Online mastering service for every genre

Online mastering: Human engineer, customized workflow, feedback & revisions included.
AI mastering: Fast and affordable, but less customized and with few adjustments possible. We consciously rely on the human factor.

It's less a question of "better" and more a question of CharacterAnalog equipment, through tubes and transformers, produces harmonic distortions that we perceive as "warmth", "pressure" and "brilliance" – this is often difficult to simulate purely digitally.

Digital mastering, on the other hand, is unbeatable in terms of precision (e.g., for surgical procedures involving interfering frequencies). That's why we work in a hybrid style: We combine the musical refinement of our analog hardware with the technical precision of digital tools. This way you get the "expensive" analog sound without sacrificing modern standards.

Absolutely. Especially with home studio productions, mastering often makes the crucial difference between a "demo" and a "release." We ensure greater clarity, punch, and sonic balance so your track sounds competitive on streaming platforms like Spotify.

Mastering helps you with that:

• To smooth out frequency problems and room resonances.

• To bring the loudness up to a commercial level.

• To create a "common thread" throughout your EP or album.

Important: Mastering is refinement, not repair. We can't completely "save" a technically poor mix. If you're unsure, we'll use our free mix check, in order to give you honest feedback in advance.

You upload your song using our upload form. An experienced engineer listens to your mix in studio quality, checks frequencies and dynamics, and optimizes it using analog or digital technology—depending on your choice. You'll then receive a master version for approval and can provide feedback. No AI, no templates—true craftsmanship.

If you're still unsure whether your mix is ​​really finished, then we recommend our mix analysis.

Here we examine technical aspects (clipping, oversampling, loudness recommendations) as well as macro/micro dynamics, tonality, and timing. You'll receive concrete, easy-to-understand suggestions for improvement – ​​ideal for getting your audio "mastering-ready." To the mix analysis.

Export as WAV/AIFF in 24-bit, min. 44,1 kHz (better: maintain project sample rate). Headroom approximately -6 dB to -3 dB. No limiter/maximizer/normalizer on the master bus. No clipping peaks. Unsure? Our Mix analysis helps.

The processing time is expected within 3-7 working days after receipt of payment – ​​depending on workload and desired revision depth.
If you need it quickly, we offer a prioritized express processing Please contact us with your preferred date.

Yes, this makes sense for the optimal sound experience. Use streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music). Loudness normalizationAn extremely loud CD master ("Loudness War") is simply turned down there and often loses pressure and dynamics in comparison.

The differences in detail:

• streaming: Here we pay attention to True peak values (Headroom) to prevent distortion when converting to MP3/AAC.

• CD: Here, maximum loudness is often the goal, as no normalization takes place.

• Vinyl: Physical laws apply here. Too much bass or limiting can cause the needle to skip. That's why we create a separate, dynamic pre-master for this. You can find out more on our page for Vinyl mastering.

Standard: WAV 24-bit/48 kHz. Upon request, additional 16-bit/44,1 kHz (CD), DDP image, vinyl files, or other formats for previews are available. For pressings, we recommend our Vinyl Mastering.

We edit groups (stems) such as drums, vocals, or synths separately. This allows for targeted corrections without side effects – more control, depth, and quality. Info: Stem mastering at Peak-Studios.