MASTERING/MIXING

 

Audio & CD Mastering Services - affordable, 24-bit digital mastering utilizing ProTools LE Software, Waves Renaissance Plug-ins, Sony CD Architect 5.2, Sound Forge 8.0, DirectX Plug-ins and objective-experienced ears.

As you probably know, mastering is the final step in the recording process and having an objective ear with the right tools can make a world of difference with your recording.

I use Sony CD Architect 5.2 for most of my mastering. I import your 16 or 24 bit tracks into CD Architect and arrange them in the order you want. Where needed, I will adjust EQ, trim, fade, crossfade, compress, limit, maximize, normalize and finally dither. Mastering and burning of your final product are all done in one program which all adds up to a better sounding recording.

Your songs are then uploaded to the web for your approval. If your happy with the final product you can pay by cash, check or PayPal and your mastered disc will be mailed to you same day. If you are unhappy with a particular track I will do my best to rectify it at no extra cost to you.

Bear in mind, I cannot perform miracles. If you have a poorly mixed or recorded song mastering is not going to save it.

There are several steps you can take while mixing to make for easier mastering:
  • If you recorded your music in high-resolution audio, then mix as high-resolution files.
  • Do not dither individual mixes (this is the very last step of mastering and burning)
  • Don't add any fades while mixing - fades and crossfades should be done while mastering.

Rates: $25 per hour payable by cash, check or PayPal. Block rates available.

To hear samples of some of my work, please click here SAMPLES

Mixing Services - utilizing Digidesign Digi 003, Pro Tools LE 7.4, RTAS (Real-Time AudioSuite) plug-ins, AudioSuite plug-ins

If you are looking for an affordable means to mix your album and can't afford an expensive studio I can help. Pro Tools Le offers 32 playback tracks of 16- or 24-bit audio, powerful MIDI sequencing, as well as RTAS (Real-Time AudioSuite) and filebased AudioSuite plug-ins.

Read more about Pro Tools LE (pdf file 44kb)

Studio equipment includes the following:

  • Digidesign Digi 003, ProTools LE 7.4
  • Marantz Professional PMD 740 (6 Channel Mixer/4 Track Recorder)
  • Korg Triton LE Music Workstation (Sequencer)
  • Yamaha MSP3 Studio Monitors
  • Microphones include Rode NT1000, Shure SM57, Shure SM58
  • Mackie 1402-VLZ (14 Channel Mic/Line Mixer)
  • Sony DTC-700 DAT Machine
  • Sony MDR-7506 Headphones

In addition to Pro Tools, I also have the following software at your disposal:

  • Waves Renaissance Maxx Plug-ins
  • Serato Pitch n' Time LE
  • Sony CD Architect 5.2
  • Sound Forge 8.0
  • Acid Pro 4.0
  • Vegas 4.0
  • DVD Architect 1.0

Rates: $25 per hour payable by cash, check or PayPal. Block rates available.

Other Services - Analog to Digital Transfer

1. VHS to DVD-R Transfer - Straight Transfer or Menu Based
2. Cassette to CD-R Transfer - Straight Transfer or Mastered (see Mastering Services)
3. DAT to CD-R Transfer - Straight Transfer or Mastered (see Mastering Services)
4. Vinyl to CD-R Transfer - Straight Transfer or Sound Restoration