Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mastering?

In short, mastering is the final preparation of a song or group of songs before they are released to the public

What Will My Songs Sound Like After They Are Mastered?

Every artist's songs will sound different, but check out our mastering samples in the right-hand sidebar to hear actual before and after samples.

How Should I Prepare My Mix Before Mastering?

When preparing your mix for mastering you'll want to do a few things. First off you want to make sure the highest peak-level is -1dB or less before exporting (bouncing) your mix; this ensures no transients are clipped and will give us some headroom to sculpt the master. Secondly, you'll want to remove any pre-mastering processing from the master-bus, such as a limiter or stereo enhancer. The over-all volume should sound low; we'll raise it during the mastering process. Third, you’ll want to make sure that you submit a high resolution .wav or .aif file. We can master mp3's, however, you will get a better final product when mastering from a high-resolution file. You can read more about preparing your mix for mastering.

How Can I Request A Sample Master?

The process for requesting a free sample master is easy. Simply register and upload your sample song. We'll master it and send you an email when the preview is available for download.

Do You Offer Discounts For Full Albums or EPs?

Yes. We offer discounted rates depending on the number of songs that are submitted. Please contact str.pratomo@gmail.com for more information.

Can You Master An MP3 or Video File?

Yes. We can master from an mp3 or video file, however, we recommend using .wav or .aif files as the resolution is usually much better. If you only have access to mp3 or video versions we can still often achieve good results, but you will get a better final master using high quality .wav or .aif files.

How Long Will It Take Before My Song(s) Are Finished?

Our standard turnaround time is based on studio workload, but generally speaking, you can expect to have your songs back within 2-7 days. Express Services are available for projects under a strict deadline.