The mixing stage takes place just before mastering, but after recording and arranging (modification of the song's structure).

Mixing is the precise work of cleaning up unnecessary frequencies, optimizing dynamics and stereo image, and adding various effects (e.g. reverb, delay, chorus, etc.). In this way, each track can be fitted together like a jigsaw puzzle. The result is impressive clarity for your music as a whole. All with the aim of creating a harmonious, homogeneous whole.

Mastering will highlight the strengths and weaknesses of your mix. It's important to understand that each step must be carried out professionally, if you want a result comparable to the productions of your favorite artists.

Mixing can never make up for major recording errors, and mastering is no miracle cure for mixing errors.

Important: Before sending your mix for mastering, it is essential to ensure that it has been done correctly (good levels, frequency cleaning, correct instrument placement, etc...).

Mastering is the last stage after mixing. It is the final stage before the track is distributed and marketed.

During mastering, complex processes of timbre change (equalization) and dynamics (audio compression) are applied to boost the sound signal throughout the mixed track.

The mastering phase is used to "calibrate" the track so that it corresponds to current market standards. The aim is to make the track compatible with any type of listening system (club, hi-fi, car, smartphone...). Just bear in mind that no radio station or label will accept your track (no matter how talented you are) if the mastering doesn't match the format they expect.

There are 3 types of mastering:
- Stereo: Classic mastering. Does not allow you to correct any mixing errors.
- Instrumentation + Vocals: You send 2 separate tracks. Allows you to correct minor mixing errors.
- Stems: Send up to 10 separate tracks already mixed (e.g. Kick, Snare, Toms, Overhead, Bass, Synths, Guitars, Piano, Vocals, FX). Allows you to correct many mixing errors.

Your choice of mastering depends on the quality of your mix and the result you want to achieve. For example, we recommend "Stems" mastering for home studio mixes. If your mix was produced in a professional studio, you'll probably prefer "stereo" mastering or "instrument + vocal" mastering.

- The 'services' page allows you to place your order online.
- Once you have completed your order, click on your shopping cart at the top right of the page to proceed to checkout.
- Choose your payment method and follow the steps to complete your order.
- Once your payment has been successfully completed, you will be automatically redirected to the confirmation page and will receive an email with the details of your order.
- You can then go to the 'upload' page to check the instructions and send us your files via "wetransfer".

Online orders can be placed by credit and debit card or via Paypal.
We also accept payment by bank transfer or cash directly at the studio, please 'contact' us.

1. Only files in ".wav" or ".aiff" format for maximum sound quality.
2. All instrumental tracks must be in stereo, panning to center.
3. Sampling frequency identical to your session. Minimum 44.1 KHz, prefer 48 KHz and best from 88.2 KHz.
4. Quantization at least 24-bit (optimal at 32-bit).
5. Always disable dithering and normalization.
6. The sound level of each of your tracks should never reach 0 dB.
7. For best results, vocals should be recorded in a professional studio.
8. Make sure that all tracks in a project are timed together and start at the same time.
9. Adjust the quantization and velocity of all your midi tracks (if possible, avoid velocity differences on melodic instruments and percussion).
10. Name all tracks correctly.
11. For mixing, export your tracks with all your plugins activated if you have made a premix. Then make a second export, deactivating all plugins for each track and master (EQ, compressors, limiters, etc.), retaining only those plugins that bring an artistic change to the melody, groove, etc.

Important: Don't forget to send us a commercial reference in the same musical genre, which will tell us how to work on the mix and mastering of your project. Please also send us a premix of your music, to give us an overall idea of how it should sound, as well as an instrumental and acapella version.

We complete your mixing/mastering within 4 to 9 working days* (3 to 6 working days for mastering) from receipt of your files and payment of your order.

If you'd like to receive your mastering more quickly, we offer an express service within 24/48 hours (option available when ordering).

*Depending on the time of year and the number of orders in progress, lead times may be longer. If you have a specific delivery date, please call us directly before placing your order.

- For mastering, our service includes 3 free changes per title within 10 days of delivery (maximum 1 hour's work). This means we can work on your master up to 4 times at no extra charge.
- If you order standard Mixing and Mastering, our service includes 3 free changes per track during the 10 days following delivery, for a maximum of 2 hours' work.
- If you order VIP Mixing and Mastering, then you have up to 30 days after delivery to make your free changes, for a maximum of 4 hours' work.

Beyond this time limit, the rate of 35€ per hour applies.

We strive to give the best of ourselves and our time to satisfy each and every one of our customers, and in all cases we guarantee a professional result.