Details/Procedure
Details/Procedure Mastering:
The precondition for a good master is a good mix. If your mix does not meet your wishes, the improvement through mastering is limited. If you are not sure about your mix, we offer a mix check and give you some advice on how to improve the song (see price list).
To give you an idea of the results you may expect, we offer our new customers a free demo master (stereo) of 1 to 2 minutes length. Please feel free to use the contact page to order your free master demo.
Procedure:
After placing your order on the contact page you will receive an email with a confirmation and we will let you know when to expect your finished master.
We require payment in advance, so please transfer the billed price via PayPal or by bank transfer and please don’t forget to state the order number, so that we can keep track of your order.
Please send us your data via Dropbox, WeTransfer or, if you prefer, by mail. You will receive your completed master in your most preferred format and way.
Delivery of data:
• All sound tracks need to be clearly labeled
• Please make sure that there is no clipping (i.e. overdrive) in your material
• The stereo buss should not exceed -3 dbFS
• Please do not apply any effects such as Dithers, Loudness Maximizers, Limiters, Compressors etc. on the stereo buss
• Your mixdown format should have at least of 24 bit and 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz
• Please deliver your data in WAV, AIFF format
Important prerequisites for Stem Mastering:
• All subgroups need to have the same starting point
• The volume levels should be the same as in the Mix
• The data format should be at least 24 bit / 44.1 kHz (up to 192 kHz)
• The higher the quality of the initial material, the better the end result
• The best possible rough mix you can provide
Checklist:
• Please make sure that all data is available at the beginning of the mastering session
• Communication is the key to success, so please tell us about your music, your expectations and wishes
• As a reference, please give us a sound sample that you like
• The order of tracks
• CD texts
• ISRC
• EAN / UPC if available
• Desired versions, e.g. instrumental, playback etc.
• Required formats
• Mixes in the correct format
Desired data formats:
We will deliver the master in a format of your choice. CD productions usually use audio files of 16 bit / 44.1 kHz or DDP Image Files, while for iTunes AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) is used.
Details/Procedure Mixing:
Please think carefully about how you want your music to sound and prepare some notes, so that you can tell us in detail.
Each customer has his own ideas and the more clearly these are communicated, the better the result will be.
Procedure:
After placing your order on the contact page you will receive an email with a confirmation and we will let you know when to expect your finished mix.
We require payment in advance, so please transfer the invoice price via PayPal or by bank transfer and please don’t forget to state the order number, so that we can keep track of your order.
Please send us your data via Dropbox or WeTransfer or, if you prefer, by mail. You will receive your finished master in your most preferred format and way.
Preparing the data:
• All sound tracks need to have the same starting point
• All sound tracks need to be clearly labeled
• All recorded instruments need to be sent as separate tracks
• Special EFX effects can be pre-mixed and sent as a stereo track
• Please do not apply any Dynamic-, Eq’s- or Effect processors to your tracks – unless they represent a stylistic device of your choice
• The maximum level should be between -6 dB and -3 dB
• Please make sure that there is no clipping (i.e. overdrive) in your material
• A roughmix of your material
• Please deliver your data in WAV, AIFF or SD II format
• Your data should have 24 bit and a sample rate between 44.1 kHz and 192 kHz
• Please feel free to personally tell us about your wishes and desires
After mixing, the next step on your way to a release is the mastering. If you wish to order both mixing and mastering, please consider the special conditions in our price list.
Audio Mastering in Major Label Quality
