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Mastering

Mastering that
holds up everywhere

The final polish that gets a mix ready for every platform and system — clear loudness, consistent translation on every speaker, and unity across an EP or album.

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What started in my bedroom in the Netherlands grew into collaborations with artists at the highest level.

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Mastering is the last step before your release lands

Your mix is right. The balance works, the vocals sit where they belong. But between a good mix and a release that sounds like the tracks in your favourite playlist there's one more step: the master.

In the master I lift the whole to the level where it has to compete. Clear loudness, a low-end that stays tight, highs that stay open without getting harsh — all without flattening the energy or dynamics.

With credits on platinum releases I know how a master has to translate on every system, from earbuds to a big club rig.

You don't hear a good master — you just feel that everything is right.

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What a good master does for your track

A strong master sounds like it belongs everywhere — as loud, as clear and as full as everything around it in the playlist.

  • Clear, competitive loudness without pumping
  • Translates on streaming, in the car, in the club and on earbuds
  • Low-end stays tight, highs stay open
  • Consistent balance across your whole EP or album
  • Ready in every format distribution needs
Release-ready

Why mastering makes the difference on release day

Streaming platforms normalise loudness and listeners skip within seconds. A master that doesn't translate costs you exactly there — in the first impression.

A good master makes your track hit with the same impact as the big releases next to it in the playlist. Not louder for the sake of it, but clear, full and balanced.

I master from where the track needs to go, with the credits to know what works at the level you want to be at.

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Hear what's possible for your track

A selection of tracks I've worked on — from hip-hop to indie and everything in between. Discover the sound, the energy and the level of my work.

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How to deliver your mix

For the best master:

Stereo mixdown as WAV or AIFF, 24-bit or higher
Leave ±6 dB of headroom — no limiter on the master
Master-bus processing off, unless it's a deliberate part of the sound
Same sample rate as your session
Send a reference track for the loudness and sound you're after
Separate stems? Stem mastering for extra grip is possible too

Not sure if your mix is master-ready? Send it over — I'll listen and let you know.

How it works

1

Request

Send your mix via the contact form or a message. Within 24 hours you'll know the price and when I can start.

2

Reference & target

We set the loudness target, the platforms the track lands on and any reference tracks.

3

I master your track

On the agreed date I get to work — balance, loudness, depth and polish.

4

Feedback

The first version comes in and we fine-tune until it's right. Two revision rounds are included as standard.

5

Final delivery

Every format you need: streaming, 16-bit for CD, plus instrumental and clean versions.

Ready to master your mix to release level?

Send your mix and I'll get back within 24 hours with a price and timeline.

What I master

From a single track to a full album

Single track

One single that needs to be ready to drop. Fast turnaround, a master that competes on streaming right away.

  • Streaming-ready master
  • Instrumental & clean version
  • Fast turnaround
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EP & album

Multiple tracks that have to feel like one whole. Consistent loudness and balance, with flow from track to track.

  • Consistent loudness across all tracks
  • Cohesion and flow between tracks
  • Package price for the whole
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What it costs

Mastering starts from €80 per track. For an EP or album I set a package price, depending on the number of tracks. Every master is bespoke — send your mix and I'll come back within 24 hours with a price.

Per track · streaming master
from€80

EP or album? Request a package price — I'll get back within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions

What does mastering cost?+

Mastering starts from €80 per track. For an EP or album I make a package price. Send your mix and I'll give a quote within 24 hours.

What's the difference between mixing and mastering?+

In mixing I bring all the separate stems into one coherent whole. Mastering is the final step after that: that single stereo mix gets the last balance, loudness and polish so it holds up everywhere.

How do I deliver for mastering?+

A stereo mixdown in WAV or AIFF, 24-bit, with ±6 dB of headroom and no limiter on the master. See the "How to deliver" section for the full spec.

What loudness do you master to?+

I master to what the track needs and where it lands — streaming, club and vinyl each have their own ideal. Competitive in loudness, but without losing the dynamics and punch.

Can you master someone else's mix?+

Yes. As long as the mix is good and there's enough headroom, I also master mixes that aren't mine.

Do you do stem mastering?+

Yes. Deliver a few groups (stems) instead of one stereo mix and I get more grip on the balance — handy when the mix isn't quite there yet.

How many revision rounds are included?+

Two revision rounds come standard with every master. In practice that's plenty.

Do you also master for vinyl or CD?+

Yes. Alongside the streaming master I deliver separate masters for vinyl (with the right prep) and 16-bit versions for CD.

Contact

Get your mastering quote within 24 hours

Fill in the details of your track and you'll get a quote in your inbox within 24 hours. Not sure about something? Just pick "I don't know".

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