Rock Mixing & Rock Mastering
Analog Mixing
Rock Mixing & Rock Mastering with analog outboard equipment like the stars from America.
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Rock Mixing References include Van Halen, Oasis, Andreas Kümmert, Universal Music.
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Rock Mixing & Rock Mastering at Peak-Studios
Great guitars and banging drums – that's one way to describe good rock sound... Of course, there's much more to consider! In the following lines, we'll provide a brief overview of the do's and don'ts in Rock Mixing and Rock Mastering when it comes to optimizing the typical characteristics of Rock and Metal sound.
Regardless of whether you need professional mixing, stereo and stem mastering , or classic vinyl mastering – our trained expert team is here as a competent partner to assist you.
Unique Sound
- To emphasize the genre-specific sound of Rock and Metal optimally, we follow the unique "New York Sound."
- Thanks to our years of experience and collaboration with numerous bands and artists, we have continually perfected the New York Sound, delivering powerful guitars, banging drums, and clear vocals. This synergy generates a “warm","deep","clear" and "powerful“ sound – the ideal starting point for any Rock mixing and mastering.
- Whether you desire an 80s sound like Pink Floyd, a contemporary sound like Maroon 5, or an experimental/psychedelic sound like MGMT, we at Peak Studios are familiar with the common settings of subgenres and can perfectly showcase the individual aspects of your song.
Your Benefits
- High-End Outboard Equipment
- Mastering-Level Acoustics
- Quick Turnaround (usually 2-3 business days)
- Revisions included
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SUCCESSFUL COOPERATIONS WITH WELL-KNOWN ARTISTS
- Universal Music
- Percy Sledge
- Van Halen
- Ricky Shayne
- Cheryl Studer (Grammy Award Winner)
- Oasis
- Eurosport
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Prices for Rock Mixing & Rock Mastering
Prices for rock mastering are an important criterion when deciding on the right mastering studio.
Therefore we tried this as transparent as possible . For larger projects, we are happy to offer generous discounts !
Rock Mixing & Mastering
Analog mix of your vocals and instrumentals with New York sound is guaranteed by our rock and metal online mixing and mastering-
2 revision versions included.
Rock Mastering - Stereo Mastering
Rock mastering with analogue outboard gear. Either for CD or streaming-
2 revision versions included.
Rock & Metal Mix Analysis Extended
Rock mix analysis directly from the professionals with recommendations for action for the ideal rock sound-
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Rock & Metal Mixing & Mastering Customers
Chris mastered our album “Stereo Stories” and did a great job! We were really impressed by the great and fast communication, his high level of commitment and his flexibility! The songs were edited very professionally and competently – the result put a smile on our faces 🙂 Thank you, Chris, for your patience and support! We would be happy to do it again anytime.
Chris mastered our album "Jack and the Whitebears – On Fire" completely. TOP result! Now, there's nothing holding back our career. LoL. Super competent and friendly contact. He perfectly caters to our wishes. Thank you, Chris, and see you next time. Regards, the Jackys.
Top customer service and advice! Easy communication via WhatsApp or phone. Fast processing and top results. I can only recommend it!
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In our free mix analysis, you'll find out if your track can be enhanced through Rock or Metal mastering.
What matters: Volume, Delay, and Low-End Management
WHAT DEFINES ROCK MUSIC?
The final steps in the music production of Rock and Metal are mixing and mastering. This raises the central question: What actually defines Rock music? Rock is primarily loud, heavy, and dense in sound, distinguishing itself from other music genres through its intensity and aggressiveness – and that's exactly where the main focus should be during the mixing process and the final mastering. In the following, we will explore various ways to highlight these aspects in Rock.
In Rock, as in any genre, the quality of the recording is crucial for the foundation of the mixdown: Even the best mixing engineer must work with what is provided from the recording process. The mastering result can only bring out what is fundamentally present in a song. Therefore, it is not only easier in terms of effort to create a high-quality mixdown from a good recording, but the finished master can also capture aspects that are not available in a lower-quality recording.
VOLUME IN ROCK
YouTube are predetermined, and they will ultimately normalize the volume of the mixdown. The real challenge in mixing is that Rock and Heavy Metal are often listened to at high volumes by the audience, so the mix must sound great even when played on high-end sound systems and headphones. Therefore, it's not about making the song excessively loud but rather ensuring that it sounds perfect when played at high volumes. Additionally, songs are often listened to and judged on smartphones nowadays, which means there are varying expectations for the mix's audio quality on different devices. That's why we test the sound quality during the mixing of Rock and Metal with state-of-the-art studio equipment, to cater to various types of playback devices.
LOW-END MANAGEMENT
The "heavy sound" in Rock and Metal primarily originates in the low frequencies up to around 100Hz. Therefore, low-end management is often the most critical and time-consuming aspect. It's essential to avoid multiple instruments competing for the same frequency range, as this can lead to conflicts and muddiness, making the instruments hard to distinguish from each other, especially in the low-end region. Rock music, due to its affinity for low frequencies, often has several tracks that directly compete with each other. Kick drums and bass guitars are typically problematic in most Rock mixings. The solution is straightforward: adjust the bass slightly higher or lower than the kick drum to make them complement each other and add more power to the song. Filters and equalizers can be used to ensure that all instruments are well audible, preserving the "heavy sound."
DELAY AND DOUBLE TRACKING
Now let's talk about the final point: density. Besides focusing on the lower frequencies, the "heavy sound" thrives on high density. By playing multiple notes in close proximity, the mix gains the necessary punch. One of the most well-known tricks for achieving more density is the technique called "Double Tracking" of tracks, especially for guitars (but not exclusively): During recording, the guitar part is recorded twice to create a double effect with a broad left-right distribution in the stereo field. Simply copying and pasting the same track does not double it in terms of density; it only increases the amplitude, resulting in higher volume with the same sound. Delaying one of the tracks is not a suitable solution either, as offsetting identical tracks can cause phase issues. Additional recording in the initial recording process is a mandatory step, highlighting the significance of professional pre-production work in recording for successful mixing.
One of the guitar tracks must slightly deviate from the other, which should occur naturally due to the inherent differences in various recordings. The mixing engineer can further enhance this effect by adding additional delay.
The density of the song is not solely dependent on the guitar tracks. Other instruments in the mix should also maintain or even enhance the natural delay from the recording process to give the mix more density.
Ultimately, the use of these or other techniques should be individually tailored to each song and its specific needs. We can provide an overview of common techniques, but we are more than happy to assist you personally with mixing and mastering for metal and rock music. Please feel free to Contact us without obligation. If you'd like to get a professional opinion on a finished mixdown and make sure it's ready for mastering, you can also request a Mix analysis from us.
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Origins of Rock Music
Today's rock music has changed significantly compared to the past and now thrives on a full wall of guitars, deep bass lines, and a prominently placed voice at its centre. Additionally, the "compression" of individual elements has evolved considerably over time.
Rock music emerged in the late 1950s in the United Kingdom as a stylistic offshoot of rock 'n' roll. Pioneers such as Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, and The Beatles shaped this style using classic instruments such as guitar, bass, drums, vocals, keyboard, and synthesizers. It is often supplemented by the Hammond organ, and brass instruments are added in funk rock.
In the 1950s, rock 'n' rollers like Bill Haley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, and Buddy Holly paved the way and laid the foundation for rock music. Renowned figures like Jimi Hendrix and The Rolling Stones, as well as The Kinks, Eric Clapton, and The Beatles, continued this tradition in the 1960s. Sharp suits, neat haircuts – also referred to as "mop-tops" – and composed stage performances contrasted with the gritty, dirty sound of the bands.
Subgenres of Rock and Metal
Even today, all of the mentioned genres are continuously produced, mixed, and mastered anew.
GLAMROCK
Glam rock emerged in the 1970s and featured musicians with heavy makeup, glittery clothing, and androgynous attitudes. David Bowie and T. Rex were representatives of this genre. It formed a stark contrast to the hard rock that also appeared during that time, influenced by bands like Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple.
PSYCHODELIC ROCK
Psychedelic rock combined classical music, jazz, folk, and new music with electronic instruments. Bands like Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd, Genesis, and Yes developed entirely new ideas and presentations of rock music within this genre.
PUNK ROCK
Punk rock was also on the rise during this time. Bands like the Sex Pistols, The Clash, and the Ramones embraced simple 4/4 beats. Musical quality took a back seat. It was about protest, expressing a way of life, and rebellion, though not in a peaceful manner like the hippie movement advocated.
POP METAL
Pop metal emerged in the 1980s and celebrated a blend of catchy melodies and arena bombast with bands like Bon Jovi, the Scorpions, and Europe.
NEW WAVE
As a culmination of the punk movement, the New Wave genre emerged with bands like Joy Division and The Cure, who introduced gloomy melodies and plenty of electronic elements. Because the boundaries between New Wave and pop became blurred, there was a desire for differentiation from the mainstream once again.
INDEPENDENT & GRUNGE
The independent music scene developed over the course of the 1990s with bands like Pixies and Sonic Youth. And because there was an apparent need for rebellion once again, a new genre emerged: Grunge. Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and the Smashing Pumpkins were legendary representatives, but their presence waned after the death of Nirvana's frontman, Kurt Cobain, in 1994.
BRIT POP
Nevertheless, rock music remained loud: crossover bands like Rage Against the Machine and Incubus, skatepunk, and pop-punk developed in the last decade of the 20th century. Furthermore, this decade witnessed the fusion of alternative rock and pop through the Britpop genre. Bands like Blur, Placebo, and Oasis were part of this era and some are still active today.
NU METAL
As the new millennium began, there was a yearning for loud sounds. A wave of nostalgia gave rise to new bands like The Strokes, Kings of Leon, and Mando Diao, which focused more on the past decades. In contrast, nu-metal bands like Linkin Park and Limp Bizkit leaned toward crossover music.
EMO GENRE
The emo genre featured bands like 30 Seconds to Mars and My Chemical Romance.
Nowadays, a typical rock band usually consists of a singer, guitarist, drummer, and bassist.
