First time clients get their first song mastered free of charge. I feel this is the best way to demonstrate the sonics we will be able to achieve when we work together. If you are a returning client, please feel free to get in touch to discuss your pricing.
Standard stereo masters are billed at a $50/song flat rate. I want high quality mastering to be available to everyone. If my rates are outside of your budget, I encourage you to reach out so we can discuss your project. If mutually beneficial, we can arrange a rate that works for both parties.
I always encourage a brief consultation before beginning each project. This can be as simple as an email exchange with a few reference targets, or as in-depth as an in-person attended session at the mastering facility. A good handoff can go a long way towards achieving great results.
I also encourage you to get me involved as early on into the production process as you would like. Good recordings, good sound design, and good sample selection are the meat and bones of a great sounding song. I am always here to help if there are ever any technical questions as the song is being made.
The studio is currently equipped with the following: Dutch & Dutch 8c, Terry CEQ, Gyraf G21, HCL Thermos, Gyraf G23S, Hendyamps Pollock, RJR Transfourmer Station (custom), Bricasti MC1 DAC, Neve MBP Portico II, Hendyamps Crash (custom), RJR BAX (custom), Elysia Nvelope Mastering Edition, Rockreupel Comp.Two, Hendyamps Michelangelo Mastering Version, Junger D02 Dynamics Processor, Elysia Xpressor Neo, Prism Lyra 2, RME Digiface. Plugins from UAD, Fabfilter, TDR, etc. Cables by Mogami, Belden, Gotham. Izotope RX. All fun stuff.
I will always work with you and provide revisions when requested. There's no limit to how many revisions can be requested. Sometimes, however, a new mix is required to achieve a desired revision. In the case that a mix revision causes a new master to be processed, then a new fee will apply. The fee for a revised mix is usually billed at $10.00 USD per revised mix due to the additional processing time that is required. Please don't hesitate to inquire with any questions.
I unfortunately do not cut lacquer as I do not own a lathe. I do, however, maintain working relationships with cutting engineers, and can assist with coordinating the lacquer cutting process on your behalf. My goal is to guarantee your music is ready for manufacturing and distribution when I am finished with it.
It is usually best to ensure there is no digital clipping on submitted mixes unless intentionally added as part of your sound. If you mix into a limiter, please send a version with no limiting, and a version with the limiter enabled. There's no need to provide a mix at a certain level. I will gain-stage everything on my end, and take things from there.