mastering by nicholas maloney
quality mastering should be accessible to all artists. I offer a sliding scale payment system, allowing you to tailor the cost of services to your budget while still receiving exceptional quality. as a general guideline, you might pay $20 per track, or $100 for an album, but please get in touch and we can discuss your specific budget/needs.
I have experience mixing and mastering a wide varieties of genres/styles, but specialize/am most familiar with music that falls into the realm of experimental music, ambient, drone, musique concrète, field recording, noise music, and sound art, etc.
with over 10 years of experience mastering my own music as well as curating/mastering the works of artists on my label, I bring a keen ear and attention to the most subtle detail to every mastering project.
I currently use ProTools and digital plugins for mastering, employing critical listening and delicate meticulousness to arrive at a great sounding master.
understanding mastering:
mastering is a blend of technical expertise and artistic intuition. it is essentially the sonic transformation process that is the final crucial step in the music production process. It involves refining and preparing the final mix for distribution by enhancing its overall sonic characteristics. here's a glimpse into the mastering process:
_compression: balances the dynamic range of your music, ensuring that quieter parts are audible without overshadowing the louder elements.
_eq (equalization): fine-tunes the frequency balance, enhancing clarity and ensuring that every element in the mix is well-defined.
_limiting: controls the peaks in volume, preventing distortion and ensuring a consistent level throughout the track.
_noise reduction: this is the process of minimizing or removing unwanted background noise from a recording.
_sequencing and metadata: arranges tracks for a cohesive listening experience and adds metadata for accurate track identification.
get in touch:
send me an email at [email protected] with subject line "mastering," or use my contact form here. let's collaborate to transform your music.
quality mastering should be accessible to all artists. I offer a sliding scale payment system, allowing you to tailor the cost of services to your budget while still receiving exceptional quality. as a general guideline, you might pay $20 per track, or $100 for an album, but please get in touch and we can discuss your specific budget/needs.
I have experience mixing and mastering a wide varieties of genres/styles, but specialize/am most familiar with music that falls into the realm of experimental music, ambient, drone, musique concrète, field recording, noise music, and sound art, etc.
with over 10 years of experience mastering my own music as well as curating/mastering the works of artists on my label, I bring a keen ear and attention to the most subtle detail to every mastering project.
I currently use ProTools and digital plugins for mastering, employing critical listening and delicate meticulousness to arrive at a great sounding master.
understanding mastering:
mastering is a blend of technical expertise and artistic intuition. it is essentially the sonic transformation process that is the final crucial step in the music production process. It involves refining and preparing the final mix for distribution by enhancing its overall sonic characteristics. here's a glimpse into the mastering process:
_compression: balances the dynamic range of your music, ensuring that quieter parts are audible without overshadowing the louder elements.
_eq (equalization): fine-tunes the frequency balance, enhancing clarity and ensuring that every element in the mix is well-defined.
_limiting: controls the peaks in volume, preventing distortion and ensuring a consistent level throughout the track.
_noise reduction: this is the process of minimizing or removing unwanted background noise from a recording.
_sequencing and metadata: arranges tracks for a cohesive listening experience and adds metadata for accurate track identification.
get in touch:
send me an email at [email protected] with subject line "mastering," or use my contact form here. let's collaborate to transform your music.