Mastering
Online mastering for artists and labels worldwide
The SOUNDGUIDER offers online mastering for independent musicians, producers, and labels worldwide. Each master is handled personally — no algorithms, no presets, no AI — with unlimited revisions until the track sounds right. Typical turnaround is 4 business days, and files are delivered in every format you need for streaming, vinyl, and CD.
The basics
What is mastering, and why does it matter?
Mastering is the final stage of music production, where a mixed track is polished for loudness, tonal balance, and consistency across every playback system. A good master makes your music sound cohesive and competitive on streaming platforms — without flattening the life out of your mix.
Pricing
How much does mastering cost?
Transparent, tiered pricing. Unlimited revisions are included at every tier, and every master is delivered in all the formats you need.
Single
- ✓One track
- ✓Unlimited revisions
- ✓All delivery formats
EP
- ✓Up to 5 tracks
- ✓Unlimited revisions
- ✓Consistent across the EP
Album
- ✓Full-length album
- ✓Unlimited revisions
- ✓Sequencing & spacing
Stem mastering
- ✓Stem-based control
- ✓Unlimited revisions
- ✓Extra tonal flexibility
What do I need to send you?
Send a final mix as a WAV or AIFF — preferably 32-bit float, though 24-bit is fine too. If you used a limiter on the mix, send a version with it and a version without it.
- Final mix, WAV or AIFF
- 32-bit float preferred, 24-bit is fine
- Used a limiter? Send both versions, with and without
- Reference tracks (optional but helpful)
Audio for video
Do you handle the audio for my music video?
Yes — and at no extra charge. If you have a video for your song, I will do the final render of the audio together with the video. Getting this right matters more than most people realise, and doing it badly undoes the master you just paid for.
The process
How it works, start to finish
- 01
You send your mix and reference tracks.
WAV or AIFF, 32-bit float preferred. If you used a limiter, send both versions.
- 02
I master and send a preview.
Within [X days] you get a first version to react to.
- 03
You request revisions — free and unlimited.
We refine until it sounds right to you.
- 04
In any format you need.
Streaming, vinyl, and CD-ready deliverables.
Selected work
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Mastering FAQ
- What is mastering, and why does it matter?
- Mastering is the final stage of music production, where a mixed track is polished for loudness, tonal balance, and consistency across every playback system. A good master makes your music sound cohesive and competitive on streaming platforms — without flattening the life out of your mix.
- How much does mastering cost?
- Single track: $100. Up to 5 tracks: $450. Full album (up to 12 tracks): $1,000. Stem mastering: from $170. Unlimited revisions are included at every tier.
- What do I need to send you?
- Send a final mix as a WAV or AIFF — preferably 32-bit float, though 24-bit is fine too. If you used a limiter on the mix, send a version with it and a version without it. Include reference tracks if you have them.
- How long does mastering take?
- Typical turnaround is 4 business days. Final files come in every format you need for streaming, vinyl, and CD.
- Do you use AI or presets?
- No. Every master is handled personally — no algorithms, no presets, no AI — with unlimited revisions until the track sounds right.
- Do you handle the audio for my music video?
- Yes. If you have a video for your song, I will do the final render of the audio together with the video at no extra charge. Getting this right matters more than most people realise, and doing it badly undoes the master.