discount
10+ songs = 15% discount
*VAT not included.
VAT-exempt payment is possible for customers outside of Germany with a valid VAT-ID (or equivalent Business Registration Number)
Add info that this are meant to be supplementary to the main services (production / post production for when your track needs a bit of extra love, live-set mastering for when you want to bring studio quality to your live recordings)