MASTERING

Our mastering process enhances your audio, ensuring optimal translation and quality across all formats—be it for vinyl, digital streaming, CD, or cassette. We utilize a high-end analog chain to bring clarity, punch, and warmth to your tracks while staying true to your creative vision. For projects requiring deeper refinement, we offer Stem Mastering and Tape Processing add-ons to achieve a powerful and detailed sound.

DELIVERY SPECIFICATIONS

• Files: native sample rate, 24 bits (strongly recommended), without any limiting on the mixbus. Peak level max -3dB.
• Specify the sound you want to achieve (e.g., clean, brilliant, dynamic, loud, dark, saturated). References are welcome.
• Specify the final medium(s) (e.g., Vinyl, Cassette, CD, or other digital formats).
• Provide a track listing for Vinyl or CD premastering.
• Include ISRC Codes if desired.

LACQUER CUT

The master lacquer is the definitive master for a vinyl record, cut on acetate lacquer. By having full control over the chain from the digital master to the physical cut, we produce high-quality vinyl masters with optimal loudness and a rich, open sound. Of course, we also provide a digital version of the final master.

MIXING

When your project requires deeper work, our hybrid mixing services are the perfect solution. We combine the warmth and character of high-end analog equipment with the precision of digital plugins. This approach allows us to craft polished, dynamic, and emotionally resonant mixes tailored to your vision, ensuring every instrument and detail receives meticulous attention. Choose between Standard Mixing for technical refinement, Creative Mixing for artistic soundscaping, and Mixing for Live Performance to get your mixes ready for the stage.

DELIVERY SPECIFICATIONS

• Files: wav/aiff, native sample rate, 24 bits (strongly recommended), with no limiting or clipping. Peak level max -3dB.
• Please name all stems clearly with their contents. If exporting groups, ensure they don’t double up with any single tracks.
• Specify the sound you want to achieve (e.g., clean, brilliant, dynamic, loud, dark, saturated).
• Reference tracks are highly welcome, especially as files submitted in the same folder for easy A/B comparison.

VINYL DUBPLATE

We produce high-quality, hand-cut PVC dubplates that offer the same durability and sound quality as pressed records. Unlike traditional acetate dubplates, our vinyls are robust enough for extensive DJ use, including back-cueing and scratching. This service is ideal for DJs needing exclusive tracks for their sets, or for artists and labels wanting short, affordable runs for promotion or special editions.

TIPS FOR A GREAT SOUNDING RECORD

• Provide a high-quality file (24-bit preferred) with a max peak under -1dBFS, avoiding digital clipping or limiting.
• Dynamic masters translate better to the vinyl format.
• Keep bass frequencies in mono and avoid wide stereo or phase effects in the low end.
• Tame harsh high frequencies, especially vocal sibilance (“S” sounds) and hi-hat transients. A de-esser on the specific channel is preferable to the whole mix.

PRESSING

Through our close collaboration with a partner pressing plant in Italy, we offer a seamless and affordable one-stop-shop solution for your vinyl release. We manage the entire process, from preparing the premaster and cutting the lacquer to overseeing the final press. This integrated approach simplifies the production journey and ensures a high-quality final product delivered with care.