Audio mastering for release
We master singles, EPs and albums online for artists, producers and labels, in Melbourne and internationally. Your master is prepared on the World Class Sequoia system by an engineer with over 30 years in the international music industry.
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What is audio mastering?
Audio mastering is the final stage of production. It prepares a finished mix for release so it sounds balanced, clear and at the right level on every playback system.
A mastering engineer listens with fresh ears on accurate monitoring, then makes careful changes to tone, dynamics and loudness. On a multi-track release, mastering also makes the songs sit together, with consistent level and spacing.
Mastering works best on a finished mix you are happy with. It refines the mix; it does not replace it.
Who is it for?
Artists and bands
Independent releases that need to stand next to label records.
Producers and mix engineers
A second, specialist set of ears before the project leaves the studio.
Labels
Consistent masters across a catalogue, including Apple Digital Masters.
Podcasters
Clear, even speech and steady levels from episode to episode.
Process
How does mastering work here?
Four steps, all online. Your first track can be the free trial.
Step 1
Send your mix
Upload the file or share a link, with notes and any reference tracks you like the sound of.
Step 2
We listen first
Before any processing, the engineer listens to the whole mix on our reference monitoring and reads your notes.
Step 3
We master in Sequoia
Tone, dynamics, loudness and sequencing, on equipment we have tested and chosen ourselves.
Step 4
You review and approve
Compare the master with your mix and send feedback.
What do you receive?
Release-ready master files, named and organised so you can upload them straight to your distributor or send them to the plant.
- A high-resolution master of every track
- CD-quality masters for distribution and CD
- Apple Digital Masters files on request
Which formats can you deliver?
| Format | Use |
|---|---|
| High-resolution WAV | Hi-res stores, streaming, archive |
| WAV 16-bit / 44.1 kHz | CD and standard distribution |
| Apple Digital Masters | Apple Music |
Mastering questions
How should I prepare my mix?
Send the highest quality file you have, at the session's original resolution, with some headroom and no limiter on the master bus.
Can you master a whole album?
Yes. We master singles, EPs and albums, and match level and tone across the tracks so the release plays as one piece.
Do you master for Apple Music?
Yes. We are an Apple Digital Masters certified studio.
Can I hear your work before I pay?
Yes. Send one track and we will master it free of charge, with no obligation. You can also listen to before and after samples.
Hear your own track mastered, free
One track, no charge, no obligation.