Online Mastering
Here's what I do when mastering Music:
I take this...
and turn it into this...
Let me help you
- Turn a dull mix into a clear mix
- Go from sounding like an average demo to a broadcast quality hit
- Hear the night and day transformation
- Bring separation to the instruments and vocals
- Mixes that jump out of the speakers
- Have an album, not a bunch of mismatched mixes
- Free mix feedback with no obligation to buy
- Have a professional master that’s suitable for any release format
My Mastering Clients
Current releases from some of my past mastering clients
When mastering blues here's what I do:
I take this...
and turn it into this...
What it's like to work with me
1st class client experience
I want you enjoy the online mastering process and have an experience that's hassle-free. Years in the service industry means customer care is baked into how I work.
Quick communicator
Right from the start of the online mastering process you'll know when and how to contact me for a quick response.
Patient and focused
This should be fun, right? I'm easy going and fun to work with yet never take my eye off the ball and won't stop until you're 100% happy. Just read my reviews.
I actually care about the project
You're passionate about your music and I respect that. Respect and diligence are two of my most important values. I want you to love the result or I'm not finished!
Honouring the timeline and budget
I always deliver online mastering projects on time without unexpected extra fees. You'll get a fixed price at the start of the project that won't change unless your needs do. Then we'll talk.
Get Your Free Mastering Sample And Price Quote
To help you decide if my music mastering service is the right one for you, I’ll send you a free mastered sample of your song.
You can hear for yourself the difference it makes to your own music rather than some random before and after examples with no commitment to buy.
- Download my free guidebook on preparing your mix for mastering here.
- Click the upload button to send me your stereo mix WAV file (not mp3).
- Add a message with the name of a commercial reference track that you’d like your master to sound like.
What is online mastering?
Working on your final stereo mix, online mastering adds the final polish and sheen to your track, making it sound louder and clearer, ready for releasing out into the world on any format. No algorithms, just using my ears.
Bringing your songs to life
Here are some of the many creative and technical methods I use when mastering to get the best out of your mixes, giving your song clarity, impact and excitement.
EQ
Corrects any muddy frequencies or overly bright tones. Creates separation between instruments. Also helps elements cut through the mix.
Compression
Controls the loudest and quietest parts of your mix. It keeps louder signals in check while bringing up quieter parts. It can also bring more attack or smooth out sharp transients.
Referencing
Sending a reference track helps me understand how you want your mixes to sound. I'm able to critically listen to commercial recordings to bring similar tonal qualities and effects to your mix.
Loudness
Tastefully using compression, clipping and limiting to make your track competitively loud without sacrificing all the dynamics of the mix
Distortion & Saturation
Similar to EQ in some ways, making elements sit into, or jump out of a mix by adding harmonic complexity.
Multiband Compression
Used only where needed to control elements in the mix that might sound too prominent or harsh.
When mastering Metal here's what I do:
I take this...
and turn it into this...
‘Sara’s talent and dedication shines through in all of her work. Not only is she a great Mix Engineer and Mastering Engineer, her willingness to give back and help others grow is immense!’
Warren Huart
Multi-Platinum Producer, Aerosmith, The Fray
Do you usually master your own mixes?
Getting professional demos recorded and mixed is one of the biggest challenges up and coming bands face and mixing isn’t easy.
Maybe this sounds familiar…
- I can't get the song loud enough without it distorting
- Everything just sounds like mush
- I haven't got time to learn how to master music properly
- The mix falls apart after I've mastered it
- It sounds distorted after uploading to Spotify/ You Tube/ etc.
Let me help you get the sound you want by giving you more time to do what you love; write great songs and promote your band.
Sara is very professional and she has made an amazing job! I was a little bit scared to work distance but she has been there to reassure me. She works methodically, and it’s very effective! She has made propositions and at the end, I’ve got an amazing EP, with an amazing sound! Thank you Sara, hope to work with you again 😉
Angie Joseph
October Rain | Paris, France
The Online Mastering Process
1. Buy & Send
Click the orange "Get Your Quote" button above to tell me how many songs you'd like mastered. I'll send you a quote within 24hrs and an invoice. Once paid, I'll send an upload link for your files.
2. Mastering & Revisions
I'll send you a test master for your approval and I can make as many changes as you like until you're 100% happy. Mastering has unlimited revisions.
3. Delivery & Release
When the mastering process is complete and you've approved all the songs I'll deliver all the file formats you've requested in a neat zip folder with your metadata embedded and ready for release!
When mastering Alt-Rock here's what I do:
I take this...
and turn it into this...
All online mastering projects include:
- Help to prepare your mastering files
- Fast turnaround as standard
- 16-bit 44.1k high-resolution masters
- Great communication throughout the entire mastering process
- Unlimited revisions
- 100% satisfaction
- Increased loudness optimised for streaming
- Metadata embedded inc artwork
- Pre-project discovery call on Zoom for albums & EP's
Free Download
free guide!
Grab my free ebook and learn how to prepare your mix for mastering and not get caught out by extra fees!
Sara is a wonderful mixing and mastering engineer. She demystifies all aspects of the process in a clear, thorough, and professional manner. Furthermore she listens to every request one can make and isn’t finished until you’re completely satisfied with the result. Sara is a pleasure to work with and I look forward to working with her again!
Juan Z
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