Mastering for digital, CD and vinyl
I master singles, EPs and albums for streaming, download, CD and vinyl, and I work remotely too.
- €120 to €150per song, vinyl included
- €240 to €300per song, stem mastering
- 1 to 2 daysper song
- includedDDP master image
What mastering includes
- Final sound shaping for each song, and making the songs work together as a whole
- Sequencing, song starts and endings, fades
- ISRC codes and CD-Text
- DDP master image for the pressing plant, included in the price
- Loudness agreed on up front, always with enough headroom that the songs don't distort when converted for streaming and radio
If something in the mix isn't right
If I notice something in the mix, whether it's an error or a question of sound, I get in touch before going further. Either I fix it in mastering, or, if possible, I ask you for a new mix. This feedback is included in the price.
Vinyl mastering
Vinyl gets its own master, and advice on vinyl is included. There's no surcharge: if you need a vinyl master alongside the digital version, the price per song sits at the top of the range, around 150 euros.
Stem mastering
With stem mastering, you send a few submixes instead of a stereo mix, for example drums, bass, instruments and vocals. That leaves more room to work in mastering. Price: 240 to 300 euros per song.
Sending your mixes
Stereo mixes as WAV or AIFF, 24 or 32 bit. Send them with whatever transfer service you like. I recommend Swisstransfer.
The listening position. Photo: Alex Lausch
Timing and price
- Mastering per song€120 to €150 Charged per song, for EPs and albums too. Allow 1 to 2 days per song unless we agree otherwise.
- Mastering with vinyl masteraround €150 per song No extra charge. The price just sits at the top of the range.
- Stem mastering€240 to €300
- DDP master imageincluded All prices are VAT-exempt under the Austrian small business scheme.