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FAQ's
When utilising our Mixing services, it is important that the files/tracks you send to us are done so in a way that preserves the position of each track/clip within in the song. Therefore you should export your files in a way that keeps all the files in place.
Different DAWS may offer different ways of exporting files. If you aren't sure how to do this, tell us which DAW you're using and we'll either guide you on how to export files properly, or send you a Youtube video explaining how.
Remove any FX from the Master Bus.
Remove any FX from each track, unless you consider them essential.
Set the pan to centre for each track.
Set the volume fader for each track to 0db.
Give each track file a relevant name to help us identify the elements within your track quicker and improve our workflow.
We also accept AAF session files, if you are able to save/export your session in this format, you will not need to send the files as individual exports.
Mastering relates to the final stages of signal processing to an audio track; the ultimate purpose being to produce a master version that can be copied for commercial production.
If you aren’t happy with your mixdown, you won’t be happy with the master.
We cannot fix a poor recording or mix at the mastering phase. For example, fixing the sibilance (de-essing) on a vocal take must be done at the mixing stage, or an out of tune instrument must be re-recorded.
Try to set the main level to peak somewhere between -12db to -6db, which will allow headroom for us to work.
Remove any Master Bus effects you may have applied. This includes anything such as limiters, compressors and EQ’s.
For Mixes that start or end with fades, send us a version with and without the fades, as the dynamic processing we apply can negatively effect the fades.
If you aren't sure we do offer mix appraisals, free of charge, to give you our opinion on what we think your mix needs to get it to the mastering stage. Alternatively, consider booking a mixing session with us.
After you’ve booked a session with us, we’ll send you a link where you’ll have a personal folder on our Google Drive account.
Anyone with that link can access and edit the files in that folder, so keep it safe.
If you feel that your security has been compromised, don’t worry. Just let us know and we’ll transfer your files to a new folder and provide you with a new link.
Before sending us payment for any service, you need to book a session with us.
After you’ve booked, received an upload link and sent us your files, we’ll review your files to make sure everything is fine and in the correct format/s.
Once this is done, we’ll instruct you to pay for the session.
All sessions are paid in advance, and no work will be carried out before we’ve received payment confirmation.
Times can vary depending on workload.
Usually Mastering takes 1-2 days per track.
Mixing depends greatly on the number of tracks, complexity of the song and the dynamic range of the song overall. Normally for Mixing we quote 3-4 days per track, but again this could be longer (or shorter) depending on the song.
Other services are usually completed and sent out within 24 hours.
For any promotional or free services we offer from time to time, these will generally be a lower priroity to paying customers, and will usually take longer complete.
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