- Can I pre-book my track to be mastered?
- Of course! In fact, I’d highly recommend you plan ahead and book your music to be mastered in advanced.
- How much time should I allow for you to master my track
- Please allow for a MINIMUM of 1-3 working days FOR SINGLES. For albums & EP’s we’ll discuss timeframes with you but please allow plenty of time before your release date.
- What format should I send my music/audio?
- WAV/AIFF. We recommend you keep the original sample rate of the recording/project and a minimum of 24bit. If you are unsure, mention it on the booking form and we can discuss all options available.
- How long does it take to master a song?
- This depends entirely on the project. A mastering slot will cover mix checks, processing, trying hardware, software, post mastering editing and sample rate conversion and preparing all files that you need for your release
- Are you able to provide instrumentals & radio edits?
- As long as you are able to submit the mixdown of any extra sets you need, I can get them mastered to the same quality.
- Can you master my music for CD/Vinyl?
- Yes! I offer a full range of services including DDP Images & Vinyl Side pre mastering.
- Do you offer Dolby Atmos mixing/mastering?
- Kempston Street Studio’s has a dolby certified 7.1.4 audio suite where I can master your audio for dolby atmos format.
- I’m in a hurry, I need my files urgently. Can you help?
- Please include this information on the booking form and with the majority of projects I can offer 24 hour turnaround if needed. Get in touch first to chat about it.
- I have stems. Can you use these to master my music?
- Normally, yes. A stem master is somewhere between a mix & master. So this is entirely dependent on the project. We can chat more about this when you get in touch. Alternatively, I can put you in touch with a mix engineer if this is something that we think would be better suited instead.
- Are you going to use analogue or digital processing to master my music?
- Normally, whatever gets the job done best. Sometimes analogue can be too much for certain projects and digital will be better suited. Or sometimes digital sounds a bit too clinical and a warmer sound is needed.
- Am I able to come to the studio while you master my music?
- When you are booking in, just let me know if you want to book an additional hour for an attended session.
- I’m in college/university/learning how to master music, do you offer lessons?
- Yes, I can help you learn the basics of mastering through to some more advanced techniques. This can be done either at the studio or online at an hourly rate.
- Where is your studio?
- Our purpose built mastering studio is based in Kempston Street Studios, formerly Parr Street Studios, along side multi-award winning producers & engineers.
- What equipment do you use in your studio?
- We run arguably the best monitoring available: KIi Three BXT’s. 2 x full range mastering grade speakers so be able to hear everything that is going on with your music. We use Prism conversion for transfer, and a selection of hi-end outboard units for processing. Alongside this, we also use industry standard digital tools. Whatever it takes to get your sound, perfected.
- I’m not happy with my mix. Can you fix this in the mastering stage?
- We would recommend you getting your mix to a point where you are 100% happy before you consider mastering. If you need to discuss mixing your project we can put you in touch with one of our trusted mix engineers.
- Can you send my files in the post?
- Yes, for an additional fee we can send them either on a CD or USB stick. Please make us aware of this when you book your project in to be mastered as this can affect delivery times.