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Mastering - The four steps

This page gives you details about how we work and will answer many questions you may have. If you just want to go ahead and upload your tracks for mastering you can skip this and go straight to the upload page.

If you have any questions that aren't answered here you may find the answers on our faq page. Contact us if there's anything which isn't answered or you're not sure about.

1. Upload your music

On the upload page let us know the format in which you want to receive the mastered tracks. You can order one WAV format and one MP3 format. There's no extra charge for ordering both. If you are ordering a CD there is no extra charge for the WAV and MP3 versions.

Send your tracks to us in WAV or AIFF format. They must be 44.1k 16bit or better. If you're sending 44.1k files, 24bit is preferable as the quality is noticeably better.

Your files will be sent to us securely via SSL using YouSendIt. The upload limit is 2GB which should be fine for most situations. If your total upload size is bigger than 2 Gb then just use multiple uploads.

If you're sending several tracks it would be best to send as a zip file. (How to make zip files on Mac / PC.)

If you require a CD master please download the CD Order form to give us details of the UPC/EAN code, IRSC numbers and gaps

We don't accept MP3, WMA or any other compressed file format.

2. We master your music

When we receive your tracks we'll send you an email letting you know when your track will be mastered. This will usually be within 3 - 5 days. We'll do our best to carefully follow any special instructions you may have given us.

3. You receive copies for approval

Once the tracks are mastered you'll be sent a download link so you can audition the mixes. These will be 44.1k 16bit and will usually be the first 2 minutes of the track. We want you to be happy with your mastered tracks, if you're not satisfied with the result we will make revisions to meet your requirements. The first revision will be carried out free of charge. Any subsequent revisions will be charged at standard rate

4. Pay by PayPal and receive the masters

At the same time that you receive the download link for approving the mixes you will also receive a PayPal invoice. Settlement of the invoice will indicate that you are happy with the mastering and once we're notified that it has been paid (PayPal gives almost immediate notification) then you'll be sent a link to download the full versions.

FREE OFFER

If you've never had a track mastered by us we'll master one track for FREE. No catch no obligation. We want you to have the opportunity to hear for yourself the difference our mastering process can make to your project.

Why not send us an unmastered version of a track that has already been mastered so you can compare us?

Just go to the Free Mastering upload page and upload your file

In a hurry? - 'Same Day Service' available

Single tracks can be mastered on the day they are received. Send an email first to confirm. The more notice you give, the more likely it will be mastered on the same day. Upload your tracks before 12 noon EST.

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