Online mastering by a professional – for streaming, CD & vinyl

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This is what sets us apart: The online mastering from Peak Studios

Do you want your songs and albums to be released in the best quality? With the professional Online mastering from Peak Studios, we give your tracks the sound character they deserve. In contrast to purely digital mastering, we deliberately rely on high-quality analog online mastering, performed by experienced mastering engineers in an acoustically accurate recording studio. This ensures a unique, warm, and professional sound that impresses on streaming services, CD, and vinyl.

Technology & Expertise: Analog online mastering with state-of-the-art equipment

The quality of a Online mastering depends heavily on the technical equipment and room acoustics in the studio. That's why we at Peak Studios rely on high-quality analog equipment, such as tube compressors and analog equalizers, to give your songs unparalleled depth and warmth. This sonic quality is almost impossible to replicate digitally.

Our specialized mastering studio not only features the latest analog equipment, but also acoustic rooms specifically optimized for mastering. Our mastering experts have the necessary expertise and years of experience to transform your tracks through targeted Online mastering into impressive, sonic masterpieces. Mastering in premium quality!

Chris Jones CEO of Peak Studios

What others say about us

excellent
Based on 315 reviews
Great work, fast, competent, and reliable. Very pleasant contact on the phone; we'll be back next time. Keep up the good work!
Top and detailed service for questions
Peak Studios is simply brilliant! 12 out of five stars. Chris's voice alone is impressive, and Daniel is simply amazing, a great guy who knows what he's doing.
I would do it again and again.
I hope something will happen between me and my hot Eva, then I'll be back. I can write texts.
Thank you for the good cooperation.
TomKTom
The first project was also exciting for us as a band. Chris responded promptly and was always faster with the mastering than we could gather to listen to his work together. Revisions were also implemented immediately, and each version was accompanied by personal feedback on his work steps. Chris knows what he's doing and takes the time to communicate with each other, with the goal of achieving the best possible result for everyone. The online session was also both professional and personal. Thank you for the collaboration; it won't be the last!
I can only say positive things. Everything was perfect from start to finish! Fast processing – successful implementation of my sound concept – a strong result. See you next time!
I can only recommend this music studio! They got back to me very quickly and took all my requests into account. Chris is very personable and knew exactly what I wanted. You can really tell that he has experience when it comes to mixing/mastering. Great studio 👍🏼👍🏼
Great prestation! Chris provided me with useful advices, and my song got a solid enhancement, making it sounding great on any kind of playback device. I totally recommend Peak Studios
A huge thank you again for the fantastic mastering. The job was completed quickly and to my complete satisfaction. I can only recommend everyone else to try this. It's worth it! The sound is fantastic. Thank you for that.
We had Chris master a live recording for Instagram and are absolutely thrilled with the results. Not only is his work impressively professional – the entire process and communication were also top-notch. Chris seems to be available around the clock, takes the time to answer every question, and explains everything in detail and clearly, even for laypeople.

From now on we will definitely be working with Chris more often.
Absolute recommendation!
I dared and wrote a song with AI. In my search for a professional production, I ended up at PEAK Studios and was not disappointed. First of all, you are welcomed and given advice there, a big thank you to Chris, the coordination with him was great. The result was absolutely precise and of super quality. If you write songs with AI and want an optimal result, I can only recommend PEAK Studios. So 5 stars from me.
Great professionalism, gentlemanly e pazienza. It is always possible to solve the problems in front of the client.
Great collaboration, fast processing and competent feedback on the mix and mastering for the new Barmy Rote album. Clear recommendation
I've been working with Chris for a while now and I have to say that I've always been happy with the results. I even spent a few days in his studio recently and felt very well looked after there too.
Chris from Peak Studios fulfilled my special requests perfectly. He mastered my AI songs so that they fit perfectly on vinyl. Uncomplicated - professional - fast. Short response times and good value for money. I'd be happy to do it again.
Excellent work, llevaron nuestra música a different level! Super recommended
Great communication, great product, on-time delivery!
Puntuali, competenti e professionali! You can get feedback from me in a mix of brano and my hand with the best advice!
With Chris I was able to take a very informative lesson and expand my knowledge in the area of ​​vocal editing. I was able to pick up some good tips and all of this in a very pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. Thank you very much!
Great, Chris tries to get the best out of the recording!
Very friendly and professional contact. I'd be happy to come again!
Top service and very pleasant, friendly interaction. Your own song is also treated with great respect and the feeling and idea are retained.

.... + very tasty coffee:-)
It has always been a dream of mine to sing professionally. But I never expected it to be so great.
Chris welcomed me very warmly and explained everything really well.
The recordings turned out mega crazy.
Many thanks to Chris.
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I am extremely happy with the result. I would do it again anytime.
The course was explained to me really well. Everything was great.
First-class service, absolutely professional work and in record time! Chris is also totally likeable and supported my project with a level of support that is second to none! A high degree of customer orientation and service in every respect, which is hard to find these days! Now I have not only received an excellent master, but with the help of his mix analysis I have also received really great tips and helpful information on the subject of mixing, from which I will benefit greatly in the future! I can absolutely recommend Peak Studios and am glad to have discovered this excellent studio!
Update: I've now had my third track mastered by Chris and I'm once again completely thrilled with the result! Simply amazing when you hear the mix that was sent for mastering in A/B comparison with the mastering from Peak Studios! The money is absolutely worth it because you get a result that sounds incredibly good on any system, in the car, on headphones or other sound transducers! That's what I call professional! My unconditional recommendation is still: Peak Studios 👍

Review (December 23.12.2024, XNUMX): I received my Christmas present from Chris today - once again an excellent master, even though I wasn't expecting it until the beginning of next year! With his outstanding service and the impeccable sound quality of his delivered works as well as his absolutely professional way of working, it is always a pleasure to complete a project with Chris! I can benefit from his helpful tips again and again and therefore know what I can do differently or better next time when mixing. That is invaluable to me! I am already looking forward to the next project and the collaboration with Peak Studios 😉
Very professional and a very pleasant atmosphere👌🏽Thank you for mixing and mastering, absolutely recommended!
My first contact with Chris was very pleasant and informative. I noticed straight away that I was dealing with a high level of professionalism and technical know-how. I think I would be in very good hands if we were to work together.
Great work! First I received a detailed analysis of my mix and then a great sounding master. Very friendly communication and really quick feedback. Always happy to do it again!
My nervousness was taken away because it was a calm and pleasant "working" with Chris. Coupled with his experience, we will definitely see each other again in the studio!
Chris does an excellent job and takes his time for your wishes and ideas. I had an orchestral mockup mixed and mastered and the result was great. I think that Peak Studios is an excellent address for many different types of music.
Absolutely recommendable, that's exactly how I imagined it, super mastering and excellent customer service, I will only have my songs mastered by you
We had the pleasure of having our band's EP mastered at Peak Studios and we have nothing but positive things to say! From the beginning, Chris was extremely friendly and helpful. He took the time to understand our wishes and ideas and supported us throughout the entire process.
The experience that Chris brings with him is clearly noticeable. He has a feel for details and knows how to bring out the best in the sound of our music. The result has exceeded our expectations - the EP sounds fantastic and professional.
We can recommend Peak Studios and Chris to anyone looking for a competent and dedicated music production partner. Thank you for the great work!
“An absolute enrichment for all music lovers and artists! The support offered here is unique.
Thank you for enriching the music scene with so much heart and expertise. Highly recommended!"
Top studio, a million thanks to Chris and Andre. Thank you all for your passion and love for music.
A great coach and engineer!
We had a song edited at Peak Studios. We are more than happy with the result. It was done quickly and at a fair price!
Peak Studios can definitely be recommended.
Best studio and producer I have ever worked with. Will definitely be back for more songs!
Top mixing/mastering studio. Ideal for our first professional single.
Wonderful workflow and contact between studio and musicians. They take all changes made by the musicians into account, but at the same time give a professional opinion from a sound engineering point of view. We will definitely have more songs mixed at Peak Studio, as they not only offer quality, but also extremely pleasant and relaxed communication.
If you love sound you should work with Peak Studio, very professional, good communication, fast response time;
And most importantly, great sound!!!
Today was the first time I went to Chris' studio to record vocals for a new track. I was immediately impressed by the professional approach that Chris showed from the start. When it comes to equipment, anyone who appreciates professional sound has come to the right place. I'm happy to have found a partner who records my projects skillfully and purposefully. The atmosphere in the studio is also absolutely pleasant and relaxed, which is what makes his human and approachable manner so special. I'll be back soon 🥳👌👍.
I've already had Chris mix and master my second project and I'm so happy with the result. But you're also in good hands at Peak Studios on a personal level. Very friendly and competent support really adds value to the technical know-how. Thanks, Chris.
Excellent work, very professional. Además de repetar las ideas y preferencias del artista te aconsejan y guiían consiguiendo el best results. Chris is a professional and excellent persona. Gracias!
Peak Studios is very good. Professional approach to work, very valuable mixing tips. I will be happy to cooperate again.
Thank you for the professional work and the pleasant atmosphere!
Peak Studios mastered a song for us. Oh my goodness! We were totally surprised at how fresh and modern a mix becomes through professional mastering.
Coordinating with Chris was a lot of fun and always went super quickly! His support with exporting the stems was also great. I had some difficulties integrating the effects on the Aux/Sends. Great experience and I'd love to do it again soon!
Great service on performance. It was great to work with a real Pro. Best wishes from Berlin.
Increasingly look like the music in a new dimension with a powerful work that Chris has made.
Sin duda ha conseguido sacar lo mejor de las pistas que le envié. An authentic MASTER!!!
I record my podcast SYLVANER VALLEY in the PEAK studios. The podcast is also edited and mastered there.
The quality is always great and the cut is available 1-2 days after recording.
The collaboration has been going on for 1 year and has always been extremely satisfactory.
Analog mixing and mastering equipment.

Know-how: Experienced mastering engineers in the online mastering studio

In addition to the latest technology, the expertise of our experienced mastering engineers is crucial for first-class Online masteringBenefit from over 20 years of experience and the successful production of more than 30.000 songs. Through precise adjustments of EQ, compression and stereo image, our experts in Online mastering Get the most out of your mix: unwanted frequencies are reduced, dynamics are balanced, and clarity is significantly improved – individually tailored to your song.

Individuality: Tailor-made online mastering for unique songs

In contrast to purely digital mastering, our analogue Online mastering At Peak Studios, you'll receive customized processing tailored to your needs. An experienced mastering engineer analyzes the intricacies and musical intentions of your songs and tailors the mastering process precisely to your requirements. No cookie-cutter processing—instead, you'll receive a tailor-made analog mastering that optimally highlights the character of your music.

In a personal exchange we discuss your creative visions in order to develop your music within the framework of our Online mastering This collaborative process creates a unique end product that authentically reflects your style and personality.

SUCCESSFUL COOPERATIONS WITH WELL-KNOWN ARTISTS

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Analog mastering prices

(use of external outboard gear)

ANALOG STEREO MASTERING COSTS

Our audio online mastering ensures an analog sound experience with New York sound for CD or vinyl.
89 per song *
  • Analog mastering of a stereo mixdown.
  • 2 change versions

ANALOG STEM MASTERING COSTS

Mastering of subgroups. Stem mastering allows for a more in-depth processing of your audio masterial.
from 60 per stem **
  • Analog mastering of subgroups.
  • max. 159 € with 3-5 stems
Tip

STREAMING MASTERING COSTS

Analog master for streaming services such as Spotify and co. Can be booked as stereo or alternatively as stem mastering.
from 60 per stem **
  • Production according to the providers' guidelines.
  • max. 159 € with 3-5 stems

Digital mastering prices

 

DIGITAL (without external outboard – only in the box)

DIGITAL STEREO MASTERING COSTS

Our audio online mastering ensures an analog sound experience with New York sound for CD or vinyl.
65 per song *
  • Digital mastering of a stereo mixdown.
  • 2 change versions

DIGITAL STEM MASTERING COSTS

Mastering of subgroups. Stem mastering allows for a more in-depth processing of your audio masterial.
from 42,50 per stem **
  • Digital mastering of subgroups.
  • max. 115 € with 3-5 stems
Tip

STREAMING MASTERING COSTS

Digital master for streaming services such as Spotify and Co. Available as stereo or alternatively as stem mastering.
from 42,50 per stem **
  • Production according to the providers' guidelines.
  • max. 115 € with 3-5 stems

Process of Online Mastering at Peak Studios

Your journey to professionally mastered audio recordings has never been easier and more convenient: just send us your files, and the experts in the studio will take care of the rest!

The Process in Detail

1: Fill out the Contact Form

The first step is to fill out our contact form on the website. Please provide your contact details so that we can ask any necessary questions and keep you informed about the progress.

2: Upload Audio Files

After submitting the Contact form , you can upload your audio files. You can use our upload form or provide us with the files through a download link, such as Dropbox or WeTransfer.

3: Appraisal and Invoice

Once your files have been successfully received, we carefully review your recordings to determine the best approach for mastering. We then send you a detailed invoice for your mastering project and contact you with any relevant questions.

4: Mastering & Finishing

We start the mastering process immediately after confirming your payment. At this point, you will receive information from us about the expected duration of the mastering process. Typically, we complete your order within two working days. If there is a delay due to high demand, we guarantee that the order will be completed within a maximum of five days.

Delivery Specifications

DATA MASTERING
BIT DEPTH
As high as possible. 32-bit floating point (if possible) or 24-bit for other sequencers like Logic or Pro Tools.
SAMPLE RATE
44,1 khz for Redbook CD, 48 or 96 for streaming, DVD-Audio or video production.
FILE FORMATS
Wave, Aiff, SD2, Wave64, Podcast Wave.
DATA CARRIER
CD-ROM (ISO 9660) or DVD-ROM. For online delivery, files can be uploaded directly to our server via our upload form, or alternatively, a download link to your preferred file hoster can be provided.
DITHERING
Please do not apply dithering.
FADES
Please do not apply fades. The only exception is for arranged fades where different parts of a song need to be faded separately. If you wish to have fades, please specify.
VOLUME
A headroom of 2-3 dBFS is sufficient.
STARTS / ENDS
"Trim allowance" should be left. Please leave at least 500 ms of lead-in time. This is especially important for tracks mixed on analog technology consoles (for Predict/Fingerprints denoising).
LIMITING IN THE SUMMING STAGE
Light peak limiting is acceptable, but please avoid using Finalizer or similar tools. The loudness should not exceed approximately -15 dB RMS.
TRACK DESCRIPTION
Precede the songs with the correct track number, for example: "01-my song.wav."
EXAMPLE TRACKS
You can also include 2-3 reference tracks.
OTHER
Include information for CD-Text (Artist/Song Name/Text/Music), and ISRC if desired.

If you prefer to send us the files for the mastering on a physical storage medium, you can also contact us via phone, email, or use our Contact form to initiate the process. We are here to assist you with any questions or issues!

So don't hesitate any longer - give your audio recordings the unique sound and quality they deserve! Choose Peak Studios for analog mastering and experience the difference yourself!

Your upload to Peak-Studios

Step 1 - Selecting the service

First select the desired processing type and then the service. You can find a price overview on our Prices page.

Step 2 - File-upload or quote

You have the choice of uploading your audio files direkt or later known as Alternatively, you can also request a non-binding offer Request.

Step 3 - Upload, project description, data entry

In the next step, you have the choice of uploading your audio files directly , or requesting a quote. If you decide to upload later, you will receive a separate upload link after booking. a separate upload link.

Help and information

If you have any questions about data delivery or the production process, you can find all the information you need in our FAQ section, or download our guide Click HERE .

Accepted payment methods

Mastering FAQ – Your questions, our answers

Audio mastering is the final step in the Music productionThe goal is to refine a mix so that it sounds optimal on all playback devices – from smartphones to club PAs. Frequencies, loudness, dynamics, stereo image and mono-compatibility professionally adjusted. Mastering also ensures that multiple tracks—for example, on an album—sound consistent.

Mixing involves balancing individual tracks (vocals, drums, guitars, etc.) within a song. Mastering involves editing the finished stereo mix as a whole to optimize the final sound and prepare it for all platforms (streaming, CD, vinyl).

With online mastering, you upload your song using our form. Our engineer listens to the mix in studio quality and optimizes it using analog and digital technology. You receive a master version for approval and can request changes. No AI, no templates – true craftsmanship.

  • 24-bit WAV/AIFF, 44,1 kHz or higher

  • No limiter/maximizer on the master bus

  • Sufficient headroom (−6 dB to −3 dB)

  • No Clipping-Peaks We are happy to advise you if you are unsure.

  • Warmth and depth in the sound

  • More musical signal processing

  • Natural sound character

  • Handcrafted with high-end hardware

In our studio we work with a hybrid solution: digitally controlled, analogue finished – for maximum quality and flexibility.

Digital mastering can mean two things. Digital mastering refers to both mastering created solely with the help of software plugins and mastering created specifically for release on digital platforms such as streaming services, websites, or videos (streaming mastering). The two types of digital mastering are not necessarily related.

A mastering based purely on software plugins can be created for CD, vinyl as well as for streaming services or video. We offer this purely software-based mastering to our price-conscious customers at a reduced price.

A mastering that meets the standards for digital publications (e.g. according to EBI128 or AES Digital Publishing Guidelines), can also be created using hardware equipment. Mastering according to digital publishing guidelines can be selected at any time using our online upload form.

With online mastering, you work with an experienced engineer who manually optimizes your track. AI mastering, like with Landr or Emastered, is based on algorithms that operate without human hearing. Our experience shows that emotion, genre understanding, and subtlety cannot be automated.

At the Stem Mastering Not only the stereo mix, but also subgroups such as drums, vocals, or synths are processed individually. This offers more control over individual elements in the final sound. Ideal for complex productions or when the mix still has room for improvement.

  • CD mastering takes into account special loudness standards and file formats such as 16 bit / 44,1 kHz WAV.

  • Vinyl Mastering pays attention to technical details such as bass distribution, phase position and loudness to guarantee optimal pressing and sound quality.

An Apple Digital Master is music prepared specifically for iTunes and Apple Music, with the highest quality. This requires the use of certified tools and workflows, which we offer at Peak Studios.

We use, among others:

  • Equalizer (e.g. SPL PQ, FabFilter Pro-Q)

  • Compressors (API 2500, UAD Vari-Mu)

  • Limiter, De-Esser, Saturator

  • Analog tube technology

  • iZotope, Wavelab, Pro Tools and many more. m.

Online mastering saves time and money – without compromising quality. You get studio-quality audio via convenient upload, with personalized consultation and a revision-friendly workflow. Ideal for artists, labels, and producers worldwide.

Mastering combines technical expertise with musical sensitivity. It involves error correction (e.g., clicks, noise), frequency correction, dynamic processing, and the final formatting of the audio material for release.

eMastering is a modern form of audio mastering that utilizes digital tools such as DAWs and software plugins. It is the final step in audio post-production and, just like traditional mastering, aims to optimize the mix for all playback devices. Frequency response, dynamics, loudness, and stereo image are adjusted to create a consistent listening experience—regardless of whether the song is played on headphones, a smartphone, or in a club.

The term "eMastering" simply describes the use of software—whether on a home PC or in a professional studio. Typically, virtual emulations of analog devices (plugins) are used, offering the engineer maximum control. In today's practice, eMastering is the new standard and is used in almost all studios—including Peak Studios, where we utilize a hybrid solution combining analog hardware and digital precision.

The mastering engineer works in a professionally set up hybrid environment with both analogue and digital equipment, accurately measured acoustics and listening monitors that have a frequency response that is as linear as possible.

Only when these points are met is the audio engineer truly able to produce a mastering result. Before that, we would call it mastering.

The mastering engineer usually edits the finished mix down of a music production or works on stems. The changes made are usually minimal, as the character of the song is already determined in the mixing, by the mixing engineer and the artist.

The mastering engineer is the last link in the production. They improve the basic quality of the track, edits entire albums until they are duplicated or creates DDP imagesMastering for streaming platforms also plays an important role here, as the proportion of songs made available online continues to grow.

The mastering engineer also gives feedback to the mixing engineerif there are mistakes in the mix that cannot be corrected in mastering.

The mastering represents the final touch, so to speak. Here, the title is prepared for the pressing plant or for radio and streaming portals. The goal of the audio mastering engineer is a track that sounds balanced on every playback medium.

More and more mastering engineers are also offering online mastering. The advantage for the artist is clear: They no longer have to travel to a nearby studio or travel long distances to get their mastering done.

 

How does one become a mastering engineer?

At best, mastering engineers have years of experience in audio engineering and music production and have proven themselves as a mixing engineer over time. Anyone who knows the problems and characteristics in mixing and has a trained ear is also ready to prepare a master. We also look back on over 20 years of experience in the music industry!

The term audio engineer is usually used as a generic term for professional work on audio or sound material. However, the spectrum of activities within a music production is so gigantic that it is worth breaking down a little further here.

Mixing and mastering engineers work hand in hand to achieve the ideal sound of the song.

First and foremost, the mixing engineer deals with the mixing ratio of the individual instruments, creates a tonal balance within the song and thus ensures a pleasant mix.

Ideally, the mastering engineer's work enhances the steps taken so far by the "mixer", eliminates minor inconsistencies within the frequency response and prepares the audio material both musically and technically so that it reaches a professional level and can compete with other productions.

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Chris Jones CEO of Peak Studios

Chris Jones

Managing Director of Peak Studios

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