The final mastering stage may entail a little tweaking, but won’t be a major departure from the sound of your final mix.ĭuring the initial mix/master or mastering stage, I also make A/B comparisons to already released songs that compare your genre/style in order to see how your mix holds up to the current radio “standards.” Once I finish your first song or two, they then become my point of reference so your final CD has a consistent sound and flow. This method of mixing compliments the mastering process and provides an opportunity to know how the song is going to sound when the mix/mastering is finished, not afterwards. This way, I/we can hear the effect that mix moves and sound processing will have on the final mastering. When I mix a song from scratch, I also master at the same time. The final step is to maximize the amount of sonic energy and level in each song without sacrificing the sound and natural dynamics of your mix.

My goal is to make each song flow from one to the other without distracting the listener. Mastering is the final and most crucial phase of your production. The end result is a radio and retail ready record! It’s a process that will bring the performance and sonic level of your song to a point that transports the listener to a place that’s beyond the mix itself. This entails more than just moving faders, adding EQ/misc. It gives me the opportunity to craft and sculpt the sound of each music/vocal track in a song so that it is as unique as the artist.

Mixing is as creative to me as the songwriting process itself.

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