SERVICES

Mastering is the key link in the supply chain of your music. It is the final opportunity to make sure your song will be presented in its most optimal light, shining loud and proud across all sound systems and streaming platforms.

With over 15 years of mastering experience and over 95 billion streams across all platforms, DKS sits in the top 0.1% of global mastering engineers for a reason. He has access to a vast arsenal of analog and digital tools and more dangerously, he knows how to use them.

STEREO MASTERING

Stem mastering provides a powerful process to dissect and fine-tune individual elements in a song without disrupting the overall harmony and balance of the mix.

While not every element may require adjustment, stem mastering offers the flexibility to make precise enhancements to specific sounds only, which can vastly improve the sound of your song, sometimes far beyond what is possible from stereo mastering.

STEM MASTERING

It could be argued that the mixing stage should really be called the mastering stage. Once a mix is finished it should perfectly capture the soul and spirit of the song in such a way that the listener doesn’t have to think about listening to the music, they can simply enjoy it, meaning, every necessary sound is heard clearly and perfectly executes the job it is supposed to be doing.

Despite mastering being such a critical part of the process now, the magic of the overall sound comes from the mixing, not the mastering. A song’s optimum potential for loudness also comes from the mixing, not the mastering.

TRACK MIXING

PRICING

  • Mastering is charged at £160 (GBP) per hour.

  • On average it takes half an hour to master a track.

  • Single track mastering will always be capped at half hour (£80 per track).

  • Package deals can be arranged for projects of 5 or more tracks.

  • Mastering revisions are included in the price but revisions made from new or updated mixes are charged for again.

  • Additional versions / alternate mixes (instrumentals, radio edits etc) are charged at half price.

  • Students of dedicated music schools can receive a hefty discount.

  • Stem mastering and mixing prices available upon request.

  • Reach out to arrange a quote for your next project…

  • Prices exclude VAT for UK & Europe

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Reviews and Thank You’s

  • Charlotte Devaney, Mastering review, sic mastering

    Charlotte Devaney

    “Dan is quite simply the best mastering engineer out there ! I’ve been working with him since 2014 and he’s mastered all my music since then! He’s not only always nails the sound I love, but is super fast and a lovely guy to deal with”

    ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

  • Arcadia Spectacular, Metamorphosis, Cirque de Soleil, Cyberpunk

    Arcadia Spectacular

    “The mastering of our show soundtrack was the icing on the cake and brought a whole new depth and clarity to the piece that was felt in full effect on the dance floor!”

    ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

  • Cazztek, Mastering review, sic mastering

    Cazztek

    “Just change the name to “the tits” mastering. Always coming through with solid work.”

    ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

  • KOAN Sound, mastering review, sic mastering

    KOAN Sound

    “It’s always a pleasure working with Dan. He’s quick when asked to make any adjustments and the results are always excellent.”

    ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

  • Nick Middleton, Westwood Recordings,

    Nick Middleton, Westwood

    “I LOVE that Dan is as passionate about music as I am. It means that I trust that he’s going to take the time necessary to make sure we get to the best possible sound!”

    ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

  • Sorrow, Mastering review, sic mastering

    Sorrow

    "Dan is probably the only person I'm 100% trusting of when I'm getting something mastered, every single thing he's mastered i've been happy with the first time which says a lot, always dead excited to get them back”

    ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️