a sonic experience, enjoyed by:
'Where Would I Be Without You'
Kim Tibbs
Jazz
'Goodnight Aurora'
The Loney Sunday, Grace Jones
Pop
'I Bet You Don't Remember Me'
Jordan Lane
Indie Rock
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'Berlin'
Ilan Woodward
Folk
'Terror Incogonita'
Rai Kah Mercury
Rock
'The Point'
Jay Gudda
Modern Hip Hop
your sound,
your way.
Clean, balanced, impactful and immersive mastering.
Crafted by real engineers - no presets, no A.I.
Ready to take your music career more seriously but can't quite nail that sound that you hear from your favourite artists?
We operate a hybrid mastering house, which allows our engineers to create analog mastering warmth with incredible digital precision. We utilise small, purposeful, and precise changes that help take your song or audio to the next level.
It's about time we had an online music mastering service that puts you first.
Collaborate with
Industry Professionals
Work with your mastering engineer to sculpt and fine-tune your sound further in the revision stage of your project.
Grow your opportunities
Embedding metadata ensures that you are credited and paid for your contributions to a track - Don't miss another opportunity to be heard!
unpack the processing
Processing notes can be an invaluable tool for producers/musicians looking to understand what occurred during the mastering process.
mastering packages
crafted by real engineers
BASIC MASTERING
$50
Handcrafted song mastering
in line with modern industry standards.
Mastering - 24bit 44kHz
Industry Standards
Revision
1 Song
Metadata
24hr Delivery
STEM MASTERING
$100
Stem mastering for up to 8 stem groups, in line with the modern music industry.
Mastering - 24bit 44kHz
Industry Standards
3 Revisions
1 Song
Metadata
3-Day Delivery
how it works
Audio Requirements
submitting your mix
Your mix must be submitted as a .WAV or .AIF file. Ensuring around 3dB of headroom is present.
Upload your mixdown in the order form, or as a cloud link (DropBox, Google Drive, WeTransfer, etc).
(Note: Stems are only necessary for the Stem Mastering Package.)
Audio Approval
talk with the team
Once your track has been received, one of our mastering engineers will perform a critical listen of your mix to confirm that the track meets the technical requirements for a successful master.
We’re also listening to ensure whether we're the best fit for your sound.
Audio Mastering
Mastering without compromise
Once your mix has been approved, the mastering for your track will be carried out. All tracks are mastered to modern industry standards and optimised for streaming release.
Your mix will be delivered as a .WAV file with a bit rate and sample rate to match the original mixdown.
(Additional or different formatting can be requested.)
Track Delivery
Download and revise
Your mastered audio will be delivered to your provided email address and available for immediate delivery.
If you have purchased the Premium Mastering Package, Stem Mastering Package, or Album Package your delivery is then subject to revision requests.
Check out Revising My Mastered Track to see what options you have.
Processing Notes
How we mastered it
Once any and all revisions have been processed, your processing notes will be available.
Processing notes refers to the document your engineer fills out when mastering your track. It logs the EQ moves made, how the compressor was dialed in, the sequence of modules, and why each of these processes was chosen for your track.
(Note: This service is only available to the Premium Mastering customers.
known strangers
Record Label, Universal Music Group
"We represent major and indie artists, frequently working with amazingly talented artists. These guys are top-notch."
holland nelson
Paris 2024 Olympic Games
"Beautiful quality mix, blazing fast service, great communication, I'm very satisfied and will be a lifelong client. Best of the best."
Regolith Music
Artist
"Very happy with the results of what was achieved with the EP. Really made the music sound loud and warm without sacrificing detail or clarity."
"music is inherently human."
We know you have other options when it comes to online music mastering services, particularly in the growing world of A.I.
The way we see it, music is inherently human.​ So, if you're looking for a sound that feels authentic, keeps your vision at the forefront, and expresses over 20 years of experience in the professional music industry, then you are right at home with Release Mastering.
FAQ'S
Is analog mastering better than digital Mastering?
Analog Mastering has a certain warmth and charm which remains hard to replicate through digital plugins, but equally, digital mastering has a precision that older hardware can't emulate as successfully. Our hybrid studio allows us to have the best of both. Take a listen to our Mastering Portfolio to get an even better idea of how our sound can work for you,
When should I send stems vs a stereo mix to a mastering engineer?
Stems should be sent to a mastering engineer only upon request or if purchasing stem mastering. Typically all other mastering is completed with just the stereo mix. If you'd like to find out more about stem mastering why not check out our Stem Mastering Series.
How much headroom should I leave before mastering?
Leaving at least 1dB of headroom before the mastering process is advised. However, aiming for closer to 3dB is preferred. This ensures a high quality master can be achieved without sacrifice to your tonal balance. Need more info? Check out How To Gain Stage / Level Balance a mix, and What Is Headroom?.
What genres do you work with?
We have worked on all styles and genres ranging from Heavy Metal to Classical and everything in between. Check out the Mastering Portfolio for a taste of some of our favourites! Alternatively, you can head over to the Live Chat and we'll be happy to listen to your track/s and discuss with you!
Do you do custom orders?
Yes. Please enquire about services not listed (such as album mastering, long-term projects, or projects outside of music). We're happy to give you a quote, an outline of your service, and a free audio sample where necessary.
How much does song mastering cost?
Song mastering can vary anywhere from a few dollars, to several hundred dollars depending on the service provided and engineer used.
AI mastering services can often offer cheaper song mastering options as the process involves more math than emotion. Digital studios, can also offer slightly cheaper services as the upkeep of software and equipment is less than that of a full analog studio.
Running a hybrid studio at Release Mastering allows us to keep mastering costs low (starting at just $50) while still offering a suite of analog mastering options.
The stem mastering series
