Frequently Asked Questions
What services do you offer?
We offer professional mixing and mastering services for artists, producers and record labels looking for a competitive, clear and ready-for-release sound.
You also have access to production, recording and consultancy services, in case you need a more complete solution.
What music genres do you work with?
I work with a wide range of genres, including:
- Electronic Music
- Urban Music
- R&B/Hip Hop/Trap
- Pop
- Flamenco
If your project is in a different genre, feel free to reach out!
What's the difference between mixing and mastering?
- Mixing. The song is worked track by track so that each sound has its own space within the track, sounds clear and has cohesion.
- Mastering. It's the final step a track goes through. The volume, tone and consistency of the mix are optimised so that it's ready for streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, etc.) and sounds great on any device it's played on.
- Stem Mastering. It's a hybrid between mixing and mastering. The goal is the same as mastering but with access to certain instrument groups such as drums, bass, instrument families, effects and vocals.
What do I need to send to get started?
It will depend on the service, but the important thing is to export in the following way:
- Stems or separate tracks in WAV or AIFF format, 24/32bit and the original sample rate of your project
- Name all tracks properly before exporting so I can identify each instrument by name
- Make sure to start the export from bar 1 through to the absolute silence at the end
- Important: no dynamic processing (compressors or limiters) should be active on the Master channel
- A reference track (can be a song you like or a pre-master version of your track so I can get as close as possible to your idea)
- Specific creative notes, if you have any
How long does the process take?
Once the tracks have been received and payment confirmed:
- Mix and Mastering: 3-7 working days
- Mastering and Stem Mastering: 1-3 working days
Timelines may vary depending on the complexity of the project and studio availability.
Are revisions included?
Yes, all services include 2 free revisions to ensure the final result matches your vision. Additional revisions can be requested at an extra cost.
Can I hire mixing or mastering separately?
Of course, you can hire mixing, mastering or both, depending on your needs.
Will my track be ready for digital platforms?
Yes, all final files are optimised for Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, SoundCloud, etc. following professional standards.
What are the prices?
Prices vary depending on:
- Total number of tracks
- Type of service
- Alternative versions
- Project urgency
Contact me for a personalised quote.
What are alternative versions?
These are versions with variations from the original. The most common ones are:
- Radio Edit: widely used in electronic music. It consists of cutting the intro and outro and shortening the drops to make it more radio-friendly, bringing the duration to approximately 2:40 to 3:30 for easier listening when consumed on digital platforms or radio.
- Extended Mix: also very common in electronic music. In these cases the producer has produced a short version without intro or outro, so one is added to make it easier for DJs to play.
- Instrumental: literally the original song but with all vocals completely removed.
- Live Mix: mainly used by singers to perform their song live. The lead vocal is usually fully or partially removed, keeping the doubles, harmonies and adlibs.
- Clean: this type of version is used mainly in the American market. It consists of removing all the curses by cutting it out, allowing it to be played on radio and distributed across certain media.
Do you work on vinyl mastering?
Of course! Once we have the final version of the original master I'll work on the vinyl version. This additional master has an extra cost.
Contact me and we'll go over the technical details of the vinyl before working on it.