Do you have a song that is lacking a professional polish? We Understand. Mixing and mastering is a daunting process:

If you have tracks that are already recorded, but is lacking that oomph in terms of quality, we are here. Careful steps will be taken to bring your tracks to life. The process includes the following:

Mixing:

• Importing Tracks: Bring all recorded tracks (vocals, instruments, etc.) into a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) like Pro Tools, Logic Pro, or Ableton Live.
• Organizing Tracks: Arrange the tracks on the DAW timeline, placing them in the order they appear in the song. Group similar instruments together for easier management.
• Balancing Levels: Adjust the volume levels of each track to achieve a balanced mix. Make sure no single track overpowers the others. Use faders or volume controls within the DAW for this.
• Panning: Place each track in the stereo field by panning them left or right. For example, place the lead vocals in the center and spread backing vocals and instruments across the stereo spectrum for a wider sound.
• Equalization (EQ): Use EQ to adjust the frequency balance of each track. This involves boosting or cutting specific frequencies to enhance clarity and remove muddiness. For instance, you might boost the high frequencies of a vocal track for more presence.
• Compression: Apply compression to control the dynamic range of each track. Compression helps even out volume fluctuations and adds punch and consistency to the mix. Be careful not to over-compress, as it can make the mix sound lifeless.
• Effects: Add effects like reverb, delay, and chorus to enhance the sound and create depth. Use these effects subtly to avoid overpowering the mix.
• Automation: Automate volume, panning, and effect parameters to add movement and dynamics to the mix. For example, automate the volume of a guitar solo to make it stand out.
• Reference Listening: Regularly compare your mix to professionally mixed songs in a similar genre to ensure it stacks up in terms of quality and balance.

Mastering:

• Preparing the Mix: Export the final mix from your DAW as a high-quality audio file (WAV or AIFF format) at the same sample rate and bit depth as the project.
• EQ and Compression: Apply subtle EQ and compression to the entire mix to enhance clarity, balance, and cohesion. Focus on broad strokes rather than drastic changes.
• Stereo Enhancement: Use stereo widening techniques to make the mix sound fuller and more immersive without sacrificing mono compatibility.
• Limiting: Apply a limiter to increase the overall loudness of the mix without causing distortion or clipping. Set the limiter’s threshold to prevent the mix from exceeding a certain peak level.
• Final Checks: Listen to the mastered track on different playback systems (speakers, headphones, etc.) to ensure it translates well across various environments.
• Exporting: Export the mastered track as a high-quality audio file (typically WAV or AIFF) ready for distribution and playback on various platforms.

Confused yet?! With 20+ years of audio productions and working with different genres and backgrounds, we are here to guide you through every step of the way!