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Mixing and Mastering
Mixing and mastering are two crucial steps in the music production process that shape the final sound of a track.
Mixing is the art of blending individual elements of a song — like drums, vocals, bass, and synths — into a cohesive and balanced whole. It involves adjusting volume levels, panning, equalization (EQ), compression, reverb, and other effects to create clarity, depth, and emotion in the music.
Mastering is the final polish. It ensures your track sounds great on all playback systems — from phone speakers to club sound systems. It also brings the track up to commercial loudness standards and prepares it for distribution (Spotify, Apple Music, vinyl, etc.).
Hear the difference
Here, you'll find a selection of before and after examples that highlight the power of professional audio engineering. Explore the improvements in clarity, balance, and overall sound quality that I can bring to your music.
Noras - Baraka
Schiemann - Fragments of Time
Lost In Eden
"Perfectly balanced mix and nicely polished master! I'll be back!"
Schiemann
"Thank you for the mix. You are totally there :)! I would love to have a master of this version to drop it in the clubs!"
Tilró Mínn
"Perfect, as always! Thanks Tijs"
Mixing
When you send us your track for mixing, I work with individual audio stems — each representing a different element of your production. Here's how we approach the process:
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Session Setup & Gain Staging
We organize your stems in a clean, professional session, making sure each sound is properly labeled and gain-staged. This step ensures there's enough headroom for a clean mix. -
Balancing & Panning
We create a natural balance between the elements, ensuring that nothing is fighting for space. Strategic panning gives the track a wide, immersive feel. -
Creative Processing
We apply EQ, compression, saturation, reverb, delay, and other tools where needed — always with intention. Whether it’s enhancing a vocal, tightening the low end, or adding movement to synths, the goal is to serve the song's emotion and vibe. -
Automation & Dynamics
We bring life to the mix with volume automation, filter sweeps, reverb tails, and more. This makes the track evolve and keeps the listener engaged. -
Mix Review & Revisions
We deliver a first mix and offer 2 revision rounds to make sure you're fully happy with the result. Collaboration is key — your feedback guides the final touches.
Mastering
Whether we're mastering a track we mixed or a pre-mixed stereo file you provide, our goal is to enhance and finalize your sound without compromising the original vibe.
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Critical Listening
We start by listening closely on multiple systems (studio monitors, headphones, consumer devices) to identify what the track needs. -
EQ & Tone Shaping
We make subtle tonal adjustments to enhance clarity, fix any imbalances, and ensure the track translates well across all systems. -
Compression & Limiting
We apply transparent compression and brickwall limiting to control dynamics and bring the track up to competitive loudness without squashing the life out of it. -
Stereo Enhancement & Final Polish
If needed, We'll subtly widen the stereo image and add that final sparkle that makes the track feel “finished.” -
Delivery Formats
You’ll receive high-quality masters in the formats you need — WAV, MP3, streaming-optimized versions, DDP for CD, etc.
